NAICS Code 315220: Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
National industry
SBA small business size standard: 750 employees
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.
Government contracts for this product: PSC 8405 Outerwear, Men's
Code facts
- Part of
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31-33
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315
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3152
- 31522
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3152
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315
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31-33
- Contract awards
- 241 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $137,583,849 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.
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 | $20,808 |
| FY2026 | $69,696,716 |
| FY2025 | $137,583,849 |
| FY2024 | $171,912,095 |
| FY2023 | $177,479,753 |
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 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 315220 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Logistics Agency | $66,973,016 | |
| 2 | Air Force | $1,642,941 | |
| 3 | Department of the Navy | $776,733 | |
| 4 | Department of Justice | $270,617 | |
| 5 | Department of the Army | $56,900 | |
| 6 | General Services Administration | $900 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8405 Outerwear, Men's | $53,065,860 | |
| 2 | 8415 Clothing, Special Purpose | $12,626,800 | |
| 3 | 8410 Outerwear, Women's | $2,811,456 | |
| 4 | 3590 Miscellaneous Service and Trade Equipment | $503,546 | |
| 5 | 8470 Armor, Personal | $228,426 | |
| 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 | $9,535,554 | |
| 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 | $1,375,853 | |
| 12 | Texas | $698,366 | |
| 13 | North Carolina | $204,370 | |
| 14 | North Dakota | $183,471 | |
| 15 | Arkansas | $115,181 | |
| 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 315220 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
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Size standard history
Federal Register rules that named this code
| Final rule | Published | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Small Business Size Standards for Manufacturing | ||
| Small Business Size Standards; Adoption of 2012 North American Industry Classification System for Size Standards |
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 315220?
NAICS 315220 is Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing, a national industry in NAICS 31-33, Manufacturing.
What is the NAICS code for tuxedos cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)?
The NAICS code for tuxedos cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors) is 315220, Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing.
What is the NAICS code for custom tailors, men's and boys' suits, cut and sewn from purchased fabric?
The NAICS code for custom tailors, men's and boys' suits, cut and sewn from purchased fabric is 315220, Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing.
What is the NAICS code for vests, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)?
The NAICS code for vests, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors) is 315220, Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing.
When did the size standard for NAICS 315220 last change?
The most recent Federal Register rule on record that names NAICS 315220 in the SBA's size standards is "Small Business Size Standards for Manufacturing" (81 FR 4469), published Jan 26, 2016 and effective Feb 26, 2016.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 315220?
Federal contracts under NAICS 315220 obligated $137,583,849 in fiscal year 2025 and $556,693,220 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 315220?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 315220 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 315220?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 315220 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Defense Logistics Agency ($66,973,016), Air Force ($1,642,941) and Department of the Navy ($776,733).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 315220?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 315220 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 315220 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 315220 over the last 12 months are Ohio ($10,978,161), New York ($9,535,554) and Michigan ($9,411,991).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 315220?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 315220 is Pocket, oxygen regul, solicitation from Clothing and Textiles (DLA), posted October 18, 2022.
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