Pressing services

CPC v2.1 Code: 9714

About pressing services

cpc code 9714 covers the pressing services industry, which plays a vital role in the broader economy. This industry is responsible for the pressing and finishing of various textile products, including clothing, linens, and other fabric items. The pressing services industry is essential for ensuring that these products are properly prepared for distribution, sale, and use, contributing to the overall quality and presentation of consumer and commercial goods.

Production process

The main production techniques used in the pressing services industry involve the use of specialized equipment, such as steam presses, irons, and other pressing devices. These tools are used to smooth, shape, and finish textile products, removing wrinkles, creases, and other imperfections. The pressing process may also involve the application of heat, moisture, and pressure to achieve the desired results.

Production inputs

The pressing services industry requires a range of inputs, including the textile products to be pressed, as well as the necessary equipment and machinery. This may include steam presses, irons, ironing boards, and other specialized tools. Additionally, the industry may rely on various chemicals and solutions, such as starch or sizing, to aid in the pressing and finishing process.

Production outputs

The primary output of the pressing services industry is finished, pressed textile products, which are then distributed to 4243 Wholesale of textiles, clothing and footwear, 4751 Retail sale of textiles, and other industries that require well-presented and prepared textile goods. The pressing services industry also supports the broader 13 Manufacture of textiles, 14 Manufacture of wearing apparel, and 15 Manufacture of leather and related products industries by ensuring that their products are properly prepared for sale and use.

Family tree for pressing services

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/9'>9: Community, social and personal services</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/97'>97: Other services</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/971'>971: Washing, cleaning and dyeing services</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/9714'>9714: Pressing services</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/9711'>9711: Coin-operated laundry services</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/9712'>9712: Dry-cleaning services (including fur product cleaning services)</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/9713'>9713: Other textile cleaning services</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/9715'>9715: Dyeing and colouring services</a>"]

    D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/97140'>97140: Pressing services</a>"]


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