NAICS 315990
Overview
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the federal standard for classifying business establishments to support statistical collection, analysis, and publication on the U.S. economy. Developed under OMB’s Economic Classification Policy Committee with Statistics Canada and Mexico’s INEGI, NAICS replaced SIC in 1997 and is currently published in the 2022 vintage. 1
NAICS 315990 covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing apparel accessories and other apparel not classified elsewhere. It includes “jobbers” that source materials, design, arrange fabrication, and market finished accessories. U.S. national industries under this code include 315991 (hats/caps/millinery), 315992 (gloves and mittens, except rubber/metal/athletic), 315993 (men’s and boys’ neckwear), and 315999 (other apparel accessories and other apparel). 2
What this NAICS covers
- Hat, cap, and millinery manufacturing from purchased fabric (including hat bodies). 2
- Cut-and-sew glove and mitten manufacturing (except rubber, metal, and athletic gloves). 2
- Men’s and boys’ neckwear manufacturing (e.g., neckties, scarves, mufflers) from purchased materials. 2
- Other apparel accessories and other apparel not classified in knitting mills or core cut‑and‑sew apparel industries. 2
- Entrepreneurial accessory “jobber” activities (sourcing, sample-making, contracting, and marketing). 2
- Production using purchased fabric, fur, leather, or combinations thereof, as specified in the relevant U.S. industries. 2
Related NAICS and PSC codes
| Type | Code | Descriptor |
|---|---|---|
| NAICS | 315991 | Hat, Cap, and Millinery Manufacturing. 2 |
| NAICS | 315999 | Other Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing. 2 |
| PSC | 8440 | Hosiery, Handwear, and Clothing Accessories, Men’s. 3 |
| PSC | 8450 | Children’s and Infant’s Apparel and Accessories. 3 |
Key boundaries and exclusions
- Apparel knitting mills are outside 315990; knit-only establishments fall under Subsector 3151 (e.g., outerwear/underwear knitting). 2
- Cut‑and‑sew apparel contractors go to 31521, not 315990. 2
- Full apparel (from purchased fabric) is classified in 31522 (men’s/boys’) or 31523 (women’s/girls’), not 315990. 2
- Other cut‑and‑sew apparel (e.g., infants’, fur/leather apparel) belongs in 31529, not 315990. 2
- Athletic gloves are classified in 339920; rubber or metal gloves in 339113, not 315992. 2
- Paper hats go to 322299; plastics or rubber hats (except bathing caps) to Subsector 326; fur/leather hats to 315292. 2
Frequently asked questions
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What kinds of products and establishments are included in NAICS 315990?
Establishments make apparel accessories and other apparel not elsewhere classified, including hats/caps, gloves/mittens (except rubber/metal/athletic), men’s neckwear, and a residual “other accessories” category. Jobbers that coordinate accessory production are included. 2 -
How does 315990 differ from cut‑and‑sew apparel NAICS codes?
315990 covers accessories/other apparel, while full garments from purchased fabric are in 31522 (men’s/boys’) and 31523 (women’s/girls’). Contract cutting/sewing is 31521; many “other apparel” items are in 31529. 2 -
Which PSCs often align to apparel accessories?
Common PSC families include 8440 and 8445 (hosiery, handwear, accessories), 8450 (children’s/infants’ apparel/accessories), and 8455 (badges/insignia). Always confirm item‑level fit within each PSC. 3 -
Are athletic or rubber gloves part of 315990?
No. Athletic gloves (e.g., boxing, baseball, golf) are classified in 339920. Rubber, metal, or surgical‑type gloves are in 339113. Cut‑and‑sew gloves/mittens from purchased fabric, fur, or leather are in 315992. 2 -
Where is 2022 Economic Census data for this industry published?
Census began disseminating 2022‑vintage NAICS outputs with the 2022 Economic Census; manufacturing sector tables are released and accessed via the 2022 Sector 31–33 page and data.census.gov. 5
Useful resources
- G2X — NAICS 315990 overview
- U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS main page and 2022 search. 1
- U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS 31599/315990 family definitions and cross‑references. 2
- U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS implementation timeline and description. 4
- U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 Economic Census: Manufacturing (Sector 31–33). 5
References
- U.S. Census Bureau — North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) main page. https://www.census.gov/naics
- U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS Sector 31–33 definitions (includes 31599/315990, 315991–315999). https://www.census.gov/naics/resources/archives/sect31-33.html
- Acquisition.gov — PGI 225.7002-1 Restrictions (PSC examples for clothing and accessories). https://www.acquisition.gov/dfarspgi/pgi-225.7002-1-restrictions
- U.S. Census Bureau — Implementation of the 2022 NAICS (timeline/overview). https://www.census.gov/library/reference/code-lists/naics/2022/implementation-timeline.html
- U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Sector 31–33: Manufacturing tables. https://www.census.gov/data/tables/2022/econ/economic-census/naics-sector-31-33.html
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