What this class covers
ANZSIC class 1313 classifies Australian businesses whose main activity is manufacturing textiles from synthetic fibres. This involves the industrial processes of spinning synthetic fibres into yarn or weaving these yarns into fabrics. The classification applies when the final textile product is made wholly or predominantly from materials like polyester, nylon, acrylic, or elastomeric fibres, rather than natural materials like cotton or wool.
This classification is used by government agencies like the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to collect and analyse economic data from the manufacturing sector. Businesses in this class typically operate factories with specialised machinery for processes like extrusion, texturising, spinning, and weaving. Examples include a factory weaving polyester fabric for sportswear, a plant manufacturing fibreglass fabric for industrial use, or a facility producing elastic yarn for the medical supply industry.
Primary activities in plain English
Businesses in this class are primarily engaged in:
- Manufacturing woven fabric mainly from synthetic fibres (e.g., polyester, nylon)
- Producing elastic or stretch woven fabrics (elastomeric fabrics)
- Manufacturing fibreglass fabric for industrial or composite uses
- Producing woven lacing or trim
- Manufacturing synthetic yarn specifically for use in tyre cords
- Producing elastic or stretch yarn (elastomeric yarn)
- Spinning synthetic fibres into yarn for further textile production
Exclusions and nearby codes
Certain activities are specifically excluded from this class and are classified elsewhere in the ANZSIC system.
The manufacturing of the synthetic or artificial fibres themselves (the raw polymer materials like polyester chips or nylon pellets) is not included here. This primary production of fibres is classified under ANZSIC 1829: Other Basic Polymer Manufacturing.
If a business weaves synthetic fabric and then uses that same fabric to manufacture finished products like curtains, blinds, or furnishings at the same facility, the entire operation falls under ANZSIC 1333: Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing. Similarly, the production of textile floor coverings like synthetic carpets or rugs is classified under ANZSIC 1331: Textile Floor Covering Manufacturing.
Practical guidance
When registering your business or updating your details with the Australian Business Register (ABR), you will need to select an appropriate industry classification. For synthetic textile manufacturing, the correct ANZSIC code is 1313. The derived Business Industry Code (BIC) for tax purposes is 13130. Using the correct code ensures accurate reporting and may affect your eligibility for certain industry-specific grants or concessions.
Your workers' compensation insurance premium may be influenced by your ANZSIC classification, as different manufacturing codes carry different risk ratings. Keep detailed records that distinguish the production of synthetic textiles from any downstream activities like cutting and sewing finished products, as these are classified separately. For statistical surveys from the ABS, your reported data will be aggregated with other businesses in this class to analyse the performance of the synthetic textile manufacturing sector in Australia.