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Textile resource directory

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Fabric databases, pattern and fit tools, weaving, dyeing, repair, standards, and production directories. Each record says what it covers, what it does not, and when the linked page was reviewed. Search is free.

297 resources

  1. Patterns & fitFind patterns & fitStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Sewing-Pattern Interpretation & Cutting-Release Record

    A source-reviewed working guide and fillable record for controlling a sewing-pattern version, size and fit evidence, digital scale, symbol key, piece inventory, allowance, layout, ambiguity, tests, and authorization to cut.

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

    Reading paper, PDF, copy-shop, or projector patterns without importing another brand's size, symbol, seam-allowance, print, or layout rules

    Know before using

    The record does not validate a pattern, size, body-measurement method, fabric, allowance, layout, print or projection output, fit, construction, accessibility, safety, license, or finished garment, and it does not replace the current publisher instructions, a representative test garment, or qualified fit and sewing support.

  2. Patterns & fitFind patterns & fitStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Knitting-Pattern Interpretation & Project-Release Record

    A source-reviewed working guide and fillable record for preserving a knitting pattern's exact version, size, abbreviation and chart keys, repeat math, schematic, materials, gauge, corrections, ambiguity tests, and approved project setup.

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

    Tracing written or charted knitting instructions without assuming every publisher uses the same abbreviation, chart path, symbol, size, or stitch-count convention

    Know before using

    The record does not validate a pattern, translation, license, size, yarn, quantity, needle, gauge, chart, fit, modification, accessibility need, care method, safety outcome, or finished project, and it does not replace the current publisher instructions and relevant experienced instruction.

  3. Patterns & fitFind patterns & fitStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Crochet-Pattern Interpretation & Project-Release Record

    A source-reviewed working guide and fillable record for preserving a crochet pattern's terminology system, version, size, written and chart paths, edge and join rules, materials, gauge, corrections, ambiguity tests, and approved setup.

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

    Reading U.S., U.K., translated, written, or charted crochet instructions without guessing the terminology system, turning-chain count, round join, chart direction, hook, or yarn from convention alone

    Know before using

    The record does not validate a pattern, translation, license, terminology, size, yarn, quantity, hook, gauge, chart, fit, modification, accessibility need, care method, safety outcome, or finished project, and it does not replace the current publisher instructions and relevant experienced instruction.

  4. YarnLearn techniquesStitch AuthorityOpen access

    First Crochet-Hook Working-Fit & Purchase Record

    A source-reviewed working guide and fillable record for starting from an exact project, comparing candidate hooks with the same yarn and stitch, and authorizing only the purchase supported by individual handling, comfort, fabric, cost, and availability evidence.

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

    Choosing a first or replacement crochet hook without treating one diameter, yarn category, material, head, handle, brand, set, or ergonomic marketing label as best for every learner

    Know before using

    The record does not select or inspect a hook, prove an ergonomic benefit, diagnose or treat symptoms, establish a safe session duration, approve a pattern, yarn, gauge, fabric, care method, project, or purchase, or replace qualified crochet instruction and healthcare or accessibility support.

  5. Techniques & repairLearn techniquesStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Knitting Cast-On Edge Test & Release Record

    A source-reviewed working guide and fillable record for preserving an exact cast-on method and variant, defining the finished edge, comparing representative specimens, controlling tail planning, and releasing the complete project setup.

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

    Choosing or troubleshooting a knitting cast-on without universal method rankings, fixed project assignments, guaranteed tail multipliers, a two-needle elasticity fix, or an automatic requirement to match the bind-off

    Know before using

    The record does not validate a pattern, correction, cast-on method, yarn, needle, stitch count, edge performance, fit, accessibility need, care method, safety outcome, or finished project, prescribe a universal test or pass value, or replace publisher instructions and qualified knitting support.

  6. MaterialsChoose materialsStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Textile-Fibre Comparison & Claim-Evidence Record

    A source-reviewed working guide and fillable record for verifying a complete textile, translating product needs into testable properties, comparing representative specimens, and evaluating environmental claims with equivalent function and life-cycle boundaries.

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

    Comparing natural, manufactured, and blended textiles without treating fibre origin as proof of comfort, performance, care, biodegradation, circularity, environmental superiority, or project fit

    Know before using

    The record does not identify a submitted textile, validate a label or claim, select a material, prescribe a test or pass value, conduct an LCA, establish performance, safety, compliance, biodegradation, circularity, or environmental superiority, or replace qualified laboratories and material, environmental, compliance, legal, and product experts.

  7. ProductionSource productionStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Apparel-Role Responsibility & Handoff Record

    A source-reviewed working guide and fillable record for assigning apparel concept, material, size, fit, pattern, grade, product-definition, sample, compliance, production, and change work by decision authority and controlled handoff instead of title alone.

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

    Scoping employees, freelancers, factories, and internal teams when technical designer, fashion designer, pattern maker, grader, developer, and production titles overlap

    Know before using

    The record does not classify employment, set compensation, define licensure, determine rights, approve a person or provider, assign legal responsibility, validate a product or production release, or replace qualified organizational, apparel, employment, tax, privacy, safety, compliance, and legal review.

  8. Techniques & repairLearn techniquesStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Knitting Bind-Off Edge Specimen & Release Record

    A source-reviewed working guide and fillable record for preserving the exact bind-off instruction, defining the edge job, comparing representative specimens, diagnosing failures, and releasing a project-specific method.

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

    Choosing or troubleshooting a knitting bind-off without universal stretchy-method rankings, fixed needle-size changes, tail lengths, body-opening clearances, or cast-on pairings

    Know before using

    The guide and record do not validate a pattern, method, yarn, needle, body opening, specimen, edge, join, seam, garment, accessibility need, care process, safety outcome, or finished project, or prescribe universal extension, recovery, force, needle-size, tail-length, cast-on-pairing, or method criteria.

  9. Techniques & repairRepair & conserveStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Dropped Knitting Stitch Repair & Verification Record

    A source-reviewed repair guide and fillable record for containing live loops, mapping released rows, choosing local repair or rollback, documenting execution, and verifying structure before continuing.

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

    Containing and assessing a dropped hand-knitting stitch without assuming every ladder is accidental, every row is a plain stitch, or one mount and hook direction fits every knitting method

    Know before using

    The guide and record do not diagnose or approve an object, pattern, loop, repair, yarn, tool, rollback, lifeline, tension, durability, conservation treatment, or safety outcome, and do not cover every machine-knit, industrial, historic, culturally restricted, medically consequential, or structurally loaded textile.

  10. Techniques & repairLearn techniquesStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Knit & Purl Structure Reading Swatch Record

    A source-reviewed structure guide and fillable record that separates publisher notation, maker hand method, loop structure, visible face, representative swatching, performance observation, correction, and project release.

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

    Learning to read knit- and purl-facing structure across Western, Eastern, combination, left-handed, machine, and other methods without treating one hand motion or loop mount as universal

    Know before using

    The guide and record do not validate a pattern, symbol, hand method, stitch mount, swatch, yarn, tool, gauge, fabric, curl remedy, elasticity, comfort, fit, care outcome, or finished project, rank knitting traditions, or prescribe which hand or loop path a maker must use.

  11. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    PROMPERÚ Peruvian Exporter Directory

    PROMPERÚ's interactive directory for discovering Peruvian exporters through recent closed-year export statistics, including the clothing and decoration industry sector.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Peru · Latin America & Caribbean
    Source
    Government directory
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Finding Peru-based exporter leads by productive sector, tariff heading, destination market, and region before direct supplier screening

    Know before using

    Historical export activity is discovery evidence, not proof of current products, factory ownership, capacity, minimums, price, quality, certification, labor conditions, contact accuracy, or fit for a project. Confirm the legal entity, facility, capability, and current terms directly.

  12. ProductionSource productionMarketplaceOpen access

    ProColombia Textile & Apparel B2B Marketplace

    A ProColombia marketplace route for discovering Colombian textile and apparel companies, products, and business profiles within a government export-promotion platform.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Colombia · Latin America & Caribbean
    Source
    Government directory
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Building an initial list of Colombian textile and apparel exporters before independent identity, facility, capability, quotation, and sample checks

    Know before using

    A marketplace profile does not establish factory ownership, current export status, production capability, capacity, minimums, price, quality, certification, labor conditions, or buyer fit. ProColombia facilitates discovery; buyers and sellers remain responsible for commercial and legal decisions.

  13. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    Sri Lanka EDB Apparel & Textile Exporter Directory

    The Sri Lanka Export Development Board's supplier directory route for apparel and textiles, with company profiles and category-level discovery across the export sector.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Sri Lanka · South Asia
    Source
    Government directory
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Finding Sri Lankan apparel, fabric, accessory, and textile-processing exporter leads before a buyer-specific qualification process

    Know before using

    Registration evidence supports exporter-directory inclusion only. It does not prove present capability, factory location or control, capacity, minimums, prices, product quality, certification validity, labor conditions, contact accuracy, or suitability for a particular order.

  14. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    Kenya EPZA Garment & Related Activities List

    A Kenya Export Processing Zones Authority company list covering garments and related activities, with listed services and locations for zone participants.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Kenya · Africa
    Source
    Government directory
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Discovering garment, accessory, machinery, and related-service leads operating within Kenya's export-processing-zone system

    Know before using

    This is an export-zone list, not a census of Kenya's textile sector or an approved-supplier ranking. Zone inclusion does not prove current capability, capacity, ownership, minimums, quality, certification, labor conditions, contact accuracy, or project fit.

  15. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    MCCI Mauritius Textile & Apparel Members

    The Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry member directory, with product and service filters for textiles, garments, knitwear, fabric, yarn, labels, machinery, and related activities.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Mauritius · Africa
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Finding Mauritius chamber members by textile or apparel product and service terms before separating manufacturers, importers, exporters, and support businesses

    Know before using

    This is a broad chamber-member directory, not a textile-only exporter list, national factory census, or supplier approval system. Product filters can return manufacturers, traders, importers, exporters, service firms, or diversified groups. Membership and profile claims do not prove present operation, factory ownership or location, capability, capacity, minimums, price, quality, certification validity, labor conditions, contact accuracy, or project fit.

  16. ProductionSource productionReferenceFree download

    Mauritius EDB Source Fashion 2026 Delegates

    A June 2026 Economic Development Board catalogue for its 11-company Source Fashion UK delegation, with apparel and knitwear profiles, products, stated capacity, stated certifications, export markets, and direct contacts.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Mauritius · Africa
    Source
    Government directory
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Building a current Mauritius shortlist from an EDB-led July 2026 trade-show delegation before checking each company, facility, capability, and availability directly

    Know before using

    This is a dated event-delegation catalogue, not the e-Export directory, a national factory census, a provider network, or an approval. Company descriptions, capacities, minimums, customer names, and certifications are catalogue claims. Verify legal identity, production location and ownership, process scope, certificate validity, current operation, capacity, commercial terms, labor and environmental conditions, and project fit directly. The July 2026 cohort will age after the event.

  17. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    Ethiopia Partner Africa Textile Companies

    A German-Ethiopian textile-business partnership company route with service filters for dyeing and finishing, garments, knitting, spinning, and weaving.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Ethiopia · Africa
    Source
    First-party platform
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Building a small Ethiopia-focused lead list by textile process before verifying the company, facility, and current commercial scope directly

    Know before using

    This is a small project company set, not ETGAMA's complete current membership or a national factory census, and the route shows no record-level review dates. Sparse profiles and project participation do not prove current operation, legal identity, facility control, capability, capacity, minimums, price, quality, certification, labor conditions, contact accuracy, or buyer fit.

  18. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    Madagascar GEFP Textile & Apparel Members

    GEFP's French-language textile and apparel member route for companies in Madagascar's export-processing and partner-business network.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Madagascar · Africa
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Finding Madagascar textile, knitwear, garment, dyeing, trim, and related export-zone member leads with profile-level product or subsector clues

    Know before using

    GEFP membership defines the population; the route is not a national census, independent quality assessment, or buyer approval system. Profile claims and membership do not prove present operation, legal or beneficial ownership, facility control, capacity, minimums, price, quality, certification validity, labor conditions, contact accuracy, cultural rights, or project fit. The interface is French.

  19. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    Business Eswatini Textile, Garment & Apparel Directory

    Business Eswatini's textile, garment, and apparel category, with short company descriptions and Matsapha-area location or contact fields.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Eswatini · Africa
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Finding a small set of Eswatini textile and apparel business names before confirming whether the company and facility still operate

    Know before using

    The checked category is a very small discovery snapshot, visibly repeats one company, exposes a public add-listing path, and does not state a record-level review date or complete inclusion method. Treat every entry as potentially self-supplied and confirm current legal identity, operation, factory location and control, capability, capacity, minimums, price, quality, certification, labor conditions, contact accuracy, and project fit.

  20. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    AMITH Morocco Textile & Apparel Members

    The Moroccan Association of Textile and Apparel Industries' member-discovery route for companies offering textile, clothing, and related products or services.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Morocco · Africa
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Starting a Morocco-focused company search through the national textile and apparel industry association before direct verification

    Know before using

    Directory presence indicates association membership and self-presentation, not national completeness, endorsement, current production capability, factory control, capacity, minimums, price, quality, certification, labor conditions, or buyer fit. The interface is primarily French.

  21. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    VITAS Vietnam Textile & Apparel Members

    The Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association's member-search route, with company discovery by region, sector, and company name.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Vietnam · Southeast Asia
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Finding Vietnam textile and apparel association members by location or sector before independent supplier qualification

    Know before using

    Membership is not an endorsement, national census, or proof of current factory control, products, capability, capacity, minimums, price, quality, certification, labor conditions, contact accuracy, or project fit. The interface is Vietnamese and may respond slowly.

  22. ProductionSource productionMarketplaceOpen access

    HKTDC Textile Supplier Search

    HKTDC Sourcing's textile supplier search, with filters for supplier type, country or region, factory location, nature of business, and company certification.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Hong Kong · East Asia
    Source
    First-party platform
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Searching a broad East Asian and international supplier pool while keeping company location, factory location, business role, and certification claims separate

    Know before using

    The platform accepts supplier participation and includes commercial discovery features. A result or platform label is not Stitch Authority qualification and does not prove identity, factory control, capability, capacity, minimums, quality, certification validity, labor conditions, or fit. Messaging may require an account.

  23. ProductionSource productionMarketplaceFree account

    South Korea buyKOREA Apparel Fabric Marketplace

    KOTRA's South Korean B2B apparel-fabric marketplace, with public product and seller discovery plus specification, minimum-order, request-for-quotation, and company fields where supplied.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    South Korea · East Asia
    Source
    Commercial marketplace
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Building a South Korean apparel-fabric product and seller longlist with category, specification, minimum-order, and company fields before project-specific due diligence

    Know before using

    Product and seller claims are marketplace content, not Stitch Authority qualification or proof of legal identity, factory control, current capacity, minimum availability, price, workmanship, certification scope, labor conditions, delivery, intellectual-property controls, compliance, or project fit. KOTRA's separate offline-verification statement applies to inquiries handled through its overseas trade offices, not every listing. Inquiry and transaction workflows require an account. Verify companies, claims, samples, contracts, quality systems, and compliance independently.

  24. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    TaiwanTextiles Supplier Platform

    The Taiwan Textile Federation's supplier search for yarn, fabrics, apparel and accessories, trimmings, and related textile products and services.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Taiwan · East Asia
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Building a Taiwanese yarn, fabric, apparel, trim, or related-service supplier longlist with category filters and public company or product profiles

    Know before using

    Platform and company pages supply their claims. The federation's curated-event language does not establish that every directory profile is audited, qualified, or approved. Directory presence does not prove legal identity, ownership, manufacturing location, current capacity, capability, certifications, labor or environmental practices, quality, minimums, price, lead time, intellectual-property controls, compliance, or project fit. Counts change, some profiles have no products, and in-platform inquiry requires an account even when public contact details are visible. Verify each candidate independently.

  25. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    TEKO Swedish Textile & Fashion Members

    TEKO's searchable list of Swedish textile and fashion member companies, with company-name, city, and county discovery fields.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Sweden · European Union
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Building a Sweden-focused list of textile and fashion industry members by company or location before checking their exact business role

    Know before using

    The member list covers a broad industry and does not identify every entry as a manufacturer or supplier. Membership does not prove capability, factory control, capacity, minimums, price, quality, certification, labor conditions, current contacts, or project fit. The search page is Swedish only.

  26. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    Estonian Clothing & Textile Association Members

    The Estonian Clothing and Textile Association's English-language member list, with company, education, technology, and textile-industry profiles.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Estonia · European Union
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Discovering Estonia-based textile, apparel, technical-service, and education leads, then checking each profile for the relevant role

    Know before using

    Membership and profile claims are discovery evidence, not an endorsement, national census, or proof of current services, factory control, capacity, minimums, price, quality, certification validity, labor conditions, contact accuracy, or project fit.

  27. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    BAATPE Bulgaria Apparel & Textile Members

    The Bulgarian Association of Apparel and Textile Producers and Exporters' English member list, with company names, cities, contacts, and profile links.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Bulgaria · European Union
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Finding Bulgarian apparel, textile, thread, trim, and related industry leads through an association list before current-contact and capability checks

    Know before using

    The page includes visibly old contact data and is not a national census or current-capability register. Confirm that the company still operates and verify identity, facility, services, capacity, minimums, price, quality, certification, labor conditions, and project fit directly.

  28. Techniques & repairRepair & conserveDirectoryOpen access

    Repair My Stuff Ireland: Clothes & Bags

    Ireland's free repair directory route for clothes, bags, alterations, curtains, dry cleaning, handbags, suitcases, and related local services.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Ireland · European Union
    Source
    Government directory
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Finding paid clothing and bag repair or alteration leads across Ireland by category and location before confirming the exact service

    Know before using

    The directory says its country coverage is incomplete, and free business registration is discovery evidence rather than workmanship, insurance, qualification, availability, price, accessibility, material compatibility, warranty, or finished-repair approval. Confirm current scope and terms directly.

  29. Techniques & repairRepair & conserveDirectoryOpen access

    Heel Nederland Repareert Clothing Map

    A Netherlands-wide map of professional businesses and volunteer organizations with filters for clothing, shoes, bags, and other repair categories.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Netherlands · European Union
    Source
    Community database
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Finding a Dutch clothing, bag, shoe, or community repair point by postcode, radius, and item category

    Know before using

    The maintainers state that the map is updated but may contain inaccurate information. Submission does not prove current hours, clothing expertise, service type, price, accessibility, parts, workmanship, warranty, availability, or outcome. The interface is Dutch.

  30. Techniques & repairRepair & conserveDirectoryOpen access

    Port Macquarie-Hastings Clothing Repair Directory

    A local-council directory of clothing repair, alteration, sewing, and related businesses or organizations in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Australia · Oceania
    Source
    Government directory
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Finding local clothing repair and alteration leads in the Port Macquarie-Hastings area of New South Wales

    Know before using

    The council states that listing details are supplied by businesses and recommends user due diligence. The route is local, not Australia-wide, and does not prove current service, qualification, insurance, price, accessibility, workmanship, material compatibility, warranty, or project fit.

  31. Techniques & repairRepair & conserveDirectoryOpen access

    Wastebusters Central Otago Clothing Repair Directory

    Wastebusters' local list of paid and donation-based clothing, textile, upholstery, outdoor-gear, cover, mending, and alteration services.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    New Zealand · Oceania
    Source
    Community database
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Finding clothing, textile, outdoor-gear, and soft-goods repair leads around Wānaka, Queenstown, and Central Otago

    Know before using

    The list is regional and includes provider-supplied descriptions and personal contact details. Inclusion does not prove current operation, qualification, insurance, availability, price, accessibility, workmanship, material compatibility, warranty, safety, or result. Confirm every consequential detail directly.

  32. Techniques & repairRepair & conserveDirectoryOpen access

    We Are Repairs UK Clothing Directory

    A UK commercial directory for clothing repairers, tailors, seamstresses, knitwear, leather, outdoor gear, and related services, with distinct listing tiers.

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

    Finding UK clothing-repair leads by county while keeping basic listings separate from the platform's paid Featured and Premium tiers

    Know before using

    Membership and visibility are commercial, and the platform's tier or verification label is not independent Stitch Authority qualification. Confirm the exact repair scope, provider identity, current terms, estimate, insurance, materials, accessibility, warranty, complaint route, and item-specific fit.

  33. Techniques & repairRepair & conserveDirectoryOpen access

    Repair Café Aotearoa Local Network

    New Zealand's national Repair Café network list, with location pages that may state schedules, clothing scope, item exclusions, parts guidance, and donation models.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    New Zealand · Oceania
    Source
    Community database
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Checking a New Zealand community repair event's current schedule and whether volunteers expect to handle clothing or fabric items

    Know before using

    Local events vary in schedule, textile expertise, item scope, queue, tools, parts, accessibility, and completion. A network page does not guarantee that an event will accept or finish a repair, and some schedules depend on external social pages. Confirm locally before traveling.

  34. Techniques & repairRepair & conserveDirectoryOpen access

    iFixit Community Repair Hub

    A United States event hub for free, organizer-submitted community repair sessions, some of which accept clothing or specialize in textile repair.

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

    Checking upcoming U.S. community repair dates and whether an individual event expects to handle clothing or textile items

    Know before using

    This is a community-event calendar, not a professional clothing-repair directory. Organizers supply event records, item scope varies, and a listing does not guarantee textile expertise, access, tools, parts, queue capacity, item acceptance, repair completion, safety, warranty, or outcome. Confirm the current event page before traveling.

  35. Techniques & repairRepair & conserveDirectoryOpen access

    Australia's Circular Clothing Directory

    An Australia-wide directory of Seamless members and supporters, with consumer and business filters for clothing repair and adjacent circular services.

    For
    Both
    Location
    Australia · Oceania
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Finding Australian clothing-repair, take-back, reuse, resale, rental, or recycling organization leads by state or national service area

    Know before using

    This is a member-and-supporter directory, not an Australian repair census or independent qualification system. Nonmembers may be absent, and an entry may repair only its own products or offer another circular service. Confirm public availability, item scope, location, price, access, custody, workmanship, warranty, and project fit directly.

  36. Techniques & repairRepair & conserveDirectoryOpen access

    Chile Circular Textile Repair Directory

    Fundación Textil Circular's Chile-wide directory of registered entrepreneurs, filterable by region, commune, and services including clothing repair.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Chile · Latin America & Caribbean
    Source
    Community database
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Finding Chilean seamstress, artisan, or circular-textile leads by region and commune before discussing a specific garment repair

    Know before using

    The Spanish-language foundation directory is a registration and discovery route, not an independent repair assessment. Confirm the person or business, current operation, specialty, item compatibility, availability, price, access, delivery or shipping, custody, change approval, workmanship, warranty, and result directly.

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