NAICS 315250 - Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)

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NAICS 31525 NAICS 3152 NAICS 315 cut and sew apparel government uniforms clothing jobbers federal contracts IDIQ contracts textile manufacturing uniform production quality assurance supply chain compliance FAR regulations competitive bidding small business set-asides

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What is NAICS 315250

NAICS code 315250 encompasses establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing cut and sew apparel from purchased fabric, excluding contractors who outsource the sewing process. This sector includes clothing jobbers who manage entrepreneurial functions such as sourcing raw materials, designing apparel, preparing samples, coordinating production, and marketing finished garments. Businesses in this industry typically produce a variety of apparel items including uniforms, workwear, and specialty clothing tailored to specific client needs. Government agencies contract these services to fulfill requirements for durable, compliant, and customized clothing essential for personnel in defense, public safety, and other federal or state programs. The ability to produce apparel that meets precise specifications and quality standards makes this sector vital for various government functions.

Industry Classification for NAICS 315250

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.

Breakdown for NAICS 315250

  • Manufactures apparel by cutting and sewing purchased fabric into finished garments.
  • Includes clothing jobbers who coordinate design, materials procurement, and marketing.
  • Excludes contractors who solely perform sewing without entrepreneurial functions.
  • Serves government and commercial clients requiring custom or standardized apparel.
  • Subject to specific government quality and compliance standards for uniforms.
  • Typical businesses range from small specialized shops to larger manufacturing facilities.

Included Activities for NAICS 315250

  • Cutting fabric according to design patterns.
  • Sewing fabric pieces to assemble garments.
  • Designing apparel and preparing samples for production.
  • Procuring raw materials such as fabric and accessories.
  • Coordinating production schedules and quality control.
  • Marketing finished apparel to government and commercial clients.
  • Packaging and shipping completed garments to contract recipients.
  • Ensuring compliance with government apparel specifications and standards.

Business Types for NAICS 315250

  • Cut and sew apparel manufacturers
  • Clothing jobbers and apparel coordinators
  • Uniform manufacturers for military and law enforcement
  • Small and medium-sized textile production firms
  • Specialty apparel producers focusing on protective clothing
  • Domestic apparel contractors serving government agencies

Subcategories for NAICS 315250

  • Apparel, fur (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Aprons, work (except leather, waterproof), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Aprons, work (except waterproof, leather), women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Athletic clothing, men's, boys' and unisex (i.e., sized without regard to gender), cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Athletic clothing, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Athletic uniforms, team, 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)
  • Bakers' service apparel, washable, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Band uniforms cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Bandeaux, women's and girls', 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)
  • Baseball uniforms cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Basketball uniforms cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Bathing suits, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Bathing suits, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Bathrobes, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Bathrobes, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Beachwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Beachwear, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Bedjackets, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Blouses, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Body stockings, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Bra-slips, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Brassieres cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Bridal dresses or gowns, custom made
  • Bridal dresses or gowns, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Briefs, underwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Briefs, underwear, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Buntings, infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Burial garments cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Caftans, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Caftans, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Camisoles, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Capes, fur (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Capes, waterproof (e.g., plastics, rubber, similar materials), cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Capes, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Caps and gowns, academic, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Caps, fur (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Caps, leather (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Chemises, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Clerical vestments cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Clothing, fur (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Clothing, leather or sheep-lined (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Clothing, water resistant, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Clothing, water resistant, women's, girls', and infants', 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)
  • Clothing, water-repellent, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Clothing, waterproof, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Coat linings, fur (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Coats (including tailored), leather or sheep-lined (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Coats, artificial leather, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Coats, fur (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Coats, leather (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Coats, 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)
  • Coats, nontailored service apparel (e.g., laboratory, medical, mechanics'), women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Coats, tailored, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Coats, tailored, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric
  • Coats, waterproof (e.g., plastics, rubberized fabric, similar materials), cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Coats, waterproof (e.g., plastics, rubberized fabric, similar materials), rubberizing fabric and manufacturing coats
  • Coats, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Collar and cuff sets, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Corselets, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Corsets and allied garments (except surgical), women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Costumes (e.g., lodge, masquerade, theatrical) cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Coveralls, work, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Coveralls, work, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Culottes, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Custom tailors, men's and boys' dress shirts, cut and sewn from purchased fabric
  • Custom tailors, men's and boys' suits, cut and sewn from purchased fabric
  • Custom tailors, women's and girls' dresses cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Diaper covers, infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Dickeys, women's and girls', 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)
  • Down-filled clothing, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Drawers, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Drawers, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Dresses, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Dressing gowns, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Dungarees, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Dungarees, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Dusters (i.e., apparel), women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Ensemble dresses, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Feather-filled clothing, jackets, and vests, women's, girls', and infants', 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)
  • Field jackets, military, 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)
  • Firefighters' dress uniforms, women's, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Flannel shirts, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Flannel shirts, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Formal jackets, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Foundation garments, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Fur accessories and trimmings (except apparel contractors) manufacturing
  • Fur apparel (e.g., capes, coats, hats, jackets, neckpieces) (except apparel contractors) manufacturing
  • Fur clothing (except apparel contractors) manufacturing
  • Fur plates and trimmings (except apparel contractors) manufacturing
  • Garments, leather or sheep-lined (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Garter belts cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Garters, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Girdles, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Glazing furs
  • Glove linings, fur (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Gowns (e.g., academic, choir, clerical) cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Gowns, formal, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Gowns, hospital, surgical and patient, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Gowns, wedding, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Graduation caps and gowns cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Hats, fur (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Hats, leather (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Hospital service apparel, washable, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Hospital service apparel, washable, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Housecoats, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Housedresses, women's and girls', 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)
  • Industrial garments, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Industrial garments, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Infants' apparel cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Infants' water resistant outerwear cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Jackets, fur (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Jackets, leather (except welders') or sheep-lined (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Jackets, 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)
  • Jackets, service apparel (e.g., laboratory, medical), women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Jackets, ski, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Jackets, ski, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Jackets, tailored, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Jackets, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Jean-cut casual slacks, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Jean-cut casual slacks, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Jeans, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Jerseys, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Jerseys, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Jogging suits, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Jogging suits, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Jumpsuits, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Knickers, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Knickers, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Laboratory coats, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Laboratory coats, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Leather apparel (e.g., capes, coats, hats, jackets) (except apparel contractors) manufacturing
  • Leather clothing (except apparel contractors) manufacturing
  • Leggings, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Leotards, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Lingerie, women's and girls', 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)
  • Lounging robes and dressing gowns, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Mackinaws, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Mackinaws, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Maternity bras and corsets, women's and girls', 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)
  • Medical service apparel, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Melton jackets, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Melton jackets, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Middies, women's, girls', and infants', 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)
  • Military dress uniforms, tailored, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Neckpieces, fur (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Negligees, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Nightgowns, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Nightgowns, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Nightshirts, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Nightshirts, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except contractors)
  • Nightwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Nightwear, women's, girls', and infants', 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)
  • Overalls, work, 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)
  • Overcoats, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Pajamas, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Pajamas, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Panties, women's, girls', and infants', 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)
  • Pants outfits, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Pants, athletic, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Pants, leather (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Pants, rubber and rubberized fabric, made in the same establishment as the basic material
  • Pants, sweat, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Pants, vulcanized rubber, manufacturing
  • Pants, waterproof outerwear, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Pants, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Pantsuits, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Panty girdles, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Paper dresses, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Plastics gowns cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Plastics rainwear cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Playsuits, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Pointing furs
  • Police dress uniforms, men's, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Police dress uniforms, women's, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Polo shirts, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Polo shirts, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Ponchos and similar waterproof raincoats cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Prayer shawls 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)
  • Professional service apparel, washable, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Raincoats, rubber or rubberized fabric, manufacturing
  • Raincoats, water resistant, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Raincoats, water resistant, women's, girls', and infants', 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)
  • Raincoats, water-repellent, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Raincoats, waterproof, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Riding clothes, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Riding clothes, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Robes, lounging, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Robes, lounging, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Rompers, infants', 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)
  • Service apparel, washable, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Shirts, outerwear, 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)
  • Shirts, outerwear, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Shirts, underwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Shirts, underwear, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Shorts, outerwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Shorts, outerwear, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Shorts, underwear, 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)
  • Ski pants, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Ski suits, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Ski suits, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Skirts, tennis, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Skirts, women's, girls', and infants', 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)
  • Slacks, jean-cut casual, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Slacks, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Slacks, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Slips, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Snowsuits, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Snowsuits, women's, girls, and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Sport coats, fur (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Sport coats, leather (including artificial and tailored) (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Sport coats, 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)
  • Sports clothing, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Sports clothing, team uniforms, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Sports clothing, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Suits (e.g., jogging, snowsuit, warmup), women's, girls', and infants', 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)
  • Suits, tailored, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Suits, tailored, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Sunsuits, infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Sweat bands 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)
  • Sweat pants, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Sweat suits, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Sweat suits, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Sweater jackets, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Sweater jackets, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Sweater vests, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Sweater vests, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Sweaters, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Sweaters, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Sweatshirts, 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)
  • Sweatshirts, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Swimsuits, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Swimsuits, women's, girls', and infants', 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)
  • T-shirts, outerwear, unisex (i.e., sized without regard to gender), cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • T-shirts, outerwear, women's, girls', and infants', 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)
  • T-shirts, underwear, women's, girls', and infants', 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)
  • Tank tops, 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)
  • Tank tops, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Team athletic uniforms cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Teddies, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Tennis shirts, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Tennis shirts, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Tennis skirts, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Theatrical costumes cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Topcoats, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Training pants (i.e., underwear), infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Trimmings, fur (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Trousers, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Tuxedos cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Underwear shirts, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Underwear shirts, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Underwear shorts, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Underwear shorts, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Underwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Underwear, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Uniform shirts, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Uniform shirts, team athletic, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Uniform shirts, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Uniforms, band, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Uniforms, dress (e.g., firefighter, military, police), men's, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Uniforms, dress, tailored (e.g., firefighter, military, police), women's and girls', 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, nontailored, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Uniforms, team athletic, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Union suits, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Union suits, women's, girls', and infants', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Vestments, academic and clerical, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Vests, leather, fur, or sheep-lined (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Vests, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Vests, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Warmup suits, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Warmup suits, women's, girls', and infants', 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)
  • Washable service apparel, women's and girls', 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)
  • Water resistant jackets and windbreakers, nontailored, women's and girls', 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)
  • Water resistant outerwear, women's, girls', and infants', 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)
  • Water resistant overcoats, women's and girls', 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)
  • Water-repellent outerwear, women's, girls', and infants', 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)
  • Water-repellent overcoats, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Waterproof outerwear cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Waterproof outerwear, rubberizing fabric and manufacturing outerwear
  • Wedding dresses, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Windbreakers, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Windbreakers, women's, girls', and infants', 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)
  • Work pants, 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)

Government Buyers for NAICS 315250

Federal agencies such as the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and various state and local government entities frequently procure cut and sew apparel manufacturing services. These agencies require uniforms, protective clothing, and specialized apparel for military personnel, law enforcement, emergency responders, and other government workers. Procurement of these services ensures compliance with standards related to durability, functionality, and appearance, which are critical for operational effectiveness and safety. Additionally, government contracts may include clothing for outreach programs, correctional facilities, and other public service sectors.

Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 315250

Contracts in this sector commonly include firm-fixed-price and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) agreements, often awarded through competitive bidding or set-aside programs for small businesses. Procurement methods may involve sealed bidding, negotiated contracts, or simplified acquisition procedures depending on contract value and urgency. Typical contract values can range from small orders for uniforms to multi-million-dollar agreements for large-scale apparel production. Blanket purchase agreements and task orders are also prevalent to meet ongoing or fluctuating demand. Contracting officers emphasize quality assurance, delivery schedules, and compliance with government specifications.

Details for NAICS 315250

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NAICS Code Industry Title
315210 Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors
NAICS Code Industry Title
31-33 Manufacturing
311 Food Manufacturing
3111 Animal Food Manufacturing
31111 Animal Food Manufacturing
311111 Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing
311119 Other Animal Food Manufacturing
3112 Grain and Oilseed Milling
31121 Flour Milling and Malt Manufacturing
311211 Flour Milling
311212 Rice Milling
311213 Malt Manufacturing
31122 Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing
311221 Wet Corn Milling and Starch Manufacturing
311224 Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing
311225 Fats and Oils Refining and Blending
31123 Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing
311230 Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing
3113 Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing
31131 Sugar Manufacturing
311313 Beet Sugar Manufacturing
311314 Cane Sugar Manufacturing
31134 Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing
311340 Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing
31135 Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing
311351 Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans
311352 Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate
3114 Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing
31141 Frozen Food Manufacturing
311411 Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing
311412 Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing
31142 Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling, and Drying
311421 Fruit and Vegetable Canning
311422 Specialty Canning
311423 Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing
3115 Dairy Product Manufacturing
31151 Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing
311511 Fluid Milk Manufacturing
311512 Creamery Butter Manufacturing
311513 Cheese Manufacturing
311514 Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing
31152 Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing
311520 Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing
3116 Animal Slaughtering and Processing
31161 Animal Slaughtering and Processing
311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses
311613 Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing
311615 Poultry Processing
3117 Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging
31171 Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging
311710 Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging
3118 Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing
31181 Bread and Bakery Product Manufacturing
311811 Retail Bakeries
311812 Commercial Bakeries
311813 Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing
31182 Cookie, Cracker, and Pasta Manufacturing
311821 Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing
311824 Dry Pasta, Dough, and Flour Mixes Manufacturing from Purchased Flour
31183 Tortilla Manufacturing
311830 Tortilla Manufacturing
3119 Other Food Manufacturing
31191 Snack Food Manufacturing
311911 Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing
311919 Other Snack Food Manufacturing
31192 Coffee and Tea Manufacturing
311920 Coffee and Tea Manufacturing
31193 Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing
311930 Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing
31194 Seasoning and Dressing Manufacturing
311941 Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing
311942 Spice and Extract Manufacturing
31199 All Other Food Manufacturing
311991 Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing
311999 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
312 Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
3121 Beverage Manufacturing
31211 Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing
312111 Soft Drink Manufacturing
312112 Bottled Water Manufacturing
312113 Ice Manufacturing
31212 Breweries
312120 Breweries
31213 Wineries
312130 Wineries
31214 Distilleries
312140 Distilleries
3122 Tobacco Manufacturing
31223 Tobacco Manufacturing
312230 Tobacco Manufacturing
313 Textile Mills
3131 Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills
31311 Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills
313110 Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills
3132 Fabric Mills
31321 Broadwoven Fabric Mills
313210 Broadwoven Fabric Mills
31322 Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery
313220 Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery
31323 Nonwoven Fabric Mills
313230 Nonwoven Fabric Mills
31324 Knit Fabric Mills
313240 Knit Fabric Mills
3133 Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills
31331 Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills
313310 Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills
31332 Fabric Coating Mills
313320 Fabric Coating Mills
314 Textile Product Mills
3141 Textile Furnishings Mills
31411 Carpet and Rug Mills
314110 Carpet and Rug Mills
31412 Curtain and Linen Mills
314120 Curtain and Linen Mills
3149 Other Textile Product Mills
31491 Textile Bag and Canvas Mills
314910 Textile Bag and Canvas Mills
31499 All Other Textile Product Mills
314994 Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills
314999 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
315 Apparel Manufacturing
3151 Apparel Knitting Mills
31512 Apparel Knitting Mills
315120 Apparel Knitting Mills
3152 Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
31521 Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors
315210 Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors
31525 Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)
315250 Current Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)
3159 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
31599 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
315990 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
316 Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
3161 Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing
31611 Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing
316110 Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing
3162 Footwear Manufacturing
31621 Footwear Manufacturing
316210 Footwear Manufacturing
3169 Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
31699 Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
316990 Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing

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