315120 — Apparel Knitting Mills
Description
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 (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 2251 - Women’s Full-Length and Knee-Length Hosiery, Except Socks (via SIC1987:2251→NAICS1997:315111→2002:315111→2007:315111→2012:315110→2017:315110→2022:315120)
- SIC 2252 - Hosiery, NEC (via SIC1987:2252→NAICS1997:315119→2002:315119→2007:315119→2012:315110→2017:315110→2022:315120)
- SIC 2253 - Knit Outerwear Mills (via SIC1987:2253→NAICS1997:315192→2002:315192→2007:315192→2012:315190→2017:315190→2022:315120)
- SIC 2254 - Knit Underwear and Nightwear Mills (via SIC1987:2254→NAICS1997:315192→2002:315192→2007:315192→2012:315190→2017:315190→2022:315120)
- SIC 2259 - Knitting Mills, NEC (via SIC1987:2259→NAICS1997:315191→2002:315191→2007:315191→2012:315190→2017:315190→2022:315120)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC 3625 — Textile Industries Machinery
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 315120 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 315120 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Apparel Knitting Mills' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 315120? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 850 employees for NAICS code 315120 (Apparel Knitting Mills), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 315120? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 315120 (Apparel Knitting Mills) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2251 - Women’s Full-Length and Knee-Length Hosiery, Except Socks, 2252 - Hosiery, NEC, 2253 - Knit Outerwear Mills, 2254 - Knit Underwear and Nightwear Mills, 2259 - Knitting Mills, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 315120:
- Sector 31-33 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Manufacturing sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 315120 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Apparel Knitting Mills).
- IRS PBA Code for Apparel Manufacturing — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.