Two New DR-CAFTA Short Supply Determinations

On December 23, 2021, the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements published in the Federal Register (86 FF 72932 and 86 FR 72933) two DR-CAFTA short supply determinations.

  Specifications: 3-layered bonded fabric with woven outer layer and knit pile inner layer, bonded with plastic.

    HTS: 6001.22.
    Face Fabric:
    Fiber Content: 100% Polyester.
    Yarn Size: 290D-350D/144F.
    Thread Count:
    Warp: 55-67 warp ends per inch.
    Filling: 50-60 filling picks per inch.
    Fabric Construction: Plain weave.
    Fabric Weight: 175.7-214.5 g/m2.
    Coloration: Dyed and/or printed.
    Back Fabric:
    Fiber Content: 100% Polyester.
    Yarn Size: 70D-95D (before pile process).
    Fabric Construction: Pile knit.
    Fabric Weight: 145.5-181.5 g/m2.
    Coloration: Dyed.
    Composite Fabric:
    Weight: 336.6-412.5 g/m2.
    Bonding: Full or dot contact bonding meeting 2.5 Lbf/inch (Initial and 5x wash) per ASTM D2724.
    Air Permeability: Initial <=1.0 cfm per ASTM D737.
    Durable Water Repellency: Initial >=90 Points per AATCC 22.
    Low Range Hydrostatic: Initial 8,000 mm-30,000 mm per AATCC 127.
   
Specifications: 3-Layered Bonded Fabric With Woven Outer Layer and Knit Pile Inner Layer, Bonded With Plastic

HTS: 6001.22

Face Fabric

Fiber Content: 81-91% Polyester/9-19% Spandex
Yarn Size: 85D-110D/148F

Thread Count:

    Warp: 107.1-130.9 warp ends per inch
    Filling: 90-110 filling picks per inch
Fabric Construction: Plain weave
Fabric Weight: 111.6-136.4 g/m2
Coloration: Dyed and/or printed

Back Fabric

Fiber Content: 100% Polyester
Yarn Size: 70D-95D (before pile process)
Fabric Construction: Pile knit
Fabric Weight: 145.5-181.5 g/m2
Coloration: Dyed and/or printed

Composite Fabric

Weight: 315.9-386.1 g/m2
Bonding: Full or dot contact bonding meeting 2.5 Lbf/inch (Initial and 5x wash) per ASTM D2724
Air Permeability: Initial <=1.0 cfm per ASTM D737
Durable Water Repellency: Initial >=90 Points per AATCC 22
Low Range Hydrostatic: Initial 8,000 mm-30,000 mm per AATCC 127
  
Note: The yarn size designations describe a range of yarn specifications for yarn before knitting, dyeing, and finishing of the fabric. They are intended as specifications to be followed by the mill in sourcing yarn used to produce the fabric. Dyeing, finishing, and knitting can alter the characteristic of the yarn as it appears in the finished fabric. This specification therefore includes yarn sizes provided that the variation occurs after processing of the greige yarn and production of the fabric. The specifications for the fabric apply to the fabric itself prior to cutting and sewing of the finished garment. Such processing may alter the measurements.