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| Decision field | Open accessYarn Database EU Dyers and MakersEuropean UnionRemove | Open accessAdvanced Textiles Association SourcingGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Choose materials |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Yarn | Materials |
| Best for | Finding independent EU yarn or fibre dyers with off-Ravelry purchase routes | Technical and specialty textiles |
| Know before using | It is one curator's intentionally selective, off-Ravelry-oriented database, inventories change, and paid supporters can receive rotating priority placement; verify availability, fibre claims, shipping, and terms directly. | ATA's completeness language is an operator claim. Buyer-guide or member-directory inclusion does not establish a complete market map, current production capability, capacity, ownership, certification, product suitability, commercial terms, or project fit. Verify the actual company, site, product, documents, samples, and terms directly. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Makers | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | European Union | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Directory |
| Source type | Community database | Industry organization |
| Source and review | ||
| What the source establishes | The individually researched database offers free listings and sortable yarn, fibre, designer, editor, accessory, and location views; the EU page spans multiple countries and direct seller profiles. | ATA's current sourcing page links buyer's guides covering suppliers and products, a searchable member directory, and other association sourcing tools for the advanced and specialty-textile supply chain. ATA's own directory overview describes company listings and product showcases as ways for fabricators to find products and potential partners. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 11, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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