UNSPSC 11162401: Cotton batting

A type of batting made from cotton.

UNSPSC 11162401 Cotton batting is a Commodity code that covers industrial textile materials, though recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows demand for technical mesh fabrics rather than traditional batting products. State and local governments use this code to source specialized textiles for institutional operations, including correctional facilities, laundry operations, and custodial applications. The Illinois Department of Corrections, through Menard Correctional Center, recently solicited 40,000 yards of 60-inch white polyester mesh material (4.5 ounces per square yard, 24-gauge raschel weave) for fiscal year 2027 laundry bags under an IFB with a small business set-aside. Issuers under this code include state correctional agencies and facility management bodies that procure textiles for operational use; the sample size of recent opportunities is limited, suggesting moderate to low procurement volume under the code's taxonomy classification.

The geographic activity visible in recent opportunities centers on Illinois, with the Menard Correctional Center RFQ posted August 12, 2026 and due August 18, 2026 as the primary current signal. Vendors pursuing opportunities at this code level should expect detailed technical specifications (weight, fiber content, weave pattern, tensile strength), F.O.B. Destination delivery with security protocols, insurance requirements including $1,000,000 commercial general liability per occurrence, and compliance with state certifications covering legal entity status, tax compliance, and equal employment opportunity. The contracting body requires samples prior to award and enforces strict delivery windows at facility loading docks; all deliveries must occur by June 30, 2027. Payment follows the State Prompt Payment Act with invoices due by July 31.