313230 — Nonwoven Fabric Mills
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing nonwoven fabrics and felts. Processes used include bonding and/or interlocking fibers by mechanical, chemical, thermal, or solvent means, or by combinations thereof (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 2297 - Nonwoven Fabrics (via SIC1987:2297→NAICS1997:31323→2002:313230→2007:313230→2012:313230→2017:313230→2022:313230)
- SIC 2299 - Textile Goods, NEC (via SIC1987:2299→NAICS1997:31323→2002:313230→2007:313230→2012:313230→2017:313230→2022:313230)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC 3625 — Textile Industries Machinery
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 313230 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 313230 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Nonwoven Fabric Mills' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 313230? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 850 employees for NAICS code 313230 (Nonwoven Fabric Mills), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 313230? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 313230 (Nonwoven Fabric Mills) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2297 - Nonwoven Fabrics, 2299 - Textile Goods, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 313230:
- Sector 31-33 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Manufacturing sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 313230 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Nonwoven Fabric Mills).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.