NAICS Code 31522: Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing

NAICS industry

Definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing men's and boys' cut and sew apparel from purchased fabric. Men's and boys' 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.

Code facts

Contract awards
242 In the last 12 months
Contract obligations
$137,922,777 In FY2025

NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Business activities under NAICS 315220

  • Aprons, work (except leather, waterproof), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Athletic clothing (except team athletic uniforms), men's, boys' and unisex (i.e., sized without regard to gender), cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Bakers' service apparel, washable, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Barbers' service apparel, washable, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Bathing suits, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Bathrobes, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Beachwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Briefs, underwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Caftans, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Clothing, water resistant, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Clothing, water-repellent, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Coats (except fur, leather, waterproof), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Coats, nontailored service apparel (e.g., laboratory, mechanics', medical), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Coats, tailored (except fur, leather), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Coveralls, work, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Custom tailors, men's and boys' dress shirts, cut and sewn from purchased fabric
  • Custom tailors, men's and boys' suits, cut and sewn from purchased fabric
  • Down-filled clothing, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Drawers, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Dungarees, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Feather-filled clothing, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Field jackets, military, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Firefighters' dress uniforms, men's, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Flannel shirts, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Formal jackets, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Hospital service apparel, washable, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Hunting coats and vests, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Industrial garments, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Jackets (except fur, leather, sheep-lined), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Jackets, service apparel (e.g., laboratory, medical), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Jackets, ski, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Jackets, tailored (except fur, leather, sheep-lined), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Jean-cut casual slacks, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Jerseys, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Jogging suits, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Knickers, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Laboratory coats, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Lounging robes and dressing gowns, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Mackinaws, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Medical service apparel, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Melton jackets, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Military dress uniforms, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Nightgowns, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Nightshirts, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Nightwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Overall jackets, work, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Overalls, work, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Overcoats, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Pajamas, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Pants (e.g., athletic, dress, sweat, work), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Police dress uniforms, men's, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Polo shirts, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Professional service apparel, washable, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Raincoats, water resistant, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Raincoats, water-repellent, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Riding clothes, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Robes, lounging, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Service apparel, washable, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Shirts, outerwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Shirts, outerwear, unisex (i.e., sized without regard to gender), cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Shirts, underwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Shorts, outerwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Shorts, underwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Ski pants, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Ski suits, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Slacks, jean-cut casual, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Slacks, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Snowsuits, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Sport coats (except fur, leather), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Sport shirts, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Sports clothing (except team uniforms), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Suits, nontailored (e.g., jogging, snow, ski, warm-up), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Suits, tailored, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Sweat pants, men's, boys', and unisex (i.e., sized without regard to gender), cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Sweat suits, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Sweater jackets, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Sweater vests, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Sweaters, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Sweatshirts, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Sweatshirts, outerwear, unisex (sized without regard to gender), cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Swimsuits, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Tailored dress and sport coats, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Tank tops, outerwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Tank tops, underwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Tennis shirts, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Topcoats, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Trousers, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • T-shirts, outerwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • T-shirts, outerwear, unisex (i.e., sized without regard to gender), cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • T-shirts, underwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Tuxedos cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Underwear shirts, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Underwear shorts, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Underwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Uniform shirts (except team athletic), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Uniforms, dress (e.g., fire fighter, military, police), men's, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Uniforms, nontailored, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Union suits, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Vests, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Warmup suits, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Washable service apparel (e.g., barbers', hospital, professional), men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Water resistant jackets and windbreakers, nontailored, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Water resistant outerwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Water resistant overcoats, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Water-repellent outerwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Water-repellent overcoats, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Windbreakers, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Work coats and jackets, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors
  • Work pants, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Work shirts, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
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Contract obligations by fiscal year

Fiscal year Obligated
FY2027 To date $20,814
FY2026 $69,674,348
FY2025 $137,922,777
FY2024 $171,912,095
FY2023 $177,871,807

Top contractors by obligations

Rank Contractor Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 The Fechheimer Brothers Company $12,772,590
2 Peckham Vocational Industries, Inc. $9,394,686
3 Bernard Cap, LLC $9,332,587
4 Hardwick Tactical Corporation $5,815,707
5 H.c. Contracting, Inc. $4,784,776
6 GIL Sewing Corp $4,429,673
7 New York Embroidery Studio Inc. $3,291,091
8 Puerto Rico Industries For The Blind Corp $3,035,828
9 Seneca Cayuga Yates Counties Chapter Nysarc, Inc. $2,633,449
10 620 Pelham Inc. $2,446,393

Top funding agencies by obligations

Rank Agency Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense $66,973,016
2 Air Force Department of Defense $1,620,573
3 Department of the Navy Department of Defense $776,733
4 Department of Justice $270,623
5 Department of the Army Department of Defense $56,900
6 General Services Administration $900
Rank PSC code Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 8405 Outerwear, Men's $53,065,860
2 8415 Clothing, Special Purpose $12,604,432
3 8410 Outerwear, Women's $2,811,456
4 3590 Miscellaneous Service and Trade Equipment $503,546
5 8470 Armor, Personal $228,433
6 8430 Footwear, Men's $128,000
7 8465 Individual Equipment $96,531
8 8330 Leather $81,566
9 7510 Office Supplies $62,322
10 8460 Luggage $58,955

Contract obligations by state

Rank Place of performance Obligated, last 12 months Share
1 Ohio $10,978,161
2 New York $9,535,718
3 Michigan $9,411,991
4 Florida $8,353,359
5 Tennessee $8,262,041
6 Illinois $4,446,427
7 Virginia $2,929,927
8 District of Columbia $2,904,250
9 Puerto Rico $2,231,409
10 California $1,423,926
11 Kentucky $1,375,860
12 Texas $698,366
13 North Carolina $204,370
14 North Dakota $183,471
15 Arkansas $92,813
16 West Virginia $24,507
17 Mississippi $20,159
18 Connecticut $14,363
19 Pennsylvania $9,029
20 Arizona $5,997
21 Colorado $5,964
22 Massachusetts $5,915
23 South Carolina $3,083
24 Maryland $2,421
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 31522 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.

Contract opportunities

Notice Posted Due
Pocket, oxygen regul Solicitation · Clothing and Textiles (DLA) · SPE1C123Q0023
Apron disposable Award Notice · Clothing and Textiles (DLA) —
Mcrc sources sought promotional and incentive items Pre-Solicitation · Marine Corps (Navy)
Pocket, oxygen regul Solicitation · Clothing and Textiles (DLA) · SPE1C123T0011
Firefighter Personal Protective Gear Solicitation · Army National Guard
RFQ: USAFA Cadet Parade Uniform Solicitation · Air Force Academy (HAF)
RFQ: USAFA Officer Dress & Mess Dress Uniforms Solicitation · Air Force Academy (HAF)
Multiple Award Schedule Award Notice · Federal Acquisition Service · 47QSMD20R0001
Berets, various Solicitation · Clothing and Textiles (DLA) · SPE1C122R0105
US Air Force Academy Cadet Parade Uniform Synopsis Pre-Solicitation · Air Force Academy (HAF)
Shipboard, Coveralls, Blue, Utility Pre-Solicitation · Defense Logistics Agency
U. S. Air Force Academy Sweatshirts and Sweatpants Pre-Solicitation · Air Force Academy (HAF)
Sources Sought: US Air Force Academy Athletic Jackets Pre-Solicitation · Air Force Academy (HAF)
Multiple Award Schedule Award Notice · Federal Acquisition Service · 47QSMD20R0001
Battlefield Airmen Rapid Refresh and Replenishment (BARS) – TACP Solicitation · AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB
Pre Solicitation Synopsis: USAFA Officer Dress & Mess Dress Uniforms Pre-Solicitation · Air Force Academy (HAF)
Fire and Emergency Services Uniforms Solicitation · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy)
Pocket, radio, surviv Award Notice · Clothing and Textiles (DLA) · SPE1C122Q0262 —
Multiple Award Schedule Award Notice · Federal Acquisition Service · 47QSMD20R0001
Strap, blousing Award Notice · Clothing and Textiles (DLA) · SPE1C122Q0271 —
Men's Army Green Service Uniform All Weather Coat Solicitation · Clothing and Textiles (DLA)
HAT, service Award Notice · Clothing and Textiles (DLA) · SPE1C122Q02540002 —
Strap, blousing Solicitation · Clothing and Textiles (DLA) · SPE1C122Q0271
Berets, Various Pre-Solicitation · Clothing and Textiles (DLA) · SPE1C122R0105
SFS cold weather gear Solicitation · Air Combat Command (USAF)
HAT, service Solicitation · Clothing and Textiles (DLA) · SPE1C122Q0254
Pocket, radio, surviv Solicitation · Clothing and Textiles (DLA) · SPE1C122Q0262
AF Band Waterproof Ceremonial Overcoats Solicitation · Air Force
4210--PPE Uniforms for Montrose Fire Department Pre-Solicitation · Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 (VHA)
Police and Security Guard Uniforms BPA Solicitation · MICC Fort Sam Houston
Sources Sought: US Air Force Academy Officer Dress & Mess Dress Uniforms Pre-Solicitation · Air Force Academy (HAF)
Multiple Award Schedule Award Notice · Federal Acquisition Service · 47QSMD20R0001
Sources Sought: US Air Force Academy Cadet Parade Uniforms Pre-Solicitation · Air Force Academy (HAF)
Windbreaker, Black, Army JROTC Solicitation · Clothing and Textiles (DLA) · SPE1C122R0083
8415--Electrical Grade Uniforms Award Notice · Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 (VHA) · 36C26222Q0703 —
Pocket, general Award Notice · Clothing and Textiles (DLA) · SPE1C122Q0172 —
Parkas & Bibs Solicitation · Global Strike Command (USAF)
8415--Electrical Grade Uniforms Solicitation · Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 (VHA) · 36C26222Q0703
Multiple Award Schedule Award Notice · Federal Acquisition Service · 47QSMD20R0001
Winterclothing Solicitation · MICC Fort Drum
Alaskansnowmobilesled Solicitation · MICC Fort Drum
Camnetpersonalwinter Solicitation · MICC Fort Drum
8415--Electrical Grade Uniforms Pre-Solicitation · Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 (VHA) · 36C26222Q0658
R4--T-shirts coyote brown-performance T Solicitation · MICC Fort Drum
Uniform Rental and Laundering Solicitation · Joint Munitions Command (AMC)
US Air Force Academy Cadet Officer, Mess Dress, & Parade Uniforms Pre-Solicitation · Air Force Academy (HAF)
Windbreaker, Black, Army JROTC Pre-Solicitation · Clothing and Textiles (DLA) · SPE1C122R0083
US Air Force Academy Cadet Distinctive Uniforms Pre-Solicitation · Air Force Academy (HAF)
Pocket, general Solicitation · Clothing and Textiles (DLA) · SPE1C122T0692
Pocket, general Solicitation · Clothing and Textiles (DLA) · SPE1C122Q0172
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Quick answers

What is NAICS 31522?

NAICS 31522 is Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing, a NAICS industry in NAICS 31-33, Manufacturing.

How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 31522?

Federal contracts under NAICS 31522 obligated $137,922,777 in fiscal year 2025 and $557,401,841 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.

Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 31522?

The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 31522 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are The Fechheimer Brothers Company ($12,772,590); Peckham Vocational Industries, Inc. ($9,394,686); and Bernard Cap, LLC ($9,332,587).

Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 31522?

The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 31522 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Defense Logistics Agency ($66,973,016), Air Force ($1,620,573) and Department of the Navy ($776,733).

Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 31522?

The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 31522 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 8405 Outerwear, Men's; 8415 Clothing, Special Purpose; and 8410 Outerwear, Women's.

Where is the work under NAICS 31522 performed?

By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 31522 over the last 12 months are Ohio ($10,978,161), New York ($9,535,718) and Michigan ($9,411,991).

What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 31522?

The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 31522 is Pocket, oxygen regul, solicitation from Clothing and Textiles (DLA), posted October 18, 2022.

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