American Industry Overview: Women's, Girls' and Juniors' Blouses and Shirts
This category includes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing women's, girls' and juniors' blouses and shirts from purchased woven or knit fabrics.
Industry Snapshot
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 199 establishments operated in the women's and girls' cut and sew blouse and shirt manufacturing industry in the late 2000s. Industry-wide employment was approximately 7,508 workers, 58 percent of whom were production workers. Companies in the industry tended to be small, with 66 percent employing fewer than 20 workers and 8 percent reporting more than 100 employees. Employment was...