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| Decision field | Open accessRepair Café Worldwide MapGlobalRemove | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Repair & conserve | Check standards |
| Area | Techniques & repair | Materials |
| Best for | Finding a nearby community repair event and checking whether volunteers can help diagnose or mend a garment or textile item | Checking GOTS certification records |
| Know before using | Repair Cafés are volunteer events rather than guaranteed commercial services, and each location sets its schedule, item scope, expertise, accessibility, parts policy, and capacity; confirm that clothing or textile help is available before traveling and expect to participate in the repair. | A company result is not a blanket approval; confirm the certificate scope, validity, facility, process, product, and transaction documentation for the exact purchase. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Makers | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Community | Directory |
| Source type | Community database | Official registry |
| Source and review | ||
| What the source establishes | The foundation's current public search reports thousands of registered Repair Cafés across dozens of countries, and its organizer manual includes clothing stations with sewing machines, hand tools, zips, buttons, patches, elastic, darning supplies, and wool-repair equipment. | The official GOTS search exposes certified entities by country, field of operation, product category, and certification detail, including processing and trading scopes. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 11, 2027 | Oct 13, 2026 |
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