Wearing apparel, knitted or crocheted

CPC v2.1 Code: 2822

About wearing apparel, knitted or crocheted

cpc code 2822 covers the manufacturing of wearing apparel, including items that are knitted or crocheted. This industry plays a vital role in the global textile and fashion supply chain, providing essential clothing items for consumers around the world. As a labor-intensive sector, it is a significant employer in many countries, particularly in developing economies where textile manufacturing is a key part of the industrial base.

Production process

The production of knitted or crocheted wearing apparel typically involves a multi-step process. First, raw materials such as yarn or fabric are sourced. These inputs are then fed into knitting or crocheting machines, which use needles to loop the fibers into the desired garment shape and pattern. The resulting knitted or crocheted panels are then cut, sewn, and finished to create the final product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 2822 Wearing apparel, knitted or crocheted industry include natural and synthetic fibers (such as cotton, wool, polyester, and nylon), knitting and crocheting machinery, sewing equipment, and various trims and accessories (e.g., buttons, zippers, labels). Skilled labor is also a critical input, as the production process often requires manual dexterity and attention to detail.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 2822 Wearing apparel, knitted or crocheted industry are a wide range of clothing items, including sweaters, cardigans, t-shirts, socks, and other knitwear. These products are then consumed by various downstream industries, such as 4771 Retail sale of clothing in specialized stores, 4642 Wholesale of clothing and footwear, and 9609 Other personal service activities n.e.c..

Family tree for wearing apparel, knitted or crocheted

    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/v2-1/28'>28: Knitted or crocheted fabrics; wearing apparel</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/282'>282: Wearing apparel, except fur apparel</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2822'>2822: Wearing apparel, knitted or crocheted</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2821'>2821: Panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, knitted or crocheted</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2823'>2823: Wearing apparel, of textile fabric, not knitted or crocheted; brassieres, corsets, suspenders and similar articles, whether or not knitted or crocheted</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2824'>2824: Apparel and clothing accessories, of leather, composition leather or plastics</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2825'>2825: Garments made up of felt or nonwovens; garments made up of textile fabrics impregnated or coated with plastics, rubber or other materials</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2826'>2826: Hats and headgear</a>"]

    D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/28221'>28221: Men's or boys' suits, coats, jackets, trousers, shorts and the like, knitted or crocheted</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/28222'>28222: Men's or boys' shirts, underpants, pyjamas, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted</a>"]
D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/28223'>28223: Women's or girls' suits, coats, jackets, dresses, skirts, trousers, shorts and the like, knitted or crocheted</a>"]
D --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/28224'>28224: Women's or girls' blouses, shirts, petticoats, panties, nightdresses, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted</a>"]
D --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/28225'>28225: T-shirts, singlets and other vests, knitted or crocheted</a>"]
D --> O["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/28226'>28226: Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, knitted or crocheted</a>"]
D --> P["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/28227'>28227: Babies' garments and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted</a>"]
D --> Q["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/28228'>28228: Track suits, ski suits, swimwear and other garments, knitted or crocheted n.e.c.</a>"]
D --> R["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/28229'>28229: Gloves, shawls, scarves, veils, ties, cravats and other made-up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted; knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories</a>"]


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