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96 resources for source production

  1. ProductionSource productionStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Tech Pack Definition, Contents & Limits

    A source-reviewed definition of a tech pack, the information groups it can contain, and the limits of treating a template or transmitted file as product-release evidence.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Stitch Authority
    Checked
    Jul 27, 2026
    Best for

    Understanding what a tech pack must control before using a template or releasing work

    Know before usingAn orientation rather than a completed product record; it does not supply a universal format, licensed standard content, measurements, tolerances, construction settings, labels, approvals, compliance conclusion, or product-release authority.

    An orientation rather than a completed product record; it does not supply a universal format, licensed standard content, measurements, tolerances, construction settings, labels, approvals, compliance conclusion, or product-release authority.

  2. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    Open Supply Hub

    Open facility data for apparel and other supply chains, with location, contributor, and production information.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Community database
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
    Best for

    Researching production locations and affiliations

    Know before usingThe platform combines stakeholder-contributed, public-list, facility-claimed, and partner data with different origins and update paths. A facility record, contributor connection, claim, certification field, or shared OS ID is not a quality endorsement, ownership finding, complete supplier relationship, current capacity statement, or due-diligence result. Inspect the source badges, contributors, dates, duplicates, claimed fields, and linked evidence, then verify the facility and intended business relationship directly.

    The platform combines stakeholder-contributed, public-list, facility-claimed, and partner data with different origins and update paths. A facility record, contributor connection, claim, certification field, or shared OS ID is not a quality endorsement, ownership finding, complete supplier relationship, current capacity statement, or due-diligence result. Inspect the source badges, contributors, dates, duplicates, claimed fields, and linked evidence, then verify the facility and intended business relationship directly.

  3. ProductionSource productionMarketplaceFree + paid

    Sewport

    A project-based platform for matching apparel brands with pattern, sample, sourcing, and manufacturing services.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Commercial marketplace
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
    Best for

    Requesting apparel-production proposals

    Know before usingA profile, proposal, match, or escrow status does not establish factory ownership, identity, capacity, workmanship, quality systems, labour or chemical compliance, delivery performance, contract enforceability, or project fit. Verify the legal and production entities, references, site and subcontracting, samples, compliance evidence, specifications, terms, and remedies directly.

    A profile, proposal, match, or escrow status does not establish factory ownership, identity, capacity, workmanship, quality systems, labour or chemical compliance, delivery performance, contract enforceability, or project fit. Verify the legal and production entities, references, site and subcontracting, samples, compliance evidence, specifications, terms, and remedies directly.

  4. ProductionSource productionMarketplaceFree + paid

    Maker’s Row

    A searchable network of US manufacturers with capabilities that include pattern making, sourcing, sampling, and production.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    United States · North America
    Source
    Commercial marketplace
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
    Best for

    Finding US production partners

    Know before usingThe current pricing page contains conflicting prices and feature copy across plan cards, comparison rows, and FAQs; verify the amount, billing period, trial, and included capabilities at checkout. A factory profile, platform label, badge, rank, bid, estimate, message, or platform claim does not establish identity, ownership, capability, capacity, workmanship, price, compliance, delivery, or project fit. Paid placement can affect discovery. Verify the production site, subcontracting, references, samples, quality and compliance records, specifications, commercial terms, and remedies directly.

    The current pricing page contains conflicting prices and feature copy across plan cards, comparison rows, and FAQs; verify the amount, billing period, trial, and included capabilities at checkout. A factory profile, platform label, badge, rank, bid, estimate, message, or platform claim does not establish identity, ownership, capability, capacity, workmanship, price, compliance, delivery, or project fit. Paid placement can affect discovery. Verify the production site, subcontracting, references, samples, quality and compliance records, specifications, commercial terms, and remedies directly.

  5. ProductionSource productionMarketplaceFree account

    Alibaba.com Supplier Marketplace

    A global business-to-business marketplace for finding product listings, supplier profiles, assessment material, enquiries, samples, and online orders.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Commercial marketplace
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
    Best for

    Expanding an international apparel-manufacturer search after the product brief is defined

    Know before usingA listing, supplier label, assessment report, response rate, review, transaction history, sample, or protected-order status does not establish current legal identity, factory ownership, order-specific capability, capacity, control of subcontractors, labor or environmental conditions, certificate scope, workmanship, price, delivery, or acceptable bulk production. Reconcile the assessed entity and site with the proposed factory, verify every consequential claim directly, compare written quotes on the same basis, and use a controlled sample or pilot and qualified contract review before bulk release.

    A listing, supplier label, assessment report, response rate, review, transaction history, sample, or protected-order status does not establish current legal identity, factory ownership, order-specific capability, capacity, control of subcontractors, labor or environmental conditions, certificate scope, workmanship, price, delivery, or acceptable bulk production. Reconcile the assessed entity and site with the proposed factory, verify every consequential claim directly, compare written quotes on the same basis, and use a controlled sample or pilot and qualified contract review before bulk release.

  6. ProductionSource productionStitch AuthorityOpen access

    How to Find a Clothing Manufacturer

    A readiness-first process for making a shortlist, asking useful questions, and spotting a bad factory fit.

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

    Starting a manufacturer search

    Know before usingA selection framework, not a manufacturer endorsement or substitute for legal and compliance review.

    A selection framework, not a manufacturer endorsement or substitute for legal and compliance review.

  7. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    CFDA Production Directory

    An open directory of US fashion manufacturers with filters for service, product, materials, minimums, and location.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    United States · North America
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
    Best for

    Building a US manufacturer shortlist

    Know before usingCFDA 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.

    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.

  8. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    OTEXA Made in the USA Directory

    A U.S. Department of Commerce directory of United States textile, apparel, footwear, and travel-goods vendors across the supply chain.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    United States · North America
    Source
    Government directory
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
    Best for

    Finding registered United States materials, processing, cut-and-sew, footwear, and related production leads

    Know before usingRegistration is voluntary, and the U.S. Government states that it is not responsible for company-supplied information, does not endorse listed companies or products, and does not guarantee compliance with Made in USA labeling rules. Confirm the legal entity, actual facility, service and product scope, domestic-content claim, capability, capacity, minimums, samples, quality and compliance evidence, price, timing, references, and terms directly.

    Registration is voluntary, and the U.S. Government states that it is not responsible for company-supplied information, does not endorse listed companies or products, and does not guarantee compliance with Made in USA labeling rules. Confirm the legal entity, actual facility, service and product scope, domestic-content claim, capability, capacity, minimums, samples, quality and compliance evidence, price, timing, references, and terms directly.

  9. ProductionSource productionAlso: Find patterns & fitDirectoryOpen access

    ASDP Sewing Professional Directory

    A location and specialty directory for member patternmakers, production sewers, designers, teachers, tailors, and alteration specialists.

    For
    Both
    Location
    United States · North America
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 26, 2026
    Best for

    Finding a US sewing or patternmaking professional

    Know before usingThis is a member referral directory, not a Stitch Authority roster or approval. The observed result count can change and is not a practitioner census. ASDP states that it makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees and assumes no responsibility for members' products or services. Membership, a code of ethics, a profile, a patternmaking category, or stated referral availability does not establish identity, credentials, experience, current availability, capacity, insurance, price, accessibility, workmanship, file compatibility, schedule, or project fit. Confirm those points, references, scope, samples, terms, and remedies directly.

    This is a member referral directory, not a Stitch Authority roster or approval. The observed result count can change and is not a practitioner census. ASDP states that it makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees and assumes no responsibility for members' products or services. Membership, a code of ethics, a profile, a patternmaking category, or stated referral availability does not establish identity, credentials, experience, current availability, capacity, insurance, price, accessibility, workmanship, file compatibility, schedule, or project fit. Confirm those points, references, scope, samples, terms, and remedies directly.

  10. ProductionSource productionMarketplaceFree + paid

    Common Objective

    A sustainability-focused fashion network with supplier discovery, resources, training, profiles, and matching tools.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Commercial marketplace
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
    Best for

    Finding sustainability-focused suppliers and guidance

    Know before usingA profile, match, uploaded credential, training credit, award, or platform ranking is not independent certification of a supplier or proof of current capability, performance, impact, capacity, or project fit. The platform's own ranking inputs and paid visibility affect discovery. Verify credentials with the issuer and check the legal entity, production site, claims, samples, references, terms, and compliance directly.

    A profile, match, uploaded credential, training credit, award, or platform ranking is not independent certification of a supplier or proof of current capability, performance, impact, capacity, or project fit. The platform's own ranking inputs and paid visibility affect discovery. Verify credentials with the issuer and check the legal entity, production site, claims, samples, references, terms, and compliance directly.

  11. ProductionSource productionReferenceFree + paid

    UKFT: Working With a Manufacturer

    UK Fashion and Textile Association guidance for preparing, approaching, and working with UK manufacturers.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    United Kingdom · Europe & Mediterranean
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for

    Preparing for UK production conversations

    Know before usingThis is general association guidance and a route to a separate directory, not selection, audit, representation, contracting, or legal advice. Member-only access does not establish a manufacturer's suitability. Apply the guidance to the actual product and verify the legal and production entities, site, capabilities, capacity, samples, compliance, specifications, price, terms, and remedies.

    This is general association guidance and a route to a separate directory, not selection, audit, representation, contracting, or legal advice. Member-only access does not establish a manufacturer's suitability. Apply the guidance to the actual product and verify the legal and production entities, site, capabilities, capacity, samples, compliance, specifications, price, terms, and remedies.

  12. ProductionSource productionStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Construction Classification & Callout Verification Record

    A source-reviewed working guide and fillable record for verifying stitch and seam designations against named ISO or ASTM sources, controlling translations, and completing a product-specific construction callout.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Stitch Authority
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
    Best for

    Using construction codes without treating classification as a machine setting, material assignment, supplier translation, or performance guarantee

    Know before usingThe record does not reproduce licensed code diagrams, verify a user's proposed code, authorize an ISO and ASTM crosswalk, select a construction, set stitch density or machine settings, prove supplier repeatability or performance, or replace the licensed standards and qualified construction, sewing, production, testing, safety, and quality review.

    The record does not reproduce licensed code diagrams, verify a user's proposed code, authorize an ISO and ASTM crosswalk, select a construction, set stitch density or machine settings, prove supplier repeatability or performance, or replace the licensed standards and qualified construction, sewing, production, testing, safety, and quality review.

  13. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    AFC Fashion & Textile Directory

    An Australian industry directory for pattern makers, sample rooms, production managers, manufacturers, fabrics, yarns, trims, and services.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Australia · Oceania
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for

    Finding Australian design, material, and production partners

    Know before usingA listing, category, location, member filter, or company description is not independent verification of the legal or production entity, Australian manufacture, capability, capacity, minimums, availability, accreditation, workmanship, or project fit. Confirm where each service is performed, subcontracting, references, samples, current credentials, terms, and remedies directly.

    A listing, category, location, member filter, or company description is not independent verification of the legal or production entity, Australian manufacture, capability, capacity, minimums, availability, accreditation, workmanship, or project fit. Confirm where each service is performed, subcontracting, references, samples, current credentials, terms, and remedies directly.

  14. ProductionSource productionDirectoryFree download

    Victoria Ethical Supplier Register — Uniforms & PPE

    A Victorian Government supplier register for locally manufactured corporate clothing, uniforms, workwear, and PPE, with item descriptions, supplier contacts, and minimum-order fields.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Australia · Oceania
    Source
    Official registry
    Checked
    Jul 26, 2026
    Best for

    Building an initial Australia or New Zealand uniform, workwear, and PPE supplier shortlist before checking manufacture, accreditation status, capacity, and fit

    Know before usingThis is a Victorian public-procurement shortlist, not a general fashion-factory directory or an endorsement by Stitch Authority. The government page allows suppliers whose ethical accreditation or independent verification is still in process, while the workbook does not expose a status field. The workbook also states that suppliers nominated which items are locally manufactured and that the Department of Treasury and Finance has not formally verified those claims. It covers uniforms, workwear, PPE, and related value-adding rather than every apparel category; some MOQ cells are blank or say n/a. Confirm current registration and accreditation status, exact Australian or New Zealand production location, subcontractors, item scope, MOQ, capacity, lead time, standards, samples, pricing, and contract fit directly.

    This is a Victorian public-procurement shortlist, not a general fashion-factory directory or an endorsement by Stitch Authority. The government page allows suppliers whose ethical accreditation or independent verification is still in process, while the workbook does not expose a status field. The workbook also states that suppliers nominated which items are locally manufactured and that the Department of Treasury and Finance has not formally verified those claims. It covers uniforms, workwear, PPE, and related value-adding rather than every apparel category; some MOQ cells are blank or say n/a. Confirm current registration and accreditation status, exact Australian or New Zealand production location, subcontractors, item scope, MOQ, capacity, lead time, standards, samples, pricing, and contract fit directly.

  15. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    ManufacturingNZ Clothing & Textiles Directory

    A public New Zealand contract-manufacturing directory with clothing and textile capability profiles, including patternmaking, sampling, production, workwear, finishing, and related services where declared.

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

    Finding New Zealand contract manufacturers with published clothing or textile capabilities

    Know before usingThe visible category population is small and the form is business-submitted. Inclusion does not establish current capacity, minimums, production location, availability, compliance, workmanship, or project fit; verify every claim directly.

    The visible category population is small and the form is business-submitted. Inclusion does not establish current capacity, minimums, production location, availability, compliance, workmanship, or project fit; verify every claim directly.

  16. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    New Zealand Apparel Trade Directory

    A free annual New Zealand apparel trade directory covering patternmakers, manufacturers, knitwear, cutting, machinery, wholesalers, brands, education, and services through named contact listings.

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

    Broad New Zealand apparel value-chain contact discovery before capability screening

    Know before usingThe current visible edition is dated 2025 and mixes directory listings with advertising, brands, retailers, education, and services. Inclusion and category labels do not prove current commercial role, contract availability, production location, capacity, minimums, compliance, workmanship, or project fit.

    The current visible edition is dated 2025 and mixes directory listings with advertising, brands, retailers, education, and services. Inclusion and category labels do not prove current commercial role, contract availability, production location, capacity, minimums, compliance, workmanship, or project fit.

  17. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    Canadian Apparel Directory

    A Canadian Apparel Federation directory of apparel manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, suppliers, and industry service providers.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Canada · North America
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for

    Starting a Canadian apparel partner search

    Know before usingThis is a mixed, paid-listing association directory, not a complete map of Canadian apparel production. A listing, membership, category, or company description does not establish Canadian manufacturing, current identity, factory ownership, capability, capacity, minimums, availability, compliance, or project fit. Confirm the actual production site, subcontracting, references, samples, terms, and credentials directly.

    This is a mixed, paid-listing association directory, not a complete map of Canadian apparel production. A listing, membership, category, or company description does not establish Canadian manufacturing, current identity, factory ownership, capability, capacity, minimums, availability, compliance, or project fit. Confirm the actual production site, subcontracting, references, samples, terms, and credentials directly.

  18. ProductionSource productionMarketplaceFree account

    FOURSOURCE Supplier Network

    A global B2B network for apparel, fabric, trim, yarn, packaging, manufacturing, quotation, and compliance-filtered supplier discovery.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Commercial marketplace
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for

    Searching global apparel and textile production capabilities

    Know before usingThe company count is a changing platform claim. Search fields, profiles, certificates, locations, and account access do not independently verify the legal entity, factory ownership, capability, capacity, certificate validity or scope, compliance performance, delivery, or project fit. Confirm the site and subcontracting, credentials with issuers, samples, audits when appropriate, specifications, contracts, and commercial terms.

    The company count is a changing platform claim. Search fields, profiles, certificates, locations, and account access do not independently verify the legal entity, factory ownership, capability, capacity, certificate validity or scope, compliance performance, delivery, or project fit. Confirm the site and subcontracting, credentials with issuers, samples, audits when appropriate, specifications, contracts, and commercial terms.

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