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Division: D - Manufacturing

US-SIC Code 2259 - Knitting Mills, Not Elsewhere Classified

Industry Description

Establishments primarily engaged in knitting gloves and other articles, not elsewhere classified. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing woven or knit fabric gloves and mittens from purchased fabrics are classified in Industry 2381.

Business Examples

Common types of business activities within US SIC 2259 - Knitting Mills, Not Elsewhere Classified are:

  • Bags and bagging-mitse
  • Bedspreads-mitse
  • Curtains-mitse
  • Dishcloths-mitse
  • Dyeing and finishing knit gloves and mittens
  • Elastic girdle blanks-mitse
  • Girdles (elastic) and other foundation garments-mitse
  • Gloves-mitse
  • Linings, shoe-mitse
  • Meat bagging-mitse
  • Mittens-mitse
  • Stockinettes-mitse
  • Towels-mitse
  • Washcloths-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 2259 - Knitting Mills, Not Elsewhere Classified

US-SIC Code 2259 - Knitting Mills, Not Elsewhere Classified sits in the 2-digit Knitting Mills, 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 2259 - Knitting Mills, Not Elsewhere Classified

For business marketing and targeting, US SIC Codes have been extended to provide more specific classifications within US-SIC 2259 - Knitting Mills, Not Elsewhere Classified. Extended US SIC Codes are being continuously updated to reflect the current business environment.

6 Digit SIC Codes

  • 225901 Knit goods-contractors (manufacturers)
  • 225902 Towels-cloth-manufacturers
  • 225903 Curtains-manufacturers
  • 225904 Knit goods-manufacturers
  • 225905 Bagging-cotton bale (manufacturers)
  • 225998 Knitting mills nec

8 Digit SIC Codes

  • 22590000 Knitting mills, nec
  • 22590100 Gloves and mittens, knit
  • 22590101 Dress and semidress gloves, knit
  • 22590102 Dyeing and finishing knit gloves and mittens
  • 22590103 Gloves, knit, except dress and semidress gloves
  • 22590104 Mittens, knit
  • 22590105 Work gloves, knit
  • 22590200 Towels, washcloths, and dishcloths: knit
  • 22590201 Dishcloths, knit
  • 22590202 Towels, knit
  • 22590203 Washcloths, knit
  • 22590300 Curtains and bedding, knit
  • 22590301 Bedspreads, knit
  • 22590302 Curtains, knit
  • 22590400 Girdles and girdle blanks, knit
  • 22590401 Girdle blanks, elastic, knit
  • 22590402 Girdles and other foundation garments, knit
  • 22599900 Knitting mills, nec
  • 22599901 Bags and bagging, knit
  • 22599902 Convertors, knit goods
  • 22599903 Meat bagging, knit
  • 22599904 Shoe linings, knit
  • 22599905 Stockinettes, 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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