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Division: D - Manufacturing

US-SIC Code 2252 - Hosiery, Not Elsewhere Classified

Industry Description

Establishments primarily engaged in knitting, dyeing, or finishing hosiery, not elsewhere classified. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing women's full-length and knee-length hosiery (except socks), and panty hose are classified in Industry 2251. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing elastic (orthopedic) hosiery are classified in Industry 3842.

Business Examples

Common types of business activities within US SIC 2252 - Hosiery, Not Elsewhere Classified are:

  • Anklets, hosiery
  • Boys'hosiery
  • Children's hosiery
  • Dyeing and finishing hosiery, except women's full-length and
  • Girls'hosiery
  • Hosiery, except women's and misses'full-length and knee-length
  • Leg warmers
  • Men's hosiery
  • Nylons, except women's full-length and knee-length
  • Socks
  • Socks, slipper-mitse
  • Stockings, except women's and misses'full-length and knee-length
  • Tights, except women's

IBISWorld Industry Research Report

Textile Mills in the US (31310)

Revenue 2025

$38.5bn

Growth 2025

-0.42%

Key Trends

  • Textile mills will continue experiencing substantial competition

  • COVID-19 shuttered production capabilities

  • Growing new car sales is set to sustain revenue generation

Products and Services

US-SIC Hierarchy 2252 - Hosiery, Not Elsewhere Classified

US-SIC Code 2252 - Hosiery, Not Elsewhere Classified sits in the 2-digit Hosiery, Not Elsewhere Classified sector. US SIC codes can be 2 to 8 digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be.

Division: D

Division Title: Manufacturing

2 Digits 3 Digits 4 Digits

Extended US-SIC Hierarchy for 2252 - Hosiery, Not Elsewhere Classified

For business marketing and targeting, US SIC Codes have been extended to provide more specific classifications within US-SIC 2252 - Hosiery, Not Elsewhere Classified. Extended US SIC Codes are being continuously updated to reflect the current business environment.

6 Digit SIC Codes

  • 225201 Hosiery-manufacturers

8 Digit SIC Codes

  • 22520000 Hosiery, nec
  • 22520100 Anklets and socks
  • 22520101 Anklets (hosiery)
  • 22520102 Slipper socks
  • 22520103 Socks
  • 22520200 Tights and leg warmers
  • 22520201 Leg warmers
  • 22520202 Tights, except women's
  • 22529900 Hosiery, nec
  • 22529901 Dyeing and finishing hosiery
  • 22529902 Men's, boys', and girls' hosiery

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Each US SIC Code is part of a Division, which corresponds with a numerical range. Select a Division category from the table below, then drill down to discover the industries within that Division.

Division US-SIC Code Sector title
A 01-09 Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing
B 10-14 Mining
C 15-17 Construction
D 20-39 Manufacturing
E 40-49 Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, and Sanitary Services
F 50-51 Wholesale Trade
G 52-59 Retail Trade
H 60-67 Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate
I 70-89 Services
J 90-99 Public Administration

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