315990 — Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing apparel and accessories (except apparel knitting mills, cut and sew apparel contractors, and cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors)). Jobbers, who perform entrepreneurial functions involved in apparel accessories manufacture, including buying raw materials, designing and preparing samples, arranging for apparel accessories to be made from their materials, and marketing finished apparel accessories, are included. Examples of products made by these establishments are belts, caps, gloves (except medical, safety, sporting), hats, and neckties (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 2323 - Men's and Boys' Neckwear (via SIC1987:2323→NAICS1997:315993→2002:315993→2007:315993→2012:315990→2017:315990→2022:315990)
- SIC 2339 - Women’s, Misses’, and Juniors’ Outerwear, NEC (via SIC1987:2339→NAICS1997:315999→2002:315999→2007:315999→2012:315990→2017:315990→2022:315990)
- SIC 2353 - Hats, Caps, and Millinery (via SIC1987:2353→NAICS1997:315991→2002:315991→2007:315991→2012:315990→2017:315990→2022:315990)
- SIC 2381 - Dress and Work Gloves, Except Knit and All-Leather (via SIC1987:2381→NAICS1997:315992→2002:315992→2007:315992→2012:315990→2017:315990→2022:315990)
- SIC 2385 - Waterproof Outerwear (via SIC1987:2385→NAICS1997:315999→2002:315999→2007:315999→2012:315990→2017:315990→2022:315990)
- SIC 2387 - Apparel Belts (via SIC1987:2387→NAICS1997:315999→2002:315999→2007:315999→2012:315990→2017:315990→2022:315990)
- SIC 2389 - Apparel and Accessories, NEC (via SIC1987:2389→NAICS1997:315999→2002:315999→2007:315999→2012:315990→2017:315990→2022:315990)
- SIC 2396 - Automotive Trimmings, Apparel Findings, and Related Products (via SIC1987:2396→NAICS1997:315999→2002:315999→2007:315999→2012:315990→2017:315990→2022:315990)
- SIC 2399 - Fabricated Textile Products, NEC (via SIC1987:2399→NAICS1997:315999→2002:315999→2007:315999→2012:315990→2017:315990→2022:315990)
- SIC 3069 - Fabricated Rubber Products, NEC (via SIC1987:3069→NAICS1997:315999→2002:315999→2007:315999→2012:315990→2017:315990→2022:315990)
- SIC 3151 - Leather Gloves and Mittens (via SIC1987:3151→NAICS1997:315992→2002:315992→2007:315992→2012:315990→2017:315990→2022:315990)
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 8315 — Notions and Apparel Findings
- PSC 8315 — Notions and Apparel Findings
- PSC 8405 — Outerwear, Men's
- PSC 8410 — Outerwear, Women's
- PSC 8415 — Clothing, Special Purpose
- PSC 8415 — Clothing, Special Purpose
- PSC 8420 — Underwear and Nightwear, Men's
- PSC 8425 — Underwear and Nightwear, Women's
- PSC 8450 — Children's and Infants' Apparel and Accessories
- PSC 8450 — Children's and Infants' Apparel and Accessories
- PSC J083 — Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel and Shoe Findings, Tents and Flags
- PSC J083 — Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel and Shoe Findings, Tents and Flags
- PSC K084 — Modification of Equipment: Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia
- PSC K084 — Modification of Equipment: Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 315990 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 315990 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 315990? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 600 employees for NAICS code 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 315990? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2323 - Men's and Boys' Neckwear, 2339 - Women’s, Misses’, and Juniors’ Outerwear, NEC, 2353 - Hats, Caps, and Millinery, 2381 - Dress and Work Gloves, Except Knit and All-Leather, 2385 - Waterproof Outerwear, 2387 - Apparel Belts, 2389 - Apparel and Accessories, NEC, 2396 - Automotive Trimmings, Apparel Findings, and Related Products, 2399 - Fabricated Textile Products, NEC, 3069 - Fabricated Rubber Products, NEC, 3151 - Leather Gloves and Mittens.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 315990:
- 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 315990 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing).
- 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.