Preparation and spinning of textile fibres

NACE v2.1 Code: C13.10

About preparation and spinning of textile fibres

NACE code 13.10 covers the preparation and spinning of textile fibres, a critical industry that forms the foundation of the global textile and apparel supply chain. This industry is responsible for transforming raw natural and synthetic materials into the yarns and threads that are then woven, knitted, or otherwise processed into a wide range of textile products. As a key upstream activity, the performance and capabilities of the textile fibre preparation and spinning sector have a significant impact on the competitiveness and innovation potential of 13.20 Weaving of textiles, 13.30 Finishing of textiles, and other downstream textile manufacturing industries.

Production process

The main production techniques used in the textile fibre preparation and spinning industry involve a series of mechanical and chemical processes. Raw fibres, whether natural (e.g. cotton, wool, silk) or synthetic (e.g. polyester, nylon, acrylic), are first cleaned, sorted, and blended to achieve the desired properties. They are then carded to align the fibres, drawn to increase their length and uniformity, and spun into continuous yarn or thread. Specialized machinery such as spinning frames, roving frames, and twisting machines are used to carry out these core textile manufacturing operations.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the textile fibre preparation and spinning industry include the raw fibre materials, as well as various chemicals, dyes, and other additives used in the cleaning, blending, and finishing processes. Significant capital investment in spinning machinery and equipment is also necessary to carry out the mechanical processing steps. Energy, water, and skilled labour are other key inputs that support the operations of this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the textile fibre preparation and spinning industry are various types of spun yarns and threads, which are then supplied to 13.20 Weaving of textiles, 13.30 Finishing of textiles, and other downstream textile manufacturing activities. These intermediate textile products are essential inputs for the production of a wide range of woven, knitted, and non-woven fabrics, which are subsequently used in the manufacture of clothing, home furnishings, industrial textiles, and many other textile-based goods.

Revisions to 13.10

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 13.10. The most recent 1 version of this code (13.10) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 13.10.

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