Raw animal materials used in textiles

CPC v2.1 Code: 0294

About raw animal materials used in textiles

cpc code 0294 covers the industry of raw animal materials used in textile production. This industry plays a crucial role in the global textile supply chain, providing essential inputs for the manufacture of a wide range of textile products. The materials produced within this industry are in high demand across various sectors, including apparel, home furnishings, and industrial textiles, making it a significant contributor to the broader economy.

Production process

The main production techniques used in this industry involve the collection, processing, and preparation of raw animal materials. This typically includes the shearing or harvesting of fibers from animals such as sheep, goats, and alpacas, as well as the collection of other animal-derived materials like cashmere, mohair, and angora. These raw materials are then cleaned, sorted, and sometimes dyed or treated to meet the specific requirements of textile manufacturers.

Production inputs

The primary inputs required for this industry are the live animals that produce the desired fibers and materials. Specialized equipment, such as shearing tools and processing machinery, are also essential for the efficient collection and preparation of the raw materials. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce to handle the various stages of production, from animal husbandry to fiber processing.

Production outputs

The main outputs of this industry are the raw animal materials, such as wool, cashmere, and mohair, which are then consumed by the 1311 Spinning of textile fibers and 1312 Weaving of textiles industries to create a wide range of textile products. These materials are also used in the production of 1313 Finishing of textiles and 1391 Manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics industries.

Family tree for raw animal materials used in textiles

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0'>0: Agriculture, forestry and fishery products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/02'>02: Live animals and animal products (excluding meat)</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/029'>029: Other animal products</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0294'>0294: Raw animal materials used in textiles</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0291'>0291: Natural honey</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0292'>0292: Snails, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine, except sea snails</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0293'>0293: Edible products of animal origin n.e.c.</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0295'>0295: Hides, skins and furskins, raw</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0296'>0296: Insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or coloured</a>"]

    D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/02941'>02941: Shorn wool, greasy, including fleece-washed shorn wool</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/02942'>02942: Pulled wool, greasy, including fleece-washed pulled wool; coarse animal hair</a>"]
D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/02943'>02943: Fine animal hair, not carded or combed</a>"]
D --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/02944'>02944: Silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling</a>"]


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