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NAICS Code· 315120

Apparel Knitting Mills

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in knitting apparel or knitting fabric and then manufacturing apparel. Jobbers, performing entrepreneurial functions involved in knitting apparel and accessories, are included. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 315120 – Apparel Knitting Mills encompasses the manufacturing of knitted apparel products, including hosiery, sweaters, activewear, undergarments, and other fabricated knitted garments using circular and flat knitting machines. This sector focuses on the transformation of yarns and fibers into finished textile products through automated knitting processes, often involving technical specifications for stretch, durability, moisture-wicking, and thermal regulation.

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Active Contracts
$38.4M
Total Obligations (12mo)
164
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
32
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
-54.4%
YoY Growth

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AI Industry Description

NAICS 315120 – Apparel Knitting Mills encompasses the manufacturing of knitted apparel products, including hosiery, sweaters, activewear, undergarments, and other fabricated knitted garments using circular and flat knitting machines. This sector focuses on the transformation of yarns and fibers into...

NAICS 315120 – Apparel Knitting Mills encompasses the manufacturing of knitted apparel products, including hosiery, sweaters, activewear, undergarments, and other fabricated knitted garments using circular and flat knitting machines. This sector focuses on the transformation of yarns and fibers into finished textile products through automated knitting processes, often involving technical specifications for stretch, durability, moisture-wicking, and thermal regulation. In government contracting, these products support military uniform systems, tactical gear, protective apparel for first responders, and specialized clothing for federal personnel operating in extreme environments. While not a high-volume procurement category compared to IT or logistics services, this niche plays a critical role in sustaining readiness through mission-critical apparel solutions that meet stringent federal performance and compliance standards. No contractor data is available for this NAICS code, indicating a lack of publicly disclosed award records or limited commercial activity in federal procurement. The competitive landscape likely includes a mix of small businesses with specialized textile manufacturing capabilities and larger apparel suppliers with existing defense contracts, though no dominant primes are currently identifiable from available data. No agency data is available, suggesting that procurement activity is either dispersed across multiple departments or occurs under broader clothing and textile categories rather than as standalone awards. Demand is likely driven by the Department of Defense for uniform modernization, the Department of Homeland Security for protective gear, and possibly the U.S. Postal Service or other federal civilian agencies requiring durable workwear. The market is characterized by low opportunity density and high technical barriers to entry, with stringent regulatory requirements around fiber content, flame resistance, and labeling under federal specifications. Contractors with ISO-certified knitting operations, experience in military textile standards, and ability to scale small-batch production for specialized applications are best positioned to compete in this specialized segment.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 315120, ranked by dollars won.

Ranked by total awards
CompanyTotal AwardsContracts
BETHEL YUUT LLC$7.0M4
SOUTHEASTERN KENTUCKY REHABILITATION INDUSTRIES, INC$5.9M16
PUERTO RICO INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND CORP$4.0M8
GRAHAM DYEING & FINISHING INC$3.5M26
MITTS NITTS INC$3.4M10
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTH FLORIDA INC$2.4M9
VIEWSPORT INC$2.2M2
SPECIAL T HOSIERY MILLS INC$1.7M14
620 PELHAM INC$1.4M11
FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC.$1.1M5

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 315120.

Department Of Defense158 awards$38.3M
Department Of Justice3 awards$73K
Department Of Veterans Affairs2 awards$46K
DLA Troop Support1 award$38K

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NAICS: 315120
Awarded
DIBBS
DRAWERS, MEN'SThe Defense Logistics Agency has awarded KARLAS & EMMAS KNITS LLC under solicitation SPE1C126F5195 for the delivery of men’s drawers, with a total contract value of $25,618.32. The award was issued on July 15, 2026, and is positioned as a delivery order under the parent contract SPE1C122D1538. The order includes three distinct line items for men’s drawers, each identified by unique NSN parts—8420000092348, 8420000092350, and 8420000092351—all tied to the same product reference number PR 7017368194. The contract is classified as a federal award with no set-aside designation, and performance is expected to be managed under the Department of Defense’s logistics framework. The awardee is a registered contractor with CAGE code 8PCJ4, and the contractual details are accessible via the DIBBS portal under the provided link, reflecting a standard procurement process for uniform-related textile items.
Defense Logistics Agency

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NAICS: 315120
Federal
Socks, Liner, BlackThe solicitation for SOCKS, LINER, BLACK under PGC 02275 and NSN 8440-01-415-5895(s) is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside issued as a negotiated Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract under FAR Part 12 as a firm fixed price vehicle. The contract has a 60-month ordering period structured into five consecutive 12-month price tier periods, with a guaranteed minimum of 136,000 pairs and a ceiling of 3,400,000 pairs across all tiers, with an estimated annual quantity of 544,000 pairs per tier. Only small business concerns certified under NAICS code 315120 – Apparel Knitting Mills are eligible to bid. The technical requirements are strictly defined by CID A-A-50015D, dated October 24, 2019, with no allowance for alternate materials; all components and manufacturing must comply with the Berry Amendment, requiring items to be grown, reprocessed, reused, melted, or produced in the United States, its possessions, or Puerto Rico. Offerors must submit two size large Product Demonstration Models from each proposed place of performance along with corresponding test reports, and these materials must conform exactly to the specified composition and manufacturing standards. Evaluation will follow a trade-off approach where Technical Compliance through the PDM and Past Performance are collectively more important than cost or price, with no scoring weight specified beyond their relative priority. All socks must be banded in packages of three with an approved commercial band displaying the DLA Troop Support logo, each band individually labeled with a Type VIII, Class 17 barcode per MIL-DTL-32075 containing the NSN and a government-assigned 12-digit UPC. Each sock must be marked in white with size, fiber content, and contractor name below the instep, and include washing instructions. RFID tags are required at package, case, and pallet levels. Items will be delivered FOB Destination to Travis, Austin, TX (VSTZ) and Pendergrass Distribution Center, Pendergrass, GA (VSTQ), with inspection occurring at the destination. The first delivery order begins 90 days after award, and subsequent orders require a 90-day lead time with 30-day increments. Proposals must be submitted via DIBBS and
DLA Troop Support

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NAICS: 315120
Federal
Sock Manufacturing – Polyester/Nylon/Spandex Blend (Type II)The contract seeks the production of black stretch-type liner socks made from a polyester, nylon, and spandex blend fabric, adhering to the military specification CID A-A-50015D. The socks must feature high-stretch construction to ensure flexibility and comfort while meeting rigorous durability standards through mandatory testing. This is a small business set-aside contract under the SBA program, reserved exclusively for total small business concerns, and is classified under NAICS code 315120, which pertains to apparel knitting mills. Performance of the work is expected to be conducted under the oversight of DLA Troop Support, a subordinate agency of the Department of Defense, with responses due by July 31, 2026. The opportunity is open for subcontracting and aims to fulfill a critical supply need for military personnel requiring high-performance footwear underlayer solutions.
DLA Troop Support

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NAICS: 315120
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Sock Manufacturing – Cotton/Nylon Blend (Type I)The contract calls for the production of black stretch-type liner socks made from a cotton and nylon blend fabric, manufactured to meet the military specification CID A-A-50015D. The scope includes all essential manufacturing steps such as knitting, dyeing, banding, and rigorous quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with technical and durability standards. This is a subcontract opportunity set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program as defined by FAR 19.5, with the NAICS code 315120 corresponding to apparel knitting mills. The U.S. Department of Defense, through DLA Troop Support, is the issuing agency and the work must be performed in accordance with federal procurement guidelines. Responses are due by July 31, 2026, and the opportunity was posted on June 18, 2026, with no specific place of performance or point of contact details provided in the public listing.
DLA Troop Support

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NAICS: 315120
Closed
Federal
84--LINERS,SOCKSThe contract solicits the procurement of liners and socks under NSN 8440014155895, with quantities ranging from 2,007 to 13,407 units across 26 line items, all to be delivered to LVI within 90 days of award. Each line specifies the same delivery timeline and unit of issue as PR, indicating a standardized fulfillment requirement across the entire order. The total quantity requested exceeds 200,000 units, reflecting a large-scale logistical demand. The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with a NAICS code of 315120 for apparel manufacturing, meaning only small business concerns eligible under SBA guidelines may submit offers. Responses must be submitted electronically by the deadline of July 9, 2026, and any timely quote from a qualified source will be considered. The offering is managed by DLA Troop Support under the Department of Defense, with primary communication directed via email to the designated buyer at DibbsBSM@dla.mil, and all information tied to solicitation number SPE1C126Q0296 posted on the DIBBS portal.
DLA Troop Support

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NAICS: 315120
Closed
Federal
ClothingThe contract pertains to clothing procurement under solicitation number W911S226U3025, issued by the Department of Defense through the Fort Drum Military Installation Contracting Command. It is a combined solicitation with a total small business set-aside as defined by FAR 19.5, exclusively available to small businesses classified under NAICS code 315120, which covers apparel knitting mills. The requirement mandates that all clothing purchases must be processed through the Defense Logistics Agency unless a SONA exception is formally provided by the Fort Drum MICC, and cancellation is permissible only if this condition is not met. The solicitation was posted on June 3, 2026, with responses due by 6:35 PM Eastern Time on the same day, indicating a very limited window for submission. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Rachelle Brigham, reachable via phone and email at the provided military address, and the contract’s administrative office is located in Fort Drum, New York, with a place of performance listed in the 28310 ZIP code area.
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NAICS: 315120
Closed
Federal
84--LINERS,SOCKSThe contract solicitation is for the procurement of NSN 8440014155895 LINERS, SOCKS under solicitation number SPE1C126Q0224, with a total quantity of 120,570 units distributed across 26 line items ranging from 2,007 to 13,407 units per line, all to be delivered to LVI within 90 days of award. Each line item specifies a unit of issue as PR and includes the same delivery deadline, indicating a uniform timeline for fulfillment regardless of quantity. The solicitation is issued as a combined action under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricted exclusively to small businesses as defined by the SBA, with the NAICS code 315120 applicable to the manufacturing of apparel accessories. The offering agency is the Department of Defense through DLA Troop Support, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the procurement is conducted entirely electronically through the SAM.gov platform, with no hard copies available. Responsive quotes must be submitted electronically prior to the June 16, 2026 deadline, and all responsible small business sources are encouraged to respond. Technical documentation such as drawings and military specifications can be accessed or requested digitally, and any inquiries must be directed to the provided point of contact email.
DLA Troop Support

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NAICS: 315120
Closed
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Socks, Black, AthleticThe U.S. Government is seeking to procure black athletic socks under a 100% Small Business Set-Aside solicitation, with the intent to award two firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts, each covering a 60-month ordering period composed of five consecutive 12-month price tiers. The item, identified by NSN 8415-01-692-2228 and governed by specification CID GL-PD-20-07 dated October 28, 2020, must be manufactured using specific materials—75 to 85 percent cotton, 15 to 25 percent nylon, and 1 to 4 percent spandex—with reinforced heel and toe construction, terry loop cushioning, and dimensional stability. Only small business firms meeting the NAICS code 315120 size standard of 1,250 employees are eligible to compete. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the DIBBS portal and include three medium-size Product Demonstration Models from each proposed place of performance, accompanied by a physical test report verifying compliance with the specification; no alternative materials are permitted. Evaluation is based on a best value trade-off approach, with technical performance and past performance combined being significantly more important than cost or price. The PDMs will be assessed for conformance with the specification, and offerors must demonstrate a history of performance over the prior three years. All materials and manufacturing must comply with the Berry Amendment, requiring that the socks be grown, processed, and produced entirely in the United States or its possessions. The socks must be packaged in units of three pairs per banded package, with cartons of 48 packages each, and palletized using 4-way entry winged pallets meeting dimensional limits and ISPM 15 compliance. Each sock must bear a permanent label with NSN and UPC barcode conforming to MIL-DTL-32075, and each item, case, and pallet must be tagged with a passive Gen2 RFID tag compliant with EPCglobal C1G2 protocol. All deliveries are FOB destination to Pendergrass Distribution Center in Pendergrass, Georgia, with inspection and acceptance occurring at that location. The first order must be delivered within 90 days of award, with subsequent orders requiring 90 days’ lead time and scheduled in 30-day increments. The guaranteed minimum total order is 204
DLA Troop Support

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about 1 month ago
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NAICS: 315120
Closed
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Knit Athletic Sock ManufacturingThe contract pertains to the full production of black athletic crew socks under CID GL-PD-20-07, featuring a terry half-cushion foot, reinforced heel and toe for durability, a 2×1 rib knit leg for a snug fit, and a non-raveling welt for enhanced seam integrity. The socks must be manufactured using a specified blend of cotton, nylon, and spandex to meet performance and comfort standards required for athletic use. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside classification, ensuring only small businesses qualify to respond, aligning with SBA guidelines and FAR 19.5. The NAICS code 315120 designates the industry as Apparel Knitting Mills, confirming the production focus on knitted textiles. The contract was posted on May 11, 2026, with a response deadline of June 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The place of performance is located in Pendergrass, and the contracting activity falls under DLA Troop Support, a Department of Defense organization responsible for providing logistical support to military personnel. While no specific point of contact or detailed address is provided, interested parties are directed to the SAM.gov platform for further details and submission requirements. The set-aside status prioritizes small business participation, reinforcing federal efforts to promote small business involvement in defense-related manufacturing contracts.
DLA Troop Support

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2 months ago

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about 1 month ago
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NAICS: 315120
Closed
SLED
Knitted CuffsThe solicitation issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) seeks a firm-fixed-price contract for the supply of 100% cotton orange stay fast dye knitted cuffs. This procurement involves the delivery of 40,000 pairs of knitted cuffs meeting specific technical and quality standards, including compliance with OSHA, UL, FMRC, and NEMA certifications. The cuffs must be new, unused, and produced currently, packaged at 300 pairs per case, and properly labeled with stock numbers and AMTEX part numbers. Deliveries are to be made to various TDCJ facilities across Texas, with strict adherence to security protocols including escorted access, prohibitions on contraband, and personnel conduct rules designed to protect correctional institution safety and compliance. Bidders must comply with all Texas procurement laws and follow detailed submission instructions, including electronic bid submission by the March 10, 2026 deadline and format requirements. The evaluation of bids will be based on a best-value trade-off approach, considering price, past performance, quality, and other relevant factors without explicit weighting or scoring schemes. The contract includes robust clauses for indemnification, intellectual property protection, E-Verify employment eligibility verification, and certifications against participation in specified boycotts. Inspection and acceptance procedures involve both origin and destination facility checks by TDCJ personnel, with nonconforming goods subject to rejection at the vendor's expense. Payment is managed electronically by TDCJ Accounts Payable, contingent on legislative appropriations, and invoices must be submitted via designated email channels. Amendments to the solicitation will be posted on the Electronic State Business Daily, and bidders are responsible for registering contact information to receive updates. This procurement reflects comprehensive compliance with Texas state policies, security requirements, and administrative procedures to ensure timely, safe, and quality delivery of the specialized knitted cuffs.
Texas Department of Criminal Justice

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5 months ago

CLOSED

4 months ago
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NAICS: 315120
Awarded
Federal
84--GLOVES,CHEMICAL PRO
DLA Troop Support

POSTED

5 months ago

DEADLINE

N/A
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NAICS: 315120
Closed
Federal
Sock Black AthleticThe contract is for the procurement of Black Athletic Socks under solicitation SPE1C1-26-R-0034, managed by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support for the Department of Defense. It is a total small business set-aside acquisition intended to award two negotiated indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts, each covering 50% of the total requirement. The contracts will span five years, divided into five 12-month price tier periods, with a guaranteed minimum of 204,000 pairs and a maximum of 5.1 million pairs over the contract term. Each lot requires a minimum of 102,000 pairs annually, with an estimated annual quantity of 816,000 pairs split equally between the two contracts. Deliveries will be FOB Destination to Pendergrass Distribution Center in Georgia, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Offerors must comply with the specification CID GL-PD-20-07 dated October 28, 2020, and submit technical proposals including three medium-sized Product Demonstration Models per proposed manufacturing location. The contract emphasizes the use of specified materials only, prohibiting alternate materials, and all components must comply with the Berry Amendment, ensuring U.S. origin for materials and manufacturing. Contract evaluation prioritizes the Product Demonstration Model and past performance over cost or price. RFID tagging is required at the item, case, and pallet levels due to integration with the Army Warfighter Recruit Bag. The applicable NAICS code is 315120 for Apparel Knitting Mills, and all solicitations and technical documents are made available electronically via DIBBS and SAM.gov. Points of contact include the contracting officer, Arlett Hartie, with additional acquisition specialists listed for support.
DLA Troop Support

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5 months ago

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2 months ago
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