Industries in the Textile Product Mills subsector group establishments that make textile products (except apparel). With a few exceptions, processes used in these industries are generally cut and sew (i.e., purchasing fabric and cutting and sewing to make nonapparel textile products, such as sheets and towels).
3141 Textile Furnishings Mills
31411 Carpet and Rug Mills
See industry description for 314110 below.
314110 Carpet and Rug Mills
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing woven, tufted,
and other carpets and rugs, such as art squares, floor mattings, needlepunch carpeting, and
door mats and mattings, from textile materials or from twisted paper, grasses, reeds, sisal,
jute, or rags and/or (2) finishing carpets and rugs.
31412 Curtain and Linen Mills
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing household textile
products, such as curtains, draperies, linens, bedspreads, sheets, tablecloths, towels, and
shower curtains, from purchased materials.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Weaving broadwoven fabrics - classified in Industry 31321, Broadwoven Fabric Mills;
- Manufacturing lace curtains on lace machines - classified in Industry 31324, Knit Fabric Mills;
- Manufacturing textile blanket, wardrobe, and laundry bags - classified in Industry 31491, Textile Bag and Canvas Mills; and
- Manufacturing mops - classified in Industry 33999, All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing.
314121 Curtain and Drapery Mills
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing window curtains
and draperies from purchased fabrics or sheet goods. The curtains and draperies may be made on
a stock or custom basis for sale to individual retail customers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing lace curtains on lace machines - classified in U.S. Industry 313249, Other Knit Fabric and Lace Mills.
314129 Other Household Textile Product Mills
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing household
textile products (except window curtains and draperies), such as bedspreads, sheets,
tablecloths, towels, and shower curtains, from purchased materials.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Weaving fabrics - classified in Industry 313210, Broadwoven Fabric Mills;
- Manufacturing blanket, laundry, and wardrobe bags - classified in U.S. Industry 314911, Textile Bag Mills;
- Manufacturing mops - classified in U.S. Industry 339994, Broom, Brush, and Mop Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing window curtains and draperies - classified in U.S. Industry 314121, Curtain and Drapery Mills.
3149 Other Textile Product Mills
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in making textile products,
(except carpets and rugs, curtains and draperies, and other household textile products) from
purchased materials.
31491 Textile Bag and Canvas Mills
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing textile bags,
awnings, tents, and related products from purchased textile fabrics.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing plastic bags - classified in Industry 32611, Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing canvas blinds and shades - classified in Industry 33792, Blind and Shade Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing luggage - classified in Industry 31699, Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing women's handbags and purses of leather or other material (except precious metal) - classified in Industry 31699, Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing.
314911 Textile Bag Mills
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing bags from
purchased textile fabrics or yarns.
Illustrative Examples:
Canvas bags manufacturing; Seed bags made from purchased woven or knitted materials; Laundry
bags made from purchased woven or knitted materials; Textile bags made from purchased woven or
knitted materials.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing plastics bags - classified in U.S. Industry 326111, Plastics Bag Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing luggage - classified in U.S. Industry 316991, Luggage Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing women's handbags and purses of leather or other material, except precious metal - classified in U.S. Industry 316992, Women's Handbag and Purse Manufacturing.
314912 Canvas and Related Product Mills
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing canvas and
canvas-like products, such as awnings, sails, tarpaulins, and tents, from purchased fabrics.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing canvas blinds and shades - classified in Industry 337920, Blind and Shade Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing canvas bags - classified in U.S. Industry 314911, Textile Bag Mills.
31499 All Other Textile Product Mills
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing nonapparel textile
products (except carpet, rugs, curtains, linens, bags, and canvas products) from purchased
materials. This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in decorative stitching such
as embroidery or other art needlework on textile products, including apparel.
Illustrative Examples:
Batts and batting (except nonwoven fabrics) manufacturing; Fishing nets made from purchased
materials; Carpet cutting and binding; Sleeping bags manufacturing; Diapers (except disposable)
made from purchased fabric; Textile fire hoses made from purchased materials; Dust cloths made
from purchased fabric; Embroidering on textile products for the trade; Weatherstripping made
from purchased textiles.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing yarns and thread - classified in Industry 31311, Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills;
- Manufacturing carpets and rugs - classified in Industry 31411, Carpet and Rug Mills;
- Manufacturing apparel - classified in Subsector 315, Apparel Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing curtains and linens - classified in Industry 31412, Curtain and Linen Mills; and
- Manufacturing textile bags and canvas products - classified in Industry 31491, Textile Bag and Canvas Mills.
314991 Rope, Cordage, and Twine Mills
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing rope, cable,
cordage, twine, and related products from all materials (e.g., abaca, sisal, henequen, hemp,
cotton, paper, jute, flax, manmade fibers including glass).
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Spinning yarns and filaments - classified in U.S. Industry 313111, Yarn Spinning Mills.
314992 Tire Cord and Tire Fabric Mills
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing cord and fabric
of polyester, rayon, cotton, glass, steel, or other materials for use in reinforcing rubber
tires, industrial belting, and similar uses.
314999 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing textile products
(except carpets and rugs; curtains and linens; textile bags and canvas products; rope, cordage,
and twine; and tire cords and tire fabrics) from purchased materials. These establishments may
further embellish the textile products they manufacture with decorative stitching.
Establishments primarily engaged in adding decorative stitching such as embroidery or other art
needlework on textile products, including apparel, on a contract or fee basis for the trade,
are included in this industry.
Illustrative Examples:
Batts and batting (except nonwoven fabrics) manufacturing; Embroidering on textile products or
apparel for the trade; Carpet cutting and binding; Sleeping bags manufacturing; Diapers (except
disposable) made from purchased materials; Textile fire hoses made from purchased materials;
Dust cloths made from purchased fabric.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing yarns and thread - classified in Industry 31311, Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills;
- Manufacturing carpets and rugs - classified in Industry 314110, Carpet and Rug Mills;
- Manufacturing curtains and linens - classified in Industry 31412, Curtain and Linen Mills;
- Manufacturing textile bags and canvas products - classified in Industry 31491, Textile Bag and Canvas Mills;
- Manufacturing rope, cordage, and twine - classified in U.S. Industry 314991, Rope, Cordage, and Twine Mills; and
- Manufacturing tire cords and tire fabrics - classified in U.S. Industry 314992, Tire Cord and Tire Fabric Mills.
Information courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.
