Fibers with surface markings used for coding

摘要: Disclosed are fibers comprising one or more branded which exhibit surface markings in a repeated pattern along the length of fibers. The can be incorporated into yarns fiber bands to represent supply chain information yarns, bands, and/or articles made from yards bands. In specific example, an acetate tow band. recovered cigarette filter, decoded, and associated with used make such as manufacturer, customer, ship location, even bale, obtained.