What's the NAICS and SIC code for a clothing brand (making your own clothes)?
For a clothing brand (making your own clothes), use NAICS 315250 (Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)) in the US and SIC 14190 (Manufacture of other wearing apparel and accessories n.e.c.) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
315250 Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)
Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors): making garments from fabric.
SBA small business limit: 750 employees.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
14190 Manufacture of other wearing apparel and accessories n.e.c.
Manufacture of other wearing apparel and accessories.
Use this code when you register with Companies House or file your confirmation statement.
When a different code fits better
These are the codes most often confused with the main answer. Pick by the activity that earns most of your revenue.
| Code | Title | Use it if |
|---|---|---|
| NAICS 315210 | Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors | you sew garments for other brands as a contractor |
| NAICS 458110 | Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers | you mainly resell clothes made by others |
| SIC 14131 | Manufacture of other men's outerwear | you make men's outerwear |
| SIC 14132 | Manufacture of other women's outerwear | you make women's outerwear |
| SIC 47910 | Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet | you mainly sell online and others manufacture for you |
Good to know
A brand that designs clothes but has a factory make them is usually still classified as a manufacturer in the US, because it owns the design and the goods.
You can list more than one code. Companies House accepts up to four SIC codes, and SAM.gov lets you add several NAICS codes, with one marked as primary.
What the code affects
- SBA programs and federal contracts: your NAICS code sets the size limit you must stay under to count as small. Check your size.
- SAM.gov registration: contracting officers search by NAICS, so list every code you can deliver work under.
- Companies House: your SIC code appears on the public register and in your confirmation statement.
Codes checked against the US Census 2022 NAICS index and the ONS UK SIC 2007 index. Information only; confirm with the agency you file with.