459130 — Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sewing supplies, fabrics, patterns, yarns, and other needlework accessories or retailing these products in combination with new sewing machines (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Fabric retailers
- Sewing supply retailers
- Needlecraft sewing supply retailers
- Upholstery materials retailers
- Quilting supply retailers
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 5421 - Meat and Fish (via SIC1987:5421→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:459130)
- SIC 5714 - Drapery, Curtain, and Upholstery Stores (via SIC1987:5714→NAICS1997:45113→2002:451130→2007:451130→2012:451130→2017:451130→2022:459130)
- SIC 5949 - Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Stores (via SIC1987:5949→NAICS1997:45113→2002:451130→2007:451130→2012:451130→2017:451130→2022:459130)
- SIC 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses (via SIC1987:5961→NAICS1997:45411→2002:454112→2007:454112→2012:454112→2017:454110→2022:459130)
- SIC 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments (via SIC1987:5963→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:459130)
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 L078 — Technical Representation Services: Recreational and Athletic Equipment
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 459130 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 459130 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers' under Sector 44-45 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 459130? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $34,000,000 for NAICS code 459130 (Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 459130? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 459130 (Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5421 - Meat and Fish, 5714 - Drapery, Curtain, and Upholstery Stores, 5949 - Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Stores, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses, 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 459130:
- Sector 44-45 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Retail Trade sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 459130 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers).
- 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.