1997 NAICS Definitions
313 Textile Mills

313 Textile Mills

Industries in the Textile Mills subsector group establishments that transform a basic fiber (natural or synthetic) into a product, such as yarn or fabric, that is further manufactured into usable items, such as apparel, sheets towels, and textile bags for individual or industrial consumption. The further manufacturing may be performed in the same establishment and classified in this subsector, or it may be performed at a separate establishment and be classified elsewhere in manufacturing.

The main processes in this subsector include preparation and spinning of fiber, knitting or weaving of fabric, and the finishing of the textile. The NAICS structure follows and captures this process flow. Major industries in this flow, such as preparation of fibers, weaving of fabric, knitting of fabric, and fiber and fabric finishing, are uniquely identified. Texturizing, throwing, twisting, and winding of yarn contains aspects of both fiber preparation and fiber finishing and is classified with preparation of fibers rather than with finishing of fiber.

NAICS separates the manufacturing of primary textiles and the manufacturing of textile products (except apparel) when the textile product is produced from purchased primary textiles, such as fabric. The manufacturing of textile products (except apparel) from purchased fabric is classified in Subsector 314, Textile Product Mills, and apparel from purchased fabric is classified in Subsector 315, Apparel Manufacturing.

Excluded from this subsector are establishments that weave or knit fabric and make garments. These establishments are included in Subsector 315, Apparel Manufacturing.

3131 Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills

31311 Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) spinning yarn; (2) manufacturing thread of any fiber; (3) texturizing, throwing, twisting, and winding purchased yarn or manmade fiber filaments; and (4) producing hemp yarn and further processing into rope or bags.

313111 Yarn Spinning Mills

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in spinning yarn from any fiber and/or producing hemp yarn and further processing into rope or bags.

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3131112281Acetate spun yarns made from purchased fiber
3131112281Acrylic spun yarns made from purchased fiber
3131112299Bags, hemp, made from purchased fiber
3131112281Carded yarn manufacturing
3131112281Carpet and rug yarn spinning
3131112281Cotton cordage spun yarns made from purchased fiber
3131112281Cotton spun yarns made from purchased fiber
3131112281Crochet spun yarns (e.g., cotton, manmade fiber, silk, wool) made from purchased fiber
3131112281Embroidery spun yarns (e.g., cotton, manmade fiber, silk, wool) made from purchased fiber
3131112299Flax spun yarns made from purchased fiber
3131112299Hard fiber spun yarns made from purchased fiber
3131112299Hemp bags made from purchased fiber
3131112281Hemp ropes made from purchased fiber
3131112299Hemp spun yarns made from purchased fiber
3131112281Knitting spun yarns (e.g., cotton, manmade fiber, silk, wool) made from purchased fiber
3131112281Manmade staple spun yarns made from purchased fiber
3131112281Modacrylic spun yarns made from purchased fiber
3131112299Natural fiber spun yarns (i.e., hemp, jute, ramie, flax) made from purchased fiber
3131112281Nylon spun yarns made from purchased fiber
3131112299Paper yarn manufacturing
3131112281Polyester spun yarns made from purchased fiber
3131112281Polypropylene spun yarns made from purchased fiber
3131112299Ramie spun yarns made from purchased fiber
3131112281Rayon spun yarns made from purchased fiber
3131112281Ropes, hemp, made from purchased fiber
3131112281Silk spun yarns made from purchased fiber
3131112281Spinning carpet and rug yarn from purchased fiber
3131112281Spinning yarn from purchased fiber
3131112281Wool spun yarn made from purchased fiber
3131112281Yarn spinning mills
3131112281Yarn spun from purchased fiber
3131112281Yarn, carpet and rug, spun from purchased fiber

313112 Yarn Texturizing, Throwing, and Twisting Mills

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in texturizing, throwing, twisting, spooling, or winding purchased yarns or manmade fiber filaments.

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3131122282Acrylic and modacrylic filament yarn throwing, twisting, texturizing, or winding purchased yarn
3131122282Animal fiber yarn twisting or winding of purchased yarn
3131122282Beaming yarn
3131122282Mohair yarn twisting or winding of purchased yarn
3131122282Nylon yarn twisting or winding of purchased yarn
3131122282Polyester filament yarn throwing, twisting, texturizing, or winding of purchased yarn
3131122282Polypropylene filament yarn throwing, twisting, texturizing, or winding of puchased yarn
3131122282Rayon yarn throwing, twisting, texturizing, or winding purchased filament
3131122282Silk throwing, spooling, twisting, or winding of puchased yarn
3131122282Spooling of yarn
3131122282Spooling of yarns for the trade
3131122282Texturizing purchased yarn
3131122282Throwing purchased yarn
3131122282Winding purchased yarn
3131122282Winding, spooling, beaming and rewinding of purchased yarn
3131122282Wool yarn, twisting or winding of purchased yarn
3131122282Yarn throwing, twisting, and winding of purchased yarn

313113 Thread Mills

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing thread (e.g., sewing, hand-knitting, crochet) of all fibers.

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3131132284Cotton thread manufacturing
3131132284Darning thread (e.g., cotton, manmade fibers, silk, wool) manufacturing
3131132284Embroidery thread (e.g., cotton, manmade fibers, silk, wool) manufacturing
3131132299Hard fiber thread manufacturing
31311322M Knitting and crocheting thread manufacturing
3131132284Manmade fiber thread manufacturing
3131132299Natural fiber (i.e., hemp, linen, ramie) thread manufacturing
3131132284Nylon thread manufacturing
3131132284Polyester thread manufacturing
3131132284Rayon thread manufacturing
31311322M Sewing threads manufacturing
3131132284Silk thread manufacturing
31311322M Thread mills
31311322M Thread, all fibers, manufacturing

3132 Fabric Mills

31321 Broadwoven Fabric Mills

313210 Broadwoven Fabric Mills

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in weaving broadwoven fabrics and felts (except tire fabrics and rugs). Establishments in this industry may weave only, weave and finish, or weave, finish, and further fabricate fabric products.

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31321022M Blankets and bedspreads made in broadwoven fabric mills
31321022M Broadwoven fabrics (except rugs, tire fabrics) weaving
31321022M Brocades weaving
3132102211Canvases weaving
31321022M Carpet linings (except felt) weaving
31321022M Chambrays weaving
31321022M Cheesecloths weaving
31321022M Chintzes weaving
31321022M Corduroys weaving
3132102211Cotton fabrics, broadwoven, weaving
31321022M Curtains and draperies made in broadwoven fabric mills
3132102211Denims weaving
31321022M Drills weaving
31321022M Ducks weaving
31321022M Elastic fabrics, more than 12 inches in width, weaving
31321022M Fabrics (except rug, tire fabrics), broadwoven, weaving
31321022M Felts, broadwoven, weaving
3132102221Fiberglass fabrics weaving
31321022M Flannels, broadwoven, weaving
31321022M Gauzes, surgical, made in broadwoven fabric mills
3132102221Glass broadwoven fabrics weaving
3132102299Hand weaving fabrics, more than 12 inches (30 cm) in width
3132102299Hard fiber fabrics, broadwoven, weaving
31321022M Jacquard woven fabrics weaving
3132102211Jute bags made in broadwoven mills
3132102221Manmade fabrics, broadwoven, weaving
3132102299Natural fiber fabrics (i.e., jute, linen, hemp, ramie), broadwoven, weaving
3132102211Nets and nettings, more than 12 inches in width, weaving
3132102221Paper fabrics, broadwoven, weaving
3132102211Percales weaving
31321022M Poplins weaving
31321022M Sheets and pillowcases made in broadwoven fabric mills
3132102221Silk fabrics, broadwoven, weaving
3132102221Spandex broadwoven fabrics
31321022M Tablecloths made in broadwoven fabric mills
3132102211Terry broadwoven fabrics weaving
31321022M Textile broadwoven fabrics mills
31321022M Textile mills, broadwoven fabrics
31321022M Textile products (except apparel) made in broadwoven fabric mills
31321022M Towels and washcloths made in broadwoven fabric mills
31321022M Twills weaving
3132102221Velvets, manmade fiber and silk, weaving
31321022M Weaving and finishing of broadwoven fabrics (except rugs, tire fabric)
31321022M Weaving broadwoven fabrics (except rugs, tire fabrics)
31321022M Weaving broadwoven felts
31321022M Weaving fabrics more than 12 inches (30cm) in width
3132102231Wool fabrics, broadwoven, weaving
3132102231Worsted fabrics weaving

31322 Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) weaving or braiding narrow fabrics; (2) manufacturing Schiffli machine embroideries; and (3) making fabric-covered elastic yarn and thread.

313221 Narrow Fabric Mills

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) weaving or braiding narrow fabrics in their final form or initially made in wider widths that are specially constructed for narrower widths and/or (2) making fabric-covered elastic yarn and thread. Establishments in this industry may weave only; weave and finish; or weave, finish, and further fabricate fabric products.

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NAICSSICCorresponding Index Entries
3132212241Apparel webbings manufacturing
3132212241Belting fabrics, narrow woven
3132212241Bias bindings, woven, manufacturing
3132212241Bindings, narrow woven, manufacturing
3132212241Braiding narrow fabrics
3132212241Cords and braids, narrow woven, manufacturing
3132212241Cotton fabrics, narrow woven weaving
3132212241Elastic fabrics, narrow woven, manufacturing
31322122M Fabrics, narrow woven, weaving
3132212241Fiber glasses, narrow woven, weaving
3132212241Fringes weaving
3132212241Glass fabrics, narrow woven weaving
3132212241Hand weaving fabric, 12 inches or less (30cm)
3132212299Hard fiber, narrow woven, weaving
3132212241Hook and loop fastener fabric manufacturing
3132212241Hose fabrics, tubular, weaving
3132212241Labels weaving
3132212241Laces (e.g. shoe), textile, manufacturing
3132212241Manmade fabric, narrow woven, weaving
31322122M Narrow fabrics weaving
3132212299Natural fiber fabrics (i.e., jute, linen, hemp, ramie), narrow woven, weaving
3132212241Paper fabric, narrow woven, weaving
3132212241Ribbons made in narrow woven fabric mills
3132212241Rubber thread and yarns, fabric covered, manufacturing
3132212241Tapes weaving
3132212241Textile mills, narrow woven fabric
31322122M Textile narrow woven fabric mills
3132212241Textile products (except apparel) made in narrow woven fabric mills
31322122M Weaving and finishing narrow fabrics
3132212241Weaving fabric less than 12 inches (30cm)
31322122M Weaving narrow fabrics
31322122M Webbing weaving
3132212241Wicks manufacturing
3132212241Wool fabrics, narrow woven, weaving
3132212241Zipper tape weaving

313222 Schiffli Machine Embroidery

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing Schiffli machine embroideries.

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3132222397Embroideries, Schiffli machine, manufacturing
3132222397Schiffli machine embroideries manufacturing

31323 Nonwoven Fabric Mills

313230 Nonwoven Fabric Mills

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing nonwoven fabrics and felts. Processes used include bonding and/or interlocking fibers by mechanical, chemical, thermal, or solvent means, or by combinations thereof.

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3132302297Air laid nonwoven fabrics manufacturing
3132302297Blankets, nonwoven fabric, manufacturing
313230229MBonded-fiber fabrics manufacturing
3132302297Carded nonwoven fabrics manufacturing
31323022M Carpet paddings, nonwoven, manufacturing
31323022M Fabrics, nonwoven, manufacturing
3132302299Felts, nonwoven, manufacturing
3132302297Melt blown nonwoven fabrics manufacturing
313230229MNonwoven fabric tapes manufacturing
313230229MNonwoven fabrics manufacturing
3132302299Nonwoven felts manufacturing
313230229MPads and wadding, nonwoven, manufacturing
3132302299Pressed felts manufacturing
3132302299Punched felts manufacturing
3132302297Ribbons made in nonwoven fabric mills
3132302297Spunbonded fabrics manufacturing
313230229MTapes, nonwoven fabric, manufacturing
3132302297Wet laid nonwoven fabrics manufacturing
3132302297Wipes, nonwoven fabric, manufacturing

31324 Knit Fabric Mills

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) knitting weft (i.e., circular) and warp (i.e., flat) fabric; (2) knitting and finishing weft and warp fabric; (3) manufacturing lace; or (4) manufacturing, dyeing, and finishing lace and lace goods. Establishments in this industry may knit only; knit and finish; or knit, finish, and further fabricate fabric products (except apparel).

313241 Weft Knit Fabric Mills

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in knitting weft (i.e., circular) fabric or knitting and finishing weft fabric. Establishments in this industry may knit only; knit and finish; or knit, finish, and further fabricate fabric products (except apparel).

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3132412259Bags and bagging fabrics made in weft knitting mills
3132412259Bedspreads and bed sets made in weft knitting mills
3132412257Circular (i.e., weft) fabrics knitting
3132412259Curtains made in weft knitting mills
3132412259Dishcloths made in weft knitting mills
3132412257Fabrics, knit, made in weft knit fabric mills
3132412257Knitting and finishing weft fabric
3132412257Knitting weft fabric
3132412257Netting made in weft knitting mills
3132412257Pile fabrics made in weft knitting mills
3132412259Tablecloths made in weft knitting mills
3132412259Textile products (except apparel) made in weft knitting mills
3132412259Towels and washcloths made in weft knitting mills
3132412257Weft fabrics knitting

313249 Other Knit Fabric and Lace Mills

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) knitting warp (i.e., flat) fabric; (2) knitting and finishing warp fabric; (3) manufacturing lace; or (4) manufacturing, dyeing, or finishing lace and lace goods. Establishments in this industry may knit only; knit and finish; or knit, finish, and further fabricate fabric products (except apparel).

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3132492259Bags and bagging fabric made in warp knitting mills
3132492258Bedspreads and bed sets made in lace mills
3132492259Bedspreads and bed sets made in warp knitting mills
3132492258Curtains made in lace mills
3132492259Curtains made in warp knitting mills
3132492259Dishcloths made in warp knitting mills
3132492258Fabrics, knit, made in warp knit fabric mills
3132492258Fabrics, lace, made in lace mills
3132492258Flat (i.e., warp) fabrics knitting
313249225MHand knitting lace or warp fabric products
3132492258Knitting and finishing lace
3132492258Knitting and finishing warp fabric
3132492258Knitting lace
3132492258Knitting warp fabric
3132492258Lace manufacturing
3132492258Lace products (except apparel) made in lace mills
3132492258Netting made in warp knitting mills
3132492258Netting made on a lace or net machine
3132492258Pile fabrics made in warp knitting mills
3132492258Tablecloths made in a lace mills
3132492259Tablecloths made in a warp knitting mills
3132492258Textile products (except apparel) made in lace mills
3132492259Textile products (except apparel) made in warp knitting mills
3132492259Towels and washcloths made in warp knitting mills
3132492258Warp fabrics knitting

3133 Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills

31331 Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills

This industry comprises (1) establishments primarily engaged in finishing of textiles, fabrics, and apparel, and (2) establishments of converters who buy fabric goods in the grey, have them finished on contract, and sell at wholesale. Finishing operations include: bleaching, dyeing, printing (e.g., roller, screen, flock, plisse), stonewashing, and other mechanical finishing, such as preshrinking, shrinking, sponging, calendering, mercerizing, and napping; as well as cleaning, scouring, and the preparation of natural fibers and raw stock.

313311 Broadwoven Fabric Finishing Mills

This U.S. industry comprises (1) establishments primarily engaged in finishing broadwoven fabrics and (2) establishments of converters who buy broadwoven fabrics in the grey, have them finished on contract, and sell at wholesale. Finishing operations include bleaching, dyeing, printing (roller, screen, flock, plisse), and other mechanical finishing, such as preshrinking, shrinking, sponging, calendering, mercerizing and napping.

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31331122M Bleaching broadwoven fabrics
31331122M Broadwoven fabrics finishing
3133112231Burling and mending broadwoven fabrics
31331122M Calendering broadwoven fabrics
31331122M Chemical finishing (e.g., fire, mildew, water resistance) broadwoven fabrics
3133115131Converters, broadwoven piece goods
3133115131Converting textiles, broadwoven
31331122M Crease resistant finishing of broadwoven fabric
31331122M Dyeing broadwoven fabrics
31331122M Embossing broadwoven fabrics
31331122M Fabrics, broadwoven, finishing
31331122M Fabrics, broadwoven, mercerizing
31331122M Finishing plants, broadwoven fabric
31331122M Mechanical finishing of broadwoven fabrics
31331122M Mercerizing broadwoven fabrics
31331122M Napping broadwoven fabrics
31331122M Preshrinking broadwoven fabrics
31331122M Printing broadwoven fabrics grey goods
31331122M Screen printing broadwoven fabric grey goods
31331122M Shrinking broadwoven fabrics
31331122M Sizing of broadwoven fabrics
313311M Sponging broadwoven fabrics
31331122M Stone washing broadwoven fabrics
31331122M Sueding broadwoven fabrics
31331122M Teaseling broadwoven fabrics

313312 Textile and Fabric Finishing (except Broadwoven Fabric) Mills

This U.S. industry comprises (1) establishments primarily engaged in dyeing, bleaching, printing, and other finishing of textiles, apparel, and fabrics (except broadwoven) and (2) establishments of converters who buy fabrics (except broadwoven) in the grey, have them finished on contract, and sell at wholesale. Finishing operations include bleaching, dyeing, printing (e.g., roller, screen, flock, plisse), stonewashing, and other mechanical finishing, such as preshrinking, shrinking, sponging, calendering, mercerizing and napping; as well as cleaning, scouring, and the preparation of natural fibers and raw stock.

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31331222M Bleaching textile products, apparel, and fabrics (except broadwoven)
31331222M Burling and mending fabrics (except broadwoven)
31331222M Calendering textile products, apparel, and fabrics (except broadwoven)
3133122299Carbonizing textile fibers
3133122299Carding textile fibers
31331222M Chemical finishing (e.g., fire, mildew, water resistance) fabrics (except broadwoven and textile
3133122299Combing and converting top
3133122269Combing textile fibers
3133125131Converting textiles, narrow woven
3133125131Convertors, narrow woven piece goods
3133122299Crease resistant finishing of fabrics (except broadwoven)
3133122381Dyeing gloves, woven or knit, for the trade
31331222M Dyeing textile products and fabrics (except broadwoven fabrics)
3133122269Embossing textile products and fabrics (except broadwoven)
31331222M Fabric (except broadwoven) finishing
3133122269Gassing yarn (i.e., singeing)
31331222M Mercerizing narrow woven textile products and fabrics (except broadwoven)
31331222M Napping textile products and fabrics (except broadwoven fabrics)
31331222M Preshrinking textile products and fabrics (except broadwoven)
31331222M Printing fabric grey goods (except broadwoven)
31331222M Printing textile products (except apparel)
3133122299Scouring and combing textile fibers
31331222M Screenprinting fabric grey goods (except broadwoven) and textile products (except apparel)
31331222M Shrinking textile products and fabrics (except broadwoven)
31331222M Sizing of fabric (except broadwoven)
31331222M Sponging textile products and fabrics (except broadwoven)
31331222M Stone washing textile products, apparel, and fabrics (except broadwoven)
31331222M Sueding textile products and fabrics (except broadwoven)
31331222M Teaseling fabrics (except broadwoven)
31331222M Textile products finishing
31331222M Thread finishing
3133122299Wool tops and noils manufacturing

31332 Fabric Coating Mills

313320 Fabric Coating Mills

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in coating, laminating, varnishing, waxing, and rubberizing textiles and apparel.

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3133202295Garments, oiling (i.e., waterproofing)
3133202295Laminating purchased textiles
3133202295Leather, artificial, made from purchased fabric
3133202295Metallizing purchased textiles
3133202295Oilcloth manufacturing
3133202295Oiling of purchased textiles and apparel
3133202295Plastics coating of textiles and apparel
3133202295Raincoats waterproofing (i.e., oiling)
3133203069Rubberizing purchased capes
3133203069Rubberizing purchased cloaks
3133203069Rubberizing purchased clothing
3133203069Rubberizing purchased coats
3133203069Rubberizing purchased textiles and apparel
3133202295Tapes, varnished and coated (except magnetic), made from purchased fabric
313320M Textile waterproofing
3133202295Varnishing purchased textiles and apparel
3133202295Vinyl coated fabrics manufacturing
313320M Waterproofing apparel, fabrics and textile products (e.g., oiling, rubberizing, waxing, varnishi
3133202295Waxing purchased textiles and apparel