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| Decision field | Open accessTech Pack Definition, Contents & LimitsGlobalRemove | Open accessPEFC Find CertifiedGlobalRemove | Open accessQuiltMapGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Source production | Check standards | Choose materials |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Production | Standards | Materials |
| Best for | Understanding what a tech pack must control before using a template or releasing work | Finding or checking paper-based packaging and hangtag suppliers with PEFC chain-of-custody scope | 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. | A chain-of-custody record applies only to the named organization and scope; verify the exact product claim, current status, supplier role, artwork approval, and transaction documentation for each order. | 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 | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Stitch Authority | Directory | Directory |
| Source type | Stitch Authority | Official registry | 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. | PEFC describes the database as a current discovery and verification route for certified organizations, certificate validity, countries, product scope, sourcing, and due diligence. | 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 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jul 27, 2027 | Oct 13, 2026 | Jan 11, 2027 |
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