Trade, Logistics, & Manufacturing

AAFA advocates for clearly defined and transparent trade, logistics, customs, and manufacturing policies that benefit our industry while raising awareness of our industry’s impactful contributions to the American and global economy.

Tools & Resources

FEATURED

CSR Guidance: Safe Factory Operations post COVID-19

This document provides guidance to factories on how to safely resume operations post COVID-19.

CSR Guidance: Safe Factory Operations post COVID-19

This document provides guidance to factories on how to safely resume operations post COVID-19.

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.

MOU Partners

AAFA has forged Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreements with strategic partners around the world to collaborate on reducing trade barriers, sharing best practices, and promoting innovation on behalf of our members.

Selling in New Countries

AAFA's members-only country profiles address the key features that are unique to a country but necessary for foreign businesses to understand when looking to sell within that country's borders.

AAFA Education Foundation Schools

Students from these schools are eligible to compete for scholarships under AAFA’s contributions to the Fashion Scholarship Fund

Events

International Apparel & Footwear Compliance Conference, December 11, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Sep. 26, 2024 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

9/26/2024 12:00:00 PM

Oct. 1, 2024 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

10/1/2024 11:00:00 AM

Oct. 8, 2024 04:00 PM

AAFA Board of Directors Meeting Fall 2024

The Fall Board of Directors meeting will take place at Ralph Lauren headquarters in New York, NY on October 8-9, 2024

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: In-Person Event

LOCATION: New York, NY

10/8/2024 4:00:00 PM

Oct. 15, 2024 03:00 PM

Trade Policy 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

10/15/2024 3:00:00 PM

Oct. 17, 2024 11:00 AM

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

10/17/2024 11:00:00 AM

Oct. 17, 2024 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

10/17/2024 12:00:00 PM

Legislative Action Center

Access pre-prepared letters and e-mails to send your legislators on the most pressing trade issues for our industry today. Letters include urging Congress to retroactively renew both the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) Programs. Let us help you contact Congress!

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News

FEATURED

Sep. 17, 2024

AAFA and FLA Reiterate Interim Bangladesh Government Must Focus on Worker Rights and ILO Standards

FLA and AAFA call on interim government of the People's republic of Bangladesh.

Sep. 17, 2024

AAFA and FLA Reiterate Interim Bangladesh Government Must Focus on Worker Rights and ILO Standards

FLA and AAFA call on interim government of the People's republic of Bangladesh.

Sep. 13, 2024

AAFA Joins Letter to Congress in Support of Relief Funding for Key Bridge

AAFA joined a coalition letter with 48 other organizations to congress in support of the Department of Transportation's Emergency Relief Program (ERP) to replace the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Sep. 12, 2024

AAFA and FLA Urge Taiwan to Support Responsible Recruitment of Migrant Workers

Global brands, FLA, and AAFA called on Taiwan to ensure that responsible business practices are consistently and sustainably applied in the recruitment of migrant workers.

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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Webinars

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