2017 NAICS Definition

T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.

314994 Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing rope, cable, cordage, twine, and related products from all materials (e.g., abaca, sisal, henequen, cotton, paper, jute, flax, manmade fibers including glass) and/or (2) manufacturing cord and fabric of polyester, rayon, cotton, glass, steel, or other materials for use in reinforcing rubber tires, industrial belting, and similar uses.

Cross-References.

• Establishments primarily engaged in spinning yarns and filaments are classified in Industry 313110, Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills.

2007 NAICS		2012 NAICS		2017 NAICS		Corresponding Index Entries
31499		314994		314994		Cord (except wire) manufacturing
314991		314994		314994		Cord for reinforcing rubber tires, industrial belting, and fuel cells manufacturing
314991		314994		314994		Cordage (except wire) manufacturing
314991		314994		314994		Fabricated rope products (e.g., nets, slings) made in cordage or twine mills
314992		314994		314994		Fabrics for reinforcing rubber tires, industrial belting, and fuel cells manufacturing
314992		314994		314994		Industrial belting reinforcement, cord and fabric, manufacturing
314991		314994		314994		Ropes (except wire rope) manufacturing
314991		314994		314994		Strings (except musical instrument) manufacturing
314992		314994		314994		Tire cord and fabric, all materials, manufacturing
314991		314994		314994		Twines manufacturing