Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors

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SBA Size Standard

750 employees

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

Sector

Manufacturing

315

Subsector

Apparel Manufacturing

3152

Industry Group

Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing

315210

National Industry (This Code)

Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual

This industry comprises establishments commonly referred to as contractors primarily engaged in (1) cutting materials owned by others for apparel and accessories and/or (2) sewing materials owned by others for apparel and accessories.

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

Based on SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards (2024)

Size Standard

750 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 315210

Set-Aside Programs

8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB

Certification Required

No (self-certify in SAM.gov)

Size standards are set by the SBA and reviewed periodically. Always verify at SBA.gov before bidding.

Cross-References

The following activities are classified elsewhere in the NAICS system:

→Manufacturing cut and sew apparel from purchased fabric--are classified in Industry 315250, Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors);

→Manufacturing apparel accessories from purchased fabric--are classified in Industry 315990, Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing; and

→Embroidering apparel on a contract or fee basis for the trade--are classified in U.S. Industry 314999, All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills.

How to Use NAICS 315210 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 315210 — Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors — is used in SAM.gov to identify businesses whose primary activity falls within this classification. When you add this code to your SAM.gov entity registration, contracting officers searching for vendors in the Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing space will be able to find your business.

If this code represents your primary business activity, designate it as your primary NAICS code. Your primary NAICS code determines your size standard for any contract solicited under this code. With a size standard of 750 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 315210.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 315210?

NAICS code 315210 is 'Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 31). This industry comprises establishments commonly referred to as contractors primarily engaged in (1) cutting materials owned by others for apparel and accessories and/or (2) sewing materials owned by o

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 315210?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors) as one with 750 employees. This size standard determines eligibility for small business set-aside contracts, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs in SAM.gov.

How do I register NAICS code 315210 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 315210 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.