Cotton, carded or combed

CPC v2.1 Code: 2616

About cotton, carded or combed

cpc code 2616, 'Cotton, carded or combed', represents a crucial segment of the textile industry. Cotton is a natural fiber that has been a staple raw material for clothing, linens, and other textile products for centuries. The carding and combing processes involved in this industry are essential for preparing cotton fibers for further processing, such as spinning, weaving, and knitting. This industry plays a vital role in the global textile supply chain, providing the foundation for a wide range of consumer and industrial products.

Production process

The production of carded or combed cotton involves several key steps. First, raw cotton is cleaned and de-seeded to remove any impurities. The cotton fibers are then passed through a carding machine, which aligns and disentangles the fibers, creating a continuous web or 'sliver'. This sliver is then fed into a combing machine, which further straightens and aligns the fibers, removing any remaining short or uneven fibers. The resulting combed cotton is then ready for spinning or other downstream textile processes.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the carded or combed cotton industry include raw cotton, carding machines, combing machines, and various ancillary equipment such as conveyor belts, bale openers, and cleaning systems. The quality and consistency of the raw cotton fibers are critical, as they directly impact the final product characteristics. Additionally, the carding and combing machinery must be well-maintained and operated by skilled technicians to ensure efficient and high-quality production.

Production outputs

The primary output of the carded or combed cotton industry is the prepared cotton fiber, which is then used as an input for a variety of downstream textile processes. This includes 2617 Cotton yarn, 2618 Cotton fabrics, and 2619 Other cotton textile articles. The carded and combed cotton fibers may also be blended with other fibers, such as polyester or wool, to create a wide range of textile products for both consumer and industrial applications.

Family tree for cotton, carded or combed

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2'>2: Food products, beverages and tobacco; textiles, apparel and leather products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/26'>26: Yarn and thread; woven and tufted textile fabrics</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/261'>261: Natural textile fibres prepared for spinning</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2616'>2616: Cotton, carded or combed</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2611'>2611: Raw silk (not thrown)</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2613'>2613: Wool, degreased or carbonized, not carded or combed</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2614'>2614: Noils of wool or of fine animal hair</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2615'>2615: Wool and fine or coarse animal hair, carded or combed</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2617'>2617: Jute and other textile bast fibres (except flax, true hemp and ramie), processed but not spun; tow and waste of these fibres</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2619'>2619: Other vegetable textile fibres, processed but not spun; tow and waste of these fibres</a>"]

    D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/26160'>26160: Cotton, carded or combed</a>"]


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