Manufacture of man-made fibres
NACE v2.1 Code: C20.6
About manufacture of man-made fibres
NACE code 20.6 covers the manufacture of man-made fibres, a critical component of the global textile industry. These synthetic fibres, such as polyester, nylon, and acrylic, have become increasingly important in recent decades, complementing and in some cases replacing natural fibres like cotton and wool. The man-made fibre manufacturing industry plays a vital role in supplying raw materials to a wide range of downstream industries, from apparel and home furnishings to industrial applications.
Production process
The production of man-made fibres typically involves a multi-step process. First, chemical feedstocks such as petroleum-based monomers are polymerized to create long-chain polymers. These polymers are then extruded through spinnerets to form continuous filaments, which are then drawn, cooled, and cut into staple fibres. Depending on the desired properties, the fibres may undergo additional processing, such as texturizing or crimping, before being packaged and distributed to textile manufacturers.
Production inputs
The man-made fibre industry relies on a range of chemical inputs, including petrochemicals, catalysts, and various additives. Specialized machinery, such as extruders, spinnerets, and drawing equipment, is also essential for the production process. Additionally, the industry requires a skilled workforce capable of operating and maintaining the complex manufacturing equipment.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of the man-made fibre industry are the various synthetic fibres, which are then consumed by 13.1 Manufacture of textiles, 14.1 Manufacture of wearing apparel, and 31.0 Manufacture of furniture industries, among others. These man-made fibres are used in a wide array of textile products, from clothing and home furnishings to industrial applications such as 22.2 Manufacture of plastics products and 29.3 Manufacture of parts and accessories for motor vehicles.
Revisions to 20.6
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 20.6. The most recent 1 version of this code (20.6) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):
This page shows the most recent version of code 20.6.
Older versions
- NACE v2.0:
Family tree for manufacture of man-made fibres
graph LR A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C'>C: MANUFACTURING</a>"] A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20'>20: Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products</a>"] B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/6'>20.6: Manufacture of man-made fibres</a>"] B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/1'>20.1: Manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilisers and nitrogen compounds, plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms</a>"] B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/2'>20.2: Manufacture of pesticides, disinfectants and other agrochemical products</a>"] B --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/3'>20.3: Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics</a>"] B --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/4'>20.4: Manufacture of washing, cleaning and polishing preparations</a>"] B --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/5'>20.5: Manufacture of other chemical products</a>"] C --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/60'>20.60: Manufacture of man-made fibres</a>"] %% Color coordination by level classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px %% Apply classes class A level1 class B level2 class C level3 class D level3 class E level3 class F level3 class G level3 class H level3 class I level4 class C highlight %% class A level1 %% class B,C level2 %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2 %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3 %% class C highlight