NAICS 316990 - Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing leather products (except footwear and apparel) from purchased leather or leather substitutes (e.g., fabric, plastics).

Illustrative Examples:

• Billfolds, all materials, manufacturing
• Boot and shoe cut stock and findings, leather, manufacturing
• Dog furnishings (e.g., collars, harnesses, leashes, muzzles), manufacturing
• Luggage, all materials, manufacturing
• Shoe soles, leather, manufacturing
• Purses, women's, all materials (except metal), manufacturing
• Toilet kits and cases (except metal) manufacturing
• Watch bands (except metal) manufacturing
• Welders' jackets, leggings, and sleeves, leather, manufacturing

• Manufactures leather goods excluding footwear and apparel.
• Includes products made from leather and synthetic substitutes.
• Typical products include luggage, purses, watch bands, and industrial leather wear.
• Serves government agencies with specialized durable goods.
• Small businesses comprise a large segment of this industry.
• Subject to federal procurement regulations and set-aside programs.

• Manufacturing billfolds and wallets from leather and synthetic materials.
• Producing dog furnishings such as collars, harnesses, and leashes.
• Fabricating luggage and travel cases from various materials.
• Creating watch bands excluding metal components.
• Manufacturing leather shoe soles and boot cut stock.
• Producing leather safety apparel like welders' jackets and sleeves.
• Manufacturing women's purses and toilet kits from non-metal materials.
• Supplying leather-based industrial and safety products for government use.

• Small and medium-sized leather product manufacturers.
• Specialized accessory producers focusing on leather goods.
• Contract manufacturers serving defense and law enforcement.
• Domestic leather goods fabricators adhering to government standards.
• Innovators in synthetic and sustainable leather substitutes.