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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. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    BGMEA Member Directory

    The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association's public list of registered woven, knitwear, sweater, and apparel member companies.

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

    Building an initial list of Bangladesh apparel factories

    Know before using

    Association membership is not a capacity, quality, labor-condition, certificate, availability, or ownership audit; factory-level due diligence remains necessary.

  2. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    CAFTA-DR Textiles and Apparel Directory

    A regional company directory for textile and apparel manufacturers, input suppliers, and United States importers across Central America and the Dominican Republic.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Latin America & Caribbean
    Source
    First-party platform
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Nearshore supplier discovery in the CAFTA-DR region

    Know before using

    Regional inclusion and a company profile do not prove origin eligibility, available capacity, minimums, compliance, workmanship, or commercial fit.

  3. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    Fashionomics Africa Community

    An African Development Bank initiative connecting textile, apparel, and accessories manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, associations, and entrepreneurs across Africa.

    For
    Both
    Location
    Africa
    Source
    First-party platform
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Exploring African fashion and textile ecosystem contacts

    Know before using

    Coverage is broad and profiles can age; confirm that a record is current and verify capability, location, ownership, terms, and working conditions directly.

  4. MaterialsChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    Taiwan Functional Textiles Certification Search

    The Taiwan Textile Federation's searchable registry of approved functional-textile products, companies, claimed functions, and certification numbers.

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

    Finding Taiwan products certified for a named textile function

    Know before using

    A listed approval applies to the identified product and function, not every output from the company; confirm scope, validity, test method, supply terms, and current certificate status.

  5. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    AAPN Member Sourcing Directory

    A free apparel supply-chain directory searchable by company, country, and category across factories, textiles, trim, logistics, services, and technology.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Finding component and service partners beyond cut-and-sew

    Know before using

    It contains association members rather than the whole market; membership does not establish capacity, pricing, workmanship, certification, labor conditions, or project fit.

  6. Techniques & repairRepair & conserveDirectoryOpen access

    AIC Find a Professional

    A public directory of peer-reviewed conservation professionals searchable by specialty, material, service, location, or name, including textile treatment and collections care.

    For
    Both
    Location
    United States · North America
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Finding professional textile or costume conservation help in the United States

    Know before using

    The directory is opt-in and excludes qualified people who do not list; designation does not guarantee availability, price, or suitability for a specific object or treatment.

  7. Techniques & repairRepair & conserveDirectoryOpen access

    Icon Find a Conservator

    The Institute of Conservation's directory of accredited professionals available for private commissions, filterable by service, specialism, and working region.

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

    Finding accredited textile-conservation services in the United Kingdom

    Know before using

    Search results emphasize accredited members who pay for public service listings; confirm availability, travel, scope, proposal, insurance, cost, and treatment approach directly.

  8. ProductionSource productionStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Supplier Screening Brief

    A fillable evidence record for screening textile and apparel suppliers across identity, capability, subcontracting, quality, traceability, and a paid pilot.

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

    Turning a supplier lead into a scoped, reviewable decision

    Know before using

    The brief is not an audit, legal opinion, customs determination, certificate validation, credit review, or performance guarantee; risk-appropriate verification remains necessary.

  9. MaterialsChoose materialsStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Material Sourcing Request

    A fillable request for comparing textile and trim suppliers against the same construction, performance, traceability, quantity, price, and sample requirements.

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

    Requesting comparable fabric, trim, or component offers

    Know before using

    The request does not set product-specific pass values, prove fitness or safety, validate claims, replace laboratory testing, or determine legal compliance.

  10. 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 using

    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.

  11. 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 using

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

  12. 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 using

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

  13. 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 using

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

  14. 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 using

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

  15. 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 using

    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.

  16. ProductionCheck standardsDirectoryOpen access

    WRAP Certified Facilities

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

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

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

    Know before using

    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.

  17. 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 using

    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.

  18. 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 15, 2026
    Best for

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

    Know before using

    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.

  19. StandardsCheck standardsDirectoryOpen access

    FSC Certificate Search

    The official certificate and license search for FSC organizations, status, scope, country, certification body, and forest-based product categories including packaging.

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

    Checking chain-of-custody scope for paper packaging, hangtags, and printed materials

    Know before using

    A valid certificate covers only its stated organization and scope; it does not prove that a specific packaging order carries an FSC claim or that every party and transaction is documented correctly.

  20. 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 using

    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.

  21. 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 using

    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.

  22. 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 using

    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.

  23. 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 using

    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.

  24. 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 16, 2026
    Best for

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

    Know before using

    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.

  25. 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 using

    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.

  26. 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 using

    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.

  27. 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 using

    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.

  28. YarnChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    Knitters' Guild NSW Retail Members

    An Australian guild directory of yarn shops, dyers, mills, fibre producers, fabric and craft retailers, equipment sellers, and workshop providers.

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

    Finding Australian yarn, fibre, dyeing, spinning, weaving, and mixed craft sellers

    Know before using

    It is a retail-member list maintained by a New South Wales guild rather than a national census or quality review; confirm location, shipping, inventory, claims, classes, and discount terms directly.

  29. YarnChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    Creative Fibre New Zealand Merchants

    A New Zealand merchant directory for yarn, fleece, dyes, spinning, weaving, felting, embroidery, quilting fabric, tools, equipment, and fibre types.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    New Zealand · Oceania
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Finding New Zealand fibre-art materials, equipment, and specialist sellers

    Know before using

    The page covers participating merchants and some records or external links can age; confirm that the business, website, product range, location, shipping, hours, and equipment support remain current.

  30. YarnChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    Yarn Database EU Dyers and Makers

    An accessibility-conscious directory of independent European Union yarn and spinning-fibre dyers, designers, tech editors, and accessory makers.

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

    Finding independent EU yarn or fibre dyers with off-Ravelry purchase routes

    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.

  31. MaterialsChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    Canadian Quilters Association Quilt Shops

    The Canadian Quilters Association's public quilt-shop list, filterable by province or territory with location and individual business profiles.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Canada · North America
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Finding association-listed quilt shops and studios within Canada

    Know before using

    It is an association list of participating businesses rather than a complete Canadian shop census; confirm the shop type, inventory, address, opening, online ordering, shipping, and service quality directly.

  32. Techniques & repairLearn techniquesStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Textile Language Translator

    Search ordinary phrases to find the working textile, pattern, yarn, production, or certification term, plus a source and practical next step.

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

    Turning an unfamiliar phrase or production acronym into a precise next question

    Know before using

    It is a translation and orientation layer, not legal advice, certification approval, a purchased standard, or proof that a supplier, sample, or lot conforms.

  33. ProductionSource productionStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Cotton-Elastane Jersey T-Shirt Worked Example

    An editable adult T-shirt decision record for adapting material sourcing, supplier screening, sampling, testing, labeling, and approval controls to a stretch jersey product.

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

    Seeing how knit stretch, recovery, skew, rib compatibility, and lot identity change a production brief

    Know before using

    It is a fictional adult United States scenario, not a universal specification, purchased test method, supplier approval, legal opinion, or compliance determination for any product or market.

  34. ProductionSource productionStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Yarn-Dyed Poplin Shirt Worked Example

    An editable adult woven-shirt decision record for connecting usable width, stripe repeat, yield, matching, fusing, components, sampling, and bulk approval.

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

    Seeing how a striped woven fabric changes marker, placement, fusing, construction, inspection, and approval decisions

    Know before using

    It is a fictional adult United States scenario, not a universal specification, costing rule, purchased test method, supplier approval, legal opinion, or compliance determination.

  35. ProductionSource productionStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Brushed-Fleece Zip Hoodie Worked Example

    An editable adult zip-hoodie decision record for coordinating brushed fleece, rib, zipper, pilling, laundering, shade, construction, safety boundaries, and bulk evidence.

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

    Seeing how a multi-material fleece garment changes component testing, compatibility review, safety scope, and sample gates

    Know before using

    It is a fictional adult United States scenario, not a children's product assessment, universal specification, purchased test method, supplier approval, legal opinion, or compliance determination.

  36. MaterialsChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    Good Hope Quilters' Guild Vendors

    A Western Cape guild list of fabric, wool, thread, notions, quilting, sewing-machine, pattern, class, kit, and related craft suppliers.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    South Africa · Africa
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Finding quilting and mixed craft suppliers in South Africa's Western Cape

    Know before using

    It is a Western Cape guild list, not a South African retail census or quality assessment; some entries lack dates or current websites, so confirm existence, stock, hours, location, shipping, and service directly.

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