NACE 13 – Manufacture of Textiles | Public Tenders
NACE 13: manufacture of textiles in public tenders. CPV codes, contracting authorities and typical contract types for textiles and fabrics.
Definition: NACE 13 covers the preparation and processing of textile fibres as well as the manufacture of yarns, woven fabrics, knitted goods and household and technical textiles. Public procurement primarily concerns technical textiles, household textiles and uniform fabrics.
Legal basis: NACE Rev. 2 (Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006) · Last updated: April 2026
What does NACE 13 cover?
NACE 13 (Manufacture of textiles) classifies businesses across the textile value chain — from fibre preparation to finished fabric — a sector with wide procurement relevance ranging from protective-clothing fabrics to technical textiles.
| Group | Title | Typical Goods |
|---|---|---|
| 13.1 | Preparation and spinning of textile fibres | Spinning of cotton, wool, synthetic fibres |
| 13.2 | Weaving of textiles | Fabrics for clothing, technical textiles |
| 13.3 | Finishing of textiles | Bleaching, dyeing, coating, finishing |
| 13.9 | Manufacture of other textiles | Knitwear, carpets, ropes, technical textiles |
Public tenders – manufacture of textiles
Textiles are procured in large volumes by public institutions — from bed linen in hospitals to fabrics for uniforms and technical protective textiles.
Typical contract types:
- Technical textiles: Protective suits, firefighter textiles, ballistic vests
- Household textiles for public institutions: Bed linen, towels, table linen for hospitals and care
- Floor coverings: Carpets and textile floor coverings for administrative buildings
- Ropes and nets: Technical textiles for fire services, civil protection (THW), armed forces
- Filter materials: Technical textiles for water treatment and environmental engineering
| CPV Code | Title | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 19000000 | Leather and textile fabrics | Textiles in general |
| 19200000 | Textile fabrics and related items | Fabrics, woven goods |
| 19210000 | Woven fabrics | Fabrics for clothing and technical textiles |
| 39500000 | Textile articles | Household textiles for public institutions |
| 39512000 | Bedlinen | Hospitals, care homes |
| 19400000 | Man-made fibres | Technical high-performance textiles |
Contracting authorities
The principal contracting authorities for textiles are:
- Armed forces: Fabrics for uniforms, equipment textiles
- Hospitals and care facilities: Bed linen, terry, surgical textiles
- Fire services and emergency services: Technical protective textiles
- Police and security authorities: Uniform fabrics, protective equipment
- Public estate managers: Textile floor coverings, curtains
FAQ
Which sustainability requirements apply to public textile procurement? Contracting authorities increasingly require evidence of socially fair production (SA8000, GOTS), absence of harmful substances (OEKO-TEX) and ecological fibre production. The EU GPP toolkit provides specific criteria for sustainable textile procurement.
Which certifications are relevant for protective textiles? For protective clothing fabrics, EN standards (e.g. EN ISO 11612 for heat protection) are decisive. Test reports from certified laboratories and conformity declarations are essential suitability criteria.
Related NACE entries:
- NACE C – Manufacturing
- NACE 13.1 – Preparation and spinning of textile fibres
- NACE 13.2 – Weaving of textiles
- NACE 13.9 – Manufacture of other textiles
- NACE 14 – Manufacture of wearing apparel
- NACE 15 – Manufacture of leather and related products
Last updated: April 2026 All information provided without warranty. For legally binding advice, please consult a law firm specialising in public procurement law.
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