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UK SIC 1992:
EXPLANATORY NOTES

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SECTION D MANUFACTURING

SUBSECTION DB MANUFACTURE OF TEXTILES AND TEXTILE PRODUCTS

17 MANUFACTURE OF TEXTILES

17.1 Preparation and spinning of textile fibres

17.11 Preparation and spinning of cotton-type fibres

This class includes:
- preparatory operations on cotton-type fibres, carding and combing
- manufacture of cotton-type yarn, either with cotton or artificial or synthetic fibres, for weaving, knitting, etc.

This class excludes: - manufacture of sewing thread cf. 17.16


17.12 Preparation and spinning of woollen-type fibres

This class includes:
- preparatory operations on woollen-type fibres: degreasing and carbonising of wool, carding
- manufacture of woollen-type yarns, either with wool or artificial or synthetic fibres, for weaving, knitting, etc.

17.13 Preparation and spinning of worsted-type fibres

This class includes:
- combing of worsted-type fibres
- manufacture of worsted-type yarns, either with wool or artificial or synthetic fibres, for weaving, knitting, etc.
- preparation and spinning of semi-worsted-type (carded but not fully combed) fibres

17.14 Preparation and spinning of flax-type fibres

This class includes:
- scutching of flax
- manufacture of flax-type yarns, either with flax or artificial or synthetic fibres, for weaving, knitting, etc.

17.15 Throwing and preparation of silk including from noils and throwing and texturing of synthetic or artificial filament yarns

This class includes:
- reeling, washing and throwing of silk
- carding and combing of silk waste
- manufacture of silk-type yarns, either with silk or artificial or synthetic fibres, for weaving, knitting, etc.
- texturising, twisting, folding, cabling and dipping of synthetic or artificial filament yarns

17.16 Manufacture of sewing threads

This class includes:
- manufacture of sewing thread of any textile material including mixtures

This class excludes:
- manufacture of knitting and crocheting yarn cf. 17.11,17.15,17.17


17.17 Preparation and spinning of other textile fibres

This class includes:
- preparatory operations and spinning of other textile fibres, such as jute or bast fibres

This class also includes:
- manufacture of paper yarn

This class excludes:
- 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 cf. 24.70
- manufacture of glass fibres cf. 26.14
- spinning of asbestos yarn cf. 26.82/1


17.2 Textile weaving

17.21 Cotton-type weaving

This class includes:
- manufacture of broad woven cotton-type fabrics, either with cotton or artificial or synthetic yarns

This class also includes:
- manufacture of woven pile or chenille fabrics, terry towelling, gauze, etc.

This class excludes:
- manufacture of textile floor coverings cf. 17.51
- manufacture of nonwovens cf. 17.53
- manufacture of narrow fabrics cf. 17.54/2
- manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics cf. 17.60


17.22 Woollen-type weaving

This class includes:
- manufacture of broad woven woollen-type fabrics, either with wool or artificial or synthetic yarns

This class excludes:
- manufacture of textile floor coverings cf. 17.51
- manufacture of nonwovens cf. 17.53
- manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics cf. 17.60


17.23 Worsted-type weaving

This class includes:
- manufacture of broad woven worsted-type fabrics, either with wool or artificial or synthetic yarns

This class excludes:
- manufacture of textile floor coverings cf. 17.51
- manufacture of nonwovens cf. 17.53
- manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics cf. 17.60

17.24 Silk-type weaving

This class includes:
- manufacture of broad woven silk-type fabrics either with silk or artificial or synthetic yarns

17.25 Other textile weaving

This class includes:
- manufacture of other broad woven fabrics, using flax, ramie, hemp, jute, bast fibres and special yarns
- manufacture of polypropylene fabrics

This class also includes:
- manufacture of woven fabrics of glass fibres

This class excludes:
- manufacture of textile floor coverings cf. 17.51
- manufacture of nonwovens cf. 17.53
- weaving of asbestos yarn cf. 26.82/1


17.3 Finishing of textiles

17.30 Finishing of textiles

This class includes:
- bleaching, dyeing and printing (including thermo-printing) of not self-produced textiles and textile articles
- dressing, drying, steaming, shrinking, sanforising, mercerising of not self-produced textiles and textile articles

This class excludes:
- finishing of textile articles made from self-produced materials cf. 17.1, 17.2 and 17.5
- impregnation, coating, covering and lamination of textiles with plastics cf. 17.54/9


17.4 Manufacture of made-up textile articles, except apparel

17.40 Manufacture of made-up textile articles, except apparel
17.40/1 Manufacture of soft furnishings

This subclass includes:
- manufacture of made-up soft furnishing articles of any textile material including of knitted or crocheted fabrics:
. cushions, pouffes, pillows, curtains, furniture covers, blinds such as Festoon, Austrian, Roman, etc.

17.40/2 Manufacture of canvas goods, sacks, etc.

This subclass includes:
- manufacture of made-up canvas goods, sacks, etc.:
. tarpaulins, tents, camping goods, sails, sacks, blinds, sun blinds, machine covers, loose covers for cars
. flags, banners, pennants, etc.
. life jackets, parachutes, etc.

17.40/3 Manufacture of household textiles

This subclass includes:
- manufacture of made-up household textile articles of any textile material including of knitted and crocheted fabrics:
. blankets including travelling rugs
. bed, table, toilet or kitchen linen
. quilts, eiderdowns, sleeping bags, etc.
. valances, bedspreads, etc.
. dust-cloths, dish-cloths and similar articles

This subclass also includes:
- manufacture of the textile part of electric blankets

This subclass excludes:
- manufacture of textile articles for technical use cf. 17.54/9


17.5 Manufacture of other textiles

17.51 Manufacture of carpets and rugs
17.51/1 Manufacture of woven carpets and rugs

This subclass includes:
- manufacture of pile carpets and rugs from wool, cotton and man-made fibres by weaving processes

17.51/2 Manufacture of tufted carpets and rugs

This subclass includes:
- manufacture of pile carpets, rugs and tiles from wool, cotton and man-made fibres by tufting processes

17.51/3 This code is no longer in use

17.51/9 Manufacture of other carpets and rugs

This subclass includes:
- manufacture of needleloom and bonded fibre carpets, rugs and tiles and needlefelt underlay
- manufacture of jute carpets and mats
- manufacture of knotted carpets
- manufacture of mats and matting of coir, sisal and other hard fibres

This subclass excludes:
- manufacture of mats and matting of plaiting materials cf. 20.52
- manufacture of floor coverings of cork, rubber or plastic materials, even when textile backed cf. 20.52, 25.13, 25.23/1
- manufacture of linoleum and hard non-plastic surface floor coverings cf. 36.63/9


17.52 Manufacture of cordage, rope, twine and netting

This class includes:
- manufacture of twine, cordage, rope and cables of textile fibres or strip or the like, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics
- manufacture of knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope
- manufacture of products of rope or netting: fishing nets, ships' fenders, unloading cushions, loading slings, rope or cable fitted with metal rings, etc.

This class excludes:
- manufacture of hair nets cf. 18.24/9


17.53 Manufacture of nonwovens and articles made from nonwovens, except apparel

This class includes:
- manufacture of nonwovens and articles made from nonwovens, except apparel

17.54 Manufacture of other textiles not elsewhere classified
17.54/1 Manufacture of lace

This subclass includes:
- manufacture of tulles and other net fabrics; of lace in the piece, in strips or in motifs; of embroidery
- manufacture of net and window furnishing type fabrics of lace knitted on Raschel or similar machines

17.54/2 Manufacture of narrow fabrics

This subclass includes:
- manufacture of narrow woven fabrics, including fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by means of an adhesive
- manufacture of labels, badges, etc.
- manufacture of ornamental trimmings:
. braids, tassels, pompons, etc.
- manufacture of rubber thread and cord covered with textile material
- manufacture of diverse textile articles: textile wicks, hosepiping, transmission or conveyor belts or belting

17.54/3 This code is no longer in use

17.54/9 Manufacture of other textiles not elsewhere classified

This subclass includes:
- manufacture of felt
- manufacture of fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics
- manufacture of textile yarn or strip covered, impregnated, coated or sheathed with rubber or plastics
- manufacture of textile wadding and articles of wadding:
. sanitary towels or tampons
- manufacture of metallised yarn or gimped yarn
- manufacture of diverse fabrics: tyre cord fabric of high-tenacity man-made yarn, tracing cloth, canvas prepared for use by painters, buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics, fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances
- manufacture of diverse textile articles: incandescent gas mantles and tubular gas mantle fabric, bolting cloth, straining cloth

This subclass excludes:
- manufacture of needleloom felt floor coverings cf. 17.51/9
- manufacture of cloth of woven metal wire cf. 28.73


17.6 Manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics

17.60 Manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics

This class includes:
- manufacture of knitted or crocheted fabrics:
. pile and terry fabrics
. net and window furnishing type fabrics knitted on Raschel or similar machines
. other knitted or crocheted fabrics

This class excludes:
- manufacture of net and window furnishing type fabrics of lace knitted on Raschel or similar machines cf. 17.54/1


17.7 Manufacture of knitted and crocheted articles

17.71 Manufacture of knitted and crocheted hosiery

This class includes:
- manufacture of hosiery, including socks, tights and panti-hose

17.72 Manufacture of knitted and crocheted pullovers, cardigans and similar articles

This class includes:
- manufacture of knitted or crocheted pullovers, cardigans, jerseys, waistcoats and similar articles

18 MANUFACTURE OF WEARING APPAREL; DRESSING AND DYEING OF FUR

18.1 Manufacture of leather clothes

18.10 Manufacture of leather clothes

This class includes:
- manufacture of wearing apparel made of leather or imitation leather

This class excludes:
- manufacture of leather gloves and belts cf. 18.24/9
- manufacture of leather sports gloves and sports headgear cf. 36.40


18.2 Manufacture of other wearing apparel and accessories

18.21 Manufacture of workwear

This class includes:
- manufacture of workwear

This class excludes:
- manufacture of footwear cf. 19.30
- manufacture of wearing apparel of rubber or plastics which is not assembled by stitching but is merely sealed together cf. 25.13, 25.24
- manufacture of safety headgear cf. 25.24, 28.75
- repair of wearing apparel cf. 52.74


18.22 Manufacture of other outerwear
18.22/1 Manufacture of other men's outerwear

This subclass includes:
- manufacture of other outerwear made of woven, knitted or crocheted fabric, nonwovens, etc. for men and boys:
. coats, suits, jackets, trousers, etc.

This subclass also includes:
- custom tailoring

This subclass excludes:
- manufacture of wearing apparel of furskins cf. 18.30
- manufacture of wearing apparel of rubber or plastics which is not assembled by stitching but is merely sealed together cf. 25.13, 25.24
- repair of wearing apparel cf. 52.74


18.22/2 Manufacture of other women's outerwear

This subclass includes:
- manufacture of other outerwear made of woven, knitted or crocheted fabric, nonwovens, etc. for women and girls:
. coats, suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, slacks, skirts, etc.

This subclass also includes:
- custom tailoring

This subclass excludes:
- manufacture of wearing apparel of furskins cf. 18.30
- manufacture of wearing apparel of rubber or plastics which is not assembled by stitching but is merely sealed together cf. 25.13, 25.24
- repair of wearing apparel cf. 52.74


18.23 Manufacture of underwear
18.23/1 Manufacture of men's underwear

This subclass includes:
- manufacture of underwear made of woven, knitted or crocheted fabric, etc. for men and boys:
. shirts, t-shirts, underpants, briefs, pyjamas, dressing gowns, etc.

18.23/2 Manufacture of women's underwear

This subclass includes:
- manufacture of underwear made of woven, knitted or crocheted fabric, lace, etc. for women and girls:
. blouses, lingerie, slips, brassieres, corsets, nightdresses, dressing gowns, etc.

18.24 Manufacture of other wearing apparel and accessories not elsewhere classified
18.24/1 Manufacture of hats

This subclass includes:
- manufacture of hats and caps

This subclass also includes:
- manufacture of headgear of furskins

This subclass excludes:
- manufacture of safety headgear cf. 25.24, 28.75
- manufacture of sports headgear cf. 36.40


18.24/2 This code is no longer in use

18.24/3 Cut, make and trim for clothing manufacturers (CMT)

This subclass includes:
- manufacture of garments from cloth supplied by a principal

18.24/9 Manufacture of other wearing apparel and accessories not elsewhere classified

This subclass includes:
- manufacture of babies garments, tracksuits, skisuits, swimwear, etc.
- manufacture of other clothing accessories: gloves, belts, shawls, ties, cravats, hair nets, etc.

This subclass also includes:
- manufacture of footwear of textile material without applied soles

This subclass excludes:
- manufacture of leather sports gloves cf. 36.40
- repair of wearing apparel cf. 52.74


18.3 Dressing and dyeing of fur; manufacture of articles of fur

18.30 Dressing and dyeing of fur; manufacture of articles of fur

This class includes:
- dressing and dyeing of furskins and hides with the hair on:
. scraping, currying, tanning, bleaching, shearing and plucking and dyeing of furskins
- manufacture of articles made of furskins:
. fur wearing apparel and clothing accessories
. assemblies of furskins such as "dropped" furskins, plates, mats, strips, etc.
. diverse articles of furskins: rugs, unstuffed pouffes, industrial polishing cloths

This class also includes:
- manufacture of artificial fur and articles thereof

This class excludes:
- production of raw furskins cf. 01.25, 01.50
- production of raw hides and skins cf. 15.11/1
- manufacture of imitation furs (long hair cloth obtained by weaving or knitting) cf. 17.2, 17.60
- manufacture of fur hats cf. 18.24/1
- manufacture of apparel trimmed with fur cf. 18.24/9
- manufacture of boots or shoes containing fur parts cf. 19.30
- manufacture of metallic watch straps cf. 33.50



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