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Division: D - Manufacturing

US-SIC Code 2253 - Knit Outerwear Mills

Industry Description

Establishments primarily engaged in knitting outerwear from yarn or in manufacturing outerwear from knit fabrics produced in the same establishment. Establishments primarily engaged in hand knitting outerwear for the trade are included in this industry. Establishments primarily engaged in knitting gloves and mittens are classified in Industry 2259, and those manufacturing outerwear from purchased knit fabrics are classified in Major Group 23.

Business Examples

Common types of business activities within US SIC 2253 - Knit Outerwear Mills are:

  • Bathing suits-mitse
  • Bathrobes-mitse
  • Beachwear-mitse
  • Blouses-mitse
  • Body stockings-mitse
  • Caps-mitse
  • Collar and cuff sets-mitse
  • Dresses, hand-knit
  • Dresses-mitse
  • Dyeing and finishing knit outerwear except hosiery, gloves, and
  • Hats-mitse
  • Headwear-mitse
  • Housecoats-mitse
  • Jackets-mitse
  • Jerseys and sweaters-mitse
  • Jogging suits-mitse
  • Leotards-mitse
  • Lounging robes-mitse
  • Mufflers-mitse
  • Neckties-mitse
  • Pants, outerwear-mitse
  • Scarfs-mitse
  • Shawls-mitse
  • Shirts, outerwear-mitse
  • Shoulderettes-mitse
  • Ski suits-mitse
  • Skirts-mitse
  • Slacks-mitse
  • Suits-mitse
  • Sweat bands-mitse
  • Sweat pants-mitse
  • Sweat shirts-mitse
  • Sweaters and sweater coats-mitse
  • Tank tops-mitse
  • Ties-mitse
  • Trousers-mitse
  • Warmup and jogging suits-mitse
  • Wristlets-mitse

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 2253 - Knit Outerwear Mills

US-SIC Code 2253 - Knit Outerwear Mills sits in the 2-digit Knit Outerwear Mills 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 2253 - Knit Outerwear Mills

For business marketing and targeting, US SIC Codes have been extended to provide more specific classifications within US-SIC 2253 - Knit Outerwear Mills. Extended US SIC Codes are being continuously updated to reflect the current business environment.

6 Digit SIC Codes

  • 225301 T-shirts-manufacturers
  • 225302 Sweaters-manufacturers
  • 225303 Bathing suits-manufacturers
  • 225304 Bathing suit materials (manufacturers)
  • 225398 Knit outerwear mills

8 Digit SIC Codes

  • 22530000 Knit outerwear mills
  • 22530100 Warm weather knit outerwear, including beachwear
  • 22530101 Bathing suits and swimwear, knit
  • 22530102 Beachwear, knit
  • 22530103 T-shirts and tops, knit
  • 22530200 Cold weather knit outerwear including ski wear
  • 22530201 Hats and headwear, knit
  • 22530202 Jackets, knit
  • 22530203 Jerseys, knit
  • 22530204 Scarves and mufflers, knit
  • 22530205 Shawls, knit
  • 22530206 Ski suits, knit
  • 22530207 Sweaters and sweater coats, knit
  • 22530300 Lounge, bed, and leisurewear
  • 22530301 Bathrobes, knit
  • 22530302 Bedjackets, knit
  • 22530303 Housecoats, knit
  • 22530304 Jogging and warm-up suits, knit
  • 22530305 Leotards, knit
  • 22530306 Lounging robes, knit
  • 22530400 Dresses and skirts
  • 22530401 Dresses, hand knit
  • 22530402 Dresses, knit
  • 22530403 Skirts, knit
  • 22530500 Blouses, shirts, pants, and suits
  • 22530501 Basque shirts, knit
  • 22530502 Blouses, knit
  • 22530503 Body stockings, knit
  • 22530504 Pants, slacks, or trousers, knit
  • 22530505 Shirts(outerwear), knit
  • 22530506 Suits, knit
  • 22539900 Knit outerwear mills, nec
  • 22539901 Collar and cuff sets, knit
  • 22539902 Dyeing and finishing knit outerwear, excl. hosiery and glove
  • 22539903 Neckties, knit
  • 22539904 Shoulderettes, knit
  • 22539905 Wristlets, knit

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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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