Industry Code: 22901
This classification typically describes assorted sewing and similar activities in manufacturing various types of window coverings such as drapes, blinds, and valances, and linens such as comforters, towels and sheets.
Operation Details:
The fundamental manufacturing process is generally the same regardless of the size of the employer’s operation: from homes and one-bay facilities and store fronts, to larger mass-production facilities. Material is cut to size or pattern, sewn together and hemmed, stitched, pressed and, perhaps stuffed. Installation may involve attaching the product to trackage.
As part of the services offered, advice is given to customers on interior decorating. Sales will often include related accessories and products such as wallpapers, paints, etc. This industry includes store front personnel and activities and delivery, and services often involve sewing or production activities being subcontracted out, often to outworkers.
Equipment may include sewing machines, fabric cutters/scissors, forklifts, trucks, retail/wholesale stores and the worker mix may include seamstress-type workers, interior designers, sales/estimators, laborers, drivers, warehouse workers, office/administrative staff.
Underwriting Considerations:
Employers that manufacture and install metal roll shutters are classified in Mfg Overhead Doors, industry 30302. Manufacturing of tents and fabric awnings is classified in industry 22101. Manufacturing futons and frames is classified in industry 26101.
Premium Rate History:
Activities:
Bedspreads - Mfg
Blinds, drapes - mfg, repair, install
Comforters - Mfg
Cushions - Mfg
Dolls - Mfg
Drapes - Mfg, Sale, Installation and Repair
Horizontal Blinds - Mfg, Installation and Repair
Window Dressings/Blinds/Drapes - Mfg, Repair
Wiping Rags - Processing of
Toys, Plush - Mfg
Venetian Blinds - Mfg, Repair and Installation
Vertical Blinds - Mfg, Repair and Installation
Sheets - Mfg
Rate Group History:
This rate group was established in 1994 in recognition of the various cloth, material and sewing activities.
This classification typically describes assorted sewing and similar activities in manufacturing various types of window coverings such as drapes, blinds, and valances, and linens such as comforters, towels and sheets.
Premium Rate History:
Activities:
Bedspreads - Mfg
Blinds, drapes - mfg, repair, install
Comforters - Mfg
Cushions - Mfg
Dolls - Mfg
Drapes - Mfg, Sale, Installation and Repair
Horizontal Blinds - Mfg, Installation and Repair
Window Dressings/Blinds/Drapes - Mfg, Repair
Wiping Rags - Processing of
Toys, Plush - Mfg
Venetian Blinds - Mfg, Repair and Installation
Vertical Blinds - Mfg, Repair and Installation
Sheets - Mfg
Operation Details:
The fundamental manufacturing process is generally the same regardless of the size of the employer’s operation: from homes and one-bay facilities and store fronts, to larger mass-production facilities. Material is cut to size or pattern, sewn together and hemmed, stitched, pressed and, perhaps stuffed. Installation may involve attaching the product to trackage.
As part of the services offered, advice is given to customers on interior decorating. Sales will often include related accessories and products such as wallpapers, paints, etc. This industry includes store front personnel and activities and delivery, and services often involve sewing or production activities being subcontracted out, often to outworkers.
Equipment may include sewing machines, fabric cutters/scissors, forklifts, trucks, retail/wholesale stores and the worker mix may include seamstress-type workers, interior designers, sales/estimators, laborers, drivers, warehouse workers, office/administrative staff.
Underwriting Considerations:
Employers that manufacture and install metal roll shutters are classified in Mfg Overhead Doors, industry 30302. Manufacturing of tents and fabric awnings is classified in industry 22101. Manufacturing futons and frames is classified in industry 26101.
Rate Group History:
This rate group was established in 1994 in recognition of the various cloth, material and sewing activities.