532281 — Formal Wear and Costume Rental
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in renting clothing, such as formal wear, costumes (e.g., theatrical), or other clothing (except laundered uniforms and work apparel) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Establishments primarily engaged in laundering and supplying uniforms and other work apparel are classified in
- U.S. Industry 812332, Industrial Launderers.
- REAL ESTATE AND RENTAL AND LEASING 449
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 7299 - Miscellaneous Personal Services, NEC (via SIC1987:7299→NAICS1997:53222→2002:532220→2007:532220→2012:532220→2017:532281→2022:532281)
- SIC 7819 - Services Allied to Motion Picture Production (via SIC1987:7819→NAICS1997:53222→2002:532220→2007:532220→2012:532220→2017:532281→2022:532281)
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 W023 — Lease or Rental of Equipment: Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 532281 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 532281 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Formal Wear and Costume Rental' under Sector 53 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 532281? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $25,000,000 for NAICS code 532281 (Formal Wear and Costume Rental), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 532281? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 532281 (Formal Wear and Costume Rental) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7299 - Miscellaneous Personal Services, NEC, 7819 - Services Allied to Motion Picture Production.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 532281:
- Sector 53 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 532281 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Formal Wear and Costume Rental).
- 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.