NAICS 31521: Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors
NAICS industry
Code facts
- Part of
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31-33
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315
- 3152
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315
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31-33
- Codes under it
- 1
- Contract awards
- 1,134 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $796,528,096 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 | $2,244,483 |
| FY2026 | $597,165,027 |
| FY2025 | $796,528,096 |
| FY2024 | $798,537,615 |
| FY2023 | $677,542,697 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M M Manufacturing LLC | $44,951,034 | |
| 2 | National Industries For The Blind | $42,888,811 | |
| 3 | The Travis Association For The Blind | $41,662,192 | |
| 4 | Blind Industries And Services Of Maryland | $36,581,121 | |
| 5 | Goodwill Industries Of South Florida Inc. | $33,798,950 | |
| 6 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc. | $26,649,068 | |
| 7 | Readyone Industries Inc. | $26,113,452 | |
| 8 | Aurora Industries LLC | $25,677,909 | |
| 9 | Puerto Rico Apparel Manufacturing (Prama) Corp. | $24,928,775 | |
| 10 | SNC Manufacturing, LLC | $23,624,826 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 31521 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Logistics Agency | $505,922,256 | |
| 2 | Department of the Army | $48,260,912 | |
| 3 | Department of Justice | $24,607,236 | |
| 4 | Department of the Interior | $11,053,523 | |
| 5 | Air Force | $3,425,762 | |
| 6 | Department of the Navy | $3,278,193 | |
| 7 | Department of Homeland Security | $1,587,507 | |
| 8 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $554,725 | |
| 9 | Department of Health and Human Services | $311,492 | |
| 10 | Department of Transportation | $136,312 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8415 Clothing, Special Purpose | $459,413,141 | |
| 2 | 8405 Outerwear, Men's | $61,433,408 | |
| 3 | 8305 Textile Fabrics | $24,747,358 | |
| 4 | 8410 Outerwear, Women's | $16,387,517 | |
| 5 | 8420 Underwear and Nightwear, Men's | $11,924,409 | |
| 6 | 8440 Hosiery, Handwear, and Clothing Accessories, Men's | $8,138,398 | |
| 7 | 8470 Armor, Personal | $5,474,141 | |
| 8 | 7210 Household Furnishings | $3,692,385 | |
| 9 | 8475 Specialized Flight Clothing and Accessories | $2,011,262 | |
| 10 | 8430 Footwear, Men's | $1,601,994 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puerto Rico | $132,910,267 | |
| 2 | Texas | $83,636,775 | |
| 3 | Virginia | $67,203,943 | |
| 4 | California | $41,728,556 | |
| 5 | Florida | $37,085,258 | |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $35,583,080 | |
| 7 | Maryland | $33,824,904 | |
| 8 | Alabama | $19,794,171 | |
| 9 | New York | $17,078,367 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | $14,001,498 | |
| 11 | Tennessee | $11,557,890 | |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $11,214,417 | |
| 13 | Kentucky | $9,733,531 | |
| 14 | North Carolina | $9,228,171 | |
| 15 | Georgia | $8,076,322 | |
| 16 | Michigan | $5,277,001 | |
| 17 | South Carolina | $5,202,182 | |
| 18 | Illinois | $4,977,398 | |
| 19 | Ohio | $3,939,149 | |
| 20 | Kansas | $2,376,996 | |
| 21 | Idaho | $2,201,182 | |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $2,075,723 | |
| 23 | Washington | $1,869,782 | |
| 24 | Arkansas | $1,589,997 | |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $800,381 | |
| 26 | Colorado | $432,634 | |
| 27 | Oregon | $274,051 | |
| 28 | Nebraska | $255,854 | |
| 29 | Connecticut | $228,386 | |
| 30 | Hawaii | $202,702 | |
| 31 | Missouri | $189,608 | |
| 32 | Indiana | $168,926 | |
| 33 | Rhode Island | $118,140 | |
| 34 | Maine | $100,500 | |
| 35 | Louisiana | $100,046 | |
| 36 | Wyoming | $95,581 | |
| 37 | Montana | $54,995 | |
| 38 | Mississippi | $40,670 | |
| 39 | West Virginia | $37,594 | |
| 40 | Arizona | $8,662 | |
| 41 | New Mexico | $613 | |
| 42 | North Dakota | $603 | |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $603 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 31521 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
Contract opportunities
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Codes under 31521
| NAICS code | Size standard |
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| 315210 Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors | 750 employees |
Definition
This industry comprises establishments commonly referred to as contractors primarily engaged in (1) cutting materials owned by others for apparel and accessories and/or (2) sewing materials owned by others for apparel and accessories.
Illustrative examples
- Apparel cut and sew contractors
- Apparel trimmings and findings cut and sew apparel contractors
- Apparel, fur, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Appliqueing on apparel
- Aprons, waterproof (including rubberized fabric, plastics), cut and sew apparel contractors
- Aprons, work (except leather), cut and sew apparel contractors
- Arm bands cut and sew apparel contractors
- Ascots cut and sew apparel contractors
- Athletic clothing cut and sew apparel contractors
- Athletic uniforms, team, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Bakers' service apparel, washable, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Band uniforms cut and sew apparel contractors
- Bandeaux cut and sew apparel contractors
- Barbers' service apparel, washable, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Baseball caps (except plastics) cut and sew apparel contractors
- Baseball uniforms cut and sew apparel contractors
- Basketball uniforms cut and sew apparel contractors
- Bathing suits cut and sew apparel contractors
- Bathrobes cut and sew apparel contractors
- Beachwear cut and sew apparel contractors
- Bedjackets cut and sew apparel contractors
- Belts, apparel (e.g., fabric, leather, vinyl), cut and sew apparel contractors
- Belts, money, any material, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Bibs and aprons, waterproof (e.g., plastics, rubber, similar materials), cut and sew apparel contractors
- Blouses cut and sew apparel contractors
- Body stockings cut and sew apparel contractors
- Bow ties cut and sew apparel contractors
- Bra-slips cut and sew apparel contractors
- Brassieres cut and sew apparel contractors
- Bridal dresses or gowns apparel contractors
- Briefs cut and sew apparel contractors
- Buntings cut and sew apparel contractors
- Burial garments cut and sew apparel contractors
- Buttonhole making apparel contractors
- Buttonhole making, fur goods, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Buttonholing and button covering apparel contractors
- Caftans cut and sew apparel contractors
- Camisoles cut and sew apparel contractors
- Capes cut and sew apparel contractors
- Caps (i.e., apparel accessory) cut and sew apparel contractors
- Caps and gowns, academic, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Caps, textiles, straw, fur-felt, and wool-felt, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Chauffeurs' hats and caps cut and sew apparel contractors
- Chemises cut and sew apparel contractors
- Clerical vestments cut and sew apparel contractors
- Clothing, fur, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Clothing, leather or sheep-lined, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Clothing, water resistant, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Clothing, waterproof, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Clothing, water-repellent, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Coat linings, fur, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Coat trimmings, fabric, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Coats (e.g., tailored, fur, artificial leather, leather, sheep-lined), cut and sew apparel contractors
- Coats, nontailored service apparel (e.g., laboratory, medical, mechanics'), cut and sew apparel contractors
- Coats, waterproof (i.e., plastics, rubberized fabric, similar materials), cut and sew apparel contractors
- Collar and cuff sets cut and sew apparel contractors
- Contractors, cut and sew apparel
- Corselets cut and sew apparel contractors
- Corsets and allied garments (except surgical) cut and sew apparel contractors
- Costumes (e.g., lodge, masquerade, theatrical) cut and sew apparel contractors
- Coveralls, work, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Culottes cut and sew apparel contractors
- Cummerbunds cut and sew apparel contractors
- Cut and sew apparel contractors
- Cutting fabric owned by others for apparel
- Diaper covers, water resistant and waterproof, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Dickeys cut and sew apparel contractors
- Down-filled clothing cut and sew apparel contractors
- Drawers cut and sew apparel contractors
- Dress and semidress gloves cut and sew apparel contractors
- Dress trimmings cut and sew apparel contractors
- Dresses cut and sew apparel contractors
- Dressing gowns cut and sew apparel contractors
- Dungarees cut and sew apparel contractors
- Dusters (i.e., apparel) cut and sew apparel contractors
- Ensemble dresses cut and sew apparel contractors
- Eyelet making contractors on apparel
- Feather-filled clothing cut and sew apparel contractors
- Field jackets, military, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Findings, suit and coat (e.g., coat fronts, pockets), cut and sew apparel contractors
- Firefighters' dress uniforms cut and sew apparel contractors
- Flannel shirts cut and sew apparel contractors
- Formal jackets cut and sew apparel contractors
- Foundation garments cut and sew apparel contractors
- Fur accessories and trimmings cut and sew apparel contractors
- Fur apparel (e.g., capes, coats, hats, jackets, neckpieces) cut and sew apparel contractors
- Fur clothing cut and sew apparel contractors
- Fur finishers, liners, and buttonhole makers cut and sew apparel contractors
- Fur plates and trimmings cut and sew apparel contractors
- Garments, leather or sheep-lined, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Garter belts cut and sew apparel contractors
- Garters cut and sew apparel contractors
- Girdles cut and sew apparel contractors
- Glove linings, fur, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Gloves and mittens (except athletic), leather, fabric, fur, or combinations, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Gloves and mittens, woven or knit, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Gowns (e.g., academic, choir, clerical) cut and sew apparel contractors
- Gowns, formal, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Gowns, hospital, surgical and patient, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Gowns, wedding, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Graduation caps and gowns cut and sew apparel contractors
- Handkerchiefs (except paper) cut and sew apparel contractors
- Hat bodies (e.g., fur-felt, straw, wool-felt) cut and sew apparel contractors
- Hat findings cut and sew apparel contractors
- Hat linings and trimmings cut and sew apparel contractors
- Hats (e.g., cloth, fur, fur-felt, leather, straw, wool-felt) cut and sew apparel contractors
- Hats, trimmed, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Headbands cut and sew apparel contractors
- Hemstitching apparel contractors on apparel
- Hospital service apparel, washable, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Housecoats cut and sew apparel contractors
- Housedresses cut and sew apparel contractors
- Hunting coats and vests cut and sew apparel contractors
- Industrial garments cut and sew apparel contractors
- Infants' cut and sew apparel contractors
- Jackets cut and sew apparel contractors
- Jackets, fur, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Jackets, leather (except welders') or sheep-lined, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Jackets, service apparel (e.g., laboratory, medical), cut and sew apparel contractors
- Jackets, ski, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Jean-cut casual slacks cut and sew apparel contractors
- Jeans cut and sew apparel contractors
- Jerseys cut and sew apparel contractors
- Jogging suits cut and sew apparel contractors
- Jumpsuits cut and sew apparel contractors
- Knickers cut and sew apparel contractors
- Knit gloves cut and sew apparel contractors
- Laboratory coats cut and sew apparel contractors
- Leather apparel (e.g., capes, coats, hats, jackets) cut and sew apparel contractors
- Leather clothing cut and sew apparel contractors
- Leather gloves or mittens (except athletic) cut and sew apparel contractors
- Leggings cut and sew apparel contractors
- Leotards cut and sew apparel contractors
- Lingerie cut and sew apparel contractors
- Linings, hat, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Lounging robes and dressing gowns cut and sew apparel contractors
- Mackinaws cut and sew apparel contractors
- Maternity bras and corsets cut and sew apparel contractors
- Medical service apparel cut and sew apparel contractors
- Melton jackets cut and sew apparel contractors
- Middies cut and sew apparel contractors
- Military dress uniforms cut and sew apparel contractors
- Millinery cut and sew apparel contractors
- Millinery trimmings cut and sew apparel contractors
- Mittens (e.g., leather, woven or knit) cut and sew apparel contractors
- Mufflers cut and sew apparel contractors
- Neckpieces, fur, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Neckties cut and sew apparel contractors
- Neckwear cut and sew apparel contractors
- Negligees cut and sew apparel contractors
- Nightgowns cut and sew apparel contractors
- Nightshirts cut and sew apparel contractors
- Nightwear cut and sew apparel contractors
- Opera hats cut and sew apparel contractors
- Overall jackets, work, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Overalls, work, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Overcoats cut and sew apparel contractors
- Pajamas cut and sew apparel contractors
- Panama hats cut and sew apparel contractors
- Panties cut and sew apparel contractors
- Pants (e.g., athletic, dress, leather, sweat, waterproof outerwear, work) cut and sew apparel contractors
- Pants outfits cut and sew apparel contractors
- Pantsuits cut and sew apparel contractors
- Panty girdles cut and sew apparel contractors
- Paper dresses cut and sew apparel contractors
- Plastics gowns cut and sew apparel contractors
- Plastics rainwear cut and sew apparel contractors
- Playsuits cut and sew apparel contractors
- Pleating contractors on apparel
- Pockets (e.g., coat, suit) cut and sew apparel contractors
- Police caps and hats (except protective head gear) cut and sew apparel contractors
- Police uniforms cut and sew apparel contractors
- Polo shirts cut and sew apparel contractors
- Ponchos and similar waterproof raincoats cut and sew apparel contractors
- Prayer shawls cut and sew apparel contractors
- Professional service apparel, washable, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Raincoats (e.g., water resistant, waterproof, water-repellent) cut and sew apparel contractors
- Riding clothes cut and sew apparel contractors
- Robes, lounging, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Rompers cut and sew apparel contractors
- Scarves cut and sew apparel contractors
- Service apparel, washable, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Sewing fabric owned by others
- Shirts, outerwear, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Shirts, underwear, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Shorts, outerwear, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Shorts, underwear, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Ski pants cut and sew apparel contractors
- Ski suits cut and sew apparel contractors
- Skirts cut and sew apparel contractors
- Slacks cut and sew apparel contractors
- Slacks, jean-cut casual, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Slips cut and sew apparel contractors
- Snowsuits cut and sew apparel contractors
- Sport coats cut and sew apparel contractors
- Sport coats, fur, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Sport coats, leather (including artificial and tailored), cut and sew apparel contractors
- Sport shirts cut and sew apparel contractors
- Sports clothing cut and sew apparel contractors
- Suit trimmings cut and sew apparel contractors
- Suits (i.e., nontailored, tailored, work) cut and sew apparel contractors
- Suspenders cut and sew apparel contractors
- Sweat bands cut and sew apparel contractors
- Sweat pants cut and sew apparel contractors
- Sweat suits cut and sew apparel contractors
- Sweater jackets cut and sew apparel contractors
- Sweater vests cut and sew apparel contractors
- Sweaters cut and sew apparel contractors
- Sweatshirts cut and sew apparel contractors
- Swimsuits cut and sew apparel contractors
- Tailored dress and sport coats cut and sew apparel contractors
- Tank tops cut and sew apparel contractors
- Team athletic uniforms cut and sew apparel contractors
- Teddies cut and sew apparel contractors
- Tennis shirts cut and sew apparel contractors
- Tennis skirts cut and sew apparel contractors
- Theatrical costumes cut and sew apparel contractors
- Ties cut and sew apparel contractors
- Topcoats cut and sew apparel contractors
- Training pants (i.e., underwear) cut and sew apparel contractors
- Trimmings, fur, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Trousers cut and sew apparel contractors
- T-shirts, outerwear, cut and sew apparel contractors
- T-shirts, underwear, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Tuxedos cut and sew apparel contractors
- Underwear cut and sew apparel contractors
- Underwear shirts cut and sew apparel contractors
- Underwear shorts cut and sew apparel contractors
- Uniform hats and caps cut and sew apparel contractors
- Uniform shirts cut and sew apparel contractors
- Uniforms, band, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Uniforms, dress (e.g., military, police, fire fighter), cut and sew apparel contractors
- Uniforms, nontailored, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Uniforms, team athletic, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Union suits cut and sew apparel contractors
- Vestments, academic and clerical, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Vests cut and sew apparel contractors
- Vests, leather, fur, or sheep-lined, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Warmup suits cut and sew apparel contractors
- Washable service apparel (e.g., barbers', hospital, professional) cut and sew apparel contractors
- Water resistant apparel cut and sew apparel contractors
- Water resistant outerwear cut and sew apparel contractors
- Waterproof outerwear cut and sew apparel contractors
- Water-repellent outerwear cut and sew apparel contractors
- Wedding dresses cut and sew apparel contractors
- Windbreakers cut and sew apparel contractors
- Work coats and jackets cut and sew apparel contractors
- Work gloves, leather, cut and sew apparel contractors
- Work pants cut and sew apparel contractors
- Work shirts cut and sew apparel contractors
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Quick answers
What is NAICS 31521?
NAICS 31521 is Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors, a NAICS industry in NAICS 31-33, Manufacturing.
What is the NAICS code for appliqueing on apparel?
The NAICS code for appliqueing on apparel is 315210, Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors. Its SBA small business size standard is 750 employees.
What is the NAICS code for sewing fabric owned by others?
The NAICS code for sewing fabric owned by others is 315210, Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors. Its SBA small business size standard is 750 employees.
What is the NAICS code for apparel cut and sew contractors?
The NAICS code for apparel cut and sew contractors is 315210, Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors. Its SBA small business size standard is 750 employees.
What codes are under NAICS 31521?
NAICS 31521 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 315210 Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 31521?
Federal contracts under NAICS 31521 obligated $796,528,096 in fiscal year 2025 and $2,872,017,918 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 31521?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 31521 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are M M Manufacturing LLC ($44,951,034), National Industries For The Blind ($42,888,811) and The Travis Association For The Blind ($41,662,192).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 31521?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 31521 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Defense Logistics Agency ($505,922,256), Department of the Army ($48,260,912) and Department of Justice ($24,607,236).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 31521?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 31521 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 8415 Clothing, Special Purpose; 8405 Outerwear, Men's; and 8305 Textile Fabrics.
Where is the work under NAICS 31521 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 31521 over the last 12 months are Puerto Rico ($132,910,267), Texas ($83,636,775) and Virginia ($67,203,943).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 31521?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 31521 is CTX Employee Uniform Purchase, solicitation from Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 (VHA), posted October 19, 2026.
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