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  1. MaterialsChoose materialsSoftwareQuote-based

    Material Exchange

    An invite-only B2B Sourcing Hub for material briefs, supplier discovery, comparison, compliance data, negotiation, and collaboration.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    First-party platform
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
    Best for

    Evaluating an enterprise material-sourcing workflow after requirements are defined

    Know before usingThe public site’s workflow, security, validation, and outcome statements are operator claims rather than independent performance evidence. The Sourcing Hub, Marketplace, and Digital Sourcing Platform have separate terms and must not be treated as one identical product. Supplier content, uploaded certificates, and AI suggestions are leads, not independent verification. Verify the exact product and Order, 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.

    The public site’s workflow, security, validation, and outcome statements are operator claims rather than independent performance evidence. The Sourcing Hub, Marketplace, and Digital Sourcing Platform have separate terms and must not be treated as one identical product. Supplier content, uploaded certificates, and AI suggestions are leads, not independent verification. Verify the exact product and Order, 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.

  2. YarnChoose materialsReferenceOpen access

    YarnSub

    Find substitutes for discontinued or unavailable yarns using gauge, texture, weight, density, and fibre filters.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Global
    Source
    First-party platform
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
    Best for

    Building a substitution shortlist for a discontinued or unavailable yarn before checking quantity, availability, and a representative swatch

    Know before usingA suggested match is a data-based shortlist, not proof that the yarn suits the pattern or maker. Records can be incomplete or wrong, price bands are approximate, availability varies by country and seller, and shade-level matching is unavailable. YarnSub says affiliate status does not change suggestions, but equally rated matches are ordered by brand popularity. Confirm required gauge, total length, fibre behavior, construction, care, colour, dye lot, accessibility, price, availability, and seller terms, then make and assess a representative swatch before committing.

    A suggested match is a data-based shortlist, not proof that the yarn suits the pattern or maker. Records can be incomplete or wrong, price bands are approximate, availability varies by country and seller, and shade-level matching is unavailable. YarnSub says affiliate status does not change suggestions, but equally rated matches are ordered by brand popularity. Confirm required gauge, total length, fibre behavior, construction, care, colour, dye lot, accessibility, price, availability, and seller terms, then make and assess a representative swatch before committing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  6. 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 usingCoverage 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.

    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.

  7. 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 usingPlatform 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.

    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.

  8. MaterialsChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    Compras Brás Fabric & Remnants Directory

    A Portuguese-language directory of fabric and remnant businesses in São Paulo's Brás district, with addresses, contact routes, street browsing, and supplier-provided material keywords.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Brazil · Latin America & Caribbean
    Source
    First-party platform
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Building a walkable or call-ahead fabric-shopping list in Brás, then checking retail or wholesale terms, stock, units, and suitability with each business

    Know before usingThis is a commercial, self-submission directory for one São Paulo shopping district, not a Brazil-wide shop census or independent material assessment. Listing, wording, contact data, and product keywords may come from the business. Confirm current operation, retail access, stock, fibre content, width, weight, lot, units, minimums, price, payment, accessibility, returns, and travel safety directly. The interface is Portuguese.

    This is a commercial, self-submission directory for one São Paulo shopping district, not a Brazil-wide shop census or independent material assessment. Listing, wording, contact data, and product keywords may come from the business. Confirm current operation, retail access, stock, fibre content, width, weight, lot, units, minimums, price, payment, accessibility, returns, and travel safety directly. The interface is Portuguese.

  9. MaterialsChoose materialsReferenceOpen access

    QUT TextileR Knowledge Base

    QUT's open textile guide compares common fibre families and blends through typical uses, care, and end-of-life context.

    For
    Both
    Location
    Australia · Oceania
    Source
    First-party platform
    Checked
    Jul 26, 2026
    Best for

    Comparing common fibre types and blends by typical use and care before choosing a project material, then following the cited source when the decision needs testing or current claim evidence

    Know before usingThis is a general educational reference, not a neutral material ranking, complete fibre encyclopedia, specification, test report, sourcing database, lifecycle assessment, certification, safety procedure, or proof of a product claim. Coverage and citation depth vary by page, and some environmental, care, performance, or end-of-life statements are broad. Fibre name alone does not establish a fabric's construction, blend percentage, finish, quality, behavior, or suitability. Confirm the exact composition, construction, finish, care label, sample behavior, test evidence, certification scope, and project requirements with the responsible supplier, scheme, laboratory, or specialist.

    This is a general educational reference, not a neutral material ranking, complete fibre encyclopedia, specification, test report, sourcing database, lifecycle assessment, certification, safety procedure, or proof of a product claim. Coverage and citation depth vary by page, and some environmental, care, performance, or end-of-life statements are broad. Fibre name alone does not establish a fabric's construction, blend percentage, finish, quality, behavior, or suitability. Confirm the exact composition, construction, finish, care label, sample behavior, test evidence, certification scope, and project requirements with the responsible supplier, scheme, laboratory, or specialist.

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