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| Decision field | Open accessYarn Database EU Dyers and MakersEuropean UnionRemove | Open accessYarnSubGlobalRemove | Open accessWRAP Certified FacilitiesGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Choose materials | Check standards |
| Area | Yarn | Yarn | Production |
| Best for | Finding independent EU yarn or fibre dyers with off-Ravelry purchase routes | Replacing a discontinued or unavailable yarn | Checking a named facility's current WRAP certification or discovering listed production units |
| 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. | A suggested match is a data-based shortlist, not proof that the yarn suits the pattern or maker. Yarn records can be incomplete or wrong, prices and availability vary by market, and the site uses affiliate links. Confirm the required gauge, total length, fibre behavior, construction, care, color, dye lot, accessibility, and seller terms, then make and assess a representative swatch before committing. | 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 | Makers | Makers | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | European Union | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Reference | Directory |
| Source type | Community database | First-party platform | Official registry |
| 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. | YarnSub's official FAQ says its matching software compares gauge, texture, yarn weight and density, fibre content, and fibre qualities such as drape and softness. Discontinued yarns remain searchable as starting points but are excluded from suggested replacements, and each yarn page provides a route to report source-data problems. | 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 21, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 11, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | Oct 13, 2026 |
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