UNSPSC 11162402: Synthetic batting

A type of batting made from synthetic fiber.

UNSPSC 11162402 Synthetic batting, a Commodity code, covers technical textiles and mesh materials that state and local governments procure for operational and maintenance applications. The recent activity under this code reflects procurement of specialized fabric products with precise technical specifications—weight, weave structure, tensile strength, and dimensional tolerances—rather than traditional batting in the quilting or insulation sense. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under the code include correctional facilities and other institutional operations that depend on durable synthetic textiles for laundry, containment, or processing applications. Vendors must typically meet detailed material specifications, provide samples for approval prior to award, and maintain commercial liability and workers' compensation insurance. Subcontracting is permitted for larger vendors subject to prior written approval, and most jurisdictions require compliance with state certifications covering legal entity status, tax compliance, equal employment opportunity, and drug-free workplace standards.

The Illinois Department of Corrections at Menard Correctional Center posted a small purchase procurement with a small business set-aside (Solicitation 27426DOCMENARB53582) on August 12, 2026, requesting 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, with bids due August 18, 2026. All deliveries must occur by June 30, 2027, F.O.B. Destination, with acceptance only Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the facility warehouse dock; vendors must provide at least 48 hours' notice and comply with background-check security protocols. The contract represents a one-time agreement, and estimated pricing would be entered by the State prior to execution. This represents the primary recent opportunity visible under the code; activity appears limited to institutional procurement in Illinois.