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: AAFA Guide to Protecting Workers from Heat Stress

Recommendations to mitigate and prevent excessive heat days and to protect workers.

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 Guide to Protecting Workers from Heat Stress

Recommendations to mitigate and prevent excessive heat days and to protect workers.

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.

Events

Traceability & Sustainability Conference. July 8-9, Denver, CO.
H T M Lgrid Tiles

Apr. 27, 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

4/27/2026 12:00:00 PM

Apr. 30, 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

4/30/2026 12:00:00 PM

May 5, 2026 10:00 AM

Trade and Customs Committee May 2026 Meeting

Discuss pending trade and regulatory matters critical for the apparel and footwear industry.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Washington, DC

5/5/2026 10:00:00 AM

May 5, 2026 01:00 PM

Briefing: Fibre Fragmentation with The Microfibre Consortium

The Microfibre Consortium explores fibre fragments as a systemic challenge that requires shared responsibility and coordinated action.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Supply Chain

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Online

5/5/2026 1:00:00 PM

May 6, 2026 08:00 AM

AAFA Trade and Customs Lobby Day

AAFA will hold a lobby day for the Trade Policy Committee.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Washington, DC

5/6/2026 8:00:00 AM

May 11, 2026 11:00 AM

Brands General Counsels Committee Monthly Call

Please join us to discuss the issues impacting the industry as well as learn about breaking issues that could impact your company from AAFA staff.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

5/11/2026 11:00:00 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

Jan. 15, 2026

AAFA Testifies on WA HB 1420

AAFA Testifies on Washington State's Textile EPR Bill.

Apr. 15, 2026

Comments on U.S. Section 301 Investigation on Forced Labor

AAFA-supported Forced Labor Working Group submits comments on Section 301 investigation on forced labor.

Apr. 13, 2026

AAFA Submits Comments to CARB on SB 253 Implementation

AAFA responds to the California Air Resources Board's request for feedback on greenhouse gas emissions reporting requirements under SB 253.

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.

Webinars

H T M Lgrid Tiles

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

June 15, 2026 02:00 PM

Virtual Training: Sourcing Destinations Beyond the Top 5

An overview of social compliance in Pakistan, Indonesia, Egypt, Thailand, and Jordan.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

6/15/2026 2:00:00 PM

June 17, 2026 02:00 PM

Webinar: How Reliable Risk Intelligence Drives Forced Labor Detection

Learn how open-source intelligence can be turned into actionable forced labor risk insights that integrate seamlessly into your current workflows.

TOPICS: Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

6/17/2026 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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