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Mill Capability

Mill capability from fiber opening to final inspection

The mill capability page follows Owens Corning from opening and carding through spinning, weaving, dyeing, finishing and inspection, showing where capacity, timing and quality gates enter the program.

1Opening2Carding3Spinning4Weaving5Dyeing6Finishing7Inspection

Seven-step mill process timeline

1

Opening

Quality data is recorded at this stage so a buyer can connect capacity, shade, GSM and defect review to the final shipment.

2

Carding

Quality data is recorded at this stage so a buyer can connect capacity, shade, GSM and defect review to the final shipment.

3

Spinning

Quality data is recorded at this stage so a buyer can connect capacity, shade, GSM and defect review to the final shipment.

4

Weaving

Quality data is recorded at this stage so a buyer can connect capacity, shade, GSM and defect review to the final shipment.

5

Dyeing

Quality data is recorded at this stage so a buyer can connect capacity, shade, GSM and defect review to the final shipment.

6

Finishing

Quality data is recorded at this stage so a buyer can connect capacity, shade, GSM and defect review to the final shipment.

7

Inspection

Quality data is recorded at this stage so a buyer can connect capacity, shade, GSM and defect review to the final shipment.

Capacity planning checkpoints

GatePlanning numberBuyer action
Pilot yardage300-800 ydApprove shade, hand feel and shrinkage test route.
Bulk review5-10 business daysConfirm MOQ, carton plan and compliance packet.
Inspection4-point systemReview defect tolerance and roll report summary.
Next Step

Send Owens Corning a measurable textile brief

Share GSM, construction, target market, compliance files and timing. The response can reference AATCC, ASTM or ISO methods so your team can compare options cleanly.