Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in knitting fabrics, on both circular (weft fabric) and flat-bed (warp fabric) machines.
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Knit fabric mills |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 31324 - Knit fabric mills |
| International correspondence | C1420* |
| 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 the fabrics knitted in the same establishment
- manufacturing double and single knits, warp knits and interlock knits; manufacturing special construction fabrics by the Malimo, Arachne and similar processes; manufacturing knit lace; and making textile products in knitting mills
Exclusions
- apparel products knitting (See 3151 Apparel knitting mills)
- manufacturing clothing from fabric made in other establishment (See 3152 Cut and sew clothing manufacturing)
Examples
- hand knitting lace or flat (warp) fabric products
- knitting flat (warp) fabric
- knitting textile products (e.g., bedspreads, curtains, linens), made elsewhere
- knitting textile products (except apparel), made elsewhere
- lace, manufacturing
- netting, made in warp knitting mills
- pile fabrics, weft knit, made in knitting mills
- artificial fur on knit base
- bags and bagging fabrics, made in warp knitting mills
- bedspreads and bed sets, made in lace mills
- circular (i.e., weft) fabrics, knitting
- curtains, made in lace mills
- fabrics, knit, made in warp knit fabrics mills
- fabrics, lace, made in lace mills
- finishing the fabrics knitted in the same establishment
- hand knitting lace or flat (warp) fabric products
- knitting and finishing flat (warp) fabric
- knitting flat (warp) fabric
- knitting textile products (e.g., bedspreads, curtains, linens), made elsewhere
- knitting textile products (except apparel), made elsewhere
- lace products (except clothing), made in lace mills
- lace, manufacturing
- manufacturing double and single knits, warp knits and interlock knits; manufacturing special construction fabrics by the Malimo, Arachne and similar processes; manufacturing knit lace; and making textile products in knitting mills
- netting made on a lace or net machine
- netting, made in warp knitting mills
- pile fabrics, weft knit, made in knitting mills
- tablecloths, made in lace mills
- textile products (except apparel) made in lace or warp knitting mills
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
hand knitting lace or flat (warp) fabric productsknitting flat (warp) fabricknitting textile products (e.g., bedspreads, curtains, linens), made elsewhereknitting textile products (except apparel), made elsewherelace, 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: C1420*
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 313240
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
313240
Knit fabric mills
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 313240 Knit fabric mills. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
313240
hand knitting lace or flat (warp) fabric products
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as hand knitting lace or flat (warp) fabric products. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 313240 Knit fabric mills to a business file.
03
313240
knitting flat (warp) fabric
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as knitting flat (warp) fabric. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 313240 Knit fabric mills to a business file.
04
313240
knitting textile products (e.g., bedspreads, curtains, linens), made elsewhere
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as knitting textile products (e.g., bedspreads, curtains, linens), made elsewhere. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 313240 Knit fabric mills 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
- 313240Knit fabric mills
Commonly confused with
3151 — Apparel knitting mills
apparel products knitting (See 3151 Apparel knitting mills)
3152 — Cut and sew clothing manufacturing
manufacturing clothing from fabric made in other establishment (See 3152 Cut and sew clothing manuf...
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
C1420*Manufacture of articles of fur
Approximate correspondence
Artificial fur on knit base
US NAICS reference313240 - Knit Fabric Mills
Source row
313240Knit fabric mills
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 313240 cover?
Knit fabric mills: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in knitting fabrics, on both circular (weft fabric) and flat-bed (warp fabric) machines.
Which level of the hierarchy is 313240?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 313240?
It rolls up to 31324 Knit fabric mills.
Should I stop at 313240 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 313240?
Yes. 2 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 313240?
Yes. 2 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 313240 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 28 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, Chemical production.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 313240?
Yes. The page shows C1420* Manufacture of articles of fur.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Knit Fabric Mills.
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.