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| Decision field | Free accountSwatchOnGlobalRemove | Open accessPattern Test Brief TemplateGlobalRemove | Open accessKnitting Stitch LibraryGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Find patterns & fit | Learn techniques |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Materials | Patterns & fit | Techniques & repair |
| Best for | Sourcing swatches and low-MOQ fabric options | Planning a sewing, knitting, or crochet pattern test | Learning or comparing knit structures |
| Know before using | SwatchOn's supplier status, counts, and trust language describe its own marketplace and can change. They do not independently establish fibre identity, performance, certification validity, mill ownership, production capacity, colour continuity, delivery, duty, or commercial fit. Review samples, test data, current certificates, the contracting entity, order terms, and landed logistics before purchase. | The workflow is not a contract or quality certification; local legal duties and technical review may still apply. | A foundational library, not yet an exhaustive stitch encyclopedia. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Apparel brands | Both | Makers |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Free account | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Marketplace | Stitch Authority | Stitch Authority |
| Source type | Commercial marketplace | Stitch Authority | Stitch Authority |
| Source and review | |||
| What the source establishes | SwatchOn's current marketplace page exposes fabrics, trims, and prints, with swatch samples, in-stock catalogue colours, low-order-quantity options, and global logistics support. The page publishes operator-supplied marketplace and supplier counts and labels participating suppliers as verified partners. | The linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface. | The linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 24, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 |
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