Manufacture of man-made fibres

NACE v2.0 Code: C20.60

About manufacture of man-made fibres

NACE code 20.60 covers the manufacture of man-made fibres, a critical industry that plays a vital role in the global textile and apparel supply chain. These synthetic fibres, produced from various chemical compounds, have become increasingly important as a cost-effective and versatile alternative to natural fibres like cotton and wool. The man-made fibre industry is a significant contributor to the broader 13.00 Manufacture of textiles and 14.00 Manufacture of wearing apparel sectors, providing essential raw materials for a wide range of textile products.

Production process

The production of man-made fibres typically involves a multi-step process. First, chemical compounds such as polyesters, polyamides, or acrylics are polymerized to create long-chain molecules. These polymers are then extruded through spinnerets, forming continuous filaments. The filaments may undergo further processing, such as drawing, crimping, or cutting, to create staple fibres that can be spun into yarns. Advanced techniques like melt-blowing or electrospinning are also used to produce specialty man-made fibres with unique properties.

Production inputs

The man-made fibre industry relies on a range of chemical feedstocks and specialized machinery as its primary inputs. Key raw materials include petrochemicals, such as ethylene and propylene, as well as other organic compounds used in the polymerization process. Sophisticated extrusion and fibre-forming equipment, along with ancillary machinery for post-processing, are essential for the efficient manufacture of man-made fibres.

Production outputs

The man-made fibres produced by this industry are used extensively in the 13.00 Manufacture of textiles and 14.00 Manufacture of wearing apparel sectors, serving as key inputs for a wide range of textile products, including clothing, home furnishings, and industrial textiles. Additionally, man-made fibres find applications in other industries, such as 22.00 Manufacture of rubber and plastic products and 32.00 Other manufacturing, where their unique properties and versatility make them valuable materials.

Revisions to 20.60

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 20.60. The most recent 1 version of this code (20.60) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 20.60 ( NACE v2.0).

Newer versions

Related Tariff Codes (HS / Harmonized System)

These HS codes are related to this econ code: (20.60).

HS code HS year HS title
550110HS v2017Fibres; synthetic filament tow, of nylon or other polyamides
550120HS v2017Fibres; synthetic filament tow, of polyesters
550130HS v2017Fibres; synthetic filament tow, acrylic or modacrylic
550140HS v2017Fibres; synthetic filament tow, of polypropylene
550190HS v2017Fibres; synthetic filament tow, of synthetic materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5501
550311HS v2017Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of aramids, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
550319HS v2017Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of nylon or other polyamides other than aramids, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
550320HS v2017Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
550330HS v2017Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, acrylic or modacrylic, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
550340HS v2017Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of polypropylene, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
550390HS v2017Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of synthetic materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5503, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
540211HS v2017Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, textured or not; of aramids, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
540219HS v2017Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity nylon or other polyamides, textured or not; other than aramids, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
540220HS v2017Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
540231HS v2017Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 50 decitex, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
540232HS v2017Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn more than 50 decitex, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
540233HS v2017Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polyesters, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
540234HS v2017Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polypropylene, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
540239HS v2017Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, other than of nylon or other polymides, polyesters, or polypropylene, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
540244HS v2017Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, elastomeric, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
540245HS v2017Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of nylon or other polymides (not high tenacity or textured), single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
540246HS v2017Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), partially oriented, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
540247HS v2017Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), not partially oriented, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
540248HS v2017Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polypropylene (not high tenacity or textured), single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
540249HS v2017Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, n.e.c. in heading no. 5402, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
540251HS v2017Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of nylon or other polymides (not high tenacity or textured), single, twisted more than 50 turns per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
540252HS v2017Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), single, twisted more than 50 turns per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
540253HS v2017Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polypropylene (not high tenacity or textured), single, twisted more than 50 turns per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
540259HS v2017Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, single, twisted more than 50 turns per metre, n.e.c. in heading no. 5402, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
540411HS v2017Elastomeric monofilament; of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm
540412HS v2017Monofilament of polypropylene; of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm
540419HS v2017Monofilament n.e.c. in heading no 5404; of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm
540490HS v2017Filament, synthetic; strip and the like (e.g.. artificial straw), of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5mm
550210HS v2017Fibres; artificial filament tow of cellulose acetate
550290HS v2017Fibres; artificial filament tow, other than cellulose acetate
550410HS v2017Fibres; artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
550490HS v2017Fibres; artificial staple fibres, other than of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
540310HS v2017Yarn, artificial; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity viscose rayon, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
540331HS v2017Yarn, artificial; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of viscose rayon (not high tenacity), single, untwisted or twisted 120 turns per metre or less, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
540332HS v2017Yarn, artificial; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of viscose rayon (not high tenacity), single, twisted more than 120 turns per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
540333HS v2017Yarn, artificial; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of cellulose acetate, single, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
540339HS v2017Yarn, artificial; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), single, n.e.c. in heading no. 5403, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
540500HS v2017Monofilament, synthetic; of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, strip and the like (e.g. artificial straw), of synthetic textile materials with width not over 5mm

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (20.60).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
2030ISIC v4.0Manufacture of man-made fibres

Related CPC Codes

These CPC codes are related to this econ code: (20.60).

CPC code CPC Version CPC title
35510CPC v2.1Synthetic filament tow and staple fibres, not carded or combed
35520CPC v2.1Synthetic filament yarn (except sewing thread and multiple or cabled yarn), not put up for retail sale
35530CPC v2.1Synthetic monofilament and strip
35540CPC v2.1Artificial filament tow and staple fibres, not carded or combed
35550CPC v2.1Artificial filament yarn (except sewing thread and multiple or cabled yarn), not put up for retail sale
35560CPC v2.1Artificial monofilament and strip
88429CPC v2.1Man-made fibre manufacturing services

Family tree for manufacture of man-made fibres

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