Definition
Textile Mills (NAICS 313)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Textile Mills (NAICS 313) subsector. 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 Subsector

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing yarn or textile fabrics, or finishing yarn, textile fabrics or clothing. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing both fabrics and textile products, except knitted clothing, are included.

Exclusions

Establishments primarily engaged in:

• manufacturing textile products, except clothing, from purchased fabric (314, Textile Product Mills)
• manufacturing clothing (315, Clothing Manufacturing)