SIC 5131 Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods

SIC 5131

This industry comprises wholesale distributors of piece goods, yarn goods (made from natural or manmade fibers), notions (including sewing accessories and hair accessories), and other dry goods. Products of the industry include belt and buckle assembly kits, buttons, shoulder pads, textiles, thread, apparel trimmings, and zippers. The industry also includes converters who buy fabric goods (except knit goods) in the grey market, contract to have them finished, and sell the finished product at wholesale. Converters of knit goods, however, are included in Industry Group 225. Establishments engaged primarily in the wholesale distribution of items considered home furnishings are classified under SIC 5023: Homefurnishings.

NAICS CODE(S)

313311

Broadwoven Fabric Finishing Mills

313312

Textile and Fabric Finishing (except Broadwoven Fabric) Mills

422310

Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Wholesalers

In 2006, there were 5,905 establishments in the piece goods and notions industry employing some 52,693 people. The states with the largest number of establishments in the industry were New York with 22 percent and...