Description of Industries and Summary of Findings INDUSTRY 2381, FABRICS DRESS AND WORK GLOVES This industry is made up of 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 industry 2259. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing leather gloves are classified in industry 3151; those manufacturing sporting and athletic gloves are classified in industry 3949; and those manufacturing safety gloves are classified in industry 3842. The 1992 definition of this industry is the same as that used in the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. The SIC number and title also are the same. In the 1992 Census of Manufactures, Industry 2381, Fabrics Dress and Work Gloves, had employment of 3.9 thousand. The employment figure was 19 percent below the 4.8 thousand reported in 1987. The leading States in employment in 1992 were Mississippi, North Carolina, and New York, accounting for approximately 54 percent of the industry's employment. This represents a shift from 1987 when Mississippi, North Carolina, and Alabama were the leading States. The total value of shipments for establishments classified in this industry was $278.7 million. Establishments in virtually all industries ship secondary products as well as products primary to the industry in which they are classified and have some miscellaneous receipts, such as resales and contract receipts. Industry 2381 shipped $197.2 million of fabrics dress and work gloves products considered primary to the industry. Establishments in this industry accounted for 94 percent of products considered primary to the industry no matter where they were actually produced (coverage ratio). In 1987, the coverage ratio was 84 percent. The products primary to industry 2381, no matter in what industry they were produced, appear in file MC92F6A and aggregate to $210.7 million. For further explanation of specialization and coverage ratios, see file MC92F5B and the appendixes. The total cost of materials, services, and fuels and energy used by establishments classified in the fabrics dress and work gloves industry amounted to $127.0 million. Data on specific materials consumed appear in file MC92F7. Single-establishment companies in this industry with less than 15 employees were excluded from the mail portion of the census. The data for these establishments (and a small number of larger establishments whose reports were not received at the time the data were tabulated) were obtained from administrative records of other agencies or developed from industry averages. These establishments accounted for 10 percent of the total value of shipments. INDUSTRY 2384, ROBES AND DRESSING GOWNS This industry is made up of establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing men's, boys', and women's robes and dressing gowns from purchased woven or knit fabrics. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing girls', children's, and infants' robes from purchased fabrics are classified in industry 2369. Knitting mills primarily engaged in manufacturing knit robes and dressing gowns are classified in industry 2253. The 1992 definition of this industry is the same as that used in the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. The SIC number and title also are the same. In the 1992 Census of Manufactures, Industry 2384, Robes and Dressing Gowns, had employment of 6.8 thousand. The employment figure was 22 percent below the 8.7 thousand reported in 1987. Compared with 1991, employment increased 66 percent. The 1991 data are based on the Census Bureau's annual survey of manufactures (ASM), which is a sample survey conducted each year between censuses. The leading States in employment in 1992 were New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and California. This represents a shift from 1987 when New York, California, Tennessee, and California were the leading States. The total value of shipments for establishments classified in this industry was $373.5 million. Establishments in virtually all industries ship secondary products as well as products primary to the industry in which they are classified and have some miscellaneous receipts, such as resales and contract receipts. Industry 2384 shipped $300.0 million of robes and dressing gowns products considered primary to the industry, $11.1 million of secondary products, and had $62.3 million of miscellaneous receipts, resales, and contract work. Thus, the ratio of primary products to the total of both secondary and primary products shipped by establishments in this industry was 96 percent (specialization ratio). In 1987, the specialization ratio was 89 percent. Establishments in this industry also accounted for 78 percent of products considered primary to the industry no matter where they were actually produced (coverage ratio). In 1987, the coverage ratio was 73 percent. The products primary to industry 2384, no matter in what industry they were produced, appear in file MC92F6A and aggregate to $386.0 million. For further explanation of specialization and coverage ratios, see file MC92F5B and the appendixes. The total cost of materials, services, and fuels and energy used by establishments classified in the robes and dressing gowns industry amounted to 192.8 million. Data on specific materials consumed appear in file MC92F7 . Single-establishment companies in this industry with less than 15 employees were excluded from the mail portion of the census. The data for these establishments (and a small number of larger establishments whose reports were not received at the time the data were tabulated) were obtained from administrative records of other agencies or developed from industry averages. These establishments accounted for 6 percent of the total value of shipments. INDUSTRY 2385, WATERPROOF OUTERWEAR This industry is made up of establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing raincoats and other waterproof outerwear from purchased rubberized fabrics, plastics, and similar materials. Also included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing waterproof or water-repellent outerwear from purchased woven or knit fabrics other than wool. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing men's and boys' oiled-fabrics work clothing are classified in industry 2326, and those manufacturing vulcanized rubber clothing and clothing made from rubberized fabrics produced in the same establishment are classified in industry 3069. The 1992 definition of this industry is the same as that used in the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. The SIC number and title also are the same. In the 1992 Census of Manufactures, Industry 2385, Waterproof Outerwear, had employment of 4.1 thousand. The employment figure was 36 percent below the 6.4 thousand reported in 1987. Compared with 1991, employment decreased 9 percent. The 1991 data are based on the Census Bureau's annual survey of manufactures (ASM), which is a sample survey conducted each year between censuses. The leading States in employment in 1992 were Alabama, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia, accounting for approximately 63 percent of the industry's employment. The leading States in 1987 were Maryland, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. The total value of shipments for establishments classified in this industry was $268.4 million. Establishments in virtually all industries ship secondary products as well as products primary to the industry in which they are classified and have some miscellaneous receipts, such as resales and contract receipts. Industry 2385 shipped $221.7 million of waterproof outerwear products considered primary to the industry, $22.6 million of secondary products, and had $24.1 million of miscellaneous receipts, resales, and contract work. Thus, the ratio of primary products to the total of both secondary and primary products shipped by establishments in this industry was 91 percent (specialization ratio). In 1987, the specialization ratio also was 91 percent. Establishments in this industry also accounted for 90 percent of products considered primary to the industry no matter where they were actually produced (coverage ratio). In 1987, the coverage ratio was 86 percent. The products primary to industry 2385, no matter in what industry they were produced, appear in file MC92F6A and aggregate to $246.5 million. For further explanation of specialization and coverage ratios, see file MC92F5B and the appendixes. The total cost of materials, services, and fuels and energy used by establishments classified in the waterproof outerwear industry amounted to $110.5 million. Data on specific materials consumed appear in file MC92F7. Single-establishment companies in this industry with less than 10 employees were excluded from the mail portion of the census. The data for these establishments (and a small number of larger establishments whose reports were not received at the time the data were tabulated) were obtained from administrative records of other agencies or developed from industry averages. These establishments accounted for 4 percent of the total value of shipments. INDUSTRY 2386, LEATHER AND SHEEP-LINED CLOTHING This industry is made up of establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing leather and sheep-lined clothing. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing leather gloves and mittens are classified in industry 3151. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing fur clothing are classified in industry 2371. The 1992 definition of this industry is the same as that used in the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. The SIC number and title also are the same. In the 1992 Census of Manufactures, Industry 2386, Leather and Sheep-Lined Clothing, had employment of 2.5 thousand. The employment figure was 19 percent above the 2.1 thousand reported in 1987. The leading States in employment in 1992 were California and New York, accounting for approximately 48 percent of the industry's employment. The leading States in 1987 were California, New Jersey, and New York. The total value of shipments for establishments classified in this industry was $209.2 million. Establishments in virtually all industries ship secondary products as well as products primary to the industry in which they are classified and have some miscellaneous receipts, such as resales and contract receipts. Industry 2386 shipped $193.2 million of leather and sheep-lined clothing products considered primary to the industry. Establishments in this industry accounted for 97 percent of products considered primary to the industry no matter where they were actually produced (coverage ratio). In 1987, the coverage ratio also was 97 percent. The products primary to industry 2386, no matter in what industry they were produced, appear in file MC92F6A and aggregate to $199.0 million. For further explanation of specialization and coverage ratios, see file MC92F5B and the appendixes. The total cost of materials, services, and fuels and energy used by establishments classified in the leather and sheep-lined clothing industry amounted to $123.8 million. Data on specific materials consumed appear in file MC92F7. Single-establishment companies in this industry with less than 5 employees were excluded from the mail portion of the census. The data for these establishments (and a small number of larger establishments whose reports were not received at the time the data were tabulated) were obtained from administrative records of other agencies or developed from industry averages. These establishments accounted for 4 percent of the total value of shipments. INDUSTRY 2387, APPAREL BELTS This industry is made up of establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing apparel belts of any material. The 1992 definition of this industry is the same as that used in the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. The SIC number and title also are the same. In the 1992 Census of Manufactures, Industry 2387, Apparel Belts, had employment of 8.0 thousand. The employment figure was 24 percent below the 10.5 thousand reported in 1987. Compared with 1991, employment decreased 17 percent. The 1991 data are based on the Census Bureau's annual survey of manufactures (ASM), which is a sample survey conducted each year between censuses. The leading States in employment in 1992 were California, Illinois, New York, and Texas. This represents a shift from 1987 when California, Connecticut, New York, and Texas were the leading States. The total value of shipments for establishments classified in this industry was $639.6 million. Establishments in virtually all industries ship secondary products as well as products primary to the industry in which they are classified and have some miscellaneous receipts, such as resales and contract receipts. Industry 2387 shipped $514.1 million of apparel belts products considered primary to the industry, $42.4 million of secondary products, and had $83.0 million of miscellaneous receipts, resales, and contract work. Thus, the ratio of primary products to the total of both secondary and primary products shipped by establishments in this industry was 92 percent (specialization ratio). In 1987, the specialization ratio was 93 percent. Establishments in this industry also accounted for 94 percent of products considered primary to the industry no matter where they were actually produced (coverage ratio). In 1987, the coverage ratio also was 94 percent. The products primary to industry 2387, no matter in what industry they were produced, appear in file MC92F6A and aggregate to $547.9 million. For further explanation of specialization and coverage ratios, see file MC92F5B and the appendixes. The total cost of materials, services, and fuels and energy used by establishments classified in the apparel belts industry amounted to $305.3 million. Data on specific materials consumed appear in file MC92F7. Single-establishment companies in this industry with less than 5 employees were excluded from the mail portion of the census. The data for these establishments (and a small number of larger establishments whose reports were not received at the time the data were tabulated) were obtained from administrative records of other agencies or developed from industry averages. These establishments accounted for 14 percent of the total value of shipments. INDUSTRY 2389, APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES, N.E.C. This industry is made up of establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing suspenders, garters, handkerchiefs, and other apparel, not elsewhere classified, such as academic caps and gowns, vestments, and theatrical costumes. Also included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing clothing by cutting and joining (for example, by adhesives) materials such as paper and nonwoven textiles. The 1992 definition of this industry is the same as that used in the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. The SIC number and title also are the same. In the 1992 Census of Manufactures, Industry 2389, Apparel and Accessories, N.E.C., had employment of 10.4 thousand. The employment figure was 25 percent above the 8.3 thousand reported in 1987. The leading States in employment in 1992 were California, New York, and Pennsylvania, accounting for approximately 56 percent of the industry's employment. These same States were the leaders in 1987 when they accounted for 55 percent of the industry's employment. The total value of shipments for establishments classified in this industry was $552.9 million. Establishments in virtually all industries ship secondary products as well as products primary to the industry in which they are classified and have some miscellaneous receipts, such as resales and contract receipts. Industry 2389 shipped $431.1 million of apparel and accessories, not elsewhere classified, products considered primary to the industry, $46.2 million of secondary products, and had $75.5 million of miscellaneous receipts, resales, and contract work. Thus, the ratio of primary products to the total of both secondary and primary products shipped by establishments in this industry was 90 percent (specialization ratio). In 1987, the specialization ratio was 91 percent. Establishments in this industry also accounted for 90 percent of products considered primary to the industry no matter where they were actually produced (coverage ratio). In 1987, the coverage ratio was 67 percent. The products primary to industry 2389, no matter in what industry they were produced, appear in file MC92F6A and aggregate to $476.6 million. For further explanation of specialization and coverage ratios, see file MC92F5B and the appendixes. The total cost of materials, services, and fuels and energy used by establishments classified in the apparel and accessories, not elsewhere classified, industry amounted to $240.6 million. Data on specific materials consumed appear in file MC92F7. Single-establishment companies in this industry with less than 5 employees were excluded from the mail portion of the census. The data for these establishments (and a small number of larger establishments whose reports were not received at the time the data were tabulated) were obtained from administrative records of other agencies or developed from industry averages. These establishments accounted for 25 percent of the total value of shipments.