NAICS Code 31599: Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing

NAICS industry

Definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing apparel and accessories (except apparel knitting mills, cut and sew apparel contractors, and cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors)). Jobbers, who perform entrepreneurial functions involved in apparel accessories manufacture, including buying raw materials, designing and preparing samples, arranging for apparel accessories to be made from their materials, and marketing finished apparel accessories, are included.

Examples of products made by these establishments are belts, caps, gloves (except medical, safety, sporting), hats, and neckties.

Code facts

Codes under it
1
Contract awards
2,953 In the last 12 months
Contract obligations
$790,052,279 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 315990

  • Apparel findings and trimmings cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Aprons, waterproof (e.g., plastics, rubberized fabric), rubberizing fabric and manufacturing aprons
  • Aprons, waterproof (including rubberized fabric, plastics), cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Arm bands, elastic, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Ascots, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Baseball caps cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Bathing caps, rubber, manufacturing
  • Belts, apparel (e.g., fabric, leather, vinyl), cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Belts, money, any material, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Bibs and aprons, waterproof (e.g., plastics, rubber, similar materials), cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Bibs and aprons, waterproof (e.g., plastics, rubber, similar materials), rubberizing fabric and manufacturing bibs and aprons
  • Bow ties, men's and boys', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Caps (except fur, leather) cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Caps (i.e., apparel accessory) cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except fur, leather, apparel contractors)
  • Caps, textiles, straw, fur-felt, and wool-felt, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Chauffeurs' hats and caps cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Coat trimmings fabric cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Cummerbunds cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Dress and semidress gloves cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Dress trimmings cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Findings, suit and coat (e.g., coat fronts, pockets), cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Glove linings (except fur) manufacturing
  • Gloves and mittens (except athletic), leather, fabric, fur, or combinations, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Gloves and mittens, woven or knit, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Gloves, leather (except athletic, cut and sewn apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Handkerchiefs (except paper) cut and sewn from purchased fabric
  • Harvest hats, straw, manufacturing
  • Hat bodies (e.g., fur-felt, straw, wool-felt) cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Hat findings cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Hat linings and trimmings cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Hats (except fur, knitting mill products, leather) cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Hats, cloth, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Hats, fur-felt, straw, and wool-felt, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Hats, trimmed, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Headbands, women's and girls', cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Knit gloves cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Leather gloves or mittens (except athletic, cut and sewn apparel contractors) manufacturing
  • Linings, hat, men's, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Millinery cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Millinery trimmings cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Mittens cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Mittens, leather (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Mittens, woven or knit, cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Mufflers cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Neckties cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Neckwear cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Opera hats cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Panama hats cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Police caps and hats (except protective head gear) cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Scarves cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Straw hats manufacturing
  • Suit trimmings cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Suspenders cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Ties, men's and boys' hand sewn (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
  • Uniform hats and caps cut and sewn from purchased fabric (except apparel contractors)
  • Work gloves, leather (except apparel contractors), manufacturing
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Contract obligations by fiscal year

Fiscal year Obligated
FY2027 To date $1,139,316
FY2026 $690,690,105
FY2025 $790,052,279
FY2024 $695,744,143
FY2023 $728,810,259

Top contractors by obligations

Rank Contractor Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 Gentex Corporation $51,363,976
2 Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC $43,074,612
3 Leading Technology Composites Inc. $37,852,805
4 Ametrine Inc. $34,246,433
5 Aspetto Inc. $32,505,660
6 Bering Global Solutions, LLC $31,056,952
7 Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. $27,916,190
8 Qinetiq Inc. $27,209,082
9 Integrated Security Technologies, Inc. $22,977,927
10 Readyone Industries Inc. $19,861,620

Top funding agencies by obligations

Rank Agency Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense $334,707,361
2 Department of the Army Department of Defense $153,157,903
3 Department of Justice $97,891,629
4 Department of Homeland Security $43,755,481
5 Air Force Department of Defense $18,076,907
6 Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts $8,057,318
7 General Services Administration $8,023,338
8 Department of the Navy Department of Defense $5,850,113
9 Executive Office of the President $5,787,357
10 Department of Energy $5,337,715
Rank PSC code Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 8470 Armor, Personal $264,848,223
2 8415 Clothing, Special Purpose $185,107,004
3 8465 Individual Equipment $102,526,828
4 8475 Specialized Flight Clothing and Accessories $28,959,343
5 4240 Safety and Rescue Equipment $14,189,913
6 5855 Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation $14,160,000
7 8405 Outerwear, Men's $13,048,457
8 6350 Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems $12,958,750
9 8430 Footwear, Men's $11,297,082
10 7210 Household Furnishings $8,778,593

Contract obligations by state

Rank Place of performance Obligated, last 12 months Share
1 Virginia $122,466,328
2 Texas $64,982,220
3 Pennsylvania $53,439,773
4 Kentucky $50,616,502
5 New Hampshire $46,847,702
6 California $40,759,829
7 Kansas $38,075,547
8 New Jersey $33,508,684
9 District of Columbia $28,146,385
10 North Carolina $27,595,497
11 Florida $18,761,817
12 New York $18,727,777
13 Alaska $16,450,761
14 Puerto Rico $14,042,062
15 Alabama $10,477,422
16 Washington $10,454,486
17 Maryland $9,686,146
18 Illinois $8,812,639
19 Georgia $8,115,588
20 Michigan $8,030,533
21 Mississippi $5,311,318
22 Indiana $4,640,241
23 Massachusetts $4,492,624
24 Arizona $4,483,191
25 Tennessee $3,309,958
26 Idaho $2,596,069
27 Colorado $2,295,334
28 Wisconsin $1,422,637
29 Connecticut $1,192,011
30 Minnesota $1,008,836
31 Oregon $832,451
32 Missouri $824,944
33 North Dakota $756,409
34 South Carolina $691,008
35 New Mexico $632,699
36 Oklahoma $586,297
37 Ohio $509,613
38 Louisiana $436,662
39 Nevada $420,987
40 West Virginia $275,784
41 Vermont $267,809
42 Rhode Island $206,272
43 Arkansas $159,020
44 Delaware $48,765
45 South Dakota $46,224
46 Utah $38,805
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 31599 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.

Contract opportunities

Notice Posted Due
Multiple Textile Items (Hook and Loops, Zippers, Fasteners) Solicitation · MICC Fort Drum
Steamblock glove Award Notice · Construction and Equipment (DLA) · SPE8E927T0343 —
FCI Pekin Laundry Supplies Pre-Solicitation · Federal Correctional Institution Pekin (BOP)
012434201 Award Notice · Construction and Equipment (DLA) —
Switch, sensitive Solicitation · Land and Maritime (DLA)
Cold Weather Gear Award Notice · Air Combat Command (USAF) · FA489727P0004 —
Disposable coverall Award Notice · Land and Maritime (DLA) · SPMYM227Q01880001 —
Army Enlisted Ceremonial Belt Solicitation · MICC Fort Drum
Safety Gloves for DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Ca Solicitation · Distribution (DLA)
Steamblock glove Solicitation · Construction and Equipment (DLA) · SPE8E927T0343
Facepiece, breathing equipment Award Notice · Construction and Equipment (DLA) · SPE8E927T0185 —
Disposable coverall Solicitation · Land and Maritime (DLA) · SPMYM227Q01880001
SOURCES SOUGHT-U. S. Army United States Military Academy (USMA), Cadet Issued Breast and Waist Plates Pre-Solicitation · MICC Fort Eustis
Personal Protective Equipment for 75KSC Truck Co. Solicitation · Army Contracting Command (AMC)
Valve-cage assembly Solicitation · Construction and Equipment (DLA)
Cold Weather Gear Solicitation · Air Combat Command (USAF) · FA489727Q0003
TYR Tactical Commercial Armor (Brand Name Only) Pre-Solicitation · Clothing and Textiles (DLA)
Helmet, body armor Award Notice · Clothing and Textiles (DLA) —
Cold Weather Gear Solicitation · Air Combat Command (USAF) · FA489727Q0002
Life Preserver, Vest Pre-Solicitation · Construction and Equipment (DLA)
Decoration set, individual Award Notice · Clothing and Textiles (DLA) —
Advanced Technology Anti-Gravity Suit (ATAGS) Material Obsolescence Effort - RFI Pre-Solicitation · AFLCMC Robins AFB
Strap, involuntary, R Award Notice · Clothing and Textiles (DLA) —
Carabiner Solicitation · Construction and Equipment (DLA)
Club, self-protectio Award Notice · Clothing and Textiles (DLA) —
Specialized Disposable Gloves Pre-Solicitation · Office of Logisitics and Acquisition Operations (NIH)
Hood, chemical-biolo Award Notice · Construction and Equipment (DLA) —
Facepiece, breathing EQ Solicitation · Construction and Equipment (DLA)
Lanyard, safety, industrial Award Notice · Construction and Equipment (DLA) —
Grommets 2 part (eyelets/washers) Solicitation · MICC Fort Drum
8465--Radio, Bag Carrier Pre-Solicitation · Clothing and Textiles (DLA)
Personal Protective Equipment For MSC-K, South Korea Solicitation
Decoration set, individ Solicitation · Clothing and Textiles (DLA)
Leather Sheepskin Hair Type Pre-Solicitation · Clothing and Textiles (DLA)
Faceshield, industrial Award Notice · Construction and Equipment (DLA) —
Steamblock glove Award Notice · Construction and Equipment (DLA) · SPE8E926T3816 —
Hose assembly, air duct Solicitation · Land and Maritime (DLA)
Cadet Bathrobes United States Military Academy West Point, NY Pre-Solicitation · MICC Fort Eustis
Tube assembly, metal Award Notice · Land and Maritime (DLA) —
Antiflash hoods Pre-Solicitation · Land and Maritime (DLA)
165 OG - Ops-Core HGU-100A/P Limited / Sole Source Justification · Georgia National Guard (ARNG) —
Lanyard, safety, industr Solicitation · Construction and Equipment (DLA)
Visor Strap Assembly for T-6 Helmet Award Notice · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) —
Fire Gear and Accessories Solicitation · Army National Guard
Facepiece, breathing equipment Award Notice · Construction and Equipment (DLA) · SPE8E926T3819 —
Backframe assembly Award Notice · Construction and Equipment (DLA) —
Enhanced 23P ATAGS and Parker Hannifin Valve Pre-Solicitation · Clothing and Textiles (DLA)
Deployment Gear Solicitation · Air Combat Command (USAF)
Tee, tube to boss Award Notice · Land and Maritime (DLA) —
Goggles Solicitation · Construction and Equipment (DLA)
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Codes under 31599

NAICS code Size standard
315990 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing 600 employees

Quick answers

What is NAICS 31599?

NAICS 31599 is Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing, a NAICS industry in NAICS 31-33, Manufacturing.

What is the NAICS code for straw hats manufacturing?

The NAICS code for straw hats manufacturing is 315990, Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing. Its SBA small business size standard is 600 employees.

What is the NAICS code for glove linings (except fur) manufacturing?

The NAICS code for glove linings (except fur) manufacturing is 315990, Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing. Its SBA small business size standard is 600 employees.

What is the NAICS code for handkerchiefs (except paper) cut and sewn from purchased fabric?

The NAICS code for handkerchiefs (except paper) cut and sewn from purchased fabric is 315990, Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing. Its SBA small business size standard is 600 employees.

What codes are under NAICS 31599?

NAICS 31599 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 315990 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing.

How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 31599?

Federal contracts under NAICS 31599 obligated $790,052,279 in fiscal year 2025 and $2,906,436,103 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.

Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 31599?

The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 31599 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Gentex Corporation ($51,363,976), Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC ($43,074,612) and Leading Technology Composites Inc. ($37,852,805).

Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 31599?

The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 31599 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Defense Logistics Agency ($334,707,361), Department of the Army ($153,157,903) and Department of Justice ($97,891,629).

Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 31599?

The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 31599 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 8470 Armor, Personal; 8415 Clothing, Special Purpose; and 8465 Individual Equipment.

Where is the work under NAICS 31599 performed?

By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 31599 over the last 12 months are Virginia ($122,466,328), Texas ($64,982,220) and Pennsylvania ($53,439,773).

What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 31599?

The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 31599 is Multiple Textile Items (Hook and Loops, Zippers, Fasteners), solicitation from MICC Fort Drum, posted November 10, 2026.

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