Manufacture of knitted and crocheted hosiery

NACE v2.0 Code: C14.31

About manufacture of knitted and crocheted hosiery

NACE code 14.31 covers the manufacture of knitted and crocheted hosiery, a vital component of the textile and apparel industry. This sector plays a crucial role in meeting the global demand for comfortable, durable, and fashionable legwear. As a labor-intensive industry, the manufacture of knitted and crocheted hosiery provides employment opportunities in many countries, contributing to local and national economies.

Production process

The production of knitted and crocheted hosiery typically involves a multi-step process. It begins with the procurement of raw materials, such as natural or synthetic yarns. These yarns are then fed into knitting or crocheting machines, which use intricate patterns and techniques to create the desired hosiery designs. The finished products may undergo additional finishing processes, such as dyeing, printing, or embroidery, to enhance their aesthetic appeal and functionality.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the manufacture of knitted and crocheted hosiery include natural and synthetic yarns, knitting or crocheting machines, and various finishing equipment. Manufacturers may also require dyes, chemicals, and other accessories to ensure the quality and durability of the final products. Additionally, skilled labor, particularly in the areas of machine operation, pattern design, and quality control, is a crucial input for this industry.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the NACE code 14.31 industry are a wide range of knitted and crocheted hosiery products, including socks, stockings, tights, and leggings. These outputs are often consumed by other NACE codes, such as 47.71 Retail sale of clothing in specialized stores, 47.72 Retail sale of footwear and leather goods in specialized stores, and 14.19 Manufacture of other wearing apparel and accessories.

Revisions to 14.31

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 14.31. The most recent 5 versions of this code (14.31) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 14.31 ( NACE v2.0).

Newer versions

Related Tariff Codes (HS / Harmonized System)

These HS codes are related to this econ code: (14.31).

HS code HS year HS title
611510HS v2017Graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins), knitted or crocheted
611521HS v2017Hosiery; panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of synthetic fibres, measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex, knitted or crocheted
611522HS v2017Hosiery; panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of synthetic fibres, measuring per single yarn 67 decitex or more, knitted or crocheted
611529HS v2017Hosiery; panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted
611530HS v2017Hosiery; women's, full-length or knee-length (other than graduated compression hosiery), measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex, knitted or crocheted
611594HS v2017Hosiery and footwear; without applied soles, of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, women's full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex)
611595HS v2017Hosiery and footwear; without applied soles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex)
611596HS v2017Hosiery and footwear; without applied soles, of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex)
611599HS v2017Hosiery and footwear; without applied soles, of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6115.9, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex)
610910HS v2017T-shirts, singlets and other vests; of cotton, knitted or crocheted
610990HS v2017T-shirts, singlets and other vests; of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted
611011HS v2017Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles; knitted or crocheted, of wool or fine animal hair
611012HS v2017Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles; knitted or crocheted, of fibres from kashmir (cashmere) goats
611019HS v2017Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles; knitted or crocheted, of fine animal hair other than that of kashmir (cashmere) goats
611020HS v2017Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles; of cotton, knitted or crocheted
611030HS v2017Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles; of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted
611090HS v2017Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles; of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (14.31).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
1430ISIC v4.0Manufacture of knitted and crocheted apparel

Related CPC Codes

These CPC codes are related to this econ code: (14.31).

CPC code CPC Version CPC title
28210CPC v2.1Panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, knitted or crocheted
28225CPC v2.1T-shirts, singlets and other vests, knitted or crocheted
28226CPC v2.1Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, knitted or crocheted
88223CPC v2.1Knitted and crocheted apparel manufacturing services

Family tree for manufacture of knitted and crocheted hosiery

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B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/14/3'>14.3: Manufacture of knitted and crocheted apparel</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/14/31'>14.31: Manufacture of knitted and crocheted hosiery</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/14/39'>14.39: Manufacture of other knitted and crocheted apparel</a>"]

    

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