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

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313240 - Knit fabric mills

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in knitting fabrics, on both circular (weft fabric) and flat-bed (warp fabric) machines.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • hand knitting lace or flat (warp) fabric products
    • knitting flat (warp) fabric
    • knitting textile products (e.g., bedspreads, curtains, linens), made elsewhere
    • knitting textile products (except apparel), made elsewhere
    • lace, manufacturing
    • netting, made in warp knitting mills
    • pile fabrics, weft knit, made in knitting mills

    All examples

  • Inclusion(s)

    • finishing the fabrics knitted in the same establishment
    • manufacturing double and single knits, warp knits and interlock knits; manufacturing special construction fabrics by the Malimo, Arachne and similar processes; manufacturing knit lace; and making textile products in knitting mills
  • Exclusion(s)

    • apparel products knitting (See 3151 Clothing knitting mills)
    • manufacturing clothing from fabric made in other establishment (See 3152 Cut and sew clothing manufacturing)
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