Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibres; woven fabrics of paper yarn

cpc code 26590 encompasses the production of woven fabrics made from a variety of vegetable textile fibers, as well as woven fabrics made from paper yarn. This industry plays a crucial role in the global textile and apparel supply chain, providing essential raw materials for the manufacturing of a wide range of products, from clothing and home furnishings to industrial applications. The versatility and unique properties of these woven fabrics make them highly sought after in both domestic and international markets.

The production of woven fabrics under cpc code 26590 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw vegetable fibers or paper yarns are carefully selected and prepared for weaving. This may include processes such as cleaning, sorting, and spinning the fibers into yarn. The yarns are then woven on specialized looms, using a variety of weaving techniques to create the desired fabric structure, texture, and pattern. Finally, the woven fabrics may undergo additional finishing processes, such as dyeing, printing, or treatment, to enhance their durability, appearance, or specific properties.

The main inputs required for the production of woven fabrics under cpc code 26590 include a variety of vegetable textile fibers, such as 26510 (Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including pulled or garnetted rags)), 26520 (True hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of true hemp (including pulled or garnetted rags or ropes)), and 26530 (Jute and other textile bast fibers (excluding flax, true hemp, and ramie), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of these fibers (including pulled or garnetted rags or ropes)). Additionally, paper yarns may be used as a key input for the production of woven fabrics. Specialized weaving machinery, such as looms, and various finishing equipment are also essential for this industry.

The main outputs of the industry covered by cpc code 26590 are the woven fabrics themselves, which can be used in a wide range of applications. These fabrics may be consumed by industries such as 26110 Manufacture of wearing apparel, except fur apparel, 26120 Manufacture of articles of fur, 26130 Manufacture of knitted and crocheted apparel, and 26210 Manufacture of articles of leather and related materials, among others. The unique properties and characteristics of these woven fabrics make them suitable for use in clothing, home textiles, industrial applications, and a variety of other products.