315120 — Apparel Knitting Mills
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in knitting apparel or knitting fabric and then manufacturing apparel. Jobbers, performing entrepreneurial functions involved in knitting apparel and accessories, are included.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 315120 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Apparel Knitting Mills |
| SBA Size Standard | 850 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 315100 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 31-33 → 315 → 3151 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 2251 - Women’s Full-Length and Knee-Length Hosiery, Except Socks (via SIC1987:2251→NAICS1997:315111→2002:315111→2007:315111→2012:315110→2017:315110→2022:315120)
- SIC 2252 - Hosiery, NEC (via SIC1987:2252→NAICS1997:315119→2002:315119→2007:315119→2012:315110→2017:315110→2022:315120)
- SIC 2253 - Knit Outerwear Mills (via SIC1987:2253→NAICS1997:315192→2002:315192→2007:315192→2012:315190→2017:315190→2022:315120)
- SIC 2254 - Knit Underwear and Nightwear Mills (via SIC1987:2254→NAICS1997:315192→2002:315192→2007:315192→2012:315190→2017:315190→2022:315120)
- SIC 2259 - Knitting Mills, NEC (via SIC1987:2259→NAICS1997:315191→2002:315191→2007:315191→2012:315190→2017:315190→2022:315120)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 315120:
- 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.
- 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.
Related Industries in 3151
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 315120 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 315120 is 'Apparel Knitting Mills', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 850 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 315120?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 315120 is 850 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 315120?
NAICS code 315120 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2251 - Women’s Full-Length and Knee-Length Hosiery, Except Socks, 2252 - Hosiery, NEC, 2253 - Knit Outerwear Mills, 2254 - Knit Underwear and Nightwear Mills, 2259 - Knitting Mills, NEC.