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323 resources

  1. ProductionSource productionStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Sample Review & Approval Record

    A fillable review record for garment and sewn-product samples, with version control, measurements, materials, construction, defects, corrections, and production disposition.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Stitch Authority
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Approving a named sample without accidentally approving bulk

    Know before usingThe record does not validate every size or user, prove bulk conformity, prescribe universal defect classes or AQL, replace testing or inspection, or establish compliance.

    The record does not validate every size or user, prove bulk conformity, prescribe universal defect classes or AQL, replace testing or inspection, or establish compliance.

  2. MaterialsChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    PERFORMANCE DAYS Exhibitor Search

    A current exhibitor search for functional fabrics, garment makers, trims, labels, zippers, transfers, finishes, treatments, and related services.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    First-party platform
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Finding technical material and component specialists before a trade-show meeting

    Know before usingIt represents current trade-show participants, not the whole market; a profile does not establish available capacity, minimums, certification, workmanship, or project fit.

    It represents current trade-show participants, not the whole market; a profile does not establish available capacity, minimums, certification, workmanship, or project fit.

  3. MaterialsChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    LINEAPELLE 365 Showroom

    A year-round product and company showroom for leather, synthetics, fabrics, accessories, components, services, and small metal parts.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    First-party platform
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Exploring leather and component suppliers for footwear, bags, apparel, and accessories

    Know before usingThe showroom represents participating companies and supports discovery only; verify current collections, material claims, chemical requirements, origin, minimums, capacity, and commercial terms directly.

    The showroom represents participating companies and supports discovery only; verify current collections, material claims, chemical requirements, origin, minimums, capacity, and commercial terms directly.

  4. MaterialsChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    MarediModa Virtual Showroom

    A specialist showroom for European and Mediterranean swimwear, underwear, and athleisure fabrics, prints, lace, embroidery, accessories, and design studios.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Europe & Mediterranean
    Source
    First-party platform
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Finding specialist stretch fabrics, embroidery, lace, and components in the Euro-Mediterranean supply base

    Know before usingIt is a curated specialty-show community rather than complete regional coverage; confirm current participation, production geography, technical fit, minimums, capacity, and terms directly.

    It is a curated specialty-show community rather than complete regional coverage; confirm current participation, production geography, technical fit, minimums, capacity, and terms directly.

  5. MaterialsChoose materialsMarketplaceFree account

    Première Vision Online Sourcing

    A year-round professional sourcing platform for materials, components, supplier know-how, samples, appointments, stock service, and low-quantity options.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Commercial marketplace
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Comparing selected suppliers and finding low-quantity or stock-service options

    Know before usingAccess requires a professional account and company details; the selected exhibitor pool, private catalogues, claims, price, stock, minimums, and delivery still require direct confirmation.

    Access requires a professional account and company details; the selected exhibitor pool, private catalogues, claims, price, stock, minimums, and delivery still require direct confirmation.

  6. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    Texworld and Apparel Sourcing Paris

    An official international exhibitor route spanning fabrics, knits, embroidery, lace, prints, functional textiles, trims, accessories, finished products, and small quantities.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    First-party platform
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Building a broad material or manufacturing shortlist, including a small-quantity itinerary

    Know before usingThe exhibitor pool changes by edition and attendance is not vetting; confirm the current list, production facility, subcontracting, technical capability, minimums, availability, and compliance evidence.

    The exhibitor pool changes by edition and attendance is not vetting; confirm the current list, production facility, subcontracting, technical capability, minimums, availability, and compliance evidence.

  7. ProductionCheck standardsDirectoryOpen access

    WRAP Certified Facilities

    The official public search and map for WRAP-certified apparel, footwear, sewn-goods, leather-goods, and textile production facilities worldwide.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Official registry
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
    Best for

    Checking a named facility's current WRAP certification or discovering listed production units

    Know before usingA listed facility and its certification status do not establish product quality, capacity, availability, upstream coverage, whole-chain performance, buyer fit, or the scope and result of a particular order. Confirm the exact legal entity and production unit, current certificate and scope, product and process capability, capacity, monitoring evidence, corrective actions, references, and commercial terms directly.

    A listed facility and its certification status do not establish product quality, capacity, availability, upstream coverage, whole-chain performance, buyer fit, or the scope and result of a particular order. Confirm the exact legal entity and production unit, current certificate and scope, product and process capability, capacity, monitoring evidence, corrective actions, references, and commercial terms directly.

  8. ProductionCheck standardsDirectoryOpen access

    Better Work Transparency Portal

    An ILO and IFC portal publishing named apparel-factory assessment data and disclosed non-compliance findings in participating country programs.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Official registry
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Reviewing public labor-compliance findings for a participating factory

    Know before usingCoverage is limited to participating countries and eligible factories, and current migration can delay recent assessments; absence of a published issue is not approval, a complete audit, or proof of sourcing fit.

    Coverage is limited to participating countries and eligible factories, and current migration can delay recent assessments; absence of a published issue is not approval, a complete audit, or proof of sourcing fit.

  9. StandardsCheck standardsDirectoryOpen access

    FLOCERT Fairtrade Customer Search

    The official public search for Fairtrade-certified organizations by status, product, country, supply-chain function, or keyword.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Official registry
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
    Best for

    Checking an organization's Fairtrade certification in a cotton or textile supply chain

    Know before usingThe public search is not the complete customer list, and organization status does not prove the claim, scope, documentation, or availability of a specific product, shipment, or transaction.

    The public search is not the complete customer list, and organization status does not prove the claim, scope, documentation, or availability of a specific product, shipment, or transaction.

  10. StandardsCheck standardsDirectoryOpen access

    FSC Certificate Search

    Search FSC's current certificate and licence records by organization, code, certificate type, certification body, status, country or area, and product scope.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Official registry
    Checked
    Jul 27, 2026
    Best for

    Checking whether the exact supplier entity and relevant paper packaging, hangtag, or printed-material scope appear current before requesting order-specific evidence

    Know before usingA result establishes only the named record and stated scope and status at that time. It does not show that a particular package, hangtag, printed item, site, or order carries an FSC claim. Match the legal entity and relevant product scope, then check the claim on sales or delivery documents and any required label or trademark approval.

    A result establishes only the named record and stated scope and status at that time. It does not show that a particular package, hangtag, printed item, site, or order carries an FSC claim. Match the legal entity and relevant product scope, then check the claim on sales or delivery documents and any required label or trademark approval.

  11. StandardsCheck standardsDirectoryOpen access

    PEFC Find Certified

    The official search for PEFC-certified organizations, certificate validity, countries, products, and chain-of-custody sourcing records.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Official registry
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Finding or checking paper-based packaging and hangtag suppliers with PEFC chain-of-custody scope

    Know before usingA chain-of-custody record applies only to the named organization and scope; verify the exact product claim, current status, supplier role, artwork approval, and transaction documentation for each order.

    A chain-of-custody record applies only to the named organization and scope; verify the exact product claim, current status, supplier role, artwork approval, and transaction documentation for each order.

  12. MaterialsChoose materialsStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Material-Seller Discovery & Purchase Record

    A source-reviewed regional field guide and fillable record for finding fabric, yarn, fibre, haberdashery, quilting, artisan, and professional material routes, then verifying listing models, seller identity, exact stock, buying units, rights, and current transaction terms.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Stitch Authority
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Moving from a community map, association list, government catalogue, curated directory, or marketplace result to a current, comparable visit or purchase decision

    Know before usingThe guide and record do not verify or endorse a seller, artisan, directory, product, service, price, claim, certification, rights position, labour practice, quality, accessibility, delivery, return eligibility, privacy practice, or project fit, and listings, stock, hours, terms, and ownership can change after review.

    The guide and record do not verify or endorse a seller, artisan, directory, product, service, price, claim, certification, rights position, labour practice, quality, accessibility, delivery, return eligibility, privacy practice, or project fit, and listings, stock, hours, terms, and ownership can change after review.

  13. MaterialsChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    r/sewing Fabric Shop Map

    A community-maintained map of nearly 1,500 confirmed fabric shops, online sellers, reuse sources, chains, and other material stops across multiple countries.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Community database
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Finding a physical or online fabric seller near a location

    Know before usingThe map is a work in progress, lacks a fabric-type filter, and depends on volunteer corrections; confirm the shop, location, hours, stock type, online status, and terms directly.

    The map is a work in progress, lacks a fabric-type filter, and depends on volunteer corrections; confirm the shop, location, hours, stock type, online status, and terms directly.

  14. MaterialsChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    QuiltMap

    A modern international map for quilt shops, guilds, events, retreats, longarm services, repair providers, and brands across a growing set of countries.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Global
    Source
    First-party platform
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Finding quilt-material sellers and adjacent quilting services by country or map

    Know before usingCoverage is quilting-specific and uneven by country; businesses can pay for enhanced features, and community or owner updates do not verify inventory, service quality, hours, or availability.

    Coverage is quilting-specific and uneven by country; businesses can pay for enhanced features, and community or owner updates do not verify inventory, service quality, hours, or availability.

  15. MaterialsChoose materialsMarketplaceOpen access

    Haberdasheroo UK Sewing Directory

    A UK directory and marketplace for fabric shops, haberdasheries, yarn shops, independent makers, sewing suppliers, classes, events, and products.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    United Kingdom · Europe & Mediterranean
    Source
    Commercial marketplace
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
    Best for

    Finding UK fabric, notions, yarn, sewing services, or classes by location

    Know before usingListings can be owner-submitted or team-added, and affiliate or marketplace relationships are commercial influences; verify current stock, price, opening, delivery, returns, and service quality directly.

    Listings can be owner-submitted or team-added, and affiliate or marketplace relationships are commercial influences; verify current stock, price, opening, delivery, returns, and service quality directly.

  16. YarnChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    Knitting & Crochet Guild Local Yarn Shops

    A United Kingdom guild map and regional list of local yarn shops, including online or phone ordering, groups, workshops, and member discounts where declared.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    United Kingdom · Europe & Mediterranean
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Finding a UK local yarn shop and the services it says it offers

    Know before usingThe directory depends on participating shops and submitted updates, so it is not a complete retail census; confirm opening hours, access, stock, discounts, classes, and ordering options directly.

    The directory depends on participating shops and submitted updates, so it is not a complete retail census; confirm opening hours, access, stock, discounts, classes, and ordering options directly.

  17. YarnChoose materialsDirectoryFree account

    Ravelry Local Yarn Shop Directory

    A global community directory of local yarn shops connected to yarn brands, shop pages, groups, and optional in-store pattern sales.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Community database
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Finding yarn shops by location and checking which yarns a shop declares

    Know before usingSearching requires a free Ravelry account, records are shop-managed, and optional paid logo or text ads exist; confirm that a shop and its declared brands, stock, hours, and services are current.

    Searching requires a free Ravelry account, records are shop-managed, and optional paid logo or text ads exist; confirm that a shop and its declared brands, stock, hours, and services are current.

  18. YarnChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    Take a Yarn Adventure LYS Database

    A state-by-state United States local yarn shop database with a companion map, mobile shops, and a public route for additions, corrections, and removals.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    United States · North America
    Source
    Community database
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Planning a local yarn shop visit or fibre-focused trip in the United States

    Know before usingThe project accepts donations and visibly marks partner shops, while many non-partner records contain only a name and address; verify existence, hours, inventory, accessibility, and services before traveling.

    The project accepts donations and visibly marks partner shops, while many non-partner records contain only a name and address; verify existence, hours, inventory, accessibility, and services before traveling.

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