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| Decision field | Open accessTextile Language TranslatorGlobalRemove | Open accessWRAP Certified FacilitiesGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Learn techniques | Check standards |
| Area | Techniques & repair | Production |
| Best for | Turning an unfamiliar phrase or production acronym into a precise next question | Checking a named facility's current WRAP certification or discovering listed production units |
| Know before using | It is a translation and orientation layer, not legal advice, certification approval, a purchased standard, or proof that a supplier, sample, or lot conforms. | The public map is opt-in and certification applies to an individual production unit; it does not establish product quality, capacity, availability, upstream coverage, or whole-chain performance. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Both | 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 | 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. | WRAP states that the map contains current certified production units worldwide and supports manufacturer discovery across apparel, footwear, sewn and leather goods, and textiles. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jul 15, 2027 | Oct 13, 2026 |
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