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| Decision field | Open accessRepair Café Worldwide MapGlobalRemove | Open accessCAFTA-DR Textiles and Apparel DirectoryLatin America & CaribbeanRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Repair & conserve | Source production |
| Area | Techniques & repair | Production |
| Best for | Finding a nearby community repair event and checking whether volunteers can help diagnose or mend a garment or textile item | Nearshore supplier discovery in the CAFTA-DR region |
| 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. | Regional inclusion and a company profile do not prove origin eligibility, available capacity, minimums, compliance, workmanship, or commercial fit. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Makers | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Latin America & Caribbean |
| Access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Community | Directory |
| Source type | Community database | First-party platform |
| 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 ConnectAmericas-powered platform exposes a company directory for manufacturers, importers, and input suppliers plus purchasing notices and a knowledge center. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 11, 2027 | Jan 11, 2027 |
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