SIC 2389 Apparel and Accessories, Not Elsewhere Classified

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SIC 2389

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.

NAICS CODE(S)

315999

Other Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing

315299

All Other Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing

315231

Women's and Girls' Cut and Sew Lingerie, Loungewear, and Nightwear Manufacturing

315212

Women's and Girls' Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors

315211

Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of establishments in this industry numbered 423 in 2004. The total value of shipments in 2005 was $5.7 billion. Like most other segments of the apparel industry, the accessories sector struggled with sluggish sales as the U.S. economic slide that took place at the turn of the twenty-first century continued into the early 2000s. Along with a weak economy, U.S. accessories manufacturers also faced a growing onslaught of inexpensive imports, partially the result of China's entrance into the World Trade Organization in December of 2001, as well as the passage of the Uruguay Round agreement, which called for the cessation of textile quotas in 2005.

The apparel and accessories industry comprises a wide variety of products. Ecclesiastical vestments and other clothing makes up a signification portion of sales in this category, as do academic caps and gowns, costumes, and theatrical clothing. Other industry segments include garter belts and garters; hose supporters; arm bands; suspenders; men's, boys', women's, and children's handkerchiefs; and burial garments.

Companies in this industry shipped $1.1 billion worth of goods in 2004 while spending $451 million on materials and paying $312 million in payroll expenditures. They employed 14,307 people, including 10,866 production workers. Each of these totals were half of their total from 2001. California had the highest value of product shipments for this industry, followed by New York and Pennsylvania.

Labor and occupations are specialized within this category. Historically, more than half of the workers have been sewing machine operators; less than 5 percent have been garment inspectors...