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Questions buyers ask.

What does Ansari Stockinette manufacture?

Ansari Stockinette manufactures cotton stockinette carcass bags, mutton cloth, stockinette rolls, cheese cloth and polishing cloth in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Every product can be printed with your logo and trademark.

Which countries do you supply?

We focus on Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Ireland for carcass bags, mutton cloth and cheese cloth, and on Japan and the UAE for polishing cloth. Other countries on request.

What is the minimum order?

Trial and sample orders are welcome, from small air shipments up to full containers by sea.

How fast will I get a quote?

Within 24 hours of receiving your product, size, quantity and destination.

What is a stockinette carcass bag?

A stockinette carcass bag is a seamless tube of knitted cotton, closed at one end, that fits over a carcass or side of meat. It keeps the meat clean, lets it breathe while it chills, and carries your brand and regulatory marks to the buyer.

What weight of carcass bag do I need?

Light weight (150–300 g/m²) is suitable for poultry, small game and light wrapping. Medium weight (300–550 g/m²) is the standard for lamb, goat and mutton sides. Heavy weight (550–900 g/m²) is designed for beef sides, quarters and large carcasses. We can manufacture to any exact weight.

Can you print my company logo and trademark on carcass bags?

Yes. We print your logo, trademark, species mark, establishment number and regulatory text in up to four colours, in any language, using permanent ink that does not transfer to the meat. We prepare a print proof for your approval before production.

Which countries do you export carcass bags to?

We export carcass bags to Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Ireland, and to other countries on request. We ship by sea or air on FOB or CIF terms.

Can I order a small trial quantity?

Yes. Trial and sample orders are welcome, and we can send them by air. Larger orders ship by sea in full containers. Tell us your size, weight and print requirements and we will quote within 24 hours.

What is mutton cloth used for?

Mutton cloth is a cotton stockinette used to wrap and wipe meat, and for general food-line hygiene. Abattoirs, boning rooms, butcher shops and commercial kitchens use it because it is absorbent, strong and lint-resistant.

What is the difference between mutton cloth and a stockinette roll?

Both are tubular cotton knit on a roll. Mutton cloth is the absorbent grade used for meat wrapping and wiping, while a stockinette roll is the general-purpose raw stock used for wrapping, polishing and industrial use. We make both to any width, length and weight.

Can you print my logo or trademark on mutton cloth?

Yes. All of our cloth can be printed with your company logo and trademark, in up to four colours, using permanent ink.

What widths and lengths are available?

Any. We cut to the width and wind to the length you specify, so tell us your requirement and we will quote.

How do you ship mutton cloth and what is the minimum order?

Trial and sample orders are welcome. We ship by sea (FCL or smaller loads) or by air for samples and small orders, on FOB or CIF terms, with export documentation prepared for your customs broker.

What is stockinette fabric?

Stockinette is a knitted fabric made as a continuous tube, like a long sock. It is soft, stretchy and breathable. Cotton stockinette is used to wrap meat, to polish and clean surfaces, to line cushions and as a base for medical padding.

What gauges and weights do you knit?

We knit to the gauge, weight and width you specify. Tell us your requirement and we will make it in our own mill and hold it consistent from shipment to shipment.

Can I buy the roll cut to length?

Yes. We supply on the roll or cut to the length you need, and we can convert the roll into finished products such as carcass bags and polishing cloth.

Can you print my logo or trademark on the roll?

Yes. All of our cloth can be printed with your company logo and trademark in up to four colours.

How do you ship stockinette rolls?

Trial and sample orders are welcome. We ship by sea (FCL or smaller loads) or by air for samples and small orders, on FOB or CIF terms, with export documentation prepared for your customs broker.

What is cheese cloth used for?

Cheese cloth is used to strain, press and wrap food. Dairies and home cheese makers use it for curds and whey, cooks use it for straining stocks and sauces, and it is also used as butter muslin, for pressing tofu and for herbal infusions.

What is the difference between fine and open weave cheese cloth?

Fine weave has a tight thread count and filters small particles, so it suits delicate straining. Open weave drains faster and suits pressing cheese and bulk straining. We supply both and everything in between.

Is your cheese cloth food grade and organic?

Our cheese cloth is made from unbleached 100% organic cotton with no chemical treatments, and every batch is tested for food-grade compliance before dispatch.

Can you print my logo or trademark on cheese cloth or its packaging?

Yes. All of our cloth can be printed with your company logo and trademark, and we can print packaging and labels in the language of your market.

How do you ship cheese cloth and what is the minimum order?

Trial and sample orders are welcome. We ship by sea (FCL or smaller loads) or by air for samples and small orders, on FOB or CIF terms, with export documentation prepared for your customs broker.

What is stockinette polishing cloth used for?

Stockinette polishing cloth is a soft, absorbent cotton knit used to buff and finish surfaces. Typical uses are metal and jewellery polishing, automotive and marine finishing, furniture and woodwork, and general workshop wiping.

What is the difference between grey and white polishing cloth?

We make both. Grey soft cotton is typically made in a coarser 10s yarn, while pure white cloth is made in finer 20s, 24s or 30s yarn. Tell us your finish and process and we will recommend the grade.

Do you supply polishing cloth on the roll or as cut pieces?

Both. We supply 10-inch rolls and other widths on request, and cut pieces such as 15 x 25 inches. Weight and size are made to your specification.

Can you print my logo or trademark on polishing cloth?

Yes. All of our cloth can be printed with your company logo and trademark, and packaging can be labelled in your language.

Which countries do you export polishing cloth to, and how?

We export polishing cloth to Japan and the UAE, and to other countries on request. Trial and sample orders are welcome. We ship by sea (FCL or smaller loads) or by air for samples and small orders, on FOB or CIF terms, with export documentation prepared for your customs broker.

What is stockinette used for in Australian abattoirs?

Stockinette is a breathable tubular cotton fabric used to wrap lamb, beef, goat and venison carcasses in abattoirs and boning rooms. It protects the meat during chilling and transport, lets it breathe so moisture does not build up, and presents the product to buyers and inspectors as export-grade.

Can you print my company logo and trademark on carcass bags for Australia?

Yes. We print your logo, trademark, species mark (for example BONE IN BEEF CARCASE), establishment number and regulatory text in up to four colours, in any language your export destination requires.

How are carcass bags shipped to Australia?

We ship by sea to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Fremantle and Adelaide, typically 4–6 weeks in transit, and by air for samples and urgent orders. Standard production lead time is typically 2–4 weeks. We quote FOB or CIF and prepare the export documents.

What certification do your carcass bags have?

Our stockinette is Halal certified and made from food-grade cotton under hygiene controls in our own mill. Certification is issued to Ansari Corporation, our parent company, and copies are available on request.

Why buy carcass bags from a manufacturer instead of a distributor?

Ansari Corporation has manufactured stockinette since 1955 and does every step in-house — knitting, bleaching, cutting, printing and packing — so you deal directly with the maker on specification, price and consistency.

What stockinette products are used in New Zealand freezing works?

Freezing works use cotton stockinette carcass bags to wrap lamb, mutton, beef and venison carcasses, and mutton cloth rolls for wiping and food-line hygiene. Printed stockinette carries brand identity, species marks and regulatory text for export destinations.

Do you supply stockinette for New Zealand lamb exporters?

Yes. We make carcass bags to the weights and sizes lamb processors use, printed with your logo, trademark, establishment number and destination-language text, and supply freezing works, boning rooms and export packers across both islands.

How quickly can you ship stockinette to New Zealand?

Sea freight to Auckland, Tauranga, Napier or Lyttelton typically takes 5–7 weeks, and production lead time is typically 2–4 weeks for standard specifications. We can also send samples and small orders by air, and quote FOB or CIF.

Can you print my company logo and trademark on carcass bags for New Zealand?

Yes. We print logos, trademarks, species marks and regulatory text in up to four colours, in any language.

Do Canadian meat plants use stockinette carcass bags?

Yes. Canadian processors use breathable cotton stockinette to wrap beef, pork, lamb, bison and veal carcasses during chilling, ageing and transport. Printed bags carry establishment numbers, species marks and regulatory text.

Can you print stockinette in both English and French for Canada?

Yes. We print English, French or bilingual layouts, and any other language combination, in up to four colours using permanent ink. We can match your existing artwork or create a layout for your approval.

How do you ship stockinette to Canada?

We ship by sea to Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto and Halifax, typically 5–8 weeks in transit depending on port and routing, and by air for samples and small orders. We quote FOB or CIF and prepare export documents for your customs broker.

Do you supply cheese cloth to Canadian dairy producers?

Yes. Our cheese cloth is unbleached 100% organic cotton, food-grade and tested every batch, in fine to open weaves, on the roll or cut to sheet. It can carry your logo or trademark.

Can you print my company logo and trademark on carcass bags and cloth for Canada?

Yes. All of our cloth can be printed with your logo and trademark.

What certification do your products have?

Our stockinette is Halal certified and made from food-grade cotton under hygiene controls in our own mill. Certification is issued to Ansari Corporation, our parent company, and copies are available on request.

Do you supply carcass bags to Irish meat processors?

Yes. We make cotton stockinette carcass bags for beef and lamb in any size and weight from 150 to 900 g/m², printed with your logo, trademark, species marks and establishment number.

Can you print my company logo and trademark on carcass bags for Ireland?

Yes. We print logos, trademarks and regulatory text in up to four colours, in English or any other language, and prepare a print proof for your approval.

Do you supply cheese cloth to Irish dairies and cheese makers?

Yes. Our cheese cloth is unbleached 100% organic cotton, food-grade and tested every batch, in fine to open weaves, on the roll or cut to sheet, and can carry your logo or trademark.

How do you ship stockinette to Ireland?

We ship by sea to Dublin and Cork, and by air for samples and small orders, on FOB or CIF terms, with export documents prepared for your customs broker. Transit and lead times are confirmed with each quotation.

What polishing cloth do you supply to Japan?

We supply cotton stockinette polishing cloth in grey soft cotton (10s yarn) and pure white cotton (20s, 24s and 30s yarn), on 10-inch rolls or as cut pieces such as 15 x 25 inches. Weight, width and size are made to your specification.

Can packaging and labels be printed in Japanese?

Yes. We print packaging and labelling in Japanese, English or both, and can print your logo and trademark on the cloth itself.

How is polishing cloth shipped to Japan?

We ship by sea to Yokohama, Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Kobe, or by air for samples and small orders, on FOB or CIF terms, with export documents prepared for your customs broker. Transit and lead times are confirmed with each quotation.

Can I get samples before ordering?

Yes. Sample and trial quantities are available so you can test the cloth on your own line before placing a larger order.

Is the cloth consistent between shipments?

Yes. Knitting, finishing, cutting and packing all happen in our own mill, so the specification you approve is the one we hold from shipment to shipment.

What polishing cloth do you supply to the UAE?

We supply cotton stockinette polishing cloth in grey soft cotton (10s yarn) and pure white cotton (20s, 24s and 30s yarn), on 10-inch rolls or as cut pieces, made to your weight, width and size.

Can packaging be printed in Arabic?

Yes. We print packaging and labels in Arabic, English or both, and can print your logo and trademark on the cloth itself.

How is polishing cloth shipped to the UAE?

We ship by sea, typically to Jebel Ali in Dubai, or by air for samples and small orders, on FOB or CIF terms, with export documents prepared for your customs broker. Transit and lead times are confirmed with each quotation.

Do you supply UAE distributors?

Yes. We can pack and label to your distribution requirements, including multilingual layouts, and print your brand on the cloth.

Can you print my company logo and trademark on stockinette?

Yes. We print your logo and trademark on all of our cloth — carcass bags, mutton cloth, stockinette rolls, cheese cloth and polishing cloth — in up to four colours, using permanent ink that does not wash off or transfer.

Can you make private label or branded stockinette for my company?

Yes. We manufacture to your brand: your logo, trademark, product name, size and packaging, in your language. Because we make the cloth ourselves, you buy branded product directly from the mill.

What languages can you print in?

Any language, including English, French, Japanese, Arabic, Mandarin, Korean and Spanish. Bilingual layouts are available, for example English and French for Canada, English and Japanese for Japan or English and Arabic for the UAE.

Is the printing ink food-safe?

Yes. For meat and food products we use food-safe ink that bonds to the cotton fibre and does not fade or transfer during chilling or transport.

Can I order a small trial print run?

Yes. Trial and sample orders are welcome so you can check print accuracy and quality before ordering larger volumes. We ship by sea or air on FOB or CIF terms.

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