Cotton; garnetted stock waste

HS code 520291 covers cotton garnetted stock waste, which is a type of recycled cotton fiber. This industry plays a crucial role in the global textile supply chain, as it provides a sustainable source of raw material for the production of various cotton-based products. Garnetted stock waste is an important input for industries such as 520100 Cotton, 540700 Woven fabrics of man-made filament yarn, and 550320 Synthetic staple fibers, not carded or combed, contributing to the circular economy and reducing textile waste.

The production of cotton garnetted stock waste involves a process called garnetting. This technique uses specialized machinery to break down and clean cotton waste materials, such as clippings, threads, and fabrics, into a usable fiber. The garnetting process involves opening, cleaning, and aligning the cotton fibers, resulting in a uniform and consistent raw material that can be reintroduced into the textile manufacturing process.

The main inputs required for the production of cotton garnetted stock waste include raw cotton waste materials, such as fabric scraps, yarn clippings, and other cotton-based textile waste. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized garnetting machinery, as well as energy and water resources to power the production process.

The primary output of the cotton garnetted stock waste industry is the recycled cotton fiber, which can be used as a raw material for the production of various cotton-based products, including 520100 Cotton, 540700 Woven fabrics of man-made filament yarn, and 550320 Synthetic staple fibers, not carded or combed. The recycled cotton fibers can be blended with virgin cotton or other textile fibers to create new, sustainable textile products.