NAICS 315990 - Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
This page includes content generated by AI. It is intended for general guidance only and should be verified for your specific situation.
What is NAICS 315990
NAICS code 315990 covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing apparel accessories and other apparel products, excluding apparel knitting mills and cut and sew apparel contractors. This sector includes companies that produce items such as belts, hats, caps, gloves (excluding medical and safety gloves), and neckties. Businesses in this industry often combine manufacturing with entrepreneurial functions, including sourcing raw materials, designing products, and marketing finished goods. Government agencies seek these services to procure specialized apparel accessories that meet uniform, ceremonial, or functional requirements.
Industry Classification for NAICS 315990
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing apparel and accessories (except apparel knitting mills, cut and sew apparel contractors, and cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors)). Jobbers, who perform entrepreneurial functions involved in apparel accessories manufacture, including buying raw materials, designing and preparing samples, arranging for apparel accessories to be made from their materials, and marketing finished apparel accessories, are included. Examples of products made by these establishments are belts, caps, gloves (except medical, safety, sporting), hats, and neckties.
Breakdown for NAICS 315990
- Manufacturing of non-knit apparel accessories such as belts, hats, and gloves.
- Excludes apparel knitting mills and cut and sew apparel contractors except those performing entrepreneurial functions.
- Includes jobbers who handle raw material purchasing, design, and marketing of apparel accessories.
- Subject to small business size standards typically under 500 employees.
- Supports government uniform and specialized apparel accessory needs.
Included Activities for NAICS 315990
- Manufacturing belts, caps, and neckties.
- Producing non-medical gloves and hats.
- Sourcing and purchasing raw materials for apparel accessories.
- Designing apparel accessory samples and prototypes.
- Marketing finished apparel accessories to government agencies.
- Coordinating production with subcontractors or manufacturers.
- Ensuring compliance with government quality and material standards.
Business Types for NAICS 315990
- Apparel accessories manufacturers
- Jobbers and apparel accessory entrepreneurs
- Custom apparel accessory producers
- Small and medium-sized manufacturing firms
- Contract manufacturers serving government clients
Subcategories for NAICS 315990
- Apparel findings and trimmings cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Aprons, waterproof (e.g., plastics, rubberized fabric), rubberizing fabric and manufacturing aprons
- Aprons, waterproof (including rubberized fabric, plastics), cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Arm bands, elastic, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Ascots, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Baseball caps cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Bathing caps, rubber, manufacturing
- Belts, apparel (e.g., fabric, leather, vinyl), cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Belts, money, any material, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Bibs and aprons, waterproof (e.g., plastics, rubber, similar materials), cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Bibs and aprons, waterproof (e.g., plastics, rubber, similar materials), rubberizing fabric and manufacturing bibs and aprons
- Bow ties, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Caps (except fur, leather) cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Caps (i.e., apparel accessory) cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except fur, leather, apparel contractors)
- Caps, textiles, straw, fur-felt, and wool-felt, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Chauffeurs' hats and caps cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Coat trimmings fabric cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Cummerbunds cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Dress and semidress gloves cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Dress trimmings cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Findings, suit and coat (e.g., coat fronts, pockets), cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Glove linings (except fur) manufacturing
- Gloves and mittens (except athletic), leather, fabric, fur, or combinations, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Gloves and mittens, woven or knit, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
- Gloves, leather (except athletic, cut and sewn apparel contractors), manufacturing
- Handkerchiefs (except paper) cut and sewn from purchased fabric
- Harvest hats, straw, manufacturing
- Hat bodies (e.g., fur-felt, straw, wool-felt) cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Hat findings cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Hat linings and trimmings cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Hats (except fur, knitting mill products, leather) cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Hats, cloth, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Hats, fur-felt, straw, and wool-felt, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Hats, trimmed, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Headbands, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Knit gloves cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Leather gloves or mittens (except athletic, cut and sewn apparel contractors) manufacturing
- Linings, hat, men's, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Millinery cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Millinery trimmings cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Mittens cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Mittens, leather (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
- Mittens, woven or knit, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Mufflers cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Neckties cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Neckwear cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Opera hats cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Panama hats cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Police caps and hats (except protective head gear) cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Scarves cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Straw hats manufacturing
- Suit trimmings cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Suspenders cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Ties, men's and boys' hand sewn (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
- Uniform hats and caps cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
- Work gloves, leather (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
Government Buyers for NAICS 315990
Government buyers in the defense, law enforcement, and federal uniform services sectors typically procure products under NAICS 315990. Agencies such as the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Veterans Affairs require apparel accessories for uniforms, ceremonial wear, and specialized operational gear. These agencies prioritize quality, durability, and compliance with specific standards, making contracts under this NAICS essential for meeting their procurement needs.
Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 315990
Contracts in this industry often include firm-fixed-price and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) agreements. Procurement methods range from competitive bidding to sole-source contracts, especially when specialized or custom apparel accessories are required. Contract values can vary widely based on the scope, ranging from small orders for accessories to large, bulk uniform accessory contracts supporting multiple agency needs over several years.
Details for NAICS 315990
Explore the hierarchy and related codes for this industry
Federal Contracting Intelligence
Find Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing Contract Opportunities
Access federal solicitations, track award history, and monitor agency spend in this industry in one place. Designed to support small businesses pursuing federal revenue.
- Opportunities updated regularly from SAM.gov
- Filter by set-aside, agency, NAICS, and PSC
- Get notified when matching opportunities are posted
Schedule a Call
30 minutes • Discuss your goals with our team
Guidance
Leverage Your Certifications for a Competitive Edge
Our federal contracting specialists can help businesses build certifications and capability statements to pursue opportunities in industries like Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing .
- WOSB, VOSB & 8(a) certification support
- Capability statement writing & review
- SAM.gov registration & compliance guidance
Construction
Technology
Logistics
Healthcare
+ Many More Industries
Discover Your Next Industry Opportunity
Browse thousands of NAICS codes across every federal procurement sector. Find industries aligned with your capabilities and uncover where government spending is concentrated.
Search the NAICS Directory
1,000+ industry codes • Free to browse