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Division 13

Manufacture of textile products

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.

Included Activities & Applicability

  • ✅ 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 & Restrictions

  • ❌ 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

Subordinate Structure

131 Preparation of fibers and spinning of textile fibers
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1310 Preparation of fibers and spinning of textile fibers
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132 Manufacture of woven textiles
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1320 Production of woven textiles
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133 Finishing of textiles
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1330 Finishing of textiles
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139 Manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics
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1391 Manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics
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1392 Manufacture of made-up textile articles (excluding apparel and underwear)
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1393 Manufacture of carpets and rugs
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1394 Manufacture of cordage, rope, twine and netting
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1395 Manufacture of non-woven textiles and articles made from these, except for apparel
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1396 Manufacture of technical and industrial articles from textiles
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1399 Manufacture of other textile articles n.e.c.
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Detailed Analysis & Commercial Insights

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.