NAICS Code 423440-11 - Dress Forms (Wholesale)

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NAICS Code 423440-11 Description (8-Digit)

The Dress Forms (Wholesale) industry involves the wholesale distribution of dress forms, which are three-dimensional models of the human torso used for fitting and designing clothing. These dress forms are typically made of materials such as foam, plastic, or metal, and come in a range of sizes and shapes to accommodate different body types and garment styles. Dress forms are used by fashion designers, tailors, and clothing manufacturers to create and adjust patterns, as well as by retailers to display clothing in their stores.

Parent Code - Official US Census

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Tools

Tools commonly used in the Dress Forms (Wholesale) industry for day-to-day tasks and operations.

  • Adjustable dress form
  • Pincushion
  • Measuring tape
  • Scissors
  • Sewing machine
  • Iron
  • Fabric marker
  • Pattern weights
  • Seam ripper
  • Tailor's chalk
  • Hem gauge
  • Sleeve board
  • Pressing ham
  • Rotary cutter
  • Cutting mat
  • Dressmaker pins
  • Hand sewing needles
  • Thimble
  • Bodkin
  • Pin cushion wristband

Industry Examples of Dress Forms (Wholesale)

Common products and services typical of NAICS Code 423440-11, illustrating the main business activities and contributions to the market.

  • Dress form with collapsible shoulders
  • Professional dress form with legs
  • Child-sized dress form
  • Plus-sized dress form
  • Male dress form
  • Dress form with adjustable height
  • Dress form with arms
  • Dress form with magnetic shoulders
  • Dress form with collapsible base
  • Dress form with rolling base

History

A concise historical narrative of NAICS Code 423440-11 covering global milestones and recent developments within the United States.

  • Dress forms have been used for centuries by tailors and dressmakers to create garments that fit perfectly. The first dress forms were made of wood and were used in the 19th century. In the early 20th century, dress forms were made of papier-mâché and plaster. In the 1920s, dress forms were made of wire mesh and were adjustable. In the 1950s, dress forms were made of foam rubber and were covered with fabric. In the 21st century, dress forms are made of a variety of materials, including plastic, fiberglass, and foam. In the United States, the dress forms wholesale industry has been growing steadily in recent years due to the increasing popularity of sewing and fashion design as hobbies. The industry has also benefited from the rise of e-commerce, which has made it easier for small businesses to sell dress forms online.