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7 resources in East Asia

  1. 01
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    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.

  2. 02
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    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.

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    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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    CNITA China Nonwoven & Industrial Textile Members

    The China Nonwovens and Industrial Textiles Association's English member route for nonwoven, interlining, technical-material, machinery, and related organizations.

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

    Building a mainland-China lead set for nonwoven and industrial-textile materials, converting, machinery, or technical organizations before product-specific qualification

    Know before using

    This is a specialist association constituency, not a general Chinese fabric or garment directory, and entries can include universities, machinery businesses, and organizations outside mainland China. Membership does not prove product availability, factory control, capability, capacity, claims, certification, quality, labor conditions, current contacts, or order fit.

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    Taipei Yongle Fabric Market Guide

    Taipei City Government's English guide to Yongle Fabric Market, covering its fabric focus, nearby sewing-accessory shops, address, transit, and accessible facilities.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Taiwan · East Asia
    Source
    Government guidance
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Planning an in-person Taipei fabric and notions visit around Yongle Market and the surrounding lace, embroidery, and accessory shops

    Know before using

    This is an official location guide, not a current stall census, stock database, material test, pricing guide, or seller endorsement. Confirm opening days, floor and stall access, language support, payment, cut quantity, fibre content, width, weight, lot, care, claims, returns, and suitability on site. Individual market businesses can change.

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    Korea Dongdaemun Material Market Guide

    The Korea Tourism Organization's English guide to Dongdaemun Shopping Complex for fabric, clothing materials, fashion accessories, location, hours, and market facilities.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    South Korea · East Asia
    Source
    Government guidance
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Planning an in-person Seoul search across fabric, garment materials, ribbons, buttons, and related supplies inside a large wholesale-and-retail complex

    Know before using

    This is a government tourism reference to one very large market, not a shop-by-shop directory, stock database, product assessment, or seller approval. The complex mixes wholesale and retail activity. Confirm the correct building and floor, current hours, retail access, language, payment, minimum cut, material identity, claims, lot, price, returns, accessibility, and project fit directly.

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    Hong Kong Sham Shui Po Fabric Market Guide

    The Hong Kong Tourism Board's guide to the Sham Shui Po Fabric Market and surrounding material streets for fabric, buttons, ribbons, lace, beads, leather, and other sewing supplies.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Hong Kong · East Asia
    Source
    Government guidance
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Planning an in-person material-search route through the relocated fabric market and nearby specialist streets in Sham Shui Po

    Know before using

    This is an official district guide, not a complete vendor directory, live inventory, independent quality review, or price guarantee. Third-party editorial partners provide some page content, and the board states information may change. Confirm stall operation, weekend closures, material identity, width, weight, lot, cut quantity, claims, price, payment, returns, accessibility, and suitability in person.

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