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Group 132

Manufacture of woven textiles

This macroeconomic category includes activities for manufacturing woven textiles from various fibers, from yarn preparation to finishing of the final product. It is the basis of the textile industry, where raw materials such as cotton, wool or polyester are transformed into materials used for clothing, furniture or technical applications.

Included Activities & Applicability

  • ✅ Manufacture of woven textiles from natural
  • ✅ synthetic or artificial fibers Preparation of yarns for warping and weaving Weaving of broad textile materials
  • ✅ including fabrics for clothing
  • ✅ furniture and technical use Finishing of woven textiles (dyeing
  • ✅ printing
  • ✅ dressing) Production of woven textiles from jute
  • ✅ hemp and other hard fibers

Excluded Activities & Restrictions

  • ❌ Manufacture of yarns and fibers (this is a specific activity under other NACE codes)
  • ❌ Production of knitted goods and made-up textile articles (NACE 14)
  • ❌ Recycling of textile materials (NACE 38.32)

Subordinate Structure

1320 Production of woven textiles
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Detailed Analysis & Commercial Insights

Woven Textile Manufacturing in Romania: Tradition, Innovation and Competitiveness

The woven textile manufacturing industry represents a fundamental segment of the Romanian textile sector, with deep roots in local manufacturing tradition. NACE code 132 covers the processes of transforming yarns into finished woven textiles, including warping, weaving and finishing stages, as well as the processing of hard fibers such as jute or hemp. In the macroeconomic context, this activity significantly contributes to the trade balance, Romania being one of the main European producers of woven textiles, especially for furniture and technical clothing.

The evolution of this niche in recent years has been marked by fierce competition from Asian producers, which forced Romanian entrepreneurs to orient towards high value-added products and niche specializations. For example, ecological textiles, those for protective equipment or smart materials have become growth areas. At the same time, the modernization of equipment and the adoption of digital production management technologies have increased efficiency and quality.

The major challenges for entrepreneurs in this sector include fluctuations in raw material prices, especially cotton and synthetic fibers, dependence on skilled labor, which is increasingly hard to find, and the need to comply with strict environmental standards of the European Union. However, investments in sustainability and ecological certifications can open access to premium markets, and collaborations with local designers and brands can strengthen the position on the domestic market.