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NAICS 315250: Cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors)

NAICS 315250 is the industry code for cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors). Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for manufacturing and start your application when you are ready.

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What 315250 covers

Businesses classified here make apparel by cutting and sewing purchased fabric, including brands that own the materials and contract out the sewing.

New in NAICS 2022, combining 315220, 315240 and 315280 into one code for cut and sew apparel makers.

Included in this code

  • Men's and women's clothing
  • Children's clothing
  • Uniforms and workwear
  • Activewear
  • Lingerie
  • Fur and leather apparel

Not this code

Businesses that use 315250

Activewear brand that sources fabricUniform makerBridal gown maker

Financing for this trade

Apparel makers use purchase order financing, factoring of retailer receivables, asset based lines on inventory and equipment loans for cutting and sewing gear. Lenders look at retailer credit quality, chargebacks and returns, seasonality and inventory turnover.

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Is 315250 the right code for an apparel manufacturer?

Yes, if your business makes apparel from fabric you buy and own. The code for contract sewing on others' materials is 315210. Pick the code that matches the activity earning most of your revenue, and use that same code on your tax return, loan applications and SBA forms so lenders see one consistent picture.

What is the SBA size standard for 315250?

The SBA size standard for 315250 is 750 employees. A business at or under that headcount, counting affiliates, is small for SBA loans such as 7(a) and 504 and for federal contracting set asides. Employees are averaged across all pay periods over the past 24 months, including part time and temporary staff.

What financing do apparel manufacturers use?

Apparel makers use purchase order financing, factoring of retailer receivables, asset based lines on inventory and equipment loans for cutting and sewing gear. Lenders look at retailer credit quality, chargebacks and returns, seasonality and inventory turnover. Lenders that already fund this trade move faster because they know how to read its cash cycle.

What does NAICS 315250 cover?

Cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors). Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 31-33 Manufacturing, 315 Apparel manufacturing, 3152 Cut and sew apparel manufacturing, 31525 Cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors).

What financing do NAICS 315250 businesses use?

Equipment financing, working capital, SBA loans and invoice factoring are the products placed most for manufacturing businesses. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.

Where do I put NAICS 315250?

On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.