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| Decision field | Open accessQUT TextileR Knowledge BaseAustralia · OceaniaRemove | Open accessMaterial Sourcing RequestGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Choose materials |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Materials | Materials |
| 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 | Requesting comparable fabric, trim, or component offers |
| 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. | The request does not set product-specific pass values, prove fitness or safety, validate claims, replace laboratory testing, or determine legal compliance. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Both | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Australia · Oceania | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Reference | Stitch Authority |
| Source type | First-party platform | Stitch Authority |
| 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 request uses official textile test-method scopes, labeling guidance, and trade capability questions to keep specifications, methods, samples, substitutions, and supplier evidence comparable. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 26, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 22, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 |
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