This U.S. industry comprises establishments commonly referred to as contractors primarily engaged in (1) cutting materials owned by others for men's and boys' apparel and/or (2) sewing materials owned by others for men's and boys' apparel.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Manufacturing men's and boys' apparel from purchased fabric--are classified in Industry 31522, Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing;
• Manufacturing infants' apparel from purchased fabric--are classified in U.S. Industry 315291, Infants' Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing;
• Manufacturing men's and boys' apparel accessories from purchased fabric--are classified in Industry 31599, Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing; and
• Embroidering men's and boys' apparel on a contract or fee basis for the trade--are classified in Industry 314999, All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills.