Establishments in the Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing subsector transform hides into leather by tanning or curing and fabricating the leather into products for final consumption. It also includes the manufacture of similar products from other materials, including products (except apparel) made from "leather substitutes," such as rubber, plastics, or textiles. Rubber footwear, textile luggage, and plastics purses or wallets are examples of "leather substitute" products included in this group. The products made from leather substitutes are included in this subsector because they are made in similar ways leather products are made (e.g., luggage). They are made in the same establishments, so it is not practical to separate them.
The inclusion of leather making in this subsector is partly because leather tanning is a relatively small industry that has few close neighbors as a production process, partly because leather is an input to some of the other products classified in this subsector and partly for historical reasons.
3161 Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing
31611 Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing
See industry description for 316110 below.
316110 Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1)
tanning, currying, and finishing hides and skins; (2) having others process hides and skins on
a contract basis; and (3) dyeing or dressing furs.
31621 Footwear Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing footwear (except
orthopedic extension footwear).
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing orthopedic extension footwear are classified in Industry 33911, Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing.
316211 Rubber and Plastics Footwear Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing rubber and
plastics footwear with vulcanized rubber or plastics soles, molded or cemented to rubber,
plastics, or fabric uppers, and rubber and plastics protective footwear.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing house slippers with fabric uppers and rubber or plastics soles - classified in U.S. Industry 316212, House Slipper Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing men's footwear (except athletic) with leather or vinyl uppers, regardless of sole material - classified in U.S. Industry 316213, Men's Footwear (except Athletic) Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing women's footwear (except athletic) with leather or vinyl uppers, regardless of sole material - classified in U.S. Industry 316214, Women's Footwear (except Athletic) Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing youths' children's and infants' footwear and athletic footwear with leather or vinyl uppers, regardless of sole material - classified in U.S. Industry 316219, Other Footwear Manufacturing.
316212 House Slipper Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing house slippers
and slipper socks, regardless of material.
316213 Men's Footwear (except Athletic) Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing men's footwear
designed primarily for dress, street, and work. This industry includes men's shoes with rubber
or plastics soles and leather or vinyl uppers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing men's footwear with fabric uppers and rubber or plastics soles - classified in U.S. Industry 316211, Rubber and Plastics Footwear Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing orthopedic extension footwear - classified in U.S. Industry 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing men's leather or vinyl upper athletic footwear and youths' and boys' footwear - classified in U.S. Industry 316219, Other Footwear Manufacturing.
316214 Women's Footwear (except Athletic) Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing women's footwear
designed for dress, street, and work. This industry includes women's shoes with rubber or
plastics soles and leather or vinyl uppers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing women's footwear with fabric uppers and rubber or plastics soles and rubber or plastics sandals - classified in U.S. Industry 316211, Rubber and Plastics Footwear Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing orthopedic extension footwear - classified in U.S. Industry 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing women's leather or vinyl upper athletic footwear and youths' and girls' footwear - classified in U.S. Industry 316219, Other Footwear Manufacturing.
316219 Other Footwear Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing other footwear
(except rubber and plastics footwear; house slippers; men's footwear (except athletic); and
women's footwear (except athletic)).
Illustrative Examples:
Athletic shoes (except rubber-soled, fabric upper) manufacturing; Cleated athletic shoes
manufacturing; Ballet slippers manufacturing; Infants' shoes (except plastics and rubber
footwear) manufacturing; Children's shoes (except plastics and rubber footwear and orthopedic
extension shoes) manufacturing.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing rubber and plastics footwear with fabric uppers - classified in U.S. Industry 316211, Rubber and Plastics Footwear Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing house slippers - classified in U.S. Industry 316212, House Slipper Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing men's footwear (except athletic) - classified in U.S. Industry 316213, Men's Footwear (except Athletic) Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing orthopedic extension footwear - classified in Industry 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing women's footwear (except athletic) - classified in U.S. Industry 316214, Women's Footwear (except Athletic) Manufacturing.
3169 Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
31699 Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing leather products
(except footwear and apparel) from purchased leather or leather substitutes (e.g., fabric,
plastics).
Illustrative Examples:
Billfolds, all materials, manufacturing; Shoe soles, leather, manufacturing; Boot and shoe cut
stock and findings, leather, manufacturing; Toilet kits and cases (except metal) manufacturing;
Dog furnishings (e.g., collars, leashes, harnesses, muzzles), manufacturing; Watchbands (except
metal) manufacturing; Luggage, all materials, manufacturing; Welders' jackets, leggings, and
sleeves, leather, manufacturing; Purses, women's, all materials (except metal), manufacturing.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing leather apparel - classified in Industry 31529, Other Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing leather gloves, mittens, belts, and apparel accessories - classified in Industry 31599, Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing footwear - classified in Industry 31621, Footwear Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing nonleather soles - classified elsewhere based on the primary input material;
- Manufacturing small articles made of metal carried on or about the person made of metal - classified in Industry 33991, Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing leather gaskets - classified in Industry 33999, All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing.
316991 Luggage Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing luggage of any
material.
316992 Women's Handbag and Purse Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing women's handbags
and purses of any material (except precious metal).
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing precious metal handbags and purses are classified in U.S. Industry 339911, Jewelry (except Costume) Manufacturing.
316993 Personal Leather Good (except Women's Handbag and Purse)
Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing personal leather
goods (i.e., small articles of any material (except metal) normally carried on or about the
person or in a handbag). Examples of personal leather goods made by these establishments are
billfolds, coin purses, key cases, toilet kits, and watchbands (except metal).
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing personal goods of precious metal - classified in U.S. Industry 339911, Jewelry (except Costume) Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing personal goods of metal (except precious) - classified in U.S. Industry 339914, Costume Jewelry and Novelty Manufacturing.
316999 All Other Leather Good Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing leather goods
(except footwear, luggage, handbags, purses, and personal leather goods).
Illustrative Examples:
Boot and shoe cut stock and findings, leather, manufacturing; Shoe soles, leather,
manufacturing; Dog furnishings (e.g., collars, leashes, harnesses, muzzles) manufacturing;
Welders' jackets, leggings, and sleeves, leather, manufacturing; Leather belting for machinery
(e.g., flat, solid, twisted, built-up) manufacturing.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing leather gloves or mittens - classified in U.S. Industry 315992, Glove and Mitten Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing leather apparel belts - classified in U.S. Industry 315999, Other Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing footwear - classified in Industry 31621, Footwear Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing luggage of any material - classified in U.S. Industry 316991, Luggage Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing handbags and purses - classified in U.S. Industry 316992, Women's Handbag and Purse Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing personal leather goods, such as wallets and key cases, of all materials (except metal) - classified in U.S. Industry 316993, Personal Leather Good (except Women's Handbag and Purse) Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing nonleather soles - classified elsewhere based on the primary input material;
- Manufacturing leather apparel - classified in U.S. Industry 315292, Fur and Leather Apparel Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing leather gaskets - classified in U.S. Industry 339991, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing.
Information courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.
