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

Product Safety Guidance: Restricted Substances List

This RSL is intended to provide apparel and footwear companies with information related to regulations and laws that restrict or ban certain chemicals and substances in finished home textile, apparel, and footwear products around the world.

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: 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.

THREADS Protocol

The THREADS Sustainability and Social Responsibility Protocol identifies core tenets that will enable policymakers to develop practical, workable, and effective regulatory proposals.

CSR Guidance: Health & Safety in Denim Finishing

A robust set of guidelines to assist denim finishing facilities in providing a safe and healthy work environment that prevents accidents, injuries, and illnesses at their facilities.

Sourcing in New Countries

AAFA’s member-only Sourcing Profiles equip members with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions when considering new regions and new countries.

Events

Global Supply Chain & Trade Conference, April 14-15, Baltimore, Maryland.
H T M Lgrid Tiles

Apr. 6, 2026 12:00 PM

AAFA Member-Only Call on Tariffs

Please join AAFA’s Policy Team for a weekly update on the state of the Trump tariffs.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Online

4/6/2026 12:00:00 PM

Apr. 8, 2026 11:00 AM

Brand Protection Council Monthly Call

Join us for monthly Brand Protection Council calls to discuss the latest brand protection, counterfeit, and intellectual property rights issues.

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

4/8/2026 11:00:00 AM

Apr. 8, 2026 02:00 PM

Product Safety Council Monthly Call

Please join the monthly AAFA Product Safety Council calls to discuss the latest product safety and chemical management issues facing the industry.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

4/8/2026 2:00:00 PM

Apr. 9, 2026 12:00 PM

Social Responsibility Committee Bi-Weekly Call

Bi-Weekly AAFA Social Responsibility Committee call to discuss the latest CSR issues facing the industry.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

4/9/2026 12:00:00 PM

Apr. 14, 2026 03:00 PM

Trade and Customs Committee Monthly Call

Review the issues of the day and discuss Committee plans over the coming months.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

4/14/2026 3:00:00 PM

Apr. 15, 2026 02:00 PM

Environmental Committee Monthly Call

Please join us for monthly AAFA Environmental Committee calls to discuss the latest environmental sustainability issues facing the industry.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

4/15/2026 2:00:00 PM

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

Jan. 15, 2026

AAFA Testifies on WA HB 1420

AAFA Testifies on Washington State's Textile EPR Bill.

Mar. 31, 2026

AAFA Urges Protection of 902–928 MHz Band

AAFA warns that changes to the 902–928 MHz band would disrupt RFID systems, raise costs, and harm supply chains, urging use of alternative spectrum for PNT.

Jan. 15, 2026

AAFA Testifies on WA HB 1420

AAFA Testifies on Washington State's Textile EPR Bill.

Dec. 11, 2025

AAFA Urges Congress to Restore/Continue Funding for ILO

AAFA urges Congress to restore/continue U.S. funding for the International Labor Organization (ILO)

Webinars

H T M Lgrid Tiles

Apr. 8, 2026 02:00 PM

Webinar: AI and Supply Chain Risk: Enterprise Challenges & Solutions

Learn how AI can help build a structured approach to managing geopolitical, social, and other enterprise supply chain risks.

TOPICS: Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

4/8/2026 2:00:00 PM

Apr. 20, 2026 02:00 PM

Webinar: Building Leather Traceability Beyond Tier 1

Leather supply chains are opaque. Join us to learn how to strengthen visibility and verify origin beyond Tier 1.

TOPICS: Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

4/20/2026 2:00:00 PM

Apr. 27, 2026 02:00 PM

Webinar: Sustainability Claims & Biobased Verification

Explore sustainable textiles demand, circular fashion regulations, and biobased claims verification for apparel and footwear products and materials.

TOPICS: Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

4/27/2026 2:00:00 PM

Apr. 29, 2026 02:00 PM

Webinar: Affirming Supply Chain Traceability for Cotton and Beyond

Regulations, tariffs, and buyer demands are redefining sourcing. Learn tools and strategies to verify and prove end-to-end supply chain traceability.

TOPICS: Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

4/29/2026 2:00:00 PM

May 4, 2026 02:00 PM

Webinar: Navigating IEEPA Tariff Refunds

Learn to assess tariff exposure and pursue duty refunds at scale, including how to handle stacked tariffs and build defensible import data with AI.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

5/4/2026 2:00:00 PM

May 6, 2026 02:00 PM

Webinar: Preventing Compliance Failures at the Source

Join Deepak Jadhav of New Balance and Joe Walkuski of Texbase to learn how structured, proactive data management helps to prevent compliance failures.

TOPICS: Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

5/6/2026 2:00:00 PM

May 20, 2026 02:00 PM

Webinar: What’s Changing in ESG Compliance - 2026 and Beyond

Your snapshot of key ESG and sustainability rules impacting 2026, with practical guidance to get ready for 2027 and beyond.

TOPICS: Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

5/20/2026 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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