SIC 2311 Men's and Boy's Suits, Coats, and Overcoats - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This category covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing men's and boy's tailored suits, coats, and overcoats from purchased woven or knit fabrics. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing uniforms (except athletic and work uniforms) are also included in this industry.

SIC 2321 Men's and Boys' Shirts - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This category includes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing men's and boys' shirts (including polo and sport shirts) from purchased woven or knit fabrics. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing work shirts are classified in SIC 2326.

SIC 2322 Men's and Boys' Underwear and Nightwear - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This category includes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing men's and boys' underwear and nightwear from purchased woven or knit fabrics. Knitting mills primarily engaged in manufacturing underwear and nightwear are classified in SIC 2254: Knit Underwear and Nightwear Mills; and those manufacturing men's and boys' robes are classified in SIC 2384: Robes and Dressing Gowns.

SIC 2323 Men's and Boys' Neckwear - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This category includes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing men's and boys' neckties, scarves, and mufflers from purchased woven or knit fabrics. Knitting mills primarily engaged in manufacturing neckties, scarves, and mufflers are classified under SIC 2253: Knit Outerwear Mills.

SIC 2325 Men's and Boys' Separate Trousers and Slacks - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This category includes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing men's and boys' separate trousers and slacks from purchased woven or knit fabrics, including jeans, dungarees, and jean-cut casual slacks. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing complete suits are classified in SIC 2311: Men's and Boys' Suits, Coats, and Overcoats; those manufacturing workpants (excluding jeans and dungarees) are classified in SIC 2326: Men's and Boys' Work Clothing.

SIC 2326 Men's and Boys' Work Clothing - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This category includes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing men's and boys' work shirts, workpants (excluding jeans and dungarees), other work clothing, and washable service apparel. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing separate trousers and slacks (including jeans and dungarees) are classified in SIC 2325: Men's and Boys' Separate Trousers and Slacks.

SIC 2329 Men's and Boys' Clothing, Not Elsewhere Classified - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This category includes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing men's and boys' clothing, not elsewhere classified, from purchased or woven fabrics. These items include, but are not limited to, athletic clothing, bathing suits, down-filled clothing, shorts, nontailored sports clothing, sweaters, athletic uniforms, and windbreakers.

SIC 2331 Women's, Misses', and Juniors' Blouses and Shirts - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This category includes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing women's, misses', and juniors' blouses and shirts from purchased woven or knit fabrics. Knitting mills primarily engaged in manufacturing outerwear are classified in SIC 2253: Knit Outerwear Mills.

SIC 2335 Women's, Juniors', and Misses' Dresses - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This entry describes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing women's, misses', and juniors' dresses (including ensemble dresses), from purchased woven or knit fabrics, including woven or knit fabrics of paper, whether sold by the piece or by the dozen. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing girls', children's, and infants' dresses are classified in SIC 2361: Girls', Children's, and Infants' Dresses, Blouses, and Shirts.

SIC 2337 Women's, Misses, and Juniors' Suits, Skirts, and Coats - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This category covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing women's, misses', and junior's suits, pantsuits, skirts, coats (except fur coats and raincoats), and tailored jackets and vests, from purchased woven or knit fabrics. These garments are generally tailored and usually lined.

SIC 2339 Women's, Misses', and Juniors' Outerwear Not Elsewhere Classified - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing women's, misses', and juniors' outerwear, not elsewhere classified, from purchased woven or knit fabrics. Knitting mills primarily engaged in manufacturing outerwear are classified in SIC 2253: Knit Outerwear Mills.

SIC 2341 Women's, Misses', Children's, and Infants' Underwear and Nightwear - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This category includes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing women's, misses', children's, and infants' underwear and nightwear from purchased woven or knit fabrics. Knitting mills primarily engaged in manufacturing underwear and nightwear are classified in SIC 2254: Knit Underwear and Nightwear Mills.

SIC 2342 Brassieres, Girdles, and Allied Garments - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing brassieres, girdles, corsets, corset accessories, and allied garments are included in this industry.

SIC 2353 Hats, Caps, and Millinery - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This category includes establishments primarily engaged in the manufacture of hats, caps, millinery, and hat bodies. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing millinery trimmings are classified in SIC 2396: Automotive Trimmings, Apparel Findings, and Related Products.

SIC 2361 Girls', Children's, and Infants' Dresses, Blouses, and Shirts - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This category covers establishments that are primarily engaged in manufacturing girls', children's, and infants' dresses, blouses, and shirts from purchased woven or knit materials. Knitting mills primarily engaged in manufacturing outerwear are classified in SIC 2253: Knit Outerwear Mills.

SIC 2369 Girls', Children's, and Infants' Outerwear, Not Elsewhere Classified - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This category includes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing girls', children's, and infants' outerwear, not elsewhere classified, from purchased woven or knit fabrics. This includes, but is not limited to, bathing suits, jeans, jogging suits, playsuits, shorts, skirts, slacks, and sweatsuits.

SIC 2371 Fur Goods - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This category covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing fur coats, and other clothing, accessories, and trimmings made of fur. Those establishments that are primarily engaged in manufacturing sheep-lined clothing are classified in SIC 2386: Leather and Sheep-Lined Clothing, and those that are engaged in dyeing and dressing of furs are classified in SIC 3999: Manufacturing Industries, Not Elsewhere Classified.

SIC 2381 Dress and Work Gloves, Except Knit and All-Leather - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing dress, semidress, and work gloves and mittens from purchased woven or knit fabrics, or from these materials combined with leather or plastics. Knitting mills primarily engaged in manufacturing gloves and mittens are classified in SIC 2259: Knitting Mills, Not Elsewhere Classified; establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing leather gloves are classified in SIC 3151: Leather Gloves and Mittens; those manufacturing sporting and athletic gloves are classified in SIC 3949: Sporting and Athletic Goods, Not Elsewhere Classified; and those manufacturing safety gloves are classified in SIC 3842: Orthopedic, Prosthetic, and Surgical Appliances and Supplies.

SIC 2384 Robes and Dressing Gowns - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

Establishments in this industry are primarily engaged in manufacturing men's, boys', and women's robes and dressing gowns from purchased materials and fabrics. This classification includes the manufacturing of bathrobes, caftans, housecoats, dusters, lounging robes, and men's smoking jackets.

SIC 2385 Waterproof Outerwear - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This category includes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing raincoats and other waterproof outerwear from purchased rubberized fabrics, plastics, and similar materials. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing waterproof or water repellent outerwear from purchased woven or knit fabrics other than wool.

SIC 2386 Leather and Sheep-Lined Clothing - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This category consists of manufacturers of many types of leather and sheep-lined clothing, including coats, jackets, hats, pants, skirts, vests, and other garments. Companies that make leather gloves and mittens are included in SIC 3151: Leather Gloves and Mittens.

SIC 2387 Apparel Belts - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This category includes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing apparel belts. Companies that produce all types of belts for clothing are grouped in this industry, regardless of the material from which the belts are made.

SIC 2389 Apparel and Accessories, Not Elsewhere Classified - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This industry consists of establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing suspenders, gaffers, handkerchiefs, and other apparel not elsewhere classified, such as academic caps and gowns, vestments, and theatrical costumes. Also included are establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing clothing by cutting and joining (for example by adhesives) materials such as paper and nonwoven textiles.

SIC 2391 Curtains and Draperies - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

The establishments covered in this category are primarily engaged in manufacturing curtains and draperies from purchased materials. Those establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing lace curtains on lace machines are classified in SIC 2258: Lace and Warp Knit Fabric Mills, and those manufacturing shower curtains are classified in SIC 2392: House Furnishings, Except Curtains and Draperies.

SIC 2392 House Furnishings, Except Curtains and Draperies - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This category covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing house furnishings from purchased materials, such as blankets, bedspreads, sheets, tablecloths, towels, and shower curtains. Those establishments producing house furnishings primarily of fabric woven at the same establishment are classified, according to fiber, in SIC 2211: Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Cotton; SIC 2221: Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Manmade Fiber and Silk; SIC 2231: Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Wool (Including Dyeing and Finishing); or SIC 2299: Textile Goods, Not Elsewhere Classified.

SIC 2393 Textile Bags - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This category includes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing shipping and other industrial bags from purchased fabrics. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing plastic bags are classified under SIC 2673: Plastics, Foil, and Coated Paper Bags; those manufacturing laundry, wardrobe, shoe, and other textile house furnishing bags are classified under SIC 2392: House Furnishings, Except Curtains and Draperies; and those manufacturing luggage are classified under SIC 3161: Luggage.

SIC 2394 Canvas and Related Products - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This category covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing awnings, tents, and related products from purchased fabrics. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing canvas bags are classified under SIC 2393: Textile Bags.

SIC 2395 Pleating, Decorative and Novelty Stitching, and Tucking for the Trade - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

The establishments covered in this category are engaged in pleating, decorative and novelty stitching, and tucking for the trade. Establishments primarily engaged in performing similar services for individuals are classified in service industries.

SIC 2396 Automotive Trimmings, Apparel Findings, and Related Products - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This category includes companies that manufacture automotive trimmings, apparel findings, and related products, and those that specialize in printing and stamping on garments and apparel accessories, including silk screen printing. Corporations classified in this industry make trimmings, bindings, and linings for items such as hats, suits, coats, neckties, purses, and luggage.

SIC 2397 Schiffli Machine Embroideries - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This category includes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing Schiffli machine embroideries.

SIC 2399 Fabricated Textile Products, Not Elsewhere Classified - Description, Market Prospects, Industry History

This category covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing fabricated textile products, not elsewhere classified.