315 Apparel Manufacturing
Industries in the Apparel Manufacturing subsector group establishments with two distinct manufacturing processes: (1) cut and sew (i.e., purchasing fabric and cutting and sewing to make a garment) and (2) the manufacture of garments in establishments that first knit fabric and then cut and sew the fabric into a garment. The Apparel Manufacturing subsector includes a diverse range of establishments manufacturing full lines of ready-to-wear apparel and custom apparel: apparel contractors, performing cutting or sewing operations on materials owned by others; jobbers, performing entrepreneurial functions involved in apparel manufacturing; and tailors, manufacturing custom garments for individual clients. Knitting fabric, when done alone, is classified in the Textile Mills subsector, but when knitting is combined with the production of complete garments, the activity is classified in the Apparel Manufacturing subsector.
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Subcategories of 315 Apparel Manufacturing
- 3151Apparel Knitting Mills
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in knitting apparel or knitting fabric and then manufacturing apparel. Jobbers, performing entrepreneurial functions involved in knitting apparel and accessories, are included. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 3152Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing cut and sew apparel from woven fabric or purchased knit fabric. Included in this industry group is a diverse range of establishments manufacturing full lines of ready-to-wear apparel and custom apparel: apparel contractors, performing cutting or sewing operations on materials owned by others; jobbers, performing entrepreneurial functions involved in apparel manufacturing; and tailors, manufacturing custom garments for individual clients. Establishments weaving or knitting fabric, without manufacturing apparel, are classified in Subsector 313, Textile Mills.
- 3159Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing apparel and accessories (except apparel knitting mills, cut and sew apparel contractors, and cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors)). Jobbers, who perform entrepreneurial functions involved in apparel accessories manufacture, including buying raw materials, designing and preparing samples, arranging for apparel accessories to be made from their materials, and marketing finished apparel accessories, are included. Examples of products made by these establishments are belts, caps, gloves (except medical, safety, sporting), hats, and neckties. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Other NAICS 2022 codes under 315 Apparel Manufacturing
- 311Food Manufacturing
- 312Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
- 313Textile Mills
- 314Textile Product Mills
- 316Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
- 321Wood Product Manufacturing
- 322Paper Manufacturing
- 323Printing and Related Support Activities
- 324Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
- 325Chemical Manufacturing
- 326Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
- 327Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
- 331Primary Metal Manufacturing
- 332Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- 333Machinery Manufacturing
- 334Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
- 335Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
- 336Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
- 337Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
- 339Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Frequently asked questions
- What is NAICS 2022 315?
- NAICS 2022 315 is "Apparel Manufacturing". Industries in the Apparel Manufacturing subsector group establishments with two distinct manufacturing processes: (1) cut and sew (i.e., purchasing fabric and cutting and sewing to make a garment) and (2) the manufacture of garments in establishments that first knit fabric and then cut and sew the fabric into a garment. The Apparel Manufacturing subsector includes a diverse range of establishments manufacturing full lines of ready-to-wear apparel and custom apparel: apparel contractors, performing cutting or sewing operations on materials owned by others; jobbers, performing entrepreneurial functions involved in apparel manufacturing; and tailors, manufacturing custom garments for individual clients. Knitting fabric, when done alone, is classified in the Textile Mills subsector, but when knitting is combined with the production of complete garments, the activity is classified in the Apparel Manufacturing subsector.
- What does NAICS 2022 315 include?
- 315 Apparel Manufacturing contains 3 direct subcategories: 3151 Apparel Knitting Mills; 3152 Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing; 3159 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing.
- How does NAICS 2022 315 map to other classification systems?
- 315 Apparel Manufacturing has equivalents in Textile and Fashion Types (dtf_apparel, dtf_fabric, dtf_fast, +2 more). These crosswalks let you translate this code between NAICS 2022 and 1 other classification system.
- What is the parent category of 315?
- 315 Apparel Manufacturing sits under 315 Apparel Manufacturing in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy.
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