CAEN Code Rev. 3

13

Manufacture of textile products

EU NACE Equivalent: NACE Rev. 3 — 13

This CAEN class includes activities for the manufacture of textile fabrics by knitting or crocheting, as well as finished articles obtained from them. In other words, if you produce elastic materials, knitted fabrics for lingerie, socks or knitted garments, you have come to the right place. It is a dynamic niche where innovation and adaptation to trends matter enormously.

Entrepreneur Profile

This CAEN code 13 is intended for entrepreneurs and companies (SRL, PFA) wishing to develop a business focused on manufacture of textile products. It is ideal for founders aiming to offer specialized services or products in this economic niche within the Romanian market.

Who should avoid:

Avoid the exclusive use of code 13 if the main activity of your company shifts towards other commercial or related branches not specified in the official description. See the excluded activities section below.

Romania's textile industry has a long tradition, and the segment of knitwear and crocheting represents a distinct niche with technical and creative specificity. Division CAEN 13, covering the manufacture of fabrics by knitting or crocheting, lies at the intersection of craftsmanship and modern industrial production. From fine knits for intimate lingerie to elastic materials intended for sports or medical equipment, this class brings together activities that require both manual skill and investment in high-performance machinery. On the Romanian market, many companies operate in the lohn system for international brands, but there are also local producers creating their own collections. A major competitive advantage is access to a skilled workforce in traditional textile centers, such as Suceava, Botosani or Iasi counties. However, challenges are not lacking: fierce competition with Asian states, rising energy and raw material costs, as well as fluctuations in fashion demand. In addition, digitalization and sustainability requirements impose rapid adaptations – from material traceability to textile waste recycling. For entrepreneurs in this field, the key to success lies in the balance between production flexibility (the ability to quickly respond to small orders) and operational efficiency. Collaborations with designers, as well as investments in modern circular or flat knitting machines, can make a difference. Last but not least, accessing European funds for modernization and innovation represents a real opportunity to increase competitiveness. With a well-defined strategy, the CAEN 13 sector can offer sustainable profitability, especially if oriented towards high value-added products, such as technical textiles for medicine or automotive.

Included Activities

✅ Manufacture of knitted or crocheted fabrics
✅ Manufacture of lingerie and knitted garments
✅ Manufacture of lace, tulle and other mesh textiles
✅ Manufacture of gloves, socks and knitted accessories
✅ Manufacture of textiles for technical use (medical, filtration)

Excluded Activities

❌ Manufacture of woven fabrics (including warp) – code 13.20
❌ Manufacture of garments from non-knitted textiles – code 14
❌ Manufacture of carpets and rugs – code 13.93
❌ Manufacture of ropes, twine and netting – code 13.94
❌ Manufacture of nonwovens – code 13.95

Similar or Related CAEN Codes:

From the same category of economic activities:

View code CAEN 131 View code CAEN 1310 View code CAEN 132 View code CAEN 1320 View code CAEN 133 View code CAEN 1330

Întrebări Frecvente

What type of companies can use CAEN code 13?

Any legal entity in Romania (SRL, PFA, Individual Enterprise) performing activities related to "manufacture of textile products" is required to have this code authorized in its articles of incorporation or at the Trade Register.

Are special permits required for CAEN 13?

The need for permits depends on the exact nature of the operations carried out under class 13. Some activities require authorizations from DSV, Environment, or Occupational Safety, while others can be conducted solely based on the self-declaration at incorporation.