Definition
Fabric Coating (NAICS 31332)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Fabric Coating (NAICS 31332) industry. You can use this definition to properly identify the segment of the industry you wish to study further in other sections of Canadian Industry Statistics.

Definition of the Industry

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing coated or laminated fabrics; and in finishing textile fabrics or clothing by coating, laminating, rubberizing, varnishing, waxing or similar processes.

Example Activities:

• Impregnating and coating of fabrics
• Laminating purchased textile fabrics
• Leather, artificial, made from purchased fabric
• Metallizing textile fabrics
• Oiling (i.e., waterproofing) purchased textiles and clothing
• Raincoats, oiling (i.e., waterproofing)
• Rubberizing fabrics and clothing
• Tapes, varnished and coated (except magnetic), made from purchased fabric
• Varnishing textile fabrics and clothing
• Waterproofing clothing
• Waterproofing fabrics, for the trade
• Waxing fabrics and clothing

Exclusions

No exclusions are specified in the 2007 NAICS Canada manual.