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  1. 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
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    Checking GOTS certification records

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

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

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    OEKO-TEX Buying Guide

    Find OEKO-TEX-certified companies and labelled products in the opt-in Buying Guide. Verify a specific label number in Label Check.

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    Both
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 26, 2026
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    Shortlisting certified companies, materials, products, and brands before checking a label or certificate

    Know before usingA result is an opted-in discovery listing, not a complete census or certificate check; no result does not prove that no certification exists. For a specific claim, enter the case-sensitive certificate or label number in OEKO-TEX Label Check, then match the current status, scope, holder, site, product, and validity. Buying Guide presence does not prove suitability, capacity, supply, commercial terms, legal compliance, or shipment coverage.

    A result is an opted-in discovery listing, not a complete census or certificate check; no result does not prove that no certification exists. For a specific claim, enter the case-sensitive certificate or label number in OEKO-TEX Label Check, then match the current status, scope, holder, site, product, and validity. Buying Guide presence does not prove suitability, capacity, supply, commercial terms, legal compliance, or shipment coverage.

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    Textile Exchange Certified Company Search

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

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    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Official registry
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
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    Checking a certified company or scope certificate

    Know before usingCertification 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.

    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.

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    bluesign System Partner Lists

    Official dated system-partner lists with separate handoffs for bluesign criteria, claims, product verification, textile discovery, and chemical discovery.

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    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Official registry
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
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    Checking whether a named organization appears on the dated bluesign System Partner List before verifying the exact facility, product, material, process, chemical, or claim route

    Know before usingA named organization on a dated partner list does not establish the exact legal entity or facility in scope, current status after the list date, product qualification, approved chemical article, process coverage, testing, delivery, performance, commercial fit, or permission for a particular claim or label. Use the separate current product, textile, chemical, criteria, and claim route that matches the decision.

    A named organization on a dated partner list does not establish the exact legal entity or facility in scope, current status after the list date, product qualification, approved chemical article, process coverage, testing, delivery, performance, commercial fit, or permission for a particular claim or label. Use the separate current product, textile, chemical, criteria, and claim route that matches the decision.

  5. StandardsCheck standardsReferenceOpen access

    Craft Yarn Council Standards

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

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    Both
    Location
    United States · North America
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
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    Resolving yarn and pattern terminology

    Know before usingThese 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.

    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.

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    ISO 4915:1991 Stitch Types

    The official ISO catalogue record for the published stitch-type classification and terminology standard, now under systematic review.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Official registry
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
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    Checking the current status, edition, scope, preview, and purchase route for ISO stitch-type classification

    Know before usingThe public catalogue establishes the title, edition, scope, status, review state, length, preview, and purchase path; it does not expose the complete licensed classification or validate a proposed stitch code. Systematic review can lead to confirmation, revision, or withdrawal. Check the live status and the exact licensed edition before releasing a specification, and do not infer material, machine, density, seam geometry, performance, or product suitability from a stitch designation.

    The public catalogue establishes the title, edition, scope, status, review state, length, preview, and purchase path; it does not expose the complete licensed classification or validate a proposed stitch code. Systematic review can lead to confirmation, revision, or withdrawal. Check the live status and the exact licensed edition before releasing a specification, and do not infer material, machine, density, seam geometry, performance, or product suitability from a stitch designation.

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    ISO 4916:1991 Seam Types

    The official ISO catalogue record for the published seam-type classification and terminology standard.

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    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Official registry
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
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    Checking the current status, edition, scope, preview, and purchase route for ISO seam-type classification

    Know before usingThe public catalogue establishes the title, edition, scope, status, length, sample, and purchase path; it does not expose the complete licensed seam diagrams or validate a proposed seam code. A seam designation does not specify stitch formation, material, allowance, thread, needle, machine, process settings, performance, or product suitability. Check the live status and exact licensed edition before use.

    The public catalogue establishes the title, edition, scope, status, length, sample, and purchase path; it does not expose the complete licensed seam diagrams or validate a proposed seam code. A seam designation does not specify stitch formation, material, allowance, thread, needle, machine, process settings, performance, or product suitability. Check the live status and exact licensed edition before use.

  8. StandardsCheck standardsReferencePaid

    ASTM D6193-16(2025) Stitches and Seams

    The official ASTM record for the active Standard Practice for Stitches and Seams.

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    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Official registry
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
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    Checking the active ASTM practice, its public scope, current revision, purchase route, and seam-engineering boundary

    Know before usingThe public product page exposes the current designation, active state, scope, significance, length, and purchase route, not the complete licensed drawings or recommendations. The practice does not select a construction for a specific product, validate an ambiguous code, guarantee supplier repeatability, set every process variable or acceptance value, or establish safety and regulatory suitability. Use the purchased edition with product-specific engineering, samples, tests, and approval.

    The public product page exposes the current designation, active state, scope, significance, length, and purchase route, not the complete licensed drawings or recommendations. The practice does not select a construction for a specific product, validate an ambiguous code, guarantee supplier repeatability, set every process variable or acceptance value, or establish safety and regulatory suitability. Use the purchased edition with product-specific engineering, samples, tests, and approval.

  9. StandardsCheck standardsReferenceOpen access

    FTC Clothing and Textiles Guidance

    US federal guidance on textile, wool, fur, care, origin, and responsible-business labeling requirements.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    United States · North America
    Source
    Government guidance
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
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    Starting a US textile-label compliance check

    Know before usingThis is a federal guidance gateway, not legal advice, a product classification, an approved label, a test report, or a complete requirement set. Coverage, exemptions, fibre claims, origin claims, care instructions, substantiation, and responsible-party identification depend on the actual product and transaction. Confirm current rule text and enforcement guidance plus any CPSC, customs, state, environmental, advertising, accessibility, or other market requirements that apply.

    This is a federal guidance gateway, not legal advice, a product classification, an approved label, a test report, or a complete requirement set. Coverage, exemptions, fibre claims, origin claims, care instructions, substantiation, and responsible-party identification depend on the actual product and transaction. Confirm current rule text and enforcement guidance plus any CPSC, customs, state, environmental, advertising, accessibility, or other market requirements that apply.

  10. StandardsCheck standardsReferenceOpen access

    EU Textile Label Requirements

    Official EU business guidance on fibre-composition labels, language, animal-origin disclosure, and covered textile products.

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    Apparel brands
    Location
    European Union
    Source
    Government guidance
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
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    Starting an EU textile-label compliance check

    Know before usingThis is a business-guidance overview, not the controlling legal text, legal advice, a product classification, an approved label, or a complete market-access checklist. Product composition, exemptions, business-to-business documents, fibre names, language, placement, durability, national enforcement, safety, chemicals, environmental claims, care, customs, and other rules require product- and market-specific review. Confirm Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 and current EU and national requirements before sale.

    This is a business-guidance overview, not the controlling legal text, legal advice, a product classification, an approved label, or a complete market-access checklist. Product composition, exemptions, business-to-business documents, fibre names, language, placement, durability, national enforcement, safety, chemicals, environmental claims, care, customs, and other rules require product- and market-specific review. Confirm Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 and current EU and national requirements before sale.

  11. StandardsCheck standardsReferenceFree download

    AFIRM Restricted Substances List

    A free, multilingual finished-product restricted-substances list for apparel, footwear, accessories, and related materials.

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    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
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    Building a product chemical-restriction baseline

    Know before usingAFIRM states that its list is guidance, not legal advice, an industry standard of care, or a guarantee of completeness or brand acceptance. It does not replace current law, a customer's stricter RSL, manufacturing-input controls, a product-specific risk and sampling plan, accepted laboratory methods, supplier controls, or performance and safety testing.

    AFIRM states that its list is guidance, not legal advice, an industry standard of care, or a guarantee of completeness or brand acceptance. It does not replace current law, a customer's stricter RSL, manufacturing-input controls, a product-specific risk and sampling plan, accepted laboratory methods, supplier controls, or performance and safety testing.

  12. StandardsCheck standardsReferenceOpen access

    ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List

    A searchable list of chemicals banned from intentional use in textile, leather, rubber, foam, adhesive, and trim processing.

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    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
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    Chemical-input controls during manufacturing

    Know before usingThe MRSL controls manufacturing inputs within its stated scope. It does not by itself prove a facility's chemical inventory, implementation, worker protection, emissions, wastewater performance, formulation conformance, or finished-product compliance. Verify the current version, law, brand program, safety rules, chemical-product certificates and status, facility records, and finished-product RSL and testing requirements.

    The MRSL controls manufacturing inputs within its stated scope. It does not by itself prove a facility's chemical inventory, implementation, worker protection, emissions, wastewater performance, formulation conformance, or finished-product compliance. Verify the current version, law, brand program, safety rules, chemical-product certificates and status, facility records, and finished-product RSL and testing requirements.

  13. StandardsCheck standardsReferenceFree download

    AAFA Restricted Substance List

    A free reference covering laws and regulations that restrict chemicals in finished apparel, footwear, and home-textile products.

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    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
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    Surveying finished-product chemical regulations

    Know before usingAAFA provides the list for information only and says it is voluntary, may contain omissions or inaccuracies, and is not legal advice. A global most-restrictive value is not a complete market or product determination. Verify the current controlling law, jurisdiction, product and component scope, exemptions, effective dates, test method, sampling plan, brand requirements, manufacturing-input controls, and other safety rules.

    AAFA provides the list for information only and says it is voluntary, may contain omissions or inaccuracies, and is not legal advice. A global most-restrictive value is not a complete market or product determination. Verify the current controlling law, jurisdiction, product and component scope, exemptions, effective dates, test method, sampling plan, brand requirements, manufacturing-input controls, and other safety rules.

  14. StandardsCheck standardsReferenceOpen access

    Canada Textile Labelling Guide

    Official guidance on fibre disclosure, dealer identity, bilingual requirements, label application, imports, and textile advertising in Canada.

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

    Starting a Canadian textile-label compliance check

    Know before usingThis is federal guidance, not the controlling legislation, an approved label, a product classification, or legal advice. It does not resolve every exemption, fibre test, origin claim, care label, product-safety rule, provincial language duty, or market-specific requirement. Confirm the current Act and Regulations, Quebec and other applicable rules, the actual article and fibre evidence, and the responsible dealer before sale or import.

    This is federal guidance, not the controlling legislation, an approved label, a product classification, or legal advice. It does not resolve every exemption, fibre test, origin claim, care label, product-safety rule, provincial language duty, or market-specific requirement. Confirm the current Act and Regulations, Quebec and other applicable rules, the actual article and fibre evidence, and the responsible dealer before sale or import.

  15. StandardsCheck standardsReferenceOpen access

    UK Textile Labelling Guidance

    Trading Standards guidance on fibre-content labels, component disclosure, permitted fibre names, placement, and business responsibility.

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

    Starting a Great Britain textile-label compliance check

    Know before usingThe guide expressly excludes Northern Ireland and says only courts can authoritatively interpret the law. It is not the controlling legislation, an approved label, a product classification, or legal advice. Confirm current legislation and amendments, the exact product and exemptions, substantiated composition, responsible manufacturer or importer, online and physical presentation, and any other safety, chemicals, origin, care, or consumer-law duties.

    The guide expressly excludes Northern Ireland and says only courts can authoritatively interpret the law. It is not the controlling legislation, an approved label, a product classification, or legal advice. Confirm current legislation and amendments, the exact product and exemptions, substantiated composition, responsible manufacturer or importer, online and physical presentation, and any other safety, chemicals, origin, care, or consumer-law duties.

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    Australia Care Labelling Overview

    Australian Competition and Consumer Commission guidance on the care-labelling rule, including covered and excluded goods, permitted instruction formats, and links to the legal instrument.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Australia · Oceania
    Source
    Government guidance
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for

    Getting an accessible Australian care-labelling overview before opening the registered legal instrument and any incorporated standard needed for the product

    Know before usingThe ACCC explicitly describes this page as an overview that suppliers must not use as a complete compliance guide. It is not the registered instrument or the full licensed text of AS/NZS 1957:1998 or ISO 3758:2012, and it does not classify a product, select or approve instructions, or cover fibre content, origin, children's nightwear, chemicals, general product safety, every state or territory issue, or legal advice. Check the current instrument, exact product scope and exemptions, incorporated text, label execution, related rules, records, and enforcement guidance before supply.

    The ACCC explicitly describes this page as an overview that suppliers must not use as a complete compliance guide. It is not the registered instrument or the full licensed text of AS/NZS 1957:1998 or ISO 3758:2012, and it does not classify a product, select or approve instructions, or cover fibre content, origin, children's nightwear, chemicals, general product safety, every state or territory issue, or legal advice. Check the current instrument, exact product scope and exemptions, incorporated text, label execution, related rules, records, and enforcement guidance before supply.

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    Australia Care Labelling Information Standard 2023

    Federal Register of Legislation text for Australia's in-force Consumer Goods (Care Labelling) Information Standard 2023, including regulated goods, exemptions, and post-transition compliance routes.

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    Apparel brands
    Location
    Australia · Oceania
    Source
    Official registry
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for

    Reading the current Australian legal instrument after the ACCC overview, especially its regulated-goods scope, exemptions, and the two permitted post-transition compliance routes

    Know before usingThis is the registered legal instrument, not a complete product compliance answer. It incorporates copyrighted standards whose full clauses, tables, and symbol specifications are not reproduced by this route; the ACCC states that licensed copies are purchased separately or may be viewed at an ACCC office subject to licensing conditions. The instrument does not classify a particular article, prove that wording or symbols are appropriate and adequate for every component, approve artwork, establish test evidence, or cover fibre content, origin, children's nightwear, chemicals, other product-safety duties, customs, buyer requirements, or legal advice. Confirm the latest version, exact regulated or exempt status, incorporated text, care evidence, label execution, related rules, and supply-chain records before market release.

    This is the registered legal instrument, not a complete product compliance answer. It incorporates copyrighted standards whose full clauses, tables, and symbol specifications are not reproduced by this route; the ACCC states that licensed copies are purchased separately or may be viewed at an ACCC office subject to licensing conditions. The instrument does not classify a particular article, prove that wording or symbols are appropriate and adequate for every component, approve artwork, establish test evidence, or cover fibre content, origin, children's nightwear, chemicals, other product-safety duties, customs, buyer requirements, or legal advice. Confirm the latest version, exact regulated or exempt status, incorporated text, care evidence, label execution, related rules, and supply-chain records before market release.

  18. StandardsCheck standardsReferenceOpen access

    New Zealand Fibre Content Labelling

    New Zealand Commerce Commission guidance on fibre-content information for textile goods, including scope, exclusions, label placement, language, and supplier coverage.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    New Zealand · Oceania
    Source
    Government guidance
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for

    Starting a New Zealand fibre-content label check for clothing, fabric, hosiery, carpet, or another textile good before confirming the incorporated standard and related labels

    Know before usingThis is regulator guidance, not the governing regulations, the full incorporated AS/NZS 2622:1996 text, an item-specific classification, approved label, fibre test result, or legal advice. It does not establish the fibre content of an actual product or cover every care, country-of-origin, children's-nightwear, chemical, product-safety, customs, or advertising obligation. Confirm the current regulations and incorporated standard, exact product and exclusions, substantiated fibre composition, label location and durability, related labels, responsible supplier, and current Commerce Commission interpretation before supply.

    This is regulator guidance, not the governing regulations, the full incorporated AS/NZS 2622:1996 text, an item-specific classification, approved label, fibre test result, or legal advice. It does not establish the fibre content of an actual product or cover every care, country-of-origin, children's-nightwear, chemical, product-safety, customs, or advertising obligation. Confirm the current regulations and incorporated standard, exact product and exclusions, substantiated fibre composition, label location and durability, related labels, responsible supplier, and current Commerce Commission interpretation before supply.

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