Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in knitting clothing. Establishments classified in this industry may finish the clothing that they knit.
Canadian industry
315120 Apparel knitting mills
Usines de tricotage de vêtements
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Apparel knitting mills |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 31512 - Apparel knitting mills |
| International correspondence | C1430* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Inclusions
- clothing finished in other clothing knitting mills
- clothing finished in the same hosiery and sock mills
Examples
- athletic clothing, made in knitting mills
- beachwear, made in knitting mills
- dresses, skirts and pants made in knitting mills
- hosiery mill
- neckties, made in knitting mills
- nightwear, made in knitting mills
- outerwear, made in knitting mills
- panty hose, manufacturing
- suits and jackets, made in knitting mills
- sweaters, made in knitting mills
- t-shirts, made in knitting mills
- tuques, made in knitting mills
- underwear, made in knitting mills
- anklets, hosiery or socks, knitting
- athletic clothing, made in knitting mills
- athletic clothing, men's and boys', made in knitting mills
- athletic socks, knitting
- bathing suits, made in knitting mills
- beachwear, made in knitting mills
- blouses, made in knitting mills
- body stockings, made in knitting mills
- briefs, drawers and underwear, made in knitting mills
- caps, made in knitting mills
- cardigans, made in knitting mills
- chemises, made in knitting mills
- children's outerwear, made in knitting mills
- children's underwear, made in knitting mills
- clerical vestments, made in knitting mills
- clothing finished in other clothing knitting mills
- clothing finished in the same hosiery and sock mills
- coats, children's, made in knitting mills
- coats, women's and misses', made in knitting mills
- collar and cuff sets, made in knitting mills
- dress and semidress gloves, made in knitting mills
- dresses, hand-knit, manufacturing
- dresses, skirts and pants made in knitting mills
- girdles or corsets and other foundation garments, made in knitting mills
- gloves, knit, made in knitting mills
- hats, made in knitting mills
- hosiery and sock mills
- hosiery mill
- hosiery, manufacturing
- housecoats, made in knitting mills
- infants' clothing, made in knitting mills
- jackets, men's and boys', made in knitting mills
- jackets, women's and girls', made in knitting mills
- jerseys, made in knitting mills
- knitting hosiery, on a contract basis
- knitting men's and boys' clothing (except hosiery), on a contract basis
- knitting women's and girls' clothing (except hosiery), on a contract basis
- leg warmers, manufacturing
- leggings, knitting
- leotards (one-piece, tight-fitting garment that covers the torso like those worn by dancers), made in knitting mills
- lounging robes, dressing gowns and bathrobes, made in knitting mills
- men's and boys' coats, made in knitting mills
- men's and boys' socks, knitting
- men's and boys' suits and jackets, made in knitting mills
- mittens, knit, made in knitting mills
- mufflers, made in knitting mills
- neckties, made in knitting mills
- neckwear, made in knitting mills
- negligees or slips, made in knitting mills
- nightwear, made in knitting mills
- nylons, sheer, women's, misses' and girls' full-length and knee-length, knitting
- occupational clothing, made in knitting mills
- outerwear, made in knitting mills
- panty hose, manufacturing
- polo shirts, made in knitting mills
- prayer shawls, made in knitting mills
- pullovers, made in knitting mills
- scarves, made in knitting mills
- shawls, made in knitting mills
- shirts and shorts, underwear, made in knitting mills
- shirts, outerwear, women's and girls', made in knitting mills
- shorts, outerwear, men's and boys', made in knitting mills
- shorts, outerwear, women's and girls', made in knitting mills
- ski pants and suits, men's and boys', made in knitting mills
- ski pants and suits, women's and misses, made in knitting mills
- skirts, made in knitting mills
- slacks or pants, men's and boys', made in knitting mills
- slacks or pants, women's and girls', made in knitting mills
- slipper socks, made in knitting mills
- sports clothing, men's and boys', made in knitting mills
- sports clothing, women's and misses', made in knitting mills
- stockings, manufacturing
- suits and jackets, made in knitting mills
- suits, men's and boys', made in knitting mills
- sweater jackets, made in knitting mills
- sweater vests, made in knitting mills
- sweaters, knitting on a contract basis
- sweaters, made in knitting mills
- tank tops, men's and boys', made in knitting mills
- tank tops, women's and girls', made in knitting mills
- tennis shirts, men's and boys', made in knitting mills
- tennis skirts, made in knitting mills
- tights, knitting
- trousers, made in knitting mills
- t-shirts, made in knitting mills
- t-shirts, women's and girls', made in knitting mills
- tuques, made in knitting mills
- underwear, made in knitting mills
- uniforms, non-tailored, men's and boys', made in knitting mills
- uniforms, non-tailored, women's and girls', made in knitting mills
- union suit or long underwear (longjohn's), men's and boys', made in knitting mills
- work gloves and mittens, made in knitting mills
- wristlets, made in knitting mills
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
athletic clothing, made in knitting millsbeachwear, made in knitting millsdresses, skirts and pants made in knitting millshosiery millneckties, made in knitting mills
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: C1430*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 315120
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
315120
Apparel knitting mills
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 315120 Apparel knitting mills. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
315120
athletic clothing, made in knitting mills
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as athletic clothing, made in knitting mills. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 315120 Apparel knitting mills to a business file.
03
315120
beachwear, made in knitting mills
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as beachwear, made in knitting mills. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 315120 Apparel knitting mills to a business file.
04
315120
dresses, skirts and pants made in knitting mills
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as dresses, skirts and pants made in knitting mills. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 315120 Apparel knitting mills to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 315120Apparel knitting mills
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
C1430*Manufacture of knitted and crocheted apparel
Approximate correspondence
Hosiery and sock, manufacturing
US NAICS reference315120 - Apparel Knitting Mills
Source row
315120Apparel knitting mills
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 315120 cover?
Apparel knitting mills: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in knitting clothing. Establishments classified in this industry may finish the clothing that they knit.
Which level of the hierarchy is 315120?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 315120?
It rolls up to 31512 Apparel knitting mills.
Should I stop at 315120 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 315120?
Yes. 2 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 315120?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 315120 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 106 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Wood products, Consumer goods, Food processing, Metal fabrication.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 315120?
Yes. The page shows C1430* Manufacture of knitted and crocheted apparel.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Apparel Knitting Mills.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.