NIGP 85015: Braiding Material

NIGP 85015 Braiding Material is an Item code under which state and local governments procure textile braiding supplies for apparel manufacturing, upholstery, and industrial applications. The code captures fibers, yarns, and finished braided products used in government-issued uniforms, protective equipment, furniture refinishing, and equipment assembly across multiple agency types. State and local procurement offices use this code when sourcing bulk braiding materials for uniform programs, corrections facilities production, and maintenance of public seating and furnishings.

The recent state and local procurement opportunities block for this code contains no current solicitations. Activity under NIGP 85015 appears infrequent in the public opportunities market, which may reflect that most braiding-material acquisition occurs through established supplier contracts, cooperative purchasing agreements, or as a subordinate line item within larger apparel or upholstery RFPs rather than as standalone solicitations.