NAICS Code 325220 — Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing

National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 32522 (Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing).

Code	325220
Title	Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing
Level	National Industry (6-digit)
Edition	NAICS 2022 edition
SBA size standard	1,050 employees

Official definition (2022 NAICS)

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing cellulosic (e.g., rayon, acetate) and noncellulosic (e.g., nylon, polyolefin, polyester) fibers and filaments in the form of monofilament, filament yarn, staple, or tow or (2) manufacturing and texturizing cellulosic and noncellulosic fibers and filaments.

Is a business under 325220 "small"?

Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 325220 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed 1,050 employees. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — employee count is averaged over the latest 24 months.

Where 325220 sits in the hierarchy

Level	Code	Title
Sector	31-33	Manufacturing
Subsector	325	Chemical Manufacturing
Industry Group	3252	Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing
NAICS Industry	32522	Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing
National Industry	325220	Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing

No direct SIC mapping is shown for this code: it was introduced or redefined after the official 1987 SIC ↔ 2002 NAICS concordance. Use the crosswalk tool to explore related legacy codes.

Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.