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 manufacture; and tailors, manufacturing custom garments for individual clients are all included. Knitting, 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 Apparel Manufacturing.
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in knitting apparel or knitting fabric and then manufacturing apparel. This industry group includes jobbers performing entrepreneurial functions involved in knitting apparel and accessories. Knitting fabric, without manufacturing apparel, is classified in Subsector 313, Textile Mills.
31511 Hosiery and Sock Mills
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in knitting or knitting and finishing
hosiery and socks.
315111 Sheer Hosiery Mills
315119 Other Hosiery and Sock Mills
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in -
Manufacturing orthopedic hosiery - classified in Industry 33911, Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing;
Manufacturing slipper socks from purchased socks - classified in Industry 31621, Footwear Manufacturing; and
Finishing apparel products only - classified in Industry 31331, Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills.
31519 Other Apparel Knitting Mills
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) knitting
underwear, outerwear, and/or nightwear; (2) knitting fabric and manufacturing underwear,
outerwear, and/or nightwear; or (3) knitting, manufacturing, and finishing knit underwear,
outerwear, and/or nightwear.
315191 Outerwear Knitting Mills
315192 Underwear and Nightwear Knitting Mills
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
Manufacturing outerwear, underwear, and nightwear from purchased fabric - classified in Industry Group 3152, Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing; and
Finishing apparel products only - classified in Industry 31331, Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills.
3152 Cut 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 manufacture; and tailors,
manufacturing custom garments for individual clients. Establishments weaving or knitting fabric,
without manufacturing apparel, are classified in Subsector 313,
Textile Mills.
31521 Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors
>This industry comprises establishments commonly referred to as contractors primarily engaged in
(1) cutting materials owned by others for apparel and accessories and/or (2) sewing materials
owned by others for apparel and accessories.
315211 Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors
315212 Women's, Girls', and Infants' Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
Manufacturing men's and boys' apparel from purchased fabric - classified in Industry 31522, Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing;
Manufacturing women's and girls' apparel from purchased fabric - classified in Industry 31523, Women's and Girls' Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing;
Manufacturing infants' apparel and all other cut and sew apparel from purchased fabric - classified in Industry 31529, Other Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing; and
Manufacturing apparel accessories from purchased fabric - classified in Industry 31599, Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing.
31522 Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing men's and boys' cut and
sew apparel from purchased fabric. Men's and boys' clothing jobbers, who perform entrepreneurial
functions involved in apparel manufacture, including buying raw materials, designing and
preparing samples, arranging for apparel to be made from their materials, and marketing finished
apparel, are included.
315221 Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Underwear and Nightwear Manufacturing
315222 Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Suit, Coat, and Overcoat Manufacturing
315223 Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Shirt (except Work Shirt) Manufacturing
315224 Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Trouser, Slack, and Jean Manufacturing
315225 Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Work Clothing Manufacturing
315228 Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Other Outerwear Manufacturing
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
Cutting and/or sewing materials owned by others for men's and boys' apparel - classified in Industry 31521, Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors;
Knitting men's and boys' apparel or knitting fabric and manufacturing men's and boys' apparel - classified in Industry Group 3151, Apparel Knitting Mills; and
Manufacturing fur or leather apparel and team athletic uniforms - classified in Industry 31529, Other Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing.
31523 Women's and Girls' Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing women's and girls'
apparel from purchased fabric. Women's and girls' clothing jobbers, who perform entrepreneurial
functions involved in apparel manufacture, including buying raw materials, designing and
preparing samples, arranging for apparel to be made from their materials, and marketing finished
apparel, are included.
315231 Women's and Girls' Cut and Sew Lingerie, Loungewear, and Nightwear Manufacturing
315232 Women's and Girls' Cut and Sew Blouse and Shirt Manufacturing
315233 Women's and Girls' Cut and Sew Dress Manufacturing
315234 Women's and Girls' Cut and Sew Suit, Coat, Tailored Jacket, and Skirt Manufacturing
315239 Women's and Girls' Cut and Sew Other Outerwear Manufacturing
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
Knitting women's and girls' apparel or knitting fabric and manufacturing women's and girls' apparel - classified in Industry Group 3151, Apparel Knitting Mills;
Manufacturing unisex outerwear garments, such as T-shirts, sweatshirts, and sweatpants that are sized without reference to specific gender (i.e., adult S, M, L, XL) - classified in Industry 31522, Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing;
Cutting and/or sewing materials owned by others for women's and girls' apparel - classified in Industry 31521, Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors; and
Manufacturing fur or leather apparel and team athletic uniforms - classified in Industry 31529, Other Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing.
31529 Other Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing cut and sew apparel
from purchased fabric (except men's, boys', women's, and girls' apparel). This industry includes
establishments manufacturing apparel, such as fur apparel, leather apparel, infants' apparel,
costumes, and clerical vestments.
315291 Infants' Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
315292 Fur and Leather Apparel Manufacturing
315299 All Other Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
Manufacturing men's and boys' apparel from purchased fabric - classified in Industry 31522, Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing;
Manufacturing women's and girls' apparel from purchased fabric - classified in Industry 31523, Women's and Girls' Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing;
Knitting apparel or knitting fabric and manufacturing apparel - classified in Industry Group 3151, Apparel Knitting Mills;
Cutting and/or sewing materials owned by others for apparel - classified in Industry 31521, Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors;
Manufacturing fur and leather mittens and gloves - classified in Industry 31599, Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing; and
Dyeing and dressing furs - classified in Industry 316110, Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing.
3159 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing apparel
accessories and other apparel (except apparel knitting mills, apparel contractors, men's and
boys' cut and sew apparel, women's and girls' cut and sew apparel, infants' cut and sew apparel,
fur and leather apparel, and all other cut and sew apparel). This industry group includes jobbers
performing entrepreneurial functions involved in manufacturing apparel accessories.
31599 Apparel 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, men's and boys' cut and sew
apparel, women's and girls' cut and sew apparel, and other cut and sew apparel). 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, sporting, safety), hats,
and neckties.
315991 Hat, Cap, and Millinery Manufacturing
315992 Glove and Mitten Manufacturing
315993 Men's and Boys' Neckwear Manufacturing
315999 Other Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
Cutting and/or sewing materials owned by others for apparel accessories - classified in Industry 31521, Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors;
Manufacturing paper hats and caps - classified in Industry 32229, Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing;
Manufacturing plastics or rubber hats and caps (except bathing caps) - classified in Subsector 326, Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing;
Manufacturing athletic gloves, such as boxing gloves, baseball gloves, golf gloves, batting gloves, and racquetball gloves, - classified in Industry 339920, Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing;
Manufacturing metal fabric, metal mesh, or rubber gloves - classified in Industry 33911, Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing;
Knitting apparel, mittens, gloves, hats, and caps or knitting fabric and manufacturing apparel, mittens, gloves, hats, and caps - classified in Industry Group 3151, Apparel Knitting Mills;
Cutting and/or sewing materials owned by others for apparel - classified in Industry 31521, Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors;
Manufacturing men's and boys' underwear and outerwear from purchased fabric - classified in Industry 31522, Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing;
Manufacturing women's and girls' underwear and outerwear from purchased fabric - classified in Industry 31523, Women's and Girls' Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing; and
Manufacturing other apparel from purchased fabric and manufacturing fur and leather apparel, hats, and caps - classified in Industry 31529, Other Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing.
Information courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.
