Thursday, October 1, 2026

New Request for Commercial Availability Determination under the CAFTA-DR: Certain Woven Wrinkle Free Cotton/Polyester Fabric

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements ("CITA") is considering Commercial Availability Request File Number CA2026009 for certain woven wrinkle free cotton/polyester fabric as specified below.

Interested Entities wishing to submit a Response with an Offer to Supply ("Response") must do so by the deadline of 11:59 P.M. (ET) on October 14, 2026. Rebuttals to Responses are due by 11:59 P.M. (ET) on October 20, 2026.

SPECIFICATIONS: Certain Woven Wrinkle Free Cotton/Polyester Fabric

HTS: 5210.32.00; 5210.49.10; 5210.59.10

Fiber Content: 51–75% Cotton, 25–49% Polyester

Yarn Size – Warp: 127/2 to 212/2 metric (75/2 to 125/2 English count) Staple fiber yarns in Cotton or Cotton/Polyester

Yarn Size - Weft: in one of the following 2 options:

- Option #1: 68/1 to 110/1 metric (40/1 to 65/1 English count) Staple fiber yarns in Polyester or Cotton/Polyester

-Option #2: 120/1 to 51.4/1 metric (75 Denier to 175 Denier) Filament yarns in Polyester

Weave Type: Twill or herringbone

Weight: between 80 to 165 grams per sq. meter (2.36oz/sq. yd to 4.87oz/sq. yd)

Width: 137 to 157 cm (54 to 62 inch)

Coloration: Piece dyed and/or yarn dyed and/or printed

Finishing Process: Mercerized + Wrinkle Free Finish

Performance (include all test methods and standards that apply):

*Shrinkage +1% to -5% using AATCC 135

*Minimum Durable Press 3.0 after 3 launderings using AATCC 128-17E  

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