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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. MaterialsChoose materialsStitch AuthorityOpen access

    The Cloth Library

    Fifty cloth reference entries with visible evidence states across listed fibre, construction, mass, stretch, handle, care, and possible uses.

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

    Starting a fabric decision before purchase or cutting

    Know before using

    Source-reviewed describes the page and its cited decision boundaries. It does not authenticate a commercial roll, seller claim, fibre percentage, construction, finish, performance result, machine setting, care route, compliance status, supplier, or product fitness. Internal browse bands are navigation labels, not textile standards or product classes; an entry without a usable listed mass range is unclassified. Check the actual article, seller data, care label, equipment instructions, representative assemblies, applicable rules, and project requirements before deciding.

  2. MaterialsChoose materialsStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Fabric Mass Unit Converter

    Convert fabric mass per unit area between g/m² and avoirdupois oz/yd² with an explicit unit-only decision boundary.

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

    Translating the same fabric mass-per-area result between metric and U.S. customary listings

    Know before using

    The result is a numerical unit conversion, not a new measurement or conformance decision; it does not establish sample or lot representativeness, significant digits, drape, warmth, opacity, thickness, stretch, strength, shrinkage, durability, sewability, end use, target, or tolerance.

  3. MaterialsChoose materialsStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Fabric Purchase Planner

    Build a fabric purchase length from a pattern or tested layout, explicit project additions, the seller's cutting increment, and a recorded width check.

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

    Documenting how a pattern-based fabric quantity becomes an order length

    Know before using

    The planner adds and rounds user-entered lengths; it does not create a cutting layout, infer shrinkage or matching allowances, compensate for a width change, establish usable width, or prove that the order quantity is sufficient.

  4. MaterialsCheck standardsDirectoryOpen access

    GOTS Certified Suppliers

    The official database of certified organic textile entities, searchable by location, operation, and product category.

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

    Checking GOTS certification records

    Know before using

    A company result is not a blanket approval; confirm the certificate scope, validity, facility, process, product, and transaction documentation for the exact purchase.

  5. MaterialsChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    Advanced Textiles Association Sourcing

    Supplier, product, equipment, and company directories across the technical-textile supply chain.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for

    Technical and specialty textiles

    Know before using

    ATA's completeness language is an operator claim. Buyer-guide or member-directory inclusion does not establish a complete market map, current production capability, capacity, ownership, certification, product suitability, commercial terms, or project fit. Verify the actual company, site, product, documents, samples, and terms directly.

  6. MaterialsCheck standardsDirectoryOpen access

    OEKO-TEX Buying Guide

    The official search tool for companies and products carrying OEKO-TEX labels.

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

    Finding labeled textile products and companies

    Know before using

    A search result applies only to its named label and scope; check the exact certificate number, product, facility, status, and validity before making a claim.

  7. MaterialsCheck standardsDirectoryOpen access

    Textile Exchange Certified Company Search

    A central search for active scope certificates and certified sourcing options across Textile Exchange standards.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Official registry
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for

    Checking a certified company or scope certificate

    Know before using

    Certification bodies maintain and verify the published scope-certificate data. A listed scope certificate does not establish that a particular shipment has a valid transaction certificate, that every product or site is in scope, or that the company has suitable capacity, availability, performance, commercial terms, or project fit. Confirm the exact standard, organization, sites, products, validity dates, scope, and applicable transaction certificate before relying on a claim.

  8. MaterialsCheck standardsDirectoryFree download

    bluesign System Partner Lists

    Official downloadable lists and reference material for bluesign system partners and approved inputs.

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

    Starting a bluesign-aligned supplier check

    Know before using

    Partner status is not a blanket product claim; use the current official list and confirm the exact facility, material, process, or chemical-input scope.

  9. MaterialsChoose materialsMarketplaceFree account

    SwatchOn

    A commercial fabric, trim, print, and garment-production marketplace with swatch ordering and global logistics support.

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

    Sourcing swatches and low-MOQ fabric options

    Know before using

    SwatchOn's supplier status, counts, and trust language describe its own marketplace and can change. They do not independently establish fibre identity, performance, certification validity, mill ownership, production capacity, colour continuity, delivery, duty, or commercial fit. Review samples, test data, current certificates, the contracting entity, order terms, and landed logistics before purchase.

  10. Techniques & repairLearn techniquesReferenceFree account

    Woolmark Learning Centre

    Free, expert-led coursework on wool fibre science, processing, knitwear, woven textiles, and sustainability.

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    Both
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for

    Structured wool education

    Know before using

    This is Woolmark-operated education focused on wool, not a neutral comparison of all fibres or processing systems. A completion badge records coursework, not independent proof of production competence, product performance, environmental impact, or compliance. Confirm technical values and local requirements against current standards before production use.

  11. MaterialsChoose materialsSoftwareQuote-based

    Material Exchange

    A commercial B2B workflow for material briefs, supplier discovery, comparison, compliance data, and sourcing collaboration.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    First-party platform
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for

    Structured material sourcing across teams

    Know before using

    Supplier content, uploaded certificates, and AI suggestions are leads, not independent verification. Public brand pricing and full access are not stated on the main page. Verify material identity and performance, certificate issuer and validity, supplier capability, samples, price, availability, commercial terms, data permissions, and any AI output before a sourcing decision.

  12. Patterns & fitFind patterns & fitSoftwareOpen access

    FreeSewing

    Open-source, made-to-measure sewing patterns generated from body measurements and design options.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Open-source project
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for

    Custom-fit home sewing patterns

    Know before using

    A generated pattern is not independent fit evidence or a production-ready graded block. The result still depends on accurate measurements, the selected design and options, ease assumptions, fabric behavior, construction, and representative test garments. An account stores saved patterns and measurement sets, so review the platform's privacy terms before retaining personal measurements.

  13. Patterns & fitFind patterns & fitSoftwareFree download

    Seamly2D

    Free, open-source desktop software for drafting and grading custom-fit digital sewing patterns.

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    Both
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Open-source project
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for

    Digital pattern drafting

    Know before using

    Patternmaking knowledge, controlled measurement files, production conventions, and sewn fit testing are still required. The software does not validate body measurements, ease, balance, grading rules, fabric behavior, construction, or product fit. The project currently labels its user wiki manual as needing updates, so confirm current commands and file behavior against the installed release and active support channels.

  14. Patterns & fitFind patterns & fitStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Apparel Grade-Rule & Size-Run Validation Record

    A source-reviewed working guide and fillable record for translating approved garment targets into pattern-point movements, checking the nested geometry, measuring sewn samples, and validating fit and function across a size run.

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

    Auditing inherited grade rules or controlling a new multi-size pattern release from approved targets through sample evidence

    Know before using

    The record does not create a production grade, supply universal increments or breakpoints, validate a CAD file or fit population, reproduce licensed standards, or replace qualified anthropometric, pattern, technical-design, fit, quality, accessibility, safety, statistical, and user-research review.

  15. Patterns & fitFind patterns & fitStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Seam Allowance Converter

    Convert common metric and imperial seam allowances with construction notes.

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

    Working between pattern systems

    Know before using

    A unit reference; the correct allowance depends on material, seam type, and production method.

  16. Patterns & fitFind patterns & fitCommunityFree account

    Threadloop Sewing Pattern Database

    A community-maintained sewing-pattern database with project, review, pattern, and stash organization tools.

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    Makers
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Community database
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for

    Searching current and out-of-print sewing patterns

    Know before using

    Community members add and quality-control the records, so confirm sizing, measurements, fabric suggestions, format, availability, errata, license, and purchase terms with the designer or publisher. Adding an entry to a stash does not provide the pattern files. Saved searches and private PDF storage are paid Plus features, and a listing or review does not establish pattern accuracy or fit.

  17. Patterns & fitFind patterns & fitMarketplaceOpen access

    The Fold Line

    A curated sewing-pattern shop with thousands of indie patterns, discovery filters, reviews, and printing services.

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

    Browsing and buying indie sewing patterns

    Know before using

    This is a retailer-curated catalogue, not a complete or neutral index of sewing patterns. Customer reviews are individual reports rather than standardized fit testing, and each designer controls sizing, instructions, licence, format, errata, and support. Confirm the exact size range, cup options, finished measurements, file format, and usage terms on the product page before purchase.

  18. Patterns & fitFind patterns & fitMarketplaceFree account

    Ribblr

    A craft marketplace and community built around interactive crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns.

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    Makers
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Commercial marketplace
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for

    Following interactive patterns with progress tools

    Know before using

    Ribblr supplies the reading and publishing format, but each designer remains responsible for the pattern's math, sizing, instructions, testing, corrections, licence, and support. Interactive conveniences do not prove fit or technical accuracy. Pattern prices and available features vary, and following an ePattern depends on an account and continued platform access.

  19. Techniques & repairLearn techniquesStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Crochet Stitch Library

    Twenty stitches with US and UK terms, difficulty, uses, related stitches, and step-by-step instruction.

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

    Learning or identifying crochet stitches

    Know before using

    A foundational library, not yet an exhaustive stitch encyclopedia.

  20. Techniques & repairLearn techniquesStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Knitting Stitch Library

    Twenty foundational and textured knitting stitches organized by difficulty, fabric behavior, and use.

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

    Learning or comparing knit structures

    Know before using

    A foundational library, not yet an exhaustive stitch encyclopedia.

  21. YarnLearn techniquesStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Hook & Needle Diameter Reference

    A source-reviewed diameter-first lookup connecting Craft Yarn Council metric package sizes to its published U.S. hook and knitting-needle aliases without inventing a universal UK or Canadian crosswalk.

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

    Checking which U.S. alias the current Craft Yarn Council table gives a known metric package size before confirming project gauge

    Know before using

    The reference is not a dimensional measurement, manufacturer inspection, UK or Canadian conversion, steel-hook chart, tool recommendation, yarn assignment, gauge result, or proof that a proposed tool will produce the required fabric.

  22. YarnChoose materialsReferenceOpen access

    YarnSub

    A yarn-substitution database that compares gauge, fibre, texture, put-up, and construction.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Global
    Source
    First-party platform
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for

    Replacing a discontinued or unavailable yarn

    Know before using

    A suggested match is a data-based shortlist, not proof that the yarn suits the pattern or maker. Yarn records can be incomplete or wrong, prices and availability vary by market, and the site uses affiliate links. Confirm the required gauge, total length, fibre behavior, construction, care, color, dye lot, accessibility, and seller terms, then make and assess a representative swatch before committing.

  23. YarnChoose materialsCommunityFree account

    Ravelry

    A community-maintained database for knitting and crochet patterns, yarns, projects, designers, and shops.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Community database
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for

    Broad pattern, yarn, and project research

    Know before using

    An account is required and community, publisher, designer, shop, yarn, and project records can vary in currency and accuracy. Search results, ratings, favorites, and project examples do not establish pattern accuracy, yarn availability, seller reliability, fit, gauge, or project suitability. Confirm current files, errata, license, purchase and refund terms, measurements, yarn details, and shop information with the responsible source.

  24. YarnFind patterns & fitReferenceOpen access

    Knitty

    A free online knitting magazine publishing original patterns and technique articles since 2002.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Global
    Source
    First-party platform
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for

    Free editorial knitting patterns and techniques

    Know before using

    Free access does not grant commercial reproduction or sale rights; uses beyond one personal copy must be resolved with the designer or author. Knitty says it tries to avoid errors but disclaims responsibility for pattern and technique inaccuracies. Check the live page for corrections, verify gauge and measurements, and confirm permission before any commercial use.

  25. Techniques & repairLearn techniquesCommunityFree + paid

    Crochet Guild of America

    A volunteer-led nonprofit offering crochet education, community programs, events, and professional connections.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    United States · North America
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for

    Crochet education and professional community

    Know before using

    Public pages explain the organization and calendar, while many classes, meetings, programs, and benefits require registration, payment, or membership. CGOA's statement that it sets a national standard is its own mission language, not evidence that every class, member, chapter, instructor, or portfolio is independently accredited, approved, or suitable for a particular learner.

  26. ProductionSource productionStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Controlled Tech Pack Orientation

    A source-reviewed orientation to tech packs as controlled product-definition sets connecting requirements, evidence, open issues, approvals, and change history.

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

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

    Know before using

    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.

  27. 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 21, 2026
    Best for

    Researching production locations and affiliations

    Know before using

    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.

  28. ProductionSource productionMarketplaceFree account

    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 21, 2026
    Best for

    Requesting apparel-production proposals

    Know before using

    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.

  29. 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 21, 2026
    Best for

    Finding US production partners

    Know before using

    A factory profile, platform label, bid, estimate, or message does not establish current identity, factory ownership, capability, capacity, workmanship, pricing, compliance, delivery, or project fit. Paid-plan visibility can affect who responds. Verify the production site, subcontracting, references, samples, quality and compliance records, specifications, commercial terms, and remedies directly.

  30. 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 using

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

  31. 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 21, 2026
    Best for

    Building a US manufacturer shortlist

    Know before using

    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.

  32. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen 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 21, 2026
    Best for

    Finding a US sewing or patternmaking professional

    Know before using

    This is a member referral directory, not a Stitch Authority roster or approval. 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, or referral availability does not establish credentials, experience, capacity, insurance, price, accessibility, workmanship, schedule, or project fit. Check those points, references, scope, samples, terms, and remedies directly.

  33. 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 21, 2026
    Best for

    Finding sustainability-focused suppliers and guidance

    Know before using

    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.

  34. 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 using

    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.

  35. StandardsCheck standardsReferenceOpen access

    Craft Yarn Council Standards

    Industry-standard yarn weights, symbols, sizing, abbreviations, and pattern-writing guidelines.

    For
    Both
    Location
    United States · North America
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for

    Resolving yarn and pattern terminology

    Know before using

    These are voluntary industry guidelines, not law, a licensed test method, or proof that a yarn, hook, needle, pattern, size, or care instruction suits a project. Publishers, manufacturers, and regions may use different names, aliases, chart symbols, size tables, and weight systems. Confirm the actual pattern key, measured tool diameter, yarn label and specifications, body or garment measurements, gauge, care evidence, and destination-market requirements.

  36. 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 16, 2026
    Best for

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

    Know before using

    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.

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