North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2017 Version 3.0

315 - Clothing manufacturing

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing clothing.

• Exclusion(s)

  • embroidering clothing not made in the same establishment (See 314 Textile product mills)
  • finishing clothing made in other establishments (See 313 Textile mills)
  • manufacturing safety clothing (See 339 Miscellaneous manufacturing)
  • printing on articles of clothing not made in the same establishment (See 323 Printing and related support activities)

3151 - Clothing knitting mills

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in knitting clothing from yarn; or manufacturing clothing from knit fabrics made in the same establishment. Establishments classified in this industry group may finish the clothing that they knit.

• Exclusion(s)

  • finishing clothing not made in the same establishment (See 3133 Textile and fabric finishing and fabric coating)
  • manufacturing clothing from knit fabrics not produced in the same establishment (See 3152 Cut and sew clothing manufacturing)

3152 - Cut and sew clothing manufacturing

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing clothing from fabric made in other establishments.

• Exclusion(s)

  • finishing clothing made in other establishments (See 3133 Textile and fabric finishing and fabric coating)
  • printing on articles of clothing, made in other establishments (See 3231 Printing and related support activities)

3159 - Clothing accessories and other clothing manufacturing

This industry group comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry group, primarily engaged in manufacturing clothing or clothing accessories.