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| Decision field | Open accessYarn Database EU Dyers and MakersEuropean UnionRemove | Open accessCFDA Production DirectoryUnited States · North AmericaRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Source production |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Yarn | Production |
| Best for | Finding independent EU yarn or fibre dyers with off-Ravelry purchase routes | Building a US manufacturer shortlist |
| 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. | CFDA states that it collects basic business information but does not audit, certify, or monitor the listed facilities, and that inclusion is not endorsement, recommendation, a quality guarantee, or CFDA membership. Verify identity, ownership, capabilities, materials, equipment, minimums, capacity, price, lead time, quality systems, labor and environmental practices, compliance, references, contracts, and product fit directly before selection. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Makers | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | European Union | United States · North America |
| 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. | CFDA publishes this as an open-access directory of United States fashion contract manufacturers with no registration required. The page supports sorting by service, product, category, and sample or production minimums. Its current notice says the application link is under repair and directs join, update, removal, and other inquiries to supplychain@cfda.com. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 11, 2027 | Jan 24, 2027 |
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