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| Decision field | Open accessTech Pack Definition, Contents & LimitsGlobalRemove | Open accessTextile Language TranslatorGlobalRemove | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Source production | Learn techniques | Check standards |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Production | Techniques & repair | Materials |
| Best for | Understanding what a tech pack must control before using a template or releasing work | Turning an unfamiliar phrase or production acronym into a precise next question | Checking GOTS certification records |
| 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. | It is a translation and orientation layer, not legal advice, certification approval, a purchased standard, or proof that a supplier, sample, or lot conforms. | 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 | Apparel brands | Both | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Stitch Authority | Stitch Authority | Directory |
| Source type | Stitch Authority | Stitch Authority | Official registry |
| 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. | Each entry includes plain-language aliases, a working definition, a decision boundary, a checked source, and an internal next step; a repository audit enforces completeness and review dates. | 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 27, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jul 27, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 | Oct 13, 2026 |
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