IDOC braided elastic, knitted draw cord & white elastic JRA

Elite Textile Trading LLC has been awarded a contract by the Menard Correctional Center in Illinois for the procurement of specialized textile materials. The contract, valued at $11,100.00, is an Open Market Small Purchase agreement running from September 9, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The awarded contract encompasses three distinct line items of white textile products with specific technical specifications.

The line items include: 1) a white knitted elastic with drawcord (1-1/4 inch width) featuring 16 ends of polyester and rubber components, 2) a white braided polyester ribbon (1/2 inch width) composed of 66.25% polyester and 33.75% rubber, and 3) a white knitted text polyester material (1-1/2 inch width) with 65% polyester and 35% rubber content. Each line item requires precise material characteristics, including specific gauge, elongation, and modulus measurements. The contract stipulates that 10-yard samples must be submitted for each product prior to final bid award, with materials to be packaged in festooned or roll formats and labeled with product name and yardage.