Class Code 2571
Pillow, Quilt, Comforter Or Cushion Mfg
Class code 2571 applies to manufacturing operations that produce pillows, quilts, comforters and cushions. The approved California pure premium rate for September 1, 2026 is $11.889 per $100 of payroll, which reflects expected claim costs for this type of light textile manufacturing.
What Class Code 2571 Covers
This classification covers on-site manufacturing where raw textile materials are cut, sewn, filled, tufted, quilted, laminated, finished and packed into pillows, quilts, comforters or cushions. It includes machine sewing operations, automated quilting lines, stuffing or filling (synthetic fiber, foam, down/feathers), hand-finishing, pressing/ironing, trimming, inspection and packaging in a factory or workshop. Material handling tied directly to production—moving bales of batting, bags of fill, or palletized finished goods—is included. It does not normally include retail sales floors, separate upholstery shops doing furniture frames, or strictly head-office clerical staff, which should be coded separately.
Who It Applies To
- Small and mid‑size textile shops that cut, stitch and assemble pillows or cushions
- Manufacturers operating automated quilting and tufting lines
- Firms that perform stuffing and finishing using down, synthetic fill or foam
- Contract sewing shops producing comforters and quilted products
- Production machine operators, cutters, finishers and packers working on-site
Common Job Duties
- Operating industrial sewing machines, quilting machines and tufting equipment
- Cutting fabrics and batting with powered cutters or band saws
- Stuffing pillows and cushions by hand or with automated filling machines
- Inspecting seams, trimming loose threads, pressing and finishing products
- Loading/unloading rolls of fabric, bales of batting and finished merchandise
- Routine maintenance and cleaning of sewing machines and quilting lines
- Packaging and palletizing finished goods for shipment
Common Injury Risks
Understanding the $11.889 Rate
The pure premium rate of $11.889 per $100 of payroll estimates the expected cost of workers' compensation losses for this class before insurer expenses and assessments. To estimate premium, multiply total payroll by the rate and divide by 100 (for example, $200,000 payroll × 11.889 / 100 = $23,778 pure premium). Your final premium will reflect your insurer's expense factor, California assessments, any experience modification (E-Mod), premium discounts, policy deductibles or participation in retrospective rating plans.
Cal/OSHA Compliance Requirements
Employers in this class must maintain a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and follow Cal/OSHA machine guarding and control‑of‑hazardous‑energy (lockout/tagout) requirements for sewing, quilting and cutting equipment. Respiratory protection, dust control and exposure monitoring may be required where feather, down or fine fiber dust is present, and Hazard Communication applies to adhesives, solvents and fabric treatments. Implementing ergonomics controls—workstation height, job rotation and lifting aids—reduces strain claims and aligns with Cal/OSHA enforcement priorities.
How Key HR Helps Employers Under Class Code 2571
A PEO like Key HR can manage payroll classification accuracy, handle claim administration and coordinate return‑to‑work programs to limit indemnity exposure. Key HR also provides safety program development, on‑site or virtual training for machine guarding and ergonomics, and data‑driven loss control recommendations to reduce frequency and severity of claims for pillow and quilt manufacturers.
Get a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Does handling down or feather filling change the classification?
No — the manufacturing classification remains 2571 whether the fill is down, feather, foam or synthetic; however feather/down handling increases respiratory and housekeeping controls and may raise loss experience that affects your E‑Mod and insurer pricing.
Can clerical staff be included under this class code?
No — purely clerical or sales staff should be coded separately (clerical classifications) because their hazard profile differs and combining them with production payroll can distort premium and loss expectations.
What practical steps lower my workers' comp costs for this work?
Focus on machine guarding and preventative maintenance, enforce lockout/tagout during repairs, reduce fiber dust with local exhaust and housekeeping, implement ergonomic tools and job rotation, and develop light‑duty return‑to‑work plans to speed recovery and reduce indemnity payments.
Quick Facts
- Class Code
- 2571
- Classification
- Pillow, Quilt, Comforter Or Cushion Mfg
- Pure Premium Rate
- $11.889 / $100 payroll
- Effective Date
- September 1, 2026
- Source
- WCIRB Approved Filing
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