Wool and fine or coarse animal hair, carded or combed

cpc code 26150 covers the processing of wool and other fine or coarse animal hair, including the carding and combing of these materials. This industry plays a crucial role in the textile supply chain, providing essential raw materials for the production of a wide range of fabrics, clothing, and other textile products. As a key input for many downstream industries, the wool and animal hair processing sector is an important contributor to the broader economy.

The main production techniques used in this industry involve the cleaning, sorting, carding, and combing of raw wool and animal hair. Carding is the process of aligning the fibers and removing impurities, while combing further straightens and refines the fibers to produce a high-quality, uniform material. These processes help to prepare the raw materials for spinning, weaving, and other textile manufacturing operations.

The primary inputs for this industry are raw wool and other fine or coarse animal hair, such as cashmere, mohair, and alpaca. In addition to the raw materials, the industry also requires specialized machinery and equipment for the carding and combing processes, as well as skilled labor to operate these machines and ensure the quality of the final product.

The main outputs of this industry are carded and combed wool and animal hair, which are then consumed by 26160 Yarn Spinning and 26170 Fabric Weaving and Knitting industries to produce a variety of textile products. The processed materials from cpc code 26150 can also be used in the manufacture of carpets, upholstery, and other non-apparel textile goods.