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315210 — Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors

Compiled & reviewed by the EntityCodes Editorial Team (Tech Labs FZ LLC) · Data verified: 2026-06-28
NAICS 315210 is 'Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 750 employees (defined under 13 CFR § 121.201).

Description

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 (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).

Overview Facts

NAICS Structure: 315210 National Industry
Sector (2)
31-33
Manufacturing
Subsector (3)
315
Apparel Manufacturing
Industry Group (4)
3152
Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
Industry (5)
31521
Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors
National Industry (6)
315210
Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors

Legacy SIC Concordance

Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.

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 3530 — Industrial Sewing Machines and Mobile Textile Repair Shops

Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is NAICS code 315210 valid in 2022? ▾

Yes, 315210 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.

What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 315210? ▾

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 750 employees for NAICS code 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors), calculated based on employees.

What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 315210? ▾

According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2311 - Men’s and Boys’ Suits, Coats, and Overcoats, 2321 - Men’s and Boys’ Shirts, Except Work Shirts, 2322 - Men’s and Boys’ Underwear and Nightwear, 2323 - Men's and Boys' Neckwear, 2325 - Men’s and Boys’ Separate Trousers and Slacks, 2326 - Men’s and Boys’ Work Clothing, 2329 - Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, NEC, 2331 - Women’s, Misses’, and Juniors’ Blouses and Shirts, 2335 - Women’s, Misses’, and Juniors’ Dresses, 2337 - Women’s, Misses’, and Juniors’ Suits, Skirts, and Coats, 2339 - Women’s, Misses’, and Juniors’ Outerwear, NEC, 2341 - Women’s, Misses’, Children’s, and Infants’ Underwear and Nightwear, 2342 - Brassieres, Girdles, and Allied Garments, 2353 - Hats, Caps, and Millinery, 2361 - Girls’, Children’s, and Infants’ Dresses, Blouses, and Shirts, 2369 - Girls’, Children’s, and Infants’ Outerwear, NEC, 2371 - Fur Goods, 2381 - Dress and Work Gloves, Except Knit and All-Leather, 2384 - Robes and Dressing Gowns, 2385 - Waterproof Outerwear, 2386 - Leather and Sheep-Lined Clothing, 2387 - Apparel Belts, 2389 - Apparel and Accessories, NEC, 2395 - Pleating, Decorative and Novelty Stitching, and Tucking for the Trade, 3151 - Leather Gloves and Mittens.

Related Pages & Tools

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