UNSPSC 11161801: Plain weave synthetic fabrics

UNSPSC 11161801 Plain weave synthetic fabrics, a Commodity code, covers textiles and mesh materials that state and local governments procure for institutional operations, laundry systems, and facility maintenance. State and local buyers under this code source high-volume synthetic fabric bolts meeting specific technical specifications for durability, weight, and weave pattern. The Illinois Department of Corrections is among the active buyers, procuring large quantities of synthetic mesh for operational needs such as laundry bag production. Issuing bodies include state correctional facilities and their parent departments, which manage procurement through small-purchase competitive bidding with set-asides for small businesses and detailed material specifications tied to facility operations.

The code shows recent activity in Illinois. Menard Correctional Center issued IFB 27426DOCMENARB53582 in August 2026, requesting 40,000 yards of 60-inch white mesh material—specifically 100% polyester with 4.5 ounces per square yard and 24-gauge raschel weave with hexagonal pattern—for fiscal year 2027 laundry bags, with a response deadline of August 18, 2026 and all deliveries required by June 30, 2027. The procurement carried a small business set-aside and required bidders to maintain $1,000,000 per occurrence commercial liability insurance, submit one-yard samples for approval prior to award, and comply with 33 Illinois State certifications covering tax compliance, drug-free workplace standards, and equal employment opportunity. Delivery was F.O.B. Destination to the facility warehouse dock, with vendors bearing all transportation and handling costs and subject to facility security protocols and 48-hour advance notice requirements.