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Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery
NAICS 313220 · United States · 2022 edition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) weaving or braiding narrow fabrics in their final form or initially made in wider widths that are specially constructed for narrower widths; (2) making fabric-covered elastic yarn and thread; and (3) manufacturing Schiffli machine embroideries. Establishments in this industry may weave only; weave and finish; or weave, finish, and further fabricate fabric products.
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For Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery, the saved research highlights machinery and equipment, products liability, employee injuries. Confirm how these arise in the actual operation, what controls are used and whether additional services change the proposed coverage.
Questions to ask
- What specific products are manufactured — ribbons, webbing, elastic, embroidered goods, or a mix?
- What are the downstream end-use applications — apparel, medical, industrial, consumer goods?
- What is the total replacement value of production machinery, including looms and Schiffli frames?
- Are any flammable dyes, solvents, or chemical finishing agents used on-site?
- Does the operation run multiple shifts, and what are the staffing levels per shift?
- For Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery, what should the underwriter know about production of narrow fabrics for medical devices, implantable applications, or aerospace where product liability severity is significantly elevated?
- For Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery, what should the underwriter know about heavy use of flammable dyes, solvents, or chemical finishing agents without documented fire suppression and hazmat protocols?
- For Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery, what should the underwriter know about significant prior products liability or machinery-related workers' comp losses?
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Narrow fabric mills weave, braid, or otherwise produce ribbons, tapes, labels, webbing, elastic, and related narrow textile products using industrial looms and braiding equipment. Schiffli embroidery operations use large multi-needle machine frames to apply decorative or functional embroidery to fabric. Operations typically involve continuous machinery operation, yarn and thread handling, and finishing processes.
Questions to investigate
- What specific products are manufactured — ribbons, webbing, elastic, embroidered goods, or a mix?
- What are the downstream end-use applications — apparel, medical, industrial, consumer goods?
- What is the total replacement value of production machinery, including looms and Schiffli frames?
- Are any flammable dyes, solvents, or chemical finishing agents used on-site?
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