UNSPSC 11161805: Synthetic velvet fabrics

UNSPSC 11161805 Synthetic velvet fabrics (Commodity) covers specialized fabric materials procured by state and local public bodies, though recent solicitation activity under this code shows a mismatch with the nominal taxonomy name. The single recent opportunity tracked under the code is Menard Correctional Center's August 2026 solicitation for 40,000 yards of 60-inch white mesh material for laundry bags — a polyester raschel-weave fabric that does not match the "synthetic velvet" descriptor. State and local procurement offices appear to tag mesh and technical fabrics under this commodity code, suggesting the actual buying spans utilitarian synthetic textiles for correctional facilities and similar institutional use rather than velvet-specific goods. Issuing bodies using the code include state-operated correctional facilities managing laundry and related operations under small purchase or set-aside procurement vehicles.

The code shows minimal recent activity in the state and local market. Menard Correctional Center (Illinois Department of Corrections) posted the sole recent opportunity on August 12, 2026, under a small business set-aside IFB with an August 18, 2026 response deadline, specifying 4.5-ounce-per-square-yard 100% polyester mesh with 24-gauge raschel weave and hexagonal pattern, delivery by June 30, 2027, and $1 million general commercial liability insurance plus $2 million annual aggregate coverage. The Illinois Department of Corrections represents the primary visible buyer under this code in the recent opportunities block. Vendors must provide one-yard samples for evaluation, comply with facility security protocols including background checks, and maintain state certifications covering legal status, tax compliance, drug-free workplace, equal employment opportunity, and cybersecurity standards. Business development professionals should note that procurement activity under this code appears sparse and institution-specific rather than broad-based, making targeted outreach to correctional facilities and similar state-operated institutions a key positioning strategy.