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| Decision field | Open accessTech Pack Definition, Contents & LimitsGlobalRemove | Quote-basedMaterial ExchangeGlobalRemove | Open accessQuiltMapGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Source production | Choose materials | Choose materials |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Production | Materials | Materials |
| Best for | Understanding what a tech pack must control before using a template or releasing work | Structured material sourcing across teams | Finding quilt-material sellers and adjacent quilting services by country or map |
| Know before using | An orientation rather than a completed product record; it does not supply a universal format, licensed standard content, measurements, tolerances, construction settings, labels, approvals, compliance conclusion, or product-release authority. | Supplier content, uploaded certificates, and AI suggestions are leads, not independent verification. Public brand pricing and full access are not stated on the main page. Verify material identity and performance, certificate issuer and validity, supplier capability, samples, price, availability, commercial terms, data permissions, and any AI output before a sourcing decision. | Coverage is quilting-specific and uneven by country; businesses can pay for enhanced features, and community or owner updates do not verify inventory, service quality, hours, or availability. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Apparel brands | Apparel brands | Makers |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Quote-based | Open access |
| Format | Stitch Authority | Software | Directory |
| Source type | Stitch Authority | First-party platform | First-party platform |
| Source and review | |||
| What the source establishes | The guide cites published ISO sources for documented-information, garment-measurement, stitch, and seam boundaries plus current U.S. FTC textile and care-labeling guidance; it discloses that ISO 10013:2021's 2026 systematic review is at close-of-review stage and separates every cited authority from product-specific technical and market decisions. | Material Exchange's current terms describe a business-to-business sourcing hub that connects brands and suppliers for AI-assisted material discovery, sample requests, bulk inquiries, negotiation, and collaboration. Suppliers upload product descriptions, availability, pricing, and certificates. The terms state that the platform cannot verify certificate accuracy and that AI results may be imperfect. | QuiltMap describes free public search and free basic listings, community submissions and claims, and country routes covering North America, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jul 27, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | Jan 11, 2027 |
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