Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing men's and boys' cut and sew apparel from purchased fabric. Men's and boys' 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.
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Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 315220 - Men’s and Boys’ Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing are:
- Sport coats (except fur, leather), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Beachwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Service apparel, washable, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Jerseys, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Raincoats, water resistant, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Water-repellent outerwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Tank tops, underwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Pants (e.g., athletic, dress, sweat, work), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Water resistant outerwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Formal jackets, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Clothing, water-repellent, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Military dress uniforms, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Bathing suits, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Feather-filled clothing, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Flannel shirts, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Suits, tailored, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Sweater vests, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Sports clothing (except team uniforms), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- T-shirts, outerwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Work shirts, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Warmup suits, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Snowsuits, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- T-shirts, underwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Bakers' service apparel, washable, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Polo shirts, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Field jackets, military, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Barbers' service apparel, washable, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Lounging robes and dressing gowns, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Jackets, tailored (except fur, leather, sheep-lined), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Slacks, jean-cut casual, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Pajamas, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Sweatshirts, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Shirts, outerwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Down-filled clothing, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Aprons, work (except leather, waterproof), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Professional service apparel, washable, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Windbreakers, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Overcoats, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Nightwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Drawers, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Briefs, underwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Water resistant overcoats, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- T-shirts, outerwear, unisex (i.e., sized without regard to gender), cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Tuxedos cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Bathrobes, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Coats (except fur, leather, waterproof), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Ski pants, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Custom tailors, men's and boys' dress shirts, cut and sewn from purchased fabric
- Trousers, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Shirts, outerwear, unisex (i.e., sized without regard to gender), cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Jackets, ski, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Washable service apparel (e.g., barbers', hospital, professional), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Topcoats, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Medical service apparel, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Sweater jackets, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Jogging suits, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Suits, nontailored (e.g., jogging, snow, ski, warmup), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Shirts, underwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Shorts, underwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Tailored dress and sport coats, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Shorts, outerwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Uniforms, nontailored, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Uniforms, dress (e.g., fire fighter, military, police), men's, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Nightgowns, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Raincoats, water-repellent, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Coats, nontailored service apparel (e.g., laboratory, mechanics', medical), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Underwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Coats, tailored (except fur, leather), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Water resistant jackets and windbreakers, nontailored, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Robes, lounging, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Firefighters' dress uniforms, men's, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Melton jackets, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Sweaters, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Slacks, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Work pants, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Laboratory coats, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Industrial garments, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Custom tailors, men's and boys' suits, cut and sewn from purchased fabric
- Jean-cut casual slacks, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Union suits, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Swimsuits, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Hunting coats and vests, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Tennis shirts, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Mackinaws, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Athletic clothing (except team athletic uniforms), men's, boys' and unisex (i.e., sized without regard to gender), cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Water-repellent overcoats, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Underwear shorts, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Uniform shirts (except team athletic), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Nightshirts, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Sweat pants, men's, boys', and unisex (i.e., sized without regard to gender), cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Vests, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Sweat suits, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Jackets, service apparel (e.g., laboratory, medical), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Underwear shirts, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Clothing, water resistant, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Sport shirts, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Coveralls, work, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Police dress uniforms, men's, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Knickers, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Hospital service apparel, washable, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Ski suits, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Riding clothes, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Jackets (except fur, leather, sheep-lined), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Sweatshirts, outerwear, unisex (sized without regard to gender), cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Dungarees, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Overalls, work, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Work coats and jackets, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Tank tops, outerwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Caftans, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Overall jackets, work, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
IBISWorld Industry Research Report
Men's & Boys' Apparel Manufacturing in the US (31522)
Revenue 2022
$1.7bn
Growth 2022
0.63%
Key Trends
Operators have managed to differentiate their products based on quality rather than price
Growth prospects in the industry are generally limited given the high degree of import penetration
Revenue is forecast to grow at a tempered rate as per capita disposable income recovers
Products and Services
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For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 315220 - Men’s and Boys’ Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Knitting men's and boys' apparel or knitting fabric and manufacturing men's and boys' apparel--are classified in Industry Group 3151, Apparel Knitting Mills; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Cutting and/or sewing materials owned by others for men's and boys' apparel--are classified in Industry 315210, Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Manufacturing fur or leather apparel and team athletic uniforms--are classified in Industry 315280, Other Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing.
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NAICS Hierarchy 315220 - Men’s and Boys’ Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
NAICS Code 315220 - Men’s and Boys’ Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing sits in the 2-digit Men’s and Boys’ Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 31-33
Sector Title: Manufacturing
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3111 Animal Food Manufacturing
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31111 Animal Food Manufacturing
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3112 Grain and Oilseed Milling
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31121 Flour Milling and Malt Manufacturing
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31122 Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing
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31123 Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing
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3113 Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing
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31131 Sugar Manufacturing
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31134 Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing
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31135 Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing
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3114 Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing
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31141 Frozen Food Manufacturing
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31142 Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling, and Drying
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3115 Dairy Product Manufacturing
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31151 Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing
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31152 Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing
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3116 Animal Slaughtering and Processing
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31161 Animal Slaughtering and Processing
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3117 Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging
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31171 Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging
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3118 Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing
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31181 Bread and Bakery Product Manufacturing
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31182 Cookie, Cracker, and Pasta Manufacturing
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31183 Tortilla Manufacturing
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3119 Other Food Manufacturing
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31191 Snack Food Manufacturing
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31192 Coffee and Tea Manufacturing
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31193 Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing
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31194 Seasoning and Dressing Manufacturing
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31199 All Other Food Manufacturing
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3121 Beverage Manufacturing
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31211 Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing
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31212 Breweries
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31213 Wineries
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31214 Distilleries
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3122 Tobacco Manufacturing
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31223 Tobacco Manufacturing
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3131 Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills
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31311 Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills
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3132 Fabric Mills
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31321 Broadwoven Fabric Mills
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31322 Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery
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31323 Nonwoven Fabric Mills
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31324 Knit Fabric Mills
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3133 Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills
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31331 Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills
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31332 Fabric Coating Mills
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3141 Textile Furnishings Mills
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31411 Carpet and Rug Mills
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31412 Curtain and Linen Mills
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3149 Other Textile Product Mills
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31491 Textile Bag and Canvas Mills
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31499 All Other Textile Product Mills
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3151 Apparel Knitting Mills
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31511 Hosiery and Sock Mills
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31519 Other Apparel Knitting Mills
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3152 Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
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31521 Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors
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31522 Men’s and Boys’ Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
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31524 Women’s, Girls’, and Infants’ Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
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31528 Other Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
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3159 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
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31599 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
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3161 Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing
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31611 Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing
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3162 Footwear Manufacturing
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31621 Footwear Manufacturing
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3169 Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
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31699 Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
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