NAICS 313220 - Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery
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What is NAICS 313220
NAICS code 313220 covers establishments engaged in the production of narrow fabrics and Schiffli machine embroideries. This includes weaving or braiding narrow fabrics either in their final form or initially produced in wider widths designed for narrower conversions. Additionally, the code encompasses manufacturing fabric-covered elastic yarn and threads, as well as the production of Schiffli machine embroidery, a specialized form of decorative textile work. Businesses operating under this code may perform a range of activities from weaving alone to finishing and further fabricating these textile products. These specialized textile products are essential for various applications, including industrial, commercial, and military uses, where precision and durability of narrow fabrics are critical. Government agencies contract for these services to meet requirements for uniforms, technical textiles, safety gear, and other applications that demand high-quality narrow fabric products.
Industry Classification for NAICS 313220
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) weaving or braiding narrow fabrics in their final form or initially made in wider widths that are specially constructed for narrower widths; (2) making fabric-covered elastic yarn and thread; and (3) manufacturing Schiffli machine embroideries. Establishments in this industry may weave only; weave and finish; or weave, finish, and further fabricate fabric products.
Breakdown for NAICS 313220
- Covers weaving and braiding of narrow fabrics in final or intermediate widths.
- Includes manufacturing of fabric-covered elastic yarn and specialized threads.
- Encompasses production of Schiffli machine embroidery for decorative and functional use.
- Businesses may perform weaving, finishing, and additional fabric product fabrication.
- Industry serves military, industrial, commercial, and safety-related textile needs.
- Small and medium enterprises dominate, with many eligible for government small business programs.
Included Activities for NAICS 313220
- Weaving narrow fabrics in final dimensions or wider widths for later conversion.
- Braiding specialized narrow textile products for industrial use.
- Manufacturing fabric-covered elastic yarns and threads.
- Producing Schiffli machine embroidery for decorative and functional applications.
- Finishing narrow fabrics including dyeing, coating, and treatment processes.
- Fabricating finished narrow fabric products such as straps, webbings, and tapes.
- Custom embroidery services for military insignias and patches.
- Complying with government textile standards and quality certifications.
Business Types for NAICS 313220
- Narrow fabric weaving mills
- Schiffli machine embroidery shops
- Technical textile manufacturers
- Small and medium textile enterprises
- Contract textile fabricators for defense
- Industrial textile product suppliers
Subcategories for NAICS 313220
- Apparel webbings manufacturing
- Belting fabrics, narrow woven
- Bias bindings, woven, manufacturing
- Bindings, narrow woven, manufacturing
- Braiding narrow fabrics
- Cords and braids, narrow woven, manufacturing
- Cotton fabrics, narrow woven weaving
- Elastic fabrics, narrow woven, manufacturing
- Embroideries, Schiffli machine, manufacturing
- Fabrics, narrow woven, weaving
- Fiberglasses, narrow woven, weaving
- Fringes weaving
- Glass fabrics, narrow woven weaving
- Hand weaving fabric, 12 inches or less (30cm)
- Hard fiber, narrow woven, weaving
- Hook and loop fastener fabric manufacturing
- Hose fabrics, tubular, weaving
- Labels weaving
- Laces (e.g., shoe), textile, manufacturing
- Manmade fabric, narrow woven, weaving
- Narrow fabrics weaving
- Natural fiber fabrics (i.e., jute, linen, hemp, ramie), narrow woven, weaving
- Paper fabric, narrow woven, weaving
- Ribbons made in narrow woven fabric mills
- Rubber thread and yarns, fabric covered, manufacturing
- Schiffli machine embroideries manufacturing
- Tapes weaving
- Textile mills, narrow woven fabric
- Textile narrow woven fabric mills
- Textile products (except apparel) made in narrow woven fabric mills
- Weaving and finishing narrow fabrics
- Weaving fabric less than 12 inches (30cm)
- Weaving narrow fabrics
- Webbing weaving
- Wicks manufacturing
- Wool fabrics, narrow woven, weaving
- Zipper tape weaving
Government Buyers for NAICS 313220
Government agencies such as the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and the General Services Administration frequently procure narrow fabric mills and Schiffli embroidery services. These agencies require durable and customized narrow fabrics for applications including military uniforms, parachutes, safety harnesses, and other protective gear. Additionally, federal and state agencies may contract for specialized embroidered insignias and patches used in uniforms and official apparel. The demand for precision and compliance with strict quality standards makes contracting with NAICS 313220 businesses essential for government procurement to fulfill operational readiness and public safety needs.
Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 313220
Contracts under NAICS 313220 typically include firm-fixed-price and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts, often awarded through competitive bidding or set-asides for small businesses. Procurement methods may involve sealed bidding, negotiated contracts, or government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) depending on the volume and complexity of the order. Contract values vary widely based on the scope, ranging from small orders for embroidered insignias to large-scale production runs of industrial narrow fabrics. Governments often require compliance with specific textile standards and certifications, influencing contract terms and conditions.
Details for NAICS 313220
Explore the hierarchy and related codes for this industry
| NAICS Code | Industry Title |
|---|---|
| 31322 | Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery |
| 3132 | Fabric Mills |
| 313 | Textile Mills |
| NAICS Code | Industry Title |
|---|---|
| 313210 | Broadwoven Fabric Mills |
| 313230 | Nonwoven Fabric Mills |
| 313240 | Knit Fabric Mills |
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