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315250 — Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)

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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
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Source / VerifiedUS Census 2022 NAICS Manual, Census CBP / 2026-06-28
Disclaimer: Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. SBA size standards and classification data can change. Always verify with official SBA and Census Bureau publications before relying on this information. Read our full Legal Disclaimer.

💡 Expert Guidance & SBA Tips

SBA Headcount Tip: NAICS 315250 uses an employee-based size standard (750 employees). Under 13 CFR § 121.106, the SBA calculates headcount by taking the average number of employees (full-time, part-time, and temporary) for each pay period over the preceding 24 calendar months.

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)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is NAICS code 315250 an active industry classification in 2022? ▾

Yes, NAICS code 315250 is a fully active classification for 'Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)' in the U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 vintage. It groups businesses by production process under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing), Subsector 315, and Group 3152.

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 315250? ▾

The SBA size standard limit for NAICS code 315250 is 750 employees. Firms whose receipts (averaged over five years) or employee headcounts (averaged over 24 months) are below this threshold qualify for federal contracting set-asides.

What are the legacy SIC code equivalents mapped to NAICS 315250? ▾

Legacy 1987 SIC codes mapped to NAICS 315250 include: SIC 2311 (Men’s and Boys’ Suits, Coats, and Overcoats), SIC 2321 (Men’s and Boys’ Shirts, Except Work Shirts), SIC 2322 (Men’s and Boys’ Underwear and Nightwear), SIC 2325 (Men’s and Boys’ Separate Trousers and Slacks), SIC 2326 (Men’s and Boys’ Work Clothing), SIC 2329 (Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, NEC), SIC 2331 (Women’s, Misses’, and Juniors’ Blouses and Shirts), SIC 2335 (Women’s, Misses’, and Juniors’ Dresses), SIC 2337 (Women’s, Misses’, and Juniors’ Suits, Skirts, and Coats), SIC 2339 (Women’s, Misses’, and Juniors’ Outerwear, NEC), SIC 2341 (Women’s, Misses’, Children’s, and Infants’ Underwear and Nightwear), SIC 2342 (Brassieres, Girdles, and Allied Garments), SIC 2361 (Girls’, Children’s, and Infants’ Dresses, Blouses, and Shirts), SIC 2369 (Girls’, Children’s, and Infants’ Outerwear, NEC), SIC 2371 (Fur Goods), SIC 2384 (Robes and Dressing Gowns), SIC 2385 (Waterproof Outerwear), SIC 2386 (Leather and Sheep-Lined Clothing), SIC 2389 (Apparel and Accessories, NEC), SIC 3069 (Fabricated Rubber Products, NEC). Mappings are resolved transitively across successive Census concordances to preserve historical risk profiles in B2B databases.

What IRS Principal Business Activity (PBA) code matches NAICS 315250? ▾

The IRS PBA tax code matching NAICS 315250 is 315250 (derived via a exact mapping method). Business tax filers must declare this principal business activity code on IRS Schedule C, Form 1120, or Form 1065.

What business activities are classified under NAICS 315250? ▾

Activities classified under NAICS 315250 ('Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)') include: various industrial activities in this sector. Companies primarily engaged in these production processes must select this code for compliance records.

What activities are excluded from NAICS code 315250? ▾

Exclusions defined by the Census Bureau for NAICS 315250 include: no direct exclusions. Establishments performing these alternative processes are redirected to use their respective industry codes.

How many active establishments operate under NAICS 315250 in the U.S.? ▾

According to the County Business Patterns (CBP) 2023 dataset, there are Not disclosed active establishments with registered payrolls operating under NAICS code 315250 in the United States.

Which Product Service Codes (PSCs) are suggested for NAICS 315250? ▾

Suggested advisory Product Service Codes (PSCs) for NAICS 315250 are: PSC 3530 (Industrial Sewing Machines and Mobile Textile Repair Shops), PSC 3625 (Textile Industries Machinery), PSC 8315 (Notions and Apparel Findings). PSCs classify the specific deliverables procured by the government, complementing the industry-level NAICS classification.

Is NAICS code 315250 standard uniform across all U.S. states? ▾

Yes. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 315250 is a federal statistical standard overseen by the Census Bureau. It applies uniformly to state LLC filings, banking KYC processes, and federal audits.

Related Pages & Tools

Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 315250:

Sources & References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau: North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Manual
  2. U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Table of Small Business Size Standards
  3. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR): 13 CFR Part 121 - Small Business Size Regulations
  4. Acquisition.gov: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19 - Small Business Programs
  5. Internal Revenue Service (IRS): Instructions for Schedule C (Form 1040) Principal Business Activity (PBA) Codes
  6. U.S. General Services Administration (GSA): System for Award Management (SAM.gov) Unique Entity ID Guide
  7. Defense Logistics Agency: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) CAGE Search and Registration
  8. United Nations Statistics Division: International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC)
  9. U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Manual
  10. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): SEC EDGAR Filer Standard Industrial Classification Codes

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