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| Decision field | Open accessQUT TextileR Knowledge BaseAustralia · OceaniaRemove | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove | Open accessKnittyGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Check standards | Find patterns & fit |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Materials | Materials | Yarn |
| Best for | Comparing common fibre types and blends by typical use and care before choosing a project material, then following the cited source when the decision needs testing or current claim evidence | Checking GOTS certification records | Free editorial knitting patterns and techniques |
| Know before using | This is a general educational reference, not a neutral material ranking, complete fibre encyclopedia, specification, test report, sourcing database, lifecycle assessment, certification, safety procedure, or proof of a product claim. Coverage and citation depth vary by page, and some environmental, care, performance, or end-of-life statements are broad. Fibre name alone does not establish a fabric's construction, blend percentage, finish, quality, behavior, or suitability. Confirm the exact composition, construction, finish, care label, sample behavior, test evidence, certification scope, and project requirements with the responsible supplier, scheme, laboratory, or specialist. | A company result is not a blanket approval; confirm the certificate scope, validity, facility, process, product, and transaction documentation for the exact purchase. | Free access does not grant commercial reproduction or sale rights; uses beyond one personal copy must be resolved with the designer or author. Knitty says it tries to avoid errors but disclaims responsibility for pattern and technique inaccuracies. Check the live page for corrections, verify gauge and measurements, and confirm permission before any commercial use. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Both | Apparel brands | Makers |
| Location or jurisdiction | Australia · Oceania | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Reference | Directory | Reference |
| Source type | First-party platform | Official registry | First-party platform |
| Source and review | |||
| What the source establishes | The live QUT index says the knowledge base is designed to help users choose an appropriate textile and extend garment use. It links 14 topics: nine named fibre pages, textile blends, re-making, reuse, recycling, and repair. Checked silk, polyester, wool, and blend pages organize information under overview, common fabrics, context of use, care, recycling, and further reading where applicable. QUT identifies TextileR as a research group and publishes named researchers, publications, objectives, and a direct contact. | The official GOTS search exposes certified entities by country, field of operation, product category, and certification detail, including processing and trading scopes. | Knitty currently publishes web-only editorial issues containing original knitting and crochet patterns and articles. Its legal page states that patterns are free for one person's personal use, identifies each designer or author as the copyright holder, and explains that verified pattern corrections are posted in bright pink on the pattern page. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 26, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 22, 2027 | Oct 13, 2026 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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