315250 — Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)
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 Code | 315250 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) |
| SBA Size Standard | 750 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 315250 (exact match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 31-33 → 315 → 3152 |
| 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 2311 - Men’s and Boys’ Suits, Coats, and Overcoats (via SIC1987:2311→NAICS1997:315222→2002:315222→2007:315222→2012:315220→2017:315220→2022:315250)
- SIC 2321 - Men’s and Boys’ Shirts, Except Work Shirts (via SIC1987:2321→NAICS1997:315223→2002:315223→2007:315223→2012:315220→2017:315220→2022:315250)
- SIC 2322 - Men’s and Boys’ Underwear and Nightwear (via SIC1987:2322→NAICS1997:315221→2002:315221→2007:315221→2012:315220→2017:315220→2022:315250)
- SIC 2325 - Men’s and Boys’ Separate Trousers and Slacks (via SIC1987:2325→NAICS1997:315224→2002:315224→2007:315224→2012:315220→2017:315220→2022:315250)
- SIC 2326 - Men’s and Boys’ Work Clothing (via SIC1987:2326→NAICS1997:315225→2002:315225→2007:315225→2012:315220→2017:315220→2022:315250)
- SIC 2329 - Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, NEC (via SIC1987:2329→NAICS1997:315228→2002:315228→2007:315228→2012:315220→2017:315220→2022:315250)
- SIC 2331 - Women’s, Misses’, and Juniors’ Blouses and Shirts (via SIC1987:2331→NAICS1997:315232→2002:315232→2007:315232→2012:315240→2017:315240→2022:315250)
- SIC 2335 - Women’s, Misses’, and Juniors’ Dresses (via SIC1987:2335→NAICS1997:315233→2002:315233→2007:315233→2012:315240→2017:315240→2022:315250)
- SIC 2337 - Women’s, Misses’, and Juniors’ Suits, Skirts, and Coats (via SIC1987:2337→NAICS1997:315234→2002:315234→2007:315234→2012:315240→2017:315240→2022:315250)
- SIC 2339 - Women’s, Misses’, and Juniors’ Outerwear, NEC (via SIC1987:2339→NAICS1997:315299→2002:315299→2007:315299→2012:315280→2017:315280→2022:315250)
- SIC 2341 - Women’s, Misses’, Children’s, and Infants’ Underwear and Nightwear (via SIC1987:2341→NAICS1997:315221→2002:315221→2007:315221→2012:315220→2017:315220→2022:315250)
- SIC 2342 - Brassieres, Girdles, and Allied Garments (via SIC1987:2342→NAICS1997:315231→2002:315231→2007:315231→2012:315240→2017:315240→2022:315250)
- SIC 2361 - Girls’, Children’s, and Infants’ Dresses, Blouses, and Shirts (via SIC1987:2361→NAICS1997:315232→2002:315232→2007:315232→2012:315240→2017:315240→2022:315250)
- SIC 2369 - Girls’, Children’s, and Infants’ Outerwear, NEC (via SIC1987:2369→NAICS1997:315222→2002:315222→2007:315222→2012:315220→2017:315220→2022:315250)
- SIC 2371 - Fur Goods (via SIC1987:2371→NAICS1997:315292→2002:315292→2007:315292→2012:315280→2017:315280→2022:315250)
- SIC 2384 - Robes and Dressing Gowns (via SIC1987:2384→NAICS1997:315231→2002:315231→2007:315231→2012:315240→2017:315240→2022:315250)
- SIC 2385 - Waterproof Outerwear (via SIC1987:2385→NAICS1997:315222→2002:315222→2007:315222→2012:315220→2017:315220→2022:315250)
- SIC 2386 - Leather and Sheep-Lined Clothing (via SIC1987:2386→NAICS1997:315292→2002:315292→2007:315292→2012:315280→2017:315280→2022:315250)
- SIC 2389 - Apparel and Accessories, NEC (via SIC1987:2389→NAICS1997:315231→2002:315231→2007:315231→2012:315240→2017:315240→2022:315250)
- SIC 3069 - Fabricated Rubber Products, NEC (via SIC1987:3069→NAICS1997:315299→2002:315299→2007:315299→2012:315280→2017:315280→2022:315250)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 315250:
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 315250 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
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.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 315250?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 315250 is 750 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 315250?
NAICS code 315250 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2311 - Men’s and Boys’ Suits, Coats, and Overcoats, 2321 - Men’s and Boys’ Shirts, Except Work Shirts, 2322 - Men’s and Boys’ Underwear and Nightwear, 2325 - Men’s and Boys’ Separate Trousers and Slacks, 2326 - Men’s and Boys’ Work Clothing, 2329 - Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, NEC, 2331 - Women’s, Misses’, and Juniors’ Blouses and Shirts, 2335 - Women’s, Misses’, and Juniors’ Dresses, 2337 - Women’s, Misses’, and Juniors’ Suits, Skirts, and Coats, 2339 - Women’s, Misses’, and Juniors’ Outerwear, NEC, 2341 - Women’s, Misses’, Children’s, and Infants’ Underwear and Nightwear, 2342 - Brassieres, Girdles, and Allied Garments, 2361 - Girls’, Children’s, and Infants’ Dresses, Blouses, and Shirts, 2369 - Girls’, Children’s, and Infants’ Outerwear, NEC, 2371 - Fur Goods, 2384 - Robes and Dressing Gowns, 2385 - Waterproof Outerwear, 2386 - Leather and Sheep-Lined Clothing, 2389 - Apparel and Accessories, NEC, 3069 - Fabricated Rubber Products, NEC.