Women's, Misses': and Juniors Outerwear

Women's, Misses': and Juniors Outerwear

Women’s, misses’, and juniors outerwear makers under SIC 2330 design and manufacture coats, jackets, parkas, rainwear, and cold-weather accessories for department stores, specialty boutiques, mass merchants, and direct-to-consumer channels. Brands balance seasonal fashion with performance materials like recycled polyester, traceable down, and waterproof membranes, while contract factories and private-label programs supply retailers with agile assortments. Key risks include commodity and freight volatility, labor compliance in overseas sourcing, PFAS restrictions in water-repellent finishes, and evolving product safety and labeling rules in the U.S. and EU. In 2024-2025, consumer demand skews toward sustainability certifications, modular layering pieces, inclusive sizing, and AI-driven demand planning that reduces excess inventory. Direct-to-consumer margins are attractive but compete with wholesale commitments and rising returns logistics. Weather variability and promotional intensity keep gross margins under pressure, pushing firms to tighten supply chain visibility and invest in nearshoring. For real-time corporate moves and disclosures, view live SEC filings on Earnings Feed.

Source: Earnings Feed research · 11/23/2025