NAICS Code 315120: Apparel Knitting Mills
National industry
SBA small business size standard: 850 employees
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in knitting apparel or knitting fabric and then manufacturing apparel. Jobbers, performing entrepreneurial functions involved in knitting apparel and accessories, are included.
Government contracts for this product: PSC 8410 Outerwear, Women's and PSC 8405 Outerwear, Men's
Code facts
- Part of
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31-33
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315
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3151
- 31512
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3151
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315
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31-33
- Contract awards
- 157 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $41,208,500 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $47,551,774 |
| FY2025 | $41,208,500 |
| FY2024 | $29,537,983 |
| FY2023 | $9,010,295 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries, Inc. | $9,390,882 | |
| 2 | Graham Dyeing & Finishing Inc. | $4,694,947 | |
| 3 | Bethel Yuut LLC | $4,365,620 | |
| 4 | Puerto Rico Industries For The Blind Corp | $4,136,725 | |
| 5 | Mitts Nitts Inc. | $3,636,760 | |
| 6 | Goodwill Industries Of South Florida Inc. | $3,388,564 | |
| 7 | Heartland Manufacturing, Inc. | $2,688,560 | |
| 8 | Kandor Manufacturing Inc. | $2,307,432 | |
| 9 | ABX Group Inc. | $2,266,875 | |
| 10 | Special T Hosiery Mills Inc. | $1,842,953 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 315120 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Logistics Agency | $45,268,295 | |
| 2 | Department of the Army | $1,836,000 | |
| 3 | Air Force | $400,728 | |
| 4 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $28,000 | |
| 5 | Department of Justice | $18,750 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8410 Outerwear, Women's | $15,010,539 | |
| 2 | 8405 Outerwear, Men's | $14,979,970 | |
| 3 | 8440 Hosiery, Handwear, and Clothing Accessories, Men's | $10,287,416 | |
| 4 | 8415 Clothing, Special Purpose | $7,029,862 | |
| 5 | 1367 Tactical Sets, Kits, and Outfits | $192,335 | |
| 6 | 8475 Specialized Flight Clothing and Accessories | $37,360 | |
| 7 | 8445 Hosiery, Handwear, and Clothing Accessories, Women's | $12,149 | |
| 8 | 5980 Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware | $2,144 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | $9,436,057 | |
| 2 | Kentucky | $8,933,712 | |
| 3 | Puerto Rico | $6,443,173 | |
| 4 | Alaska | $4,365,620 | |
| 5 | California | $3,752,592 | |
| 6 | Florida | $3,684,894 | |
| 7 | New York | $2,473,640 | |
| 8 | Virginia | $2,334,191 | |
| 9 | Tennessee | $1,229,945 | |
| 10 | Iowa | $616,733 | |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $542,987 | |
| 12 | New Mexico | $192,335 | |
| 13 | Maryland | $128,100 | |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $73,803 | |
| 15 | New Jersey | $37,360 |
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Size standard history
Federal Register rules that named this code
From the NAICS codes each rule's amendments to 13 CFR 121.201 name. Rules that print their size standard tables as images aren't listed.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 315120?
NAICS 315120 is Apparel Knitting Mills, a national industry in NAICS 31-33, Manufacturing.
When did the size standard for NAICS 315120 last change?
The most recent Federal Register rule on record that names NAICS 315120 in the SBA's size standards is "Small Business Size Standards: Manufacturing and Industries With Employee-Based Size Standards in Other Sectors Except Wholesale Trade and Retail Trade" (88 FR 9970), published Feb 15, 2023 and effective Mar 17, 2023.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 315120?
Federal contracts under NAICS 315120 obligated $41,208,500 in fiscal year 2025 and $127,308,552 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 315120?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 315120 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries, Inc. ($9,390,882); Graham Dyeing & Finishing Inc. ($4,694,947); and Bethel Yuut LLC ($4,365,620).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 315120?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 315120 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Defense Logistics Agency ($45,268,295), Department of the Army ($1,836,000) and Air Force ($400,728).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 315120?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 315120 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 8410 Outerwear, Women's; 8405 Outerwear, Men's; and 8440 Hosiery, Handwear, and Clothing Accessories, Men's.
Where is the work under NAICS 315120 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 315120 over the last 12 months are North Carolina ($9,436,057), Kentucky ($8,933,712) and Puerto Rico ($6,443,173).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 315120?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 315120 is Shirt, USMC, woman's, solicitation from Clothing and Textiles (DLA), posted October 5, 2026.
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