American Industry Overview: Women's, Juniors' and Girls' Dresses
This entry describes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing women's, girls', and juniors' dresses (including ensemble dresses), from purchased woven or knit fabrics, including woven or knit fabrics of paper, whether sold by the piece or by the dozen.
Industry Snapshot
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 374 establishments operated in the women's and girls' cut and sew dress manufacturing industry in 2007, down from 525 in 2004. As in most segments of the U.S. apparel industry, employment decreased significantly, from 11,754 in 2004 to 8,338 in 2007, and was expected...