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| Decision field | Open accessQUT TextileR Knowledge BaseAustralia · OceaniaRemove | Open accessKnitting Stitch LibraryGlobalRemove | Free accountFOURSOURCE Supplier NetworkGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Learn techniques | Source production |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Materials | Techniques & repair | Production |
| 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 | Learning or comparing knit structures | Searching global apparel and textile production capabilities |
| 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 foundational library, not yet an exhaustive stitch encyclopedia. | The company count is a changing platform claim. Search fields, profiles, certificates, locations, and account access do not independently verify the legal entity, factory ownership, capability, capacity, certificate validity or scope, compliance performance, delivery, or project fit. Confirm the site and subcontracting, credentials with issuers, samples, audits when appropriate, specifications, contracts, and commercial terms. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Both | Makers | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Australia · Oceania | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Free account |
| Format | Reference | Stitch Authority | Marketplace |
| Source type | First-party platform | Stitch Authority | Commercial marketplace |
| 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 linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface. | FOURSOURCE's current public network page presents an operator-reported global company count and country or territory search. It says logged-in users can narrow results by compliance certificates, product groups, fabric types, target groups, minimum order quantities, and other fields, with a free-trial and supplier sign-up route. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 26, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 22, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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