Other machinery for textile and apparel production (including sewing machines)

CPC v2.1 Code: 4462

About other machinery for textile and apparel production (including sewing machines)

cpc code 4462 covers a diverse range of machinery and equipment used in the textile and apparel manufacturing industries. These specialized machines play a crucial role in the production of a wide variety of textile and clothing products, from high-fashion garments to industrial textiles. This industry is a vital component of the broader manufacturing sector, contributing to the global supply chain and supporting economic growth in many countries.

Production process

The production techniques employed in this industry involve the use of advanced machinery to perform various tasks, such as cutting, sewing, embroidering, and finishing textile materials. These machines are often highly automated and integrated with computer-controlled systems to ensure precision, efficiency, and consistency in the manufacturing process. Skilled technicians and operators are required to maintain and operate this specialized equipment.

Production inputs

The main inputs for this industry include raw materials such as 4641 Textile fibers, yarns, and fabrics, as well as various components and accessories needed for the production of textile and apparel items. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of machinery, including sewing machines, embroidery machines, cutting machines, and finishing equipment. Skilled labor, energy, and technological infrastructure are also essential inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of this industry are the various textile and apparel products, including clothing, home furnishings, industrial textiles, and other textile-based goods. These outputs are then consumed by a wide range of downstream industries, such as 4651 Clothing and clothing accessories stores, 4652 Shoe stores, and 4653 Jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores.

Family tree for other machinery for textile and apparel production (including sewing machines)

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4'>4: Metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44'>44: Special-purpose machinery</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/446'>446: Machinery for textile, apparel and leather production, and parts thereof</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4462'>4462: Other machinery for textile and apparel production (including sewing machines)</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4461'>4461: Machinery for preparing, spinning, weaving and knitting textiles</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4463'>4463: Machinery for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather or for making or repairing footwear or other articles of hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4464'>4464: Parts for the goods of class 4461; parts for the goods of subclass 44621 (including sewing machine needles and furniture, bases and covers for sewing machines); parts for the goods of subclass 44622; parts for the goods of subclass 44629, except parts of machinery for the manufacture or finishing of felt or nonwovens and blocks for making hats; parts for the goods of subclass 44630; parts of household or laundry-type washing machines and textile drying machines, each of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10 kg</a>"]

    D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44621'>44621: Sewing machines, except book sewing machines and household sewing machines</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44622'>44622: Laundry-type washing machines, each of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kg; dry-cleaning machines; drying machines for textile fabrics or articles, each of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kg</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44629'>44629: Other machinery for textile and apparel production n.e.c.</a>"]


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