Editorial Policy

At Moda Material, we live and breathe textiles. Fabric is our language. Our mission is to deliver clear, accurate, and unbiased guidance so makers, shoppers, designers, and sourcing teams can choose materials with confidence. The internet changes fast. Fibers evolve. Standards update. Trends come and go. What never changes is our commitment to trust. This policy outlines the ethics, rigor, and editorial practices that shape every word we publish on modamaterial.com.

1. Independence and Integrity

Editorial Firewall

Our editorial team operates independently from advertising, sales, and affiliate partnerships. Full stop. Advertisers and partners do not review, approve, or influence our content before publication. We do not participate in pay-to-play coverage. Our fabric recommendations, test results, and opinions are earned the right way—through experience, research, and hands-on evaluation.

Gift & Sample Policy

Our writers and editors do not accept cash gifts or compensation from companies we cover. When necessary for testing, we may accept yardage, swatch books, sample cuts, or access to mills, dyehouses, and testing facilities. These materials are either returned, donated, archived solely for future reference, or responsibly discarded based on their condition and return policies. Receiving a sample never guarantees coverage, and it never guarantees a positive recommendation. We disclose material relationships whenever relevant to reader understanding.

Affiliate Transparency

Some articles may contain affiliate links, which we disclose clearly on-page (and via a site-wide disclosure). Commissions do not affect our editorial decisions. Period. Our picks are driven by performance, value, durability, sustainability credentials, and real-world use—never by commission rates or partner status.

2. Fact-Checking and Accuracy

Accuracy is non-negotiable. We verify every claim with a multi-step process grounded in primary sourcing and hands-on evaluation.

  • Primary Sourcing: We prioritize original documentation and expert input: mill specifications, technical data sheets, safety data, certification databases (e.g., OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, GOTS), and standardized test methods (e.g., ASTM D5034 tensile, ASTM D4966 Martindale abrasion, ASTM D3776 GSM, ISO 105 colorfastness). We also conduct direct interviews with textile scientists, dyehouse technicians, sourcing managers, and seasoned sewists.
  • Verification: All fiber compositions, GSM/oz-yd measurements, weave/knit constructions, care instructions, and test results are cross-referenced against manufacturer data or official documentation. Where applicable, we perform in-house evaluations such as shrinkage and recovery after wash/dry cycles, pilling and abrasion checks, crocking and colorfastness spot tests, drape and hand assessments, and dimensional stability observations.
  • Correction Policy: We do not stealth edit. If a substantive error is identified, we will correct the text and append a dated “Correction Log” detailing what changed and why. See something we should fix or clarify? Contact us. We aim to acknowledge valid correction requests within two business days and update promptly after verification.

3. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

Fabric demands human nuance. Touch, drape, hand—these are felt, not guessed. AI can assist, but it does not replace our lived experience.

  1. Drafting & Writing: All final articles are written and approved by human authors and editors with real textile experience. We do not publish content that is entirely generated by AI.
  2. Assistance: We may use AI tools for non-editorial tasks such as outlining, grammar checks, formatting data, or organizing test notes—always reviewed by an editor for accuracy and tone before publication.
  3. Disclosure: If any visual asset (e.g., illustrations) or data visualization incorporates AI-generated components, it will be explicitly labeled in the caption so readers know exactly what they are seeing.

4. Conflict of Interest

Every contributor signs a conflict-of-interest statement. If a writer, editor, or reviewer has a financial stake in—or a personal relationship with—any company, mill, retailer, or product mentioned, they recuse themselves from that assignment. Any sponsored content is labeled “Sponsored” and follows clear guidelines that preserve our editorial independence and your trust.