31522M Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the following North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) industries:

  1. 315221 Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Underwear and Nightwear Manufacturing;
  2. 315222 Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Suit, Coat, and Overcoat Manufacturing;
  3. 315223 Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Shirt (except Work Shirt) Manufacturing;
  4. 315224 Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Trouser, Slack, and Jean Manufacturing;
  5. 315225 Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Work Clothing Manufacturing; and
  6. 315228 Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Other Outerwear Manufacturing.

315221 Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Underwear and Nightwear Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing men's and boys' underwear and nightwear from purchased fabric. Men's and boys' underwear and nightwear 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. Examples of products made by these establishments are briefs, bathrobes, underwear T-shirts and shorts, nightshirts, and pajamas.

315222 Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Suit, Coat, and Overcoat Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing men's and boys' suits, overcoats, sport coats, tuxedos, dress uniforms, and other tailored apparel (except fur and leather) from purchased fabric. Men's and boys' suit, coat, and overcoat 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.

315223 Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Shirt (except Work Shirt) Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing men's and boys' outerwear shirts from purchased fabric. Men's and boys' shirt (except work shirt) 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. Unisex outerwear shirts, such as T-shirts and sweatshirts that are sized without specific reference to gender (i.e., adult S, M, L, XL) are included in this industry.

315224 Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Trouser, Slack, and Jean Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing men's and boys' jeans, dungarees, and other separate trousers and slacks (except work pants) from purchased fabric. Men's and boys' trouser, slack, and jean 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.

315225 Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Work Clothing Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing men's and boys' work shirts, work pants (excluding jeans and dungarees), other work clothing, and washable service apparel from purchased fabric. Men's and boys' work 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. Examples of products made by these establishments are washable service apparel, laboratory coats, work shirts, work pants (except jeans and dungarees), and hospital apparel.

315228 Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Other Outerwear Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing men's and boys' cut and sew outerwear from purchased fabric (except underwear, nightwear, shirts, suits, overcoats and tailored coats, separate trousers and slacks, and work clothing). Men's and boys' other outerwear 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. Unisex sweatpants and similar garments that are sized without specific reference to gender (i.e., adult S, M, L, XL) are also included in this industry. Examples of products made by these establishments are athletic clothing (except athletic uniforms), bathing suits, down coats, outerwear shorts, windbreakers and jackets, and jogging suits.