Textile & Fabric Finishing Mills
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 313310 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises (1) establishments primarily engaged in finishing 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.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills apply processing treatments to fabrics and textiles after initial production, including bleaching, dyeing, printing, stonewashing, and mechanical finishes such as preshrinking and calendering. The distinction from Fabric Coating Mills rests on the nature of the treatment: finishing operations alter the appearance, texture, or performance properties of existing fabrics through chemical or mechanical means, whereas coating mills apply liquid or paste substances to fabric surfaces to create new functional layers or protective coatings.