131 Spinning, weaving and finishing of textiles
Code 131 refers to the manufacturing of textiles that involves converting raw fibers into finished fabric. It includes spinning of yarn, weaving or knitting of cloth, and subsequent finishing operations such as bleaching, dyeing, printing and mechanical or chemical treatments to enhance appearance or performance.
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Subcategories of 131 Spinning, weaving and finishing of textiles
- 1311Preparation and spinning of textile fibres
This class includes preparatory operations on textile fibres and the spinning of textile fibres. This can be done from varying raw materials, such as silk, wool, other animal, vegetable or man-made fibres, paper or glass etc. This class includes: - preparatory operations on textile fibres: • reeling and washing of silk • degreasing and carbonising of wool and dyeing of wool fleece • carding and combing of all kinds of animal, vegetable and man-made fibres - spinning and manufacture of yarn or thread for weaving or sewing, for the trade or for further processing • scutching of flax • texturising, twisting, folding, cabling and dipping of synthetic or artificial filament yarns This class excludes: - preparatory operations carried out in combination with agriculture, see division 01 - retting of plants bearing vegetable textile fibres (jute, flax, coir etc.), see 01.16 - cotton ginning, see 01.63 - manufacture of synthetic or artificial fibres and tows, manufacture of single yarns (including high-tenacity yarn and yarn for carpets) of synthetic or artificial fibres, see 20.60 - manufacture of glass fibres, see 23.14
- 1312Weaving of textiles
This class includes weaving of textiles. This can be done from varying raw materials, such as silk, wool, other animal, vegetable or man-made fibres, paper or glass etc. This class includes: - manufacture of broad woven cotton-type, woollen-type, worsted-type or silk-type fabrics, including from mixtures or artificial or synthetic yarns (polypropylene etc.) - manufacture of other broad woven fabrics, using flax, ramie, hemp, jute, bast fibres and special yarns This class excludes: - manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics, see 13.91 - manufacture of textile floor coverings, see 13.93 - manufacture of non-woven fabrics, see 13.95 - manufacture of narrow fabrics, see 13.96 - manufacture of felts, see 13.99
- 1313Finishing of textiles
This class includes finishing of textiles and wearing apparel, i.e. bleaching, dyeing, dressing and similar activities. This class includes: - bleaching and dyeing of textile fibres, yarns, fabrics and textile articles, including wearing apparel - dressing, drying, steaming, shrinking, mending, sanforising, mercerising of textiles and textile articles, including wearing apparel This class excludes: - manufacture of textile fabric impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with rubber, where rubber is the chief constituent, see 22.19
Other CAEB codes under 131 Spinning, weaving and finishing of textiles
Frequently asked questions
- What is CAEB 131?
- CAEB 131 is "Spinning, weaving and finishing of textiles". Code 131 refers to the manufacturing of textiles that involves converting raw fibers into finished fabric. It includes spinning of yarn, weaving or knitting of cloth, and subsequent finishing operations such as bleaching, dyeing, printing and mechanical or chemical treatments to enhance appearance or performance.
- What does CAEB 131 include?
- 131 Spinning, weaving and finishing of textiles contains 3 direct subcategories: 1311 Preparation and spinning of textile fibres; 1312 Weaving of textiles; 1313 Finishing of textiles.
- How does CAEB 131 map to other classification systems?
- 131 Spinning, weaving and finishing of textiles has equivalents in ISIC Rev 4 (131). These crosswalks let you translate this code between CAEB and 1 other classification system.
- What is the parent category of 131?
- 131 Spinning, weaving and finishing of textiles sits under 131 Spinning, weaving and finishing of textiles in the CAEB hierarchy.
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