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: Safe Factory Operations post COVID-19

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

THREADS Protocol

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

Environmental Resource: ESG Industry Initiatives

Traceability, transparency, and circularity aren’t just goals for the future. As our efforts accelerate, the following organizations and programs are making a difference today and every day.

Service Providers: Supplier Connection Hub

The Supplier Connection Hub houses pre-recorded Solution Sessions, case studies, white papers, and more as developed by AAFA supplier members.

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.

CSR Guidance: Myanmar

In light of the February 1 coup in Myanmar (otherwise known as Burma), AAFA has published guidance for members sourcing from Myanmar. This resource is now available to the industry at large.

CSR Guidance: Safe Factory Operations post COVID-19

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

Events

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Mar. 28, 2023 02:00 PM

AAFA Member-Only Monthly Roundtable on the Shipping Crisis

AAFA will facilitate a discussion of best practices to address the shipping crisis.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Online

3/28/2023 2:00:00 PM

Apr. 6, 2023 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

4/6/2023 12:00:00 PM

Apr. 11, 2023 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

4/11/2023 11:00:00 AM

Apr. 12, 2023 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

4/12/2023 2:00:00 PM

Apr. 17, 2023 10:00 AM

Trade Policy Committee April 2023 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

4/17/2023 10:00:00 AM

Apr. 18, 2023 01:00 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

4/18/2023 1:00:00 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

Feb. 07, 2023

AAFA Updates Industry’s Most Trusted Restricted Substance List with PFAS Class Restrictions

AAFA published 23rd RSL. For the first time, the RSL includes restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) as a class of chemicals.

Mar. 23, 2023

AAFA Provided Testimony on Minnesota SF 834

AAFA provided testimony to the MN Senate State and Local Government and Veterans Committee on SF 834.

Mar. 22, 2023

AAFA Submits Testimony on Rhode Island H 5673

AAFA provided testimony on H 5673 to the RI House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources.

Mar. 15, 2023

AAFA Submits Testimony on Minnesota SF 834

AAFA provided testimony to the MN Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee on SF 834.

Webinars

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Apr. 6, 2023 02:00 PM

Webinar: Improving the Ordinary with Duluth Trading and PLM

Duluth Trading shares how they eliminated spreadsheet juggling, file-sharing processes and gave their teams real-time visibility into actionable data

TOPICS: Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

4/6/2023 2:00:00 PM

Apr. 20, 2023 02:00 PM

Webinar: Build a Sustainable Sourcing Strategy with Holistic Data

Learn how to build a sustainable sourcing strategy, by integrating holistic data for smarter decision-making and positive outcomes.

TOPICS: Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

4/20/2023 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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