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  1. 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 usingIt 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.

    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.

  2. 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 usingThe 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.

    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.

  3. 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 usingIt 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.

    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.

  4. 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 usingIt 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.

    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.

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

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

  6. 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 usingIt 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.

    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.

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

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

  8. 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 usingIt 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.

    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.

  9. 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 usingIt 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.

    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.

  10. MaterialsChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    Jacaranda Quilters' Guild Vendors

    A South African guild vendor page covering quilting cotton, Ankara prints, hand-dyed fabric and yarn, thread, machines, notions, kits, classes, and longarm services.

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

    Finding quilt, fibre, sewing, and machine suppliers around Gauteng and nearby South African regions

    Know before usingThe guild actively markets participating vendors and the list is concentrated around Gauteng rather than national coverage; inclusion does not establish stock, pricing, accessibility, workmanship, or suitability, so verify directly.

    The guild actively markets participating vendors and the list is concentrated around Gauteng rather than national coverage; inclusion does not establish stock, pricing, accessibility, workmanship, or suitability, so verify directly.

  11. MaterialsChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    Japan Hobby Association Member Directory

    A Japanese association directory filterable by sewing, knitting, weaving, quilting, embroidery, business model, member name, and other craft areas.

    For
    Both
    Location
    Japan · East Asia
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Discovering Japanese fabric, yarn, thread, notions, tools, retail, online, wholesale, and teaching organizations

    Know before usingThe interface and most profiles are in Japanese, it covers association members rather than every Japanese seller, and results mix consumer retail with wholesale, manufacturing, publishing, and education; verify purchase access and location directly.

    The interface and most profiles are in Japanese, it covers association members rather than every Japanese seller, and results mix consumer retail with wholesale, manufacturing, publishing, and education; verify purchase access and location directly.

  12. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    Artesanías de Colombia Directory

    A Colombian public-body directory of artisans, organizations, craft stores, commercializers, trainers, and enterprises across textile and non-textile crafts.

    For
    Both
    Location
    Colombia · Latin America & Caribbean
    Source
    Government directory
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Finding direct contacts for Colombian weaving, knitting, embroidery, fibre, leather, textile craft, and artisan organizations

    Know before usingThe Spanish-language directory spans many crafts and contact records can age; a listing is not proof of current availability, material origin, intellectual-property permission, capacity, price, delivery, labor conditions, or project fit, and transactions remain between the parties.

    The Spanish-language directory spans many crafts and contact records can age; a listing is not proof of current availability, material origin, intellectual-property permission, capacity, price, delivery, labor conditions, or project fit, and transactions remain between the parties.

  13. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    India Theme-Based Handicrafts Portal

    A Ministry of Textiles portal for Indian needlework, tribal craft, natural-fibre, eco-friendly, fashion-accessory, and festive craft products and sellers.

    For
    Both
    Location
    India · South Asia
    Source
    Government directory
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Discovering Indian artisan products and seller routes in needlework, natural fibre, textile craft, and adjacent categories

    Know before usingThe portal is a broad craft showcase rather than a raw-fabric, yarn, or production-capability registry; counts can change, product detail varies, and users must confirm identity, availability, price, shipping, claims, rights, capacity, and transaction terms directly.

    The portal is a broad craft showcase rather than a raw-fabric, yarn, or production-capability registry; counts can change, product detail varies, and users must confirm identity, availability, price, shipping, claims, rights, capacity, and transaction terms directly.

  14. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    Original Mexico Artisan Catalog

    A Mexican Ministry of Culture catalog for finding and contacting artisans by technique, region, type of work, specialty, phone, and social channel.

    For
    Both
    Location
    Mexico · Latin America & Caribbean
    Source
    Government directory
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Finding Mexican textile and popular-art practitioners for direct, respectful purchase, learning, or collaboration conversations

    Know before usingThe catalog is in Spanish and centers artisan discovery, not standardized supplier qualification; direct contact does not establish availability, consent for design use, intellectual-property rights, material claims, pricing, capacity, quality, labor conditions, or delivery reliability.

    The catalog is in Spanish and centers artisan discovery, not standardized supplier qualification; direct contact does not establish availability, consent for design use, intellectual-property rights, material claims, pricing, capacity, quality, labor conditions, or delivery reliability.

  15. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    BANGLACRAFT Member List

    The Bangladesh Handicrafts Manufacturers and Exporters Association member route for craft manufacturers, exporters, traders, producers, designers, promoters, and suppliers.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Bangladesh · South Asia
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
    Best for

    Finding Bangladesh handicraft and natural-fibre production leads, including jute, rugs, mats, baskets, recycled textile work, and home craft

    Know before usingAssociation membership and contact publication do not establish current product capability, minimums, pricing, export readiness, quality, delivery, worker conditions, material claims, traceability, or project fit; screen each legal entity and facility independently.

    Association membership and contact publication do not establish current product capability, minimums, pricing, export readiness, quality, delivery, worker conditions, material claims, traceability, or project fit; screen each legal entity and facility independently.

  16. MaterialsChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    ABRATEX Member Suppliers

    A Brazilian textile raw-material association page linking participating fabric, textile, import, and related supplier companies.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Brazil · Latin America & Caribbean
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Finding an initial set of Brazilian textile raw-material and fabric supplier leads

    Know before usingThis is a small association member set, not a Brazilian supplier census, retail guide, capability audit, or endorsement; member links and scopes vary, and buyers must confirm legal identity, materials, minimums, samples, claims, facilities, price, and delivery directly.

    This is a small association member set, not a Brazilian supplier census, retail guide, capability audit, or endorsement; member links and scopes vary, and buyers must confirm legal identity, materials, minimums, samples, claims, facilities, price, and delivery directly.

  17. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    ATP Portugal Textile & Clothing Platform

    A Portuguese textile and clothing association platform for finding yarn, fabric, dyeing, printing, finishing, technical-textile, garment, accessory, agent, and wholesale companies.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Portugal · European Union
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Building a Portuguese longlist across materials, wet processing, garment production, technical textiles, accessories, and trade

    Know before usingAssociation-platform inclusion is not a capability, quality, sustainability, labor, capacity, minimum-order, price, or delivery assessment; category labels are broad, so confirm the legal entity, facility, process, product, certification, and current commercial terms directly.

    Association-platform inclusion is not a capability, quality, sustainability, labor, capacity, minimum-order, price, or delivery assessment; category labels are broad, so confirm the legal entity, facility, process, product, certification, and current commercial terms directly.

  18. ProductionSource productionDirectoryFree account

    Maison du Savoir-Faire et de la Création

    A free French professional platform connecting brands with garment manufacturers, development and service providers, and textile or component suppliers across specialties and regions.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    France · European Union
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Finding French partners from design and small-batch development through garment assembly, embellishment, materials, components, and industrial production

    Know before usingA free account is needed for the professional search and contact workflow; platform qualification and label fields do not replace a project-specific legal, technical, capacity, costing, sample, quality, labor, traceability, or delivery review.

    A free account is needed for the professional search and contact workflow; platform qualification and label fields do not replace a project-specific legal, technical, capacity, costing, sample, quality, labor, traceability, or delivery review.

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