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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.

53 resources for choose materials

  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. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. MaterialsChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    TEXPROCIL Cotton Textile Marketplace

    A searchable marketplace of Indian cotton, yarn, fabric, denim, home-textile, and made-up exporters maintained by the sector export council.

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

    Finding export-oriented Indian cotton textile suppliers

    Know before using

    Marketplace placement is paid by listed exporters; council membership and uploaded certificate claims do not establish current capacity, minimums, performance, or project fit.

  10. MaterialsChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    Taiwan Functional Textiles Certification Search

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

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

    Finding Taiwan products certified for a named textile function

    Know before using

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

  11. MaterialsChoose materialsStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Material Sourcing Request

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

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

    Requesting comparable fabric, trim, or component offers

    Know before using

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

  12. MaterialsChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    PERFORMANCE DAYS Exhibitor Search

    A current exhibitor search for functional fabrics, garment makers, trims, labels, zippers, transfers, finishes, treatments, and related services.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    First-party platform
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Finding technical material and component specialists before a trade-show meeting

    Know before using

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

  13. MaterialsChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    LINEAPELLE 365 Showroom

    A year-round product and company showroom for leather, synthetics, fabrics, accessories, components, services, and small metal parts.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    First-party platform
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Exploring leather and component suppliers for footwear, bags, apparel, and accessories

    Know before using

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

  14. MaterialsChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    MarediModa Virtual Showroom

    A specialist showroom for European and Mediterranean swimwear, underwear, and athleisure fabrics, prints, lace, embroidery, accessories, and design studios.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Europe & Mediterranean
    Source
    First-party platform
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Finding specialist stretch fabrics, embroidery, lace, and components in the Euro-Mediterranean supply base

    Know before using

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

  15. MaterialsChoose materialsMarketplaceFree account

    Première Vision Online Sourcing

    A year-round professional sourcing platform for materials, components, supplier know-how, samples, appointments, stock service, and low-quantity options.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Commercial marketplace
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Comparing selected suppliers and finding low-quantity or stock-service options

    Know before using

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

  16. MaterialsChoose materialsStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Material-Seller Discovery & Purchase Record

    A source-reviewed regional field guide and fillable record for finding fabric, yarn, fibre, haberdashery, quilting, artisan, and professional material routes, then verifying listing models, seller identity, exact stock, buying units, rights, and current transaction terms.

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

    Moving from a community map, association list, government catalogue, curated directory, or marketplace result to a current, comparable visit or purchase decision

    Know before using

    The guide and record do not verify or endorse a seller, artisan, directory, product, service, price, claim, certification, rights position, labour practice, quality, accessibility, delivery, return eligibility, privacy practice, or project fit, and listings, stock, hours, terms, and ownership can change after review.

  17. MaterialsChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    r/sewing Fabric Shop Map

    A community-maintained map of nearly 1,500 confirmed fabric shops, online sellers, reuse sources, chains, and other material stops across multiple countries.

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

    Finding a physical or online fabric seller near a location

    Know before using

    The map is a work in progress, lacks a fabric-type filter, and depends on volunteer corrections; confirm the shop, location, hours, stock type, online status, and terms directly.

  18. MaterialsChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    QuiltMap

    A modern international map for quilt shops, guilds, events, retreats, longarm services, repair providers, and brands across a growing set of countries.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Global
    Source
    First-party platform
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Finding quilt-material sellers and adjacent quilting services by country or map

    Know before using

    Coverage is quilting-specific and uneven by country; businesses can pay for enhanced features, and community or owner updates do not verify inventory, service quality, hours, or availability.

  19. MaterialsChoose materialsMarketplaceOpen access

    Haberdasheroo UK Sewing Directory

    A UK directory and marketplace for fabric shops, haberdasheries, yarn shops, independent makers, sewing suppliers, classes, events, and products.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    United Kingdom · Europe & Mediterranean
    Source
    Commercial marketplace
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

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

    Know before using

    Listings can be owner-submitted or team-added, and affiliate or marketplace relationships are commercial influences; verify current stock, price, opening, delivery, returns, and service quality directly.

  20. YarnChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    Knitting & Crochet Guild Local Yarn Shops

    A United Kingdom guild map and regional list of local yarn shops, including online or phone ordering, groups, workshops, and member discounts where declared.

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

    Finding a UK local yarn shop and the services it says it offers

    Know before using

    The directory depends on participating shops and submitted updates, so it is not a complete retail census; confirm opening hours, access, stock, discounts, classes, and ordering options directly.

  21. YarnChoose materialsDirectoryFree account

    Ravelry Local Yarn Shop Directory

    A global community directory of local yarn shops connected to yarn brands, shop pages, groups, and optional in-store pattern sales.

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

    Finding yarn shops by location and checking which yarns a shop declares

    Know before using

    Searching requires a free Ravelry account, records are shop-managed, and optional paid logo or text ads exist; confirm that a shop and its declared brands, stock, hours, and services are current.

  22. YarnChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    Take a Yarn Adventure LYS Database

    A state-by-state United States local yarn shop database with a companion map, mobile shops, and a public route for additions, corrections, and removals.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    United States · North America
    Source
    Community database
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Planning a local yarn shop visit or fibre-focused trip in the United States

    Know before using

    The project accepts donations and visibly marks partner shops, while many non-partner records contain only a name and address; verify existence, hours, inventory, accessibility, and services before traveling.

  23. YarnChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    Knitters' Guild NSW Retail Members

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

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

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

    Know before using

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

  24. YarnChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    Creative Fibre New Zealand Merchants

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

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

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

    Know before using

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

  25. YarnChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    Yarn Database EU Dyers and Makers

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

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

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

    Know before using

    It is one curator's intentionally selective, off-Ravelry-oriented database, inventories change, and paid supporters can receive rotating priority placement; verify availability, fibre claims, shipping, and terms directly.

  26. MaterialsChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    Canadian Quilters Association Quilt Shops

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

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

    Finding association-listed quilt shops and studios within Canada

    Know before using

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

  27. MaterialsChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    Good Hope Quilters' Guild Vendors

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

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

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

    Know before using

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

  28. 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 using

    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.

  29. 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 using

    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.

  30. 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 using

    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.

  31. MaterialsChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    European Flax-Linen & Hemp Member Directory

    A Europe-wide value-chain directory for flax and hemp farmers, scutchers, spinners, knitters, weavers, traders, processors, technical-material producers, organizations, and certified companies.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Europe & Mediterranean
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Tracing European flax, linen, and hemp leads by fibre, country, activity, know-how, business sector, and chain position

    Know before using

    The searchable company layer is a member subset and is being updated, while membership or a displayed mark does not prove that a specific quoted lot, mill, process, origin claim, certification scope, minimum, capacity, quality, labor condition, price, or delivery fits the project.

  32. MaterialsChoose materialsStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Fabric Mass & Purchase-Comparison Record

    A source-reviewed working guide and fillable record for connecting a GSM or oz/yd² result to its material, test option, sampling, conditioning, product requirement, adjacent properties, trials, and purchase disposition.

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

    Replacing universal light, mid, and heavyweight charts with comparable fabric evidence and product-specific decisions

    Know before using

    The record does not provide universal fabric-weight classes, garment recommendations, test values, targets, tolerances, sampling counts, lot acceptance, drape or performance conclusions, compliance, or a substitute for representative swatches, product trials, and qualified textile, testing, product, quality, safety, sourcing, and compliance review.

  33. MaterialsChoose materialsStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Unknown Textile Identification & Evidence Record

    A source-reviewed working guide and fillable record for preserving textile provenance, separating components and evidence questions, commissioning qualified analysis, and avoiding unsafe home burn-test conclusions.

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

    Investigating an unknown textile without using flame, smoke, odor, or residue as composition, flammability, care, safety, or compliance proof

    Know before using

    The record does not identify a submitted textile, provide a home burn procedure, turn an observation into a fibre or blend result, choose a laboratory method, establish flammability or market compliance, validate a care instruction, or replace qualified laboratory, textile, conservation, safety, compliance, and legal review.

  34. YarnChoose materialsStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Yarn Substitution & Evidence Record

    A source-reviewed working guide and fillable record for moving from a Craft Yarn Council category or WPI screen to project-specific comparison of yarn identity, put-up, structure, gauge, fabric, care, quantity, lot, cost, and approval.

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

    Comparing an original and candidate yarn without treating the 0-7 category system, a familiar retail name, ply count, or WPI result as proof of interchangeability

    Know before using

    The record does not verify a yarn label, certify fibre or origin, provide a regional ply crosswalk, predict exact quantity or cost, approve care, establish allergy safety, or prove finished fit, wear, durability, availability, or project success.

  35. MaterialsChoose materialsStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Textile-Fibre Comparison & Claim-Evidence Record

    A source-reviewed working guide and fillable record for verifying a complete textile, translating product needs into testable properties, comparing representative specimens, and evaluating environmental claims with equivalent function and life-cycle boundaries.

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

    Comparing natural, manufactured, and blended textiles without treating fibre origin as proof of comfort, performance, care, biodegradation, circularity, environmental superiority, or project fit

    Know before using

    The record does not identify a submitted textile, validate a label or claim, select a material, prescribe a test or pass value, conduct an LCA, establish performance, safety, compliance, biodegradation, circularity, or environmental superiority, or replace qualified laboratories and material, environmental, compliance, legal, and product experts.

  36. MaterialsChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    KTEXTILE Korea Supply Chain

    The Korea Textile Trade Association's English-language company and material platform for Korean yarn, fabric, finishing, trading, product, and exhibition discovery.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    South Korea · East Asia
    Source
    First-party platform
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Comparing Korean textile companies and material leads by chain stage, product use, location, claimed certification, and exhibition participation before direct evidence checks

    Know before using

    Platform profiles, product specifications, certification fields, and exhibition participation are supplier or platform discovery signals, not independent proof. Contact tools require free registration. Confirm the legal entity, production site, material identity, claim scope, current certificate, availability, sample, minimums, price, quality, labor conditions, and order fit directly.

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