Archived - Standard Industrial Classification - Establishments (SIC-E) 1980

E - Manufacturing Industries

24 - Clothing Industries

244 - Women's Clothing Industries

Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing women's, misses' and juniors' outerwear, sportswear, dresses, blouses, shirts and similar products according to recognized size scales. Both "regular" factories and "contract" factories making women's clothing are classified in this industry group. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing women's sweaters occupational clothing women's gloves, hosiery and foundation garments are classified in Industry Group 249 - Other Clothing and Apparel Industries those primarily engaged in manufacturing trimming and embroideries or embroidering on textiles are classified in 1999 - Other Textile Products Industries n.e.c. and those primarily engaged in manufacturing girls' clothing are classified in 2451 - Children's Clothing Industry. Dressmakers are classified in 9799 - Other Personal and Household Services n.e.c.

2441 - Women's Coat and Jacket Industry

Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing women's and misses' long and short coats (except fur), outer jackets, windbreakers and ski clothing of woven or knitted textile material as well as leather and imitation leather. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing girls' clothing are classified in 2451 - Children's Clothing Industry those primarily engaged in manufacturing occupational clothing, such as laboratory coats, are classified in 2492 - Occupational Clothing Industry and those primarily engaged in manufacturing fur coats are classified in 2495 - Fur Goods Industry.

2442 - Women's Sportswear Industry

Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing women's and misses' co-ordinated clothing including suits, skirts, jackets and other sportswear. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing girls' sportswear are classified in 2451 - Children's Clothing Industry.

2443 - Women's Dress Industry

Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing dresses for women and misses. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing dresses for girls are classified in 2451 - Children's Clothing Industry and those primarily engagedin manufacturing occupational clothing, such as nurses' uniforms, are classified in 2492 - Occupational Clothing Industry.

2444 - Women's Blouse and Shirt Industry

Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing women's and misses' blouses and shirts whether of knitted or woven fabric. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing girls' clothing are classified in 2451 - Children's Clothing Industry those primarily engaged in manufacturing women's sleepwear and beachwear are classified in 2499 - Other Clothing and Apparel Industries n.e.c. and those primarily engaged in manufacturing women's sweaters are classified in 2491 - Sweater Industry.

2445 - Women's Clothing Contractors

Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing women's and misses' clothing on a "contract" basis. Included are establishments primarily engaged in embroidering, hemstitching and pleating for the clothing trade. Establishments primarily engaged in embroidering on textiles are classified in 1999 - Other Textile Products Industries n.e.c.