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| Decision field | Open accessTech Pack Release & Change-Control RecordGlobalRemove | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Source production | Check standards |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Production | Materials |
| Best for | Building and releasing a tech pack without silent defaults, duplicate sources, or ambiguous final files | Checking GOTS certification records |
| Know before using | The record does not create product specifications, prove fit or manufacturability, select materials or construction settings, establish legal compliance, reproduce licensed standards, or replace qualified technical, production, quality, testing, sourcing, logistics, safety, compliance, and legal review. | 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 | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Stitch Authority | Directory |
| Source type | Stitch Authority | Official registry |
| Source and review | ||
| What the source establishes | The guide cites published ISO documented-information, garment-measurement, stitch, and seam sources plus current U.S. FTC textile and care-labeling guidance; it discloses ISO 10013:2021's current review stage, and its working record makes organization-specific requirements, suppliers, evidence, issues, and approvals explicit. | 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 |
| Next review due | Jul 27, 2027 | Oct 13, 2026 |
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