NAICS Code 315280: Other Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing

National industry

SBA small business size standard: 750 employees

Definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing cut and sew apparel from purchased fabric (except men's, boys', women's, girls', and infants' apparel). Clothing jobbers for these products, 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 fur or leather apparel, sheep-lined clothing, team athletic uniforms, band uniforms, academic caps and gowns, clerical vestments, and costumes.

Code facts

Part of
Contract awards
133 In the last 12 months
Contract obligations
$15,233,814 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 315280

  • Apparel, fur (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Athletic uniforms, team, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Band uniforms cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Baseball uniforms cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Basketball uniforms cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Burial garments cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Capes, fur (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Capes, waterproof (e.g., plastics, rubber, similar materials), cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Caps and gowns, academic, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Caps, fur (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Caps, leather (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Clerical vestments cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Clothing, fur (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Clothing, leather or sheep-lined (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Clothing, waterproof, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Coat linings, fur (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Coats (including tailored), leather or sheep-lined (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Coats, artificial leather, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Coats, fur (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Coats, leather (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Coats, waterproof (e.g., plastics, rubberized fabric, similar materials) rubberizing fabric and manufacturing coats
  • Coats, waterproof, (e.g., plastics, rubberized fabric, similar materials) cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Costumes (e.g., lodge, masquerade, theatrical) cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Fur accessories and trimmings (except apparel contractors) manufacturing
  • Fur apparel (e.g., capes, coats, hats, jackets, neckpieces) (except apparel contractors) manufacturing
  • Fur clothing (except apparel contractors) manufacturing
  • Fur plates and trimmings (except apparel contractors) manufacturing
  • Garments, leather or sheep-lined (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Glazing furs
  • Glove linings, fur (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Gowns (e.g., academic, choir, clerical) cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Gowns, hospital, surgical and patient, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Graduation caps and gowns cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Hats, fur (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Hats, leather (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Jackets, fur (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Jackets, leather (except welders') or sheep-lined (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Leather apparel (e.g., capes, coats, hats, jackets) (except apparel contractors) manufacturing
  • Leather clothing (except apparel contractors) manufacturing
  • Neckpieces, fur (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Pants, leather (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Pants, rubber and rubberized fabric, made in the same establishment as the basic material
  • Pants, vulcanized rubber, manufacturing
  • Pants, waterproof outerwear, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Plastics gowns cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Plastics rainwear cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Pointing furs
  • Ponchos and similar waterproof raincoats cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Prayer shawls cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Raincoats, rubber or rubberized fabric, manufacturing
  • Raincoats, waterproof, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Sport coats, fur (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Sport coats, leather (including artificial and tailored) (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Sports clothing, team uniforms, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Sweat bands cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Team athletic uniforms cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Theatrical costumes cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Trimmings, fur (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Uniform shirts, team athletic, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Uniforms, band, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Uniforms, team athletic, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Vestments, academic and clerical, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Vests, leather, fur, or sheep-lined (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Waterproof outerwear cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Waterproof outerwear, rubberizing fabric and manufacturing outerwear
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Contract obligations by fiscal year

Fiscal year Obligated
FY2027 To date $3,799
FY2026 $8,003,084
FY2025 $15,233,814
FY2024 $5,608,000
FY2023 $18,948,879

Top contractors by obligations

Rank Contractor Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 Mustang Survival Mfg, Inc. $6,912,447
2 Peckham Vocational Industries, Inc. $651,234
3 ML Click Marketing LLC $403,205
4 Galls, LLC $81,678
5 Michigan Church Supply Co Inc. $45,937

Top funding agencies by obligations

Rank Agency Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 Department of Homeland Security $3,557,597
2 Department of the Army Department of Defense $3,434,875
3 Department of the Navy Department of Defense $651,234
4 Department of Transportation $120,640
5 Department of Veterans Affairs $117,833
6 Department of the Interior $81,678
7 Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense $44,860
8 Department of Justice $44,290
9 General Services Administration $26,098
10 Department of Commerce $14,164
Rank PSC code Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 4220 Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment $6,533,358
2 8415 Clothing, Special Purpose $748,285
3 8405 Outerwear, Men's $229,559
4 U008 Training/Curriculum Development $170,158
5 7510 Office Supplies $117,833
6 6910 Training Aids $97,075
7 9925 Ecclesiastical Equipment, Furnishings, and Supplies $44,860
8 8465 Individual Equipment $44,290
9 7105 Household Furniture $21,620

Contract obligations by state

Rank Place of performance Obligated, last 12 months Share
1 Florida $3,887,755
2 Massachusetts $2,220,884
3 Michigan $798,091
4 Virginia $305,849
5 Arizona $119,580
6 North Carolina $118,566
7 Washington $115,944
8 New Jersey $97,075
9 Kentucky $81,678
10 West Virginia $37,077
11 California $34,873
12 New York $33,177
13 District of Columbia $30,836
14 Alaska $28,581
15 Maryland $25,494
16 Ohio $24,906
17 Minnesota $4,744
18 South Carolina $2,372
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 315280 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.

Contract opportunities

Notice Posted Due
Desert Combat Uniform Pattern Combat Shirt Solicitation · MICC Fort Drum
Life Preserver Unit (LPU's) Solicitation · Coast Guard
Greeley, CO Load Carrier System Kits Solicitation · Colorado National Guard (ARNG)
8415 - NCTRF ECW Mitten Shell Navy FR Variant Award Notice · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) —
Concealable Body Armor and Ballistic Plates Qty 63 Solicitation · MICC Fort Drum
NCTRF ECW Mitten Shell Navy FR Variant Special Notice · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) —
Ballistic Vest Solicitation · MICC Fort Drum · RileyDESWSH2206
Cold Weather Gear Solicitation · Air Forces Europe and Africa (USAF)
Interceptor Body Armor Improved Outer Tactical Vest Generation Three for U. S. Army Security Assistance Command Pre-Solicitation · ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Globe Structural PPE Solicitation · MICC Fort Drum · RileyDESWSH2203
Security Forces Cold Weather Gear Solicitation · Air Forces Europe and Africa (USAF)
Wildland Jackets PPE NFPA 70 E and 2112 Standards Qty Various Solicitation · MICC Fort Drum
Public Safety Cold Water Dive Kit Qty 3 Solicitation · MICC Fort Drum
Welder hood Solicitation · Land and Maritime (DLA) · SPMYM2-22-Q-1060
Globe Structural PPE Solicitation · MICC Fort Drum · RileyDESWDHJ2202
AirSave Survival Vest, Type I & Type II Pre-Solicitation · Clothing and Textiles (DLA)
Purchase of Eight (8) sets of Firefighter Protective Clothing Solicitation · Defense Logistics Agency
DOD/DA Police Uniforms Special Notice · Medical Command (Army)
8415 - manufacture prototype navy coveralls Solicitation · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy)
6532--Intent to Sole Source for reversible scrubs, top and bottoms Color: Ciel Blue Pre-Solicitation · Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 (VHA)
Child and Toddler Winter Outerwear Qty Various Sizes Solicitation · MICC Fort Drum
Emblematic merchandise nexcom Solicitation · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) · N0018922Q0002U0002
Emblematic merchandise nexcom Solicitation · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) · N0018922Q0002U0001
Emblematic merchandise nexcom Solicitation · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) · N0018922Q0002
Ballistic Vest Solicitation · MICC Fort Drum · BelvFESBK006
Artic gear / apparel Solicitation · Utah National Guard (ARNG)
Pendant, , long cross Award Notice · Clothing and Textiles (DLA) —
Eagle carriage vests Solicitation · New York National Guard (ARNG)
Intent to Sole Source Special Notice · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) —
Kit, catholic, minist Award Notice · Clothing and Textiles (DLA) —
OJS Uniform Ordering Services Sources Sought Solicitation · Central Office (BIA) · 140A1621Q0094
Request for Information - Domestic Industrial Base Expansion of Isolation and Surgical (L2/L3) Disposable Gowns Manufacturing and Medical Grade Man-Made Fibers for Production Special Notice · Air Force
OJS Uniform Ordering Services Sources Sought Solicitation · Central Office (BIA) · DOIAFBO210090
Trigger Finger Mitten System Solicitation · Marine Corps (Navy)
USMC Officer Blouses Solicitation · Marine Corps (Navy)
Flight Suits for USCG Airsta Elizabeth City Solicitation · Coast Guard
Cotton Sateen Khaki Coveralls Special Notice · Air Force Sustainment Center (AFMC) · FA8125-21-Q-0049-P00001
Welder hood Solicitation · Land and Maritime (DLA) · SPMYM2-21-Q-1582
Load Carrier Systems and Helmets - 140th Solicitation · Colorado National Guard (ARNG)
Cotton Sateen Khaki Coveralls Solicitation · Air Force Sustainment Center (AFMC) · FA8125-21-Q-0049
Maternity Flight Duty Uniform (MFDU) Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) – RFP Solicitation · AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB
Sole Source to RINI Technologies Inc. for ENGINEERING LABOR SUPPORT AND DIVER THERMAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Solicitation · Naval Sea Systems Command (Navy)
M67854-21-R-1878 Mesh Cold Weather Base Layer - USMC Solicitation · Marine Corps (Navy)
Award Notice - Physical Training Uniform - USMC - 1882 Award Notice · Marine Corps (Navy) —
Award Notice - Physical Training Uniform - USMC - 1881 Award Notice · Marine Corps (Navy) —
Award Notice - Physical Training Uniform - USMC - 1880 Award Notice · Marine Corps (Navy) —
Award Notice - Physical Training Uniform - USMC - 1879 Award Notice · Marine Corps (Navy) —
Maternity Flight Duty Uniform (MFDU) Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) DRAFT RFP Solicitation · AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB
Award notice-BFC military EXOTHERM1 thermal wear Award Notice · Coast Guard —
BFC military EXOTHERM1 thermal wear Solicitation · Coast Guard
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Size standard history

Federal Register rules that named this code

Final rule Published Effective
Small Business Size Standards for Manufacturing 81 FR 4469 · 3245-AG50
Small Business Size Standards; Adoption of 2012 North American Industry Classification System for Size Standards 77 FR 49991 · 3245-AG47

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 315280?

NAICS 315280 is Other Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing, a national industry in NAICS 31-33, Manufacturing.

What is the NAICS code for glazing furs?

The NAICS code for glazing furs is 315280, Other Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing.

What is the NAICS code for pointing furs?

The NAICS code for pointing furs is 315280, Other Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing.

What is the NAICS code for fur clothing (except apparel contractors) manufacturing?

The NAICS code for fur clothing (except apparel contractors) manufacturing is 315280, Other Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing.

When did the size standard for NAICS 315280 last change?

The most recent Federal Register rule on record that names NAICS 315280 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 315280?

Federal contracts under NAICS 315280 obligated $15,233,814 in fiscal year 2025 and $47,797,575 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.

Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 315280?

The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 315280 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Mustang Survival Mfg, Inc. ($6,912,447); Peckham Vocational Industries, Inc. ($651,234); and ML Click Marketing LLC ($403,205).

Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 315280?

The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 315280 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Homeland Security ($3,557,597), Department of the Army ($3,434,875) and Department of the Navy ($651,234).

Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 315280?

The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 315280 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 4220 Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment; 8415 Clothing, Special Purpose; and 8405 Outerwear, Men's.

Where is the work under NAICS 315280 performed?

By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 315280 over the last 12 months are Florida ($3,887,755), Massachusetts ($2,220,884) and Michigan ($798,091).

What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 315280?

The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 315280 is Desert Combat Uniform Pattern Combat Shirt, solicitation from MICC Fort Drum, posted October 17, 2022.

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