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315250 — Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)

NAICS 315250 is 'Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 750 employees.

Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing cut and sew apparel from purchased fabric. 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.

Overview Facts

NAICS Code315250
Industry TitleCut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)
SBA Size Standard750 employees
U.S. EstablishmentsNot disclosed (Census CBP, 2023)
IRS PBA Code315250 (exact match)
Sectors HierarchySector 31-33 → 315 → 3152
Source / VerifiedUS Census 2022 NAICS Manual, Census CBP / 2026-06-28
NAICS Structure: 315250 National Industry
Sector (2)
31-33
Manufacturing
Subsector (3)
315
Apparel Manufacturing
Industry Group (4)
3152
Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
Industry (5)
31525
Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)
National Industry (6)
315250
Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except 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
  • PSC 3625 — Textile Industries Machinery
  • PSC 8315 — Notions and Apparel Findings
  • PSC 8325 — Fur Materials
  • PSC 8330 — Leather
  • PSC 8405 — Outerwear, Men's
  • PSC 8410 — Outerwear, Women's
  • PSC 8415 — Clothing, Special Purpose
  • PSC 8420 — Underwear and Nightwear, Men's
  • PSC 8425 — Underwear and Nightwear, Women's
  • PSC 8440 — Hosiery, Handwear, and Clothing Accessories, Men's
  • PSC 8445 — Hosiery, Handwear, and Clothing Accessories, Women's
  • PSC 8450 — Children's and Infants' Apparel and Accessories

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

Related Resources & Compliance Guides

Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 315250:

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is 315250 a valid 2022 NAICS code?

NAICS 315250 is 'Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 750 employees.

What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 315250?

The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 315250 is 750 employees (based on employees).

What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 315250?

NAICS code 315250 maps to the legacy 1987 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, 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, 2361 - Girls’, Children’s, and Infants’ Dresses, Blouses, and Shirts, 2369 - Girls’, Children’s, and Infants’ Outerwear, NEC, 2371 - Fur Goods, 2384 - Robes and Dressing Gowns, 2385 - Waterproof Outerwear, 2386 - Leather and Sheep-Lined Clothing, 2389 - Apparel and Accessories, NEC, 3069 - Fabricated Rubber Products, NEC.