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

E - Manufacturing Industries

24 - Clothing Industries

243 - Men's and Boys' Clothing Industries

Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing for men, youths and boys, according to recognized size scales, outerwear, suits, separate jackets and pants, shirts, underwear and the like of any textile fabric as well as leather or imitation leather. Both "regular" factories and "contract" factories making men's clothing are classified in this industry group. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing men's, youths' and boys' sweaters occupational clothing gloves and hosiery are classified in Industry Group 249 - Other Clothing and Apparel Industries and those primarily engaged in manufacturing clothing made of fur are classified in 2495 - Fur Goods Industry. Men's custom tailors are classified in 6121 - Men's Clothing Stores.

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.

245 - Children's Clothing Industry

249 - Other Clothing and Apparel Industries

Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing sweaters occupational clothing gloves ho-siery clothing and other articles of apparel from fur foundation garments and other items of apparel not elsewhere classified.