Carpets and other textile floor coverings

CPC v2.1 Code: 272

About carpets and other textile floor coverings

cpc code 272 covers the production of carpets and other textile floor coverings, an essential component of the global textile industry. These products play a crucial role in the construction, interior design, and home furnishing sectors, providing both functional and aesthetic value. The carpets and textile floor coverings industry is a significant contributor to the broader economy, generating employment, revenue, and supporting a wide range of related industries.

Production process

The production of carpets and textile floor coverings involves several key steps. The process typically begins with the selection and preparation of raw materials, such as wool, synthetic fibers, or natural fibers like jute or sisal. These materials are then woven, tufted, or knotted into the desired patterns and designs using specialized machinery. The finished products may undergo additional finishing processes, such as dyeing, shearing, or backing, to enhance their durability, appearance, and performance characteristics.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of carpets and textile floor coverings include a variety of raw materials, such as 263 Man-made staple fibers, 261 Silk, 260 Cotton, and 259 Wool and other animal hair. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery, such as weaving, tufting, and knitting equipment, as well as dyes, chemicals, and other ancillary materials necessary for the various production and finishing processes.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the carpets and textile floor coverings industry are a diverse range of products, including woven, tufted, and knotted carpets, as well as other textile floor coverings like rugs, mats, and linoleum. These outputs are consumed by a wide range of industries, including 431 Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, 432 Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles, 433 Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles, and 410 Construction.

Family tree for carpets and other textile floor coverings

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2'>2: Food products, beverages and tobacco; textiles, apparel and leather products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/27'>27: Textile articles other than apparel</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/272'>272: Carpets and other textile floor coverings</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/271'>271: Made-up textile articles</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/273'>273: Twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof (including netting)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/279'>279: Textiles n.e.c.</a>"]

    C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2721'>2721: Carpets and other textile floor coverings, knotted</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2722'>2722: Carpets and other textile floor coverings, woven, not tufted or flocked</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2723'>2723: Carpets and other textile floor coverings, tufted</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2729'>2729: Other carpets and textile floor coverings (including those of felt)</a>"]


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