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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of garnetted stock of wool or animal hair (SITC 26862) totaled $1K in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Garnetted Stock of Wool or Animal Hair imports of $1K in April 2026 ran 91% below the year-to-date monthly average of $11K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGarnetting is a mechanical recycling process that shreds woven, knitted, or felted textile waste back into a fibrous state, producing a lower-grade raw material used in low-cost yarns, blanket filling, and industrial felt. Garnetted stock derived from wool or animal hair occupies a distinct classification from virgin fiber waste, reflecting its recycled origin and typically shorter, more damaged fiber length. Textile recyclers and shoddy mills are the primary importers, sourcing this material as a cost-effective substitute for virgin fiber in non-apparel applications.
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Garnetted stock is produced by mechanically breaking down finished or semi-finished textile goods (fabrics, blankets, garments) back into fiber form. Noils and other waste arise during the initial processing of raw fiber — they are byproducts of combing or carding virgin wool. Garnetted stock tends to have shorter, weaker fibers and is generally lower in value, used mainly in industrial felt, mattress filling, and low-grade blended yarns.
Yes. Under the US Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, finished goods containing recycled or reprocessed fiber must be labeled accordingly — terms like 'reprocessed wool' or 'reused wool' are legally defined and required on consumer products. Importers of garnetted stock who also produce finished goods should ensure downstream labeling compliance.
Monthly import values over time
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