Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in weaving or braiding narrow fabrics; or manufacturing embroideries with Schiffli machines.
Canadian industry
313220 Narrow fabric mills and Schiffli machine embroidery
Usines de tissus étroits et de broderies Schiffli
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Narrow fabric mills and Schiffli machine embroidery |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 31322 - Narrow fabric mills and Schiffli machine embroidery |
| International correspondence | C1399* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Inclusions
- finishing fabrics made in the same narrow fabric mill or schiffli machine mill
- manufacturing fabric-covered elastic thread, yarn and cord
Exclusions
- embroidering textile products (See 314990 All other textile product mills (CAN))
- manufacturing clothing (See 315 Apparel manufacturing)
Examples
- cords and braids, narrow woven, manufacturing
- elastic thread, yarn and cord, fabric-covered, manufacturing
- fabrics (e.g., paper, glass, wool, cotton), narrow woven (i.e., 30 cm/12 in. or less in width), weaving
- hand weaving narrow fabrics (i.e., 30 cm/12 in. or less in width)
- labels, weaving
- laces (e.g., shoe), textile, manufacturing
- ribbons, made in narrow woven fabric mills
- Schiffli machine embroideries, manufacturing
- thread and yarn, elastic, fabric-covered, manufacturing
- weaving fabrics (e.g., fibreglass, silk, man-made fibre), narrow woven (i.e., 30 cm/12 in. or less in width)
- weaving narrow fabrics
- zipper tape, weaving
- apparel webbings, manufacturing
- belting fabrics, narrow woven, weaving
- bias bindings, woven, manufacturing
- bindings, narrow woven, manufacturing
- braiding narrow fabrics
- cords and braids, narrow woven, manufacturing
- elastic cord, fabric-covered, manufacturing
- elastic fabrics, narrow woven, weaving
- elastic thread, yarn and cord, fabric-covered, manufacturing
- fabrics (e.g., paper, glass, wool, cotton), narrow woven (i.e., 30 cm/12 in. or less in width), weaving
- finishing fabrics made in the same narrow fabric mill or schiffli machine mill
- fringes, weaving
- hand weaving narrow fabrics (i.e., 30 cm/12 in. or less in width)
- hook and loop fastener fabric, manufacturing
- hose fabrics, tubular, weaving
- labels, weaving
- laces (e.g., shoe), textile, manufacturing
- manufacturing fabric-covered elastic thread, yarn and cord
- natural hard fibre fabrics (e.g., flax, jute, hemp, ramie), narrow woven, weaving
- ribbons, made in narrow woven fabric mills
- rubber thread and yarns, fabric-covered, manufacturing
- schiffli machine embroideries, manufacturing
- slide fastener tapes, weaving
- slit fabrics (i.e., edged with selvedges), weaving
- tapes, weaving
- textile mills, narrow woven fabric
- textile products (except clothing), made in narrow woven fabric mills
- thread and yarn, elastic, fabric-covered, manufacturing
- trimmings, made in narrow fabric weaving mills
- weaving and finishing narrow fabrics
- weaving fabrics (e.g., fibreglass, silk, man-made fibre), narrow woven (i.e., 30 cm/12 in. or less in width)
- weaving narrow fabrics
- webbing, narrow woven, weaving
- wicks, manufacturing
- zipper tape, weaving
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
cords and braids, narrow woven, manufacturingelastic thread, yarn and cord, fabric-covered, manufacturinghand weaving narrow fabrics (i.e., 30 cm/12 in. or less in width)labels, weavinglaces (e.g., shoe), textile, manufacturing
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: C1399*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 313220
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
313220
Narrow fabric mills and Schiffli machine embroidery
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 313220 Narrow fabric mills and Schiffli machine embroidery. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
313220
cords and braids, narrow woven, manufacturing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as cords and braids, narrow woven, manufacturing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 313220 Narrow fabric mills and Schiffli machine embroidery to a business file.
03
313220
elastic thread, yarn and cord, fabric-covered, manufacturing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as elastic thread, yarn and cord, fabric-covered, manufacturing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 313220 Narrow fabric mills and Schiffli machine embroidery to a business file.
04
313220
hand weaving narrow fabrics (i.e., 30 cm/12 in. or less in width)
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as hand weaving narrow fabrics (i.e., 30 cm/12 in. or less in width). Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 313220 Narrow fabric mills and Schiffli machine embroidery to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 313220Narrow fabric mills and Schiffli machine embroidery
Commonly confused with
314990 — All other textile product mills
embroidering textile products (See 314990 All other textile product mills (CAN))
315 — Apparel manufacturing
manufacturing clothing (See 315 Apparel manufacturing)
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
C1399*Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.
Approximate correspondence
Narrow fabric and embroidery, manufacturing
US NAICS reference313220 - Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery
Source row
313220Narrow fabric mills and Schiffli machine embroidery
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 313220 cover?
Narrow fabric mills and Schiffli machine embroidery: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in weaving or braiding narrow fabrics; or manufacturing embroideries with Schiffli machines.
Which level of the hierarchy is 313220?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 313220?
It rolls up to 31322 Narrow fabric mills and Schiffli machine embroidery.
Should I stop at 313220 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 313220?
Yes. 2 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 313220?
Yes. 2 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 313220 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 47 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Wood products, Consumer goods, Food processing, Metal fabrication, Machinery assembly.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 313220?
Yes. The page shows C1399* Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c..
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.