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 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.

Events

Government Contractors Forum. September 15-16. Philadelphia, PA.
H T M Lgrid Tiles

Sep. 14, 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

9/14/2026 11:00:00 AM

Sep. 15, 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

9/15/2026 3:00:00 PM

Sep. 16, 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

9/16/2026 12:00:00 PM

Sep. 16, 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

9/16/2026 2:00:00 PM

Sep. 22, 2026 03:00 PM

AAFA Member-Only Briefing on U.S./China Summit

Join us for a member-only overview of the upcoming summit between U.S. President Trump and China President Xi in Washington, DC.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Online

9/22/2026 3:00:00 PM

Oct. 1, 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

10/1/2026 12:00:00 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

Sep. 03, 2026

AAFA Leads U.S. Business Community Letter Urging ILO Funding

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) today delivered a U.S. business community letter to United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the Trump administration to put America first by restoring, and continuing, U.S. funding.

Sep. 03, 2026

AAFA Leads U.S. Business Community Letter Urging ILO Funding

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) today delivered a U.S. business community letter to United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the Trump administration to put America first by restoring, and continuing, U.S. funding.

Sep. 02, 2026

U.S. Business Community Urges Trump to Remain In/Fund ILO

U.S. business community urges Administration to Immediately Restore, & Continue, U.S. Funding for, and U.S. Participation in, the ILO.

Sep. 01, 2026

AAFA Applauds Congressional Passage of Two-Year Extension of AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP Programs

AAFA applauds two year extension of the Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act and the AGOA Extension Act.

Webinars

H T M Lgrid Tiles

Sep. 14, 2026 02:00 PM

Webinar: PFAS Compliance: From Test Result to Defensible Claim

As US and EU PFAS rules tighten, see how lab testing plus process-control evidence combine into product claims that withstand scrutiny.

TOPICS: Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

9/14/2026 2:00:00 PM

Sep. 23, 2026 02:00 PM

Webinar: The DPP Countdown: Is Your Product Data Ready?

Cut through DPP complexity. Learn what data you need, how to connect it across the value chain, and where to focus your readiness efforts now.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

9/23/2026 2:00:00 PM

Sep. 28, 2026 11:00 AM

Briefing: Update on EU Forced Labor Regulations

Walk through the key takeaways from the EUFLR Guidelines and see how companies can use the them to prepare for the implementation.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

9/28/2026 11:00:00 AM

Sep. 30, 2026 02:00 PM

Webinar: Better Fit Starts With Better Data

Fit problems rarely start in the fitting room. They start in the data. Learn what fit data you actually need and how to use it at every stage.

TOPICS: Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

9/30/2026 2:00:00 PM

Oct. 14, 2026 02:00 PM

Webinar: Traceability as a Management System

Explore the fundamentals of scalable traceability and due diligence programs, from governance to risk management.

TOPICS: Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

10/14/2026 2:00:00 PM

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

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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