NAICS 313220

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) classifies business establishments across the U.S. economy for consistent statistical collection and analysis. Developed under the Office of Management and Budget in coordination with Canada and Mexico, NAICS replaced the SIC system in 1997; the current U.S. vintage is 2022. ¹

NAICS 313220 — Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery — covers establishments primarily engaged in weaving or braiding narrow fabrics, manufacturing Schiffli machine embroideries, and making fabric‑covered elastic yarn and thread. Establishments may weave only; weave and finish; or weave, finish, and further fabricate fabric products. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — NAICS 313220 overview
• G2X — NAICS 313210 Broadwoven Fabric Mills
• G2X — NAICS 314994 Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills

What this NAICS covers

• Weaving or braiding narrow fabrics made in narrow widths or constructed in wider widths designed for cutting to narrow widths. ²
• Manufacturing Schiffli machine embroideries. ²
• Making fabric‑covered elastic yarn and thread. ²
• Operations that may include weave only; weave and finish; or weave, finish, and further fabricate fabric products. ²
• Excludes broadwoven fabrics (313210), carpets and rugs (314110), and tire cord/fabrics (314994), which are classified elsewhere. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Frequently asked questions

• What does 313220 include?

  It includes weaving or braiding narrow fabrics; manufacturing Schiffli machine embroideries; and making fabric‑covered elastic yarn and thread. Establishments may operate as weave only; weave and finish; or weave, finish, and further fabricate fabric products, depending on their capabilities and product mix. ²

• What activities are specifically excluded from 313220?

  Broadwoven fabrics are classified under 313210, carpets and rugs under 314110, and tire cord/fabrics under 314994. These categories represent distinct manufacturing processes and product types outside narrow fabric and Schiffli embroidery operations. ²

• Does 313220 cover finishing and further fabrication?

  Yes. Establishments may perform only weaving, or they may weave and finish, or weave, finish, and further fabricate fabric products. The classification focuses on primary activity in narrow fabrics and Schiffli embroidery while allowing integrated downstream steps within the same establishment. ²

• What is the current NAICS vintage and how is it applied?

  The current U.S. NAICS vintage is 2022. Census economic surveys began releasing data on the 2022 NAICS basis with the 2022 Economic Census, and remaining programs will transition by the end of 2027. Users should confirm program-specific adoption timelines when comparing historical series. ⁴

Useful resources

• G2X — NAICS 313220 overview
• U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual (official definitions). ²
• U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS 2022 code search for 313220. ¹
• U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 Economic Census: Manufacturing (NAICS 31–33). ⁵

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS 2022 search (Introduction and code lookup): https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=313220&year=2022
2. U.S. Census Bureau — North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Manual, United States, 2022 (official industry descriptions): https://www.census.gov/naics/reference_files_tools/2022_NAICS_Manual.pdf
3. General Services Administration — Product and Service Code Manual (official PSC definitions): https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
4. U.S. Census Bureau — “NAICS Changes Will Begin to Be Reflected in Census Bureau’s Economic Surveys and Programs” (Nov. 5, 2024): https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2024/11/naics-changes.html
5. U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Sector 31–33 Manufacturing data resources: https://www.census.gov/data/tables/2022/econ/economic-census/naics-sector-31-33.html