Supply Chain & Sourcing

AAFA galvanizes the industry to build upon strong supply chain and sourcing commitments – including the highest ethical and responsible standards – so that members, consumers, workers, and the environment will thrive.

Tools & Resources

FEATURED

CSR Guidance: Global Industry Glossary of Traceability Terms

This glossary helps establish a common reference point for terminology used across the apparel, footwear, and accessories industry as supply chain transparency and traceability become increasingly important across stakeholders and regulators.

CSR Guidance: Global Industry Glossary of Traceability Terms

This glossary helps establish a common reference point for terminology used across the apparel, footwear, and accessories industry as supply chain transparency and traceability become increasingly important across stakeholders and regulators.

CSR Guidance: AAFA_WRAP Guidance on Responsible Sourcing in Conflict Zones

A joint publication of AAFA and WRAP, this open-industry tool offers guidance on the key factors buyers should consider when evaluating sourcing in conflict zones.

CSR Guidance: AAFA_WRAP Guidelines for Responsible Sourcing in Tariff-Impacted Supply Chains

A joint publication of AAFA and WRAP, this document offers guidance on the key factors buyers should evaluate when considering production shifts due to changing tariff levels.

Tariffs by State

These one pagers provide a quick analysis of tariffs paid on U.S. imports from across the globe, state by state, in 2024.

CSR Guidance: AAFA Heat Stress Toolkit

This industry toolkit to protect workers from heat stress is designed to be practical, accessible, and grounded in operational reality. It is not an audit protocol.

CSR Guidance: Commitment to Responsible Recruitment

Learn about (and take part in) this collaborative industry effort to address potential forced labor risks for migrant workers in the global supply chain.

Events

Product Safety & Compliance Conference. February 2-3, 2027, Long Beach, CA.
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Nov. 17, 2026 08:30 AM

Brand Protection Council November 2026 Meeting

Discuss the latest brand protection, counterfeit, and intellectual property rights issues.

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Washington, DC

11/17/2026 8:30:00 AM

Nov. 17, 2026 12:00 PM

Brands General Counsels Committee November 2026 Meeting

Please join us in DC to learn about the latest issues impacting your company.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Washington, DC

11/17/2026 12:00:00 PM

Nov. 18, 2026 08:00 AM

AAFA Brand Protection Lobby Day

AAFA will hold a lobby day for the Brand Protection Council meeting attendees

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Washington, DC

11/18/2026 8:00:00 AM

Nov. 18, 2026 09:00 AM

Social Responsibility Committee November 2026 Meeting

The Committee discusses CSR issues and develops tools, policies, and best practices to help companies address those challenges.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Arlington, VA

11/18/2026 9:00:00 AM

Nov. 18, 2026 12:00 PM

AAFA Monthly Member-Only Shipping Roundtable

Learn and discuss the latest transportation and logistics issues affecting the industry.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Online

11/18/2026 12:00:00 PM

Nov. 19, 2026 10:00 AM

Environmental Committee November 2026 Meeting

The Committee discusses sustainability issues facing the industry and develops innovative solutions to meet those challenges.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Arlington, VA

11/19/2026 10:00:00 AM

CSR Partnership with WRAP

Meet AAFA’s official Corporate Social Responsibility Partner, Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP)! Here you’ll access the tools and research reports we’ve developed in partnership to provide AAFA members with actionable guidance to move beyond compliance in their global supply chains.

News

FEATURED

Sep. 18, 2026

AAFA Continues Challenge Against SB-707 PRO Selection Despite Injunction Denial

A statement from AAFA President and CEO, Steve Lamar.

Oct. 29, 2026

AAFA Submits 2027 National Trade Estimate Comments

AAFA submitted comments to USTR for the 2027 National Trade Estimate Report, highlighting foreign trade barriers affecting the apparel, footwear, and travel goods industries and urging action to improve market access.

Sep. 23, 2026

AAFA Signs Letter to USTR on Section 301 Vessel Fees

AAFA joined a letter to USTR urging extension of the current suspension of the Section 301 vessel fees.

Sep. 18, 2026

AAFA Continues Challenge Against SB-707 PRO Selection Despite Injunction Denial

A statement from AAFA President and CEO, Steve Lamar.

Webinars

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Nov. 16, 2026 02:00 PM

Webinar: The State of Bangladesh: Sourcing Times Report Insights

An executive debrief on how Bangladesh is evolving as a strategic apparel sourcing region, exploring its challenges, resilience and innovation.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

11/16/2026 2:00:00 PM

Nov. 18, 2026 02:00 PM

Webinar: Preparing for EUFLR: Supply Chain Evidence & Intelligence

Learn how brands can strengthen supply chain evidence, improve supply chain intelligence and prepare for evolving regulatory expectations.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

11/18/2026 2:00:00 PM

Dec. 2, 2026 02:00 PM

Webinar: The Label Is the Link: RFID, DPP, and the Connected Product

From source to shopper, one label can route inventory, prove compliance, and connect with your customer. ITL, GS1 US and RADAR, show how it works.

TOPICS: Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

12/2/2026 2:00:00 PM

Jan. 20, 2027 02:00 PM

Webinar: Unboxing EU PPWR: A Working Guide

Walk through the PPWR timeline and turn it into a compliance approach you can actually use.

TOPICS: Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

1/20/2027 2:00:00 PM

Learning Center

AAFA offers its recorded events, webinars, and lunch and learn programs on-demand for your convenience. Covering a range of innovative concepts and successful business practices, these recordings provide intelligence and action items to help your business succeed.

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