Colombia Rayon Fabric Short Supply Filed

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements ("CITA") is considering Commercial Availability Request for Certain 100% Rayon Twill Challis, as specified below.

Responses are due by 11:59 P.M. (EST), October 31, 2016.

SPECIFICATIONS: Certain 100% Rayon Twill Challis

HTSUS: 5516.12.0020; 5516.13.0000; 5516.14.0025; 5516.14.0030

Fabric Type: Twill Challis

Fiber Content: 100% Rayon

Yarn Size:

Weft 27-33 denier x Warp 27-33 denier / 97.2-118.8 warp ends x 61.2-74.8 weft filling yarns per square inch (English)

627- 767 warp ends x 394-483 weft filling yarns per square centimeter (metric)

*range represents a +/-10% tolerance.

Weave Type: Twill

Weight: 152 to 168 grams per square meter – this is the equivalent of +/- 5% tolerance of 160 grams per square meter used in due diligence

Width: 55 in to 56 in (English) / 139.7 to 142.24 centimeters (metric)

Coloration Process: Various (including bleaching, piece dyed, yarn dyed, and/or printed)

Finishing Process: Various

Ranges: Ranges in these specifications reflect a tolerance from the target figures of up to five % (equal to range of 152-168 grams per square meter) for fabric weight. Yarn size is a tolerance of ten % (equal to range of 627-767 warp ends x 394-483 weft filling yarns per square centimeter).