NAICS 313110: Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) spinning yarn; (2) manufacturing thread of any fiber; (3) texturizing, throwing, twisting, and winding purchased yarn or manmade fibers and filaments; and (4) producing hemp yarn and further processing into rope or bags. Cross-References.Show more
NAICS 313110 – Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills encompasses the manufacturing of textile fibers, spun yarns, and threads used in technical and industrial applications, including military textiles, protective gear, webbing, straps, and reinforced fabrics. These products are critical inputs for ballistic-resistant apparel, parachute systems, cargo restraints, and specialized uniform components.
Industry Spending Overview
Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 313110.
AI Industry Description
NAICS 313110 – Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills encompasses the manufacturing of textile fibers, spun yarns, and threads used in technical and industrial applications, including military textiles, protective gear, webbing, straps, and reinforced fabrics. These products are critical inputs for ballistic...
NAICS 313110 – Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills encompasses the manufacturing of textile fibers, spun yarns, and threads used in technical and industrial applications, including military textiles, protective gear, webbing, straps, and reinforced fabrics. These products are critical inputs for ballistic-resistant apparel, parachute systems, cargo restraints, and specialized uniform components. Though primarily a manufacturing code, its relevance in government contracting stems from the integration of high-performance textile materials into defense, law enforcement, and emergency response equipment. The sector operates at the intersection of materials science and supply chain resilience, where precision in fiber composition, tensile strength, and chemical resistance directly impacts mission-critical performance. MOUNT VERNON MILLS INC is the leading contractor in this space, recognized for its expertise in producing specialized yarns and threads that meet stringent military specifications, including those for flame resistance, UV stability, and abrasion tolerance. The company operates as a mid-sized prime contractor with deep technical capabilities in synthetic filament processing and high-tensile textile engineering, serving as a key enabler for downstream manufacturers of tactical gear. The Department of Justice is the primary federal buyer, driven by procurement needs for law enforcement body armor, tactical harnesses, and secure transport restraints. Demand is sustained by modernization initiatives for correctional and federal agent equipment, as well as compliance with updated safety and durability standards. The competitive landscape is concentrated, with limited suppliers possessing the certifications and production capacity to meet federal textile standards such as MIL-SPEC or NFPA requirements. Opportunities exist for niche manufacturers with expertise in advanced polymers, sustainable high-performance fibers, and just-in-time production for defense logistics. Contracting activity remains steady but highly specialized, favoring firms with established quality systems and military material traceability.
Small Business Size Standard
The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 313110 work as a small business.
The SBA cap for this NAICS (13 CFR 121.201). A business at or under it can self-certify as small for work in this code, which is what makes it eligible for a small-business set-aside. The cap is set per NAICS, so the same company can be small in one code and not in another.
13 CFR 121.201, effective January 1, 2026. The SBA revises the table roughly once a year.
Top Contractors
Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 313110, ranked by dollars won.
| Company | Total Awards | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC | $1.1M | 717 |
| AMERICAN & EFIRD LLC | $677K | 25 |
| LPS INDUSTRIES INC | $343K | 2 |
| IGCS, LLC | $335K | 2 |
| ENVISION INDUSTRIES, INC. | $294K | 1 |
| READY POWER SDVOSB, LLC | $99K | 1 |
| A.M.S. NETWORK, LLC | $93K | 1 |
| FRHAM SAFETY PRODUCTS INC | $93K | 1 |
| ALLOY SLING CHAINS, LLC | $87K | 1 |
| GLADDING BRAIDED PRODUCTS LLC | $87K | 4 |
Top Agencies
Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 313110.
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 313110, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.
Median 3-5 bidders per reported award. · 2,996 reported awards
Median Bidders
3
Per reported award, all-time
Single-Bid Awards
32%
Share of reported awards with one bidder
10+ Bidder Awards
0%
Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders
Reported Awards
2,996
28% of 10,585 total awards
Share of reported awards in each bidder-count bracket per federal fiscal year.
How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.
| Industry Family | Competition | Median Bidders | Single-Bid | Bidder Mix | Reported Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
313110This Code Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills | Moderate Competition | 3 | 32% | 2,99628% of 10,585 | |
31311NAICS Industry | Moderate Competition | 3 | 30% | 7,00448% of 14,614 | |
3131Industry Group Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills | Moderate Competition | 3 | 30% | 7,00448% of 14,614 | |
313Subsector | Moderate Competition | 3 | 31% | 93,93467% of 140,144 | |
31Sector Manufacturing | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 40% | 1,478,76516% of 9,263,130 |
Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.
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