SIC 2361 Girls', Children's, and Infants' Dresses, Blouses, and Shirts

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SIC 2361
GIRLS', CHILDREN'S, AND INFANTS' DRESSES, BLOUSES, AND SHIRTS

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.

NAICS Code(s)

315291 (Infants' Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing)

315223 (Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Shirt (except Work Shirt) Manufacturing)

315211 (Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors)

315232 (Women's and Girls' Cut and Sew Blouse and Shirt Manufacturing)

315233 (Women's and Girls' Cut and Sew Dress Manufacturing)

315212 (Women's and Girls' Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors)

Industry Snapshot

There were approximately 776 establishments that manufactured the items covered in this category in 1999. As was true for much of the U.S. apparel industry, these establishments tended to be small, family-run businesses, and they faced stiff competition from low-cost imports. Against this backdrop, the baby-boomer generation was having children leading to its own miniboom, and these parents were better educated and had more disposable income than their parents—factors influencing their purchasing decisions for their children's clothing. Also, children's clothing had become more fashionable and trendy than ever before. However, the weak economic conditions of the early 2000s undercut revenues for most segments of the apparel industry, including children's and infant's clothing.

Organization and Structure

Establishments that produce children's clothing are organized similarly to the rest of the apparel industry and are composed of contractors, jobbers, and manufacturers. Contractors are independent manufacturers, hired by various, and often competing, manufacturers. Contractors specialize in sewing garments from pieces provided to them and are hired by...

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