Manufacture of non-wovens and non-woven articles

NACE v2.1 Code: C13.95

About manufacture of non-wovens and non-woven articles

NACE code 13.95 covers the manufacture of non-woven fabrics and articles made from these materials, excluding apparel. Non-woven fabrics are an important industrial material with a wide range of applications, from filtration and insulation to personal care and construction products. This industry plays a crucial role in supporting various downstream sectors, contributing to the broader economic ecosystem.

Production process

The production of non-woven fabrics typically involves the use of techniques such as bonding, entangling, or interlocking fibers without the traditional weaving or knitting processes. These methods can include needle-punching, thermal bonding, chemical bonding, or a combination of these approaches, depending on the desired properties and end-use applications of the non-woven material.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the non-woven industry include a variety of natural and synthetic fibers, such as polyester, polypropylene, rayon, and others. Specialized machinery, including card machines, web formers, and bonding equipment, are also essential for the production of non-woven fabrics. Additionally, various chemical additives, such as binders and finishing agents, may be used to enhance the performance and characteristics of the final products.

Production outputs

The non-woven industry produces a diverse range of materials and articles, including filtration media, insulation materials, personal care products, construction materials, and industrial textiles. These outputs are then consumed by various other NACE codes, such as 13.99 Manufacture of other textiles, n.e.c., 14.11 Manufacture of leather clothes, 16.23 Manufacture of other builders' carpentry and joinery, and 22.23 Manufacture of builders' ware of plastic, among others.

Revisions to 13.95

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 13.95. The most recent 1 version of this code (13.95) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 13.95.

Family tree for manufacture of non-wovens and non-woven articles

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C'>C: MANUFACTURING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/13'>13: Manufacture of textiles</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/13/9'>13.9: Manufacture of other textiles</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/13/95'>13.95: Manufacture of non-wovens and non-woven articles</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/13/91'>13.91: Manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/13/92'>13.92: Manufacture of household textiles and made-up furnishing articles</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/13/93'>13.93: Manufacture of carpets and rugs</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/13/94'>13.94: Manufacture of cordage, rope, twine and netting</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/13/96'>13.96: Manufacture of other technical and industrial textiles</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/13/99'>13.99: Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.</a>"]

    

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