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As the voice of the apparel and footwear industry, we work tirelessly to showcase and protect the important jobs we create in the U.S. and around the world. Learn what’s going on in the industry by keeping up with our news and advocacy efforts.

Browse our most recent press releases, letters, and comments.

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Apr. 27, 2026

AAFA Pushes for Swift House Passage of Key Anti-Counterfeiting Customs Enforcement Measure

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) today urged the U.S. House of Representatives to pass a key anti-counterfeiting measure.

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Apr. 28, 2026

AAFA Testifies at Section 301 Forced Labor Hearing

AAFA testifies, on behalf of the Forced Labor Working Group, at the USTR Section 301 Forced Labor Hearing.

TOPICS: Sourcing, Supply Chain, Social Responsibility, Trade

TYPE: Letters and Comments

4/28/2026 12:00:00 AM

Apr. 27, 2026

AAFA Pushes for Swift House Passage of Key Anti-Counterfeiting Customs Enforcement Measure

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) today urged the U.S. House of Representatives to pass a key anti-counterfeiting measure.

TOPICS: Anti-counterfeits, Product Safety, Counterfeits, Brand Protection, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

4/27/2026 12:00:00 AM

Apr. 24, 2026

Before World IP Day Industry Groups Send IP Support Letter

AAFA led nearly two dozen consumer, retail, and manufacturing groups in a letter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO John A. Squires.

TOPICS: Anti-counterfeits, Counterfeits, Brand Protection, Manufacturing, Intellectual Property

TYPE: Letters and Comments

4/24/2026 12:00:00 AM

Apr. 22, 2026

AAFA Celebrates 50 Years of the American Image Awards With Eyes on What’s Next

AAFA celebrated the 50th American Image Awards in New York City.

TOPICS: AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

4/22/2026 12:00:00 AM

Apr. 17, 2026

AAFA Publishes Guide to Protect Workers from Heat Stress

This guidance is intended to provide practical and actionable recommendations that can be operationalized in supply chains to implement policies and procedures to both mitigate and prevent excessive heat days and to protect workers.

TOPICS: Social Responsibility, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

4/17/2026 12:00:00 AM

Apr. 15, 2026

Comments on Section 301 Investigation on Excess Capacity

AAFA submitted comments to USTR on Section 301 investigation on excess capacity.

TOPICS: Trade

TYPE: Letters and Comments

4/15/2026 12:00:00 AM