Fibres & yarn

Cotton waste

कपास अपशिष्ट (कॉटन वेस्ट)

producing states: 1
HS codes: 1
businesses use it: 4

What it is

Comber noil, spinning waste and garment cuttings. It is re-spun into coarse open-end yarn and used for cleaning cloth, wadding and recycled textiles.

Comber noil, flat strips, sliver and roving wasteHard waste (yarn waste) and garnetted stock

Where India produces it

HaryanaPanipat
Panipat recycles textile waste into blankets and home furnishings.

Where imports come from

Bangladesh — US$ 24.48 million of imports under HS 5202 in 2025-26.
Spain — US$ 2.12 million of imports under HS 5202 in 2025-26.
Turkey — US$ 1.85 million of imports under HS 5202 in 2025-26.

Storage and handling

Bale and keep dry, away from flame; loose cotton waste is a serious fire risk.

Businesses that use it

Textile (Fabric Waste) Recycling →Recycled Wool Blanket Making →Cotton Wicks (Diya Batti) →Patchwork Fabric and Garments →

Sources (3)