SIC 2259 — Knitting Mills, NEC
Description & Classification
SIC code 2259 representing 'Knitting Mills, NEC' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 315120 - Apparel Knitting Mills (via SIC1987:2259→NAICS1997:315191→2002:315191→2007:315191→2012:315190→2017:315190→2022:315120)
- NAICS 313240 - Knit Fabric Mills (via SIC1987:2259→NAICS1997:313249→2002:313249→2007:313249→2012:313240→2017:313240→2022:313240)
- NAICS 313310 - Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills (via SIC1987:2259→NAICS1997:313312→2002:313312→2007:313312→2012:313310→2017:313310→2022:313310)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 2259 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Knitting Mills, NEC |
| Division | Division D: Manufacturing |
| Major Group | Major Group 22: Textile Mill Products |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 2259:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 22 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 2259 represent?
SIC 2259 is 'Knitting Mills, NEC', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 22: Textile Mill Products (Division D: Manufacturing); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 315120 (Apparel Knitting Mills), 313240 (Knit Fabric Mills).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 2259?
SIC code 2259 maps to modern NAICS codes: 315120 - Apparel Knitting Mills, 313240 - Knit Fabric Mills, 313310 - Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills.