This U.S. industry comprises establishments commonly referred to as contractors primarily engaged in (1) cutting materials owned by others for men's and boys' apparel and/or (2) sewing materials owned by others for men's and boys' apparel.
The Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors industry (NAICS 315211) has been experiencing several qualitative trends reshaping its structure and market dynamics. A significant trend is the increasing demand for sustainable and ethically produced apparel. Consumers are more conscious about the environmental impact and ethical practices behind clothing production. This shift is driving contractors to adopt eco-friendly materials and production processes, as well as ensure fair labor practices.
Technological advancements also play a vital role in the industry. Automation and digitalization are streamlining production processes, reducing waste, and improving efficiency. The adoption of technologies such as 3D pattern design and automated cutting machines enables faster turnaround times and customization, catering to the growing demand for bespoke and high-quality apparel.
Nearshoring is another emerging trend. Companies are shifting production closer to their primary markets to reduce lead times, gain greater control over the supply chain, and respond swiftly to market changes. This is particularly relevant as geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions continue to pose challenges for global sourcing strategies.
In the near future, the industry is likely to see further integration of sustainability initiatives and advanced technologies. Companies that successfully adapt to these trends will be better positioned to meet changing consumer preferences and remain competitive. The push towards agility and responsiveness in the supply chain will continue to drive investments in technology and local production capabilities.
Apparel trimmings and findings, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Apparel, fur, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Apparel, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Appliqueing on men's and boys' apparel
Aprons, waterproof (including rubberized fabric, plastics), men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Aprons, work (except leather), men's and boys, cut and sew apparel contractors
Arm bands, elastic, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Ascots, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Athletic clothing, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Athletic uniforms, team, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Bakers' service apparel, washable, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Band uniforms, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Barbers' service apparel, washable, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Baseball caps (except plastics), men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Baseball uniforms, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Basketball uniforms, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Bathing suits, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Bathrobes, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Beachwear, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Belts, apparel (e.g., fabric, leather, vinyl), men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Belts, money, any material, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Bibs and aprons, waterproof (e.g., plastics, rubber, similar materials), men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Bow ties, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Briefs, underwear, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Burial garments, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Buttonhole making apparel contractors, men's and boys'
Buttonholing and button covering apparel contractors, men's and boys'
Caftans, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Caps (i.e., apparel accessory), men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Caps and gowns, academic, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Caps, textiles, straw, fur-felt, and wool-felt, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Chauffeurs' hats and caps, men's, cut and sew apparel contractors
Clerical vestments, men's and boys, cut and sew apparel contractors
Clothing, fur, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Clothing, leather or sheep-lined, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Clothing, water resistant, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Clothing, waterproof, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Clothing, water-repellent, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Coat linings, fur, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Coat trimmings, fabric, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Coats, artificial leather, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Coats, fur, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Coats, leather, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Coats, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Coats, nontailored service apparel (e.g., laboratory, mechanics', medical), men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Coats, waterproof (i.e., plastic, rubberized fabric, similar materials), men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Contractors, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel
Costumes (e.g., lodge, masquerade, theatrical), men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Coveralls, work, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Cummerbunds, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Cut and sew apparel contractors, men's and boys'
Cutting fabric owned by others for men's and boys' apparel
Down-filled clothing, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Drawers, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Dress and semidress gloves, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Dungarees, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Eyelet making contractors on men's and boys' apparel
Feather-filled clothing, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Field jackets, military, cut and sew apparel contractors
Findings, suit and coat (e.g., coat fronts, pockets), men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Firefighters' dress uniforms, men's, cut and sew apparel contractors
Flannel shirts, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Formal jackets, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Fur accessories and trimings, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Fur apparel (e.g., capes, coats, hats, jackets, neckpieces), men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Fur clothing, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Fur finishers, liners, and buttonhole makers, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Fur plates and trimmings, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Garments, leather or sheep-lined, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Glove linings, fur, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Gloves and mittens (except athletic), leather, fabric, fur, or combinations, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Gloves, leather (except athletic), men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Gowns (e.g., academic, choir, clerical), men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Gowns, hospital, surgical and patient, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Graduation caps and gowns, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Handkerchiefs (except paper), men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Hat bodies (e.g., fur-felt, straw, wool-felt), men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Hat findings, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Hat linings and trimmings, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Hats, cloth, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Hats, fur, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Hats, fur-felt, straw, and wool-felt, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Hats, leather, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Hats, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Hats, trimmed, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Hemstitching apparel contractors on men's and boys' apparel
Hospital service apparel, washable, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Hunting coats and vests, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Industrial garments, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Jackets, fur, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Jackets, leather (except welders') or sheep-lined, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Jackets, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Jackets, service apparel (e.g., laboratory, medical), men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Jackets, ski, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Jackets, tailored, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Jean-cut casual slacks, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Jeans, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Jerseys, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Jogging suits, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Knickers, dress, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Knit gloves, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Laboratory coats, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Leather apparel (e.g., capes, coats, hats, jackets), men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Leather clothing, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Leather gloves or mittens (except athletic), men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Linings, hat, men's, cut and sew apparel contractors
Lounging robes and dressing gowns, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Mackinaws, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Medical service apparel, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Melton jackets, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Military dress uniforms, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Millinery trimmings, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Millinery, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Mittens, leather, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Mittens, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Mittens, woven or knit, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Mufflers, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Neckpieces, fur, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Neckties, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Neckwear, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Nightgowns, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Nightshirts, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Nightwear, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Opera hats, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Overall jackets, work, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Overalls, work, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Overcoats, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Pajamas, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Panama hats, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Pants, althletic, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Pants, dress, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Pants, leather, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Pants, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Pants, unisex sweat, cut and sew apparel contractors
Pants, waterproof outerwear, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Pants, work (except dungarees, jeans), men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Plastics gowns, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Plastics rainwear, men's and boys', cut and sewn apparel contractors
Pleating contractors on men's and boys' apparel
Pockets (e.g., coat, suit), men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Police caps and hats (except protective head gear), men's, cut and sew apparel contractors
Police uniforms, men's, cut and sew apparel contractors
Polo shirts, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Ponchos and similar waterproof raincoats, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Prayer shawls, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Professional service apparel, washable, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Raincoats water resistant, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Raincoats, waterproof, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Raincoats, water-repellent, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Riding clothes, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Robes, lounging, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Scarves, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Service apparel, washable, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Sewing fabric owned by others for men's and boys' apparel
Shirts, outerwear, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Shirts, underwear, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Shorts, outerwear, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Shorts, underwear, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Ski pants, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Ski suits, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Slacks, jean-cut casual, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Slacks, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Snowsuits, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Sport coats, fur, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Sport coats, leather (including artificial and tailored), men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Sport coats, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Sport shirts, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Sports clothing, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Suit trimmings, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Suits (i.e., nontailored, tailored, work), men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Suspenders, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Sweat bands, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Sweat pants, men's, boys', and unisex, cut and sew apparel contractors
Sweat suits, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Sweater jackets, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Sweater vests, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Sweaters, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Sweatshirts, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Swimsuits, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Tailored dress and sport coats, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Tank tops, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Team athletic uniforms, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Tennis shirts, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Theatrical costumes, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Ties, men's and boys' hand sewn, cut and sew apparel contractors
Topcoats, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Trimmings, fur, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Trousers, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
T-shirts, outerwear, men's, boys' and unisex, cut and sew apparel contractors
T-shirts, underwear, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Tuxedos, cut and sew apparel contractors
Underwear shirts, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Underwear shorts, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Underwear, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Uniform hats and caps, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Uniform shirts, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Uniforms, band, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Uniforms, dress (e.g., fire fighter, military, police), men's, cut and sew apparel contractors
Uniforms, nontailored, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Uniforms, team athletic, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Union suits, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Vestments, academic and clerical, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Vests, leather, fur, or sheep-lined, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Vests, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Warmup suits, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Washable service apparel (e.g., barbers', hospital, professional), men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Water resistant apparel, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Waterproof outerwear, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Water-repellent outerwear, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Windbreakers, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Work coats and jackets, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Work gloves, leather, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Work pants, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
Work shirts, men's and boys', cut and sew apparel contractors
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