Staying compliant and competitive in the global marketplace is key to growth and success. We’re proud to offer best-in-class research and reporting tools to AAFA members.
Check out some of our most popular reports, including Restricted Substances List (RSL), and our member-only reports ApparelStats & ShoeStats, labeling guidance, and country profiles.
FEATURED
Learn about (and take part in) this collaborative industry effort to address potential forced labor risks for migrant workers in the global supply chain.
May 12, 2017
The Guidelines for Legwear, Hosiery, and Sock Testing establishes testing standards for the industry and its lab partners.
TOPICS: Supply Chain
TYPE: Tools & Research
Mar. 21, 2018
Guidance on how to address U.S. sanctions against imports made in whole or in part with North Korean labor. Recent sanctions impact many parts of your company – sourcing, customs compliance, social compliance, legal, purchasing, and accounting.
Sep. 7, 2018
An annual statistical report on the apparel industry, ApparelStats provides consistent detailed updates related to production, imports, exports, consumption, employment, trade by price line, and consumer expenditures.
TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade
Nov. 6, 2017
Understand the key steps to fight “parasite brands” and see how one AAFA brand battled its parasites in China.
TOPICS: Brand Protection
The following guidelines should help defend against frivolous lawsuits.
June 12, 2017
For members who, despite their best efforts, have received a demand letter or a cease and desist letter, here are steps that should be taken in your defense.
Oct. 22, 2018
Oct. 1, 2018
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.
TOPICS: Trade
May 24, 2018
This member-only tool is a running list of apparel and footwear product recalls filed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and includes product recalls dated back to 1974.
June 24, 2019
The AAFA Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Benchmarking Survey Report provides AAFA member companies with a barometer of how its company's CSR programs compare to the rest of the apparel and footwear industry.
May 4, 2017
These schools have passed a rigorous curriculum review to receive AAFA’s endorsement.
TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade
July 17, 2017
The report is meant to provide AAFA member companies with a barometer of how their environmental sustainability programs compare to the rest of the apparel and footwear industry.
May 26, 2017
AAFA and the RILA developed this training tool and checklist template to help responsible sourcing teams become familiar with QA, QC, Sourcing, and other functions that are in factories on a regular basis with basic social compliance issues.
Dec. 18, 2018
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.
Sep. 19, 2019
AAFA's International Apparel & Footwear Labeling Matrix provides a general overview of the mandatory labeling requirements for adult apparel and footwear in 37 countries.
Jan. 24, 2018
This matrix was created to help members navigate international minimum wage requirements. Information ranges from official minimum wage in local currency (as of January 2019) and maximum working hours to the expected timeline for the next increase.
The AAFA International Drawstrings Requirements Comparison Chart provides a broad examination of varying global drawstring requirements, definitions, and regulations.
AAFA has created a comprehensive guide for AAFA members to assist them in complying with both the letter and spirit of each law.
May 29, 2017
A resource of frequently asked questions about labeling issues and requirements.
Apr. 25, 2017
Explore our list of members with U.S. manufacturing capabilities.
Mar. 20, 2019
This member-only tool highlights the 60-day notices filed for apparel and footwear products under California’s Proposition 65 (Prop 65). The list of chemicals regulated by Prop 65 is updated annually and currently regulates about 800 chemicals.
Nov. 1, 2018
The Proposition 65 Best Practices resource gives AAFA’s recommendations on how to approach Prop 65 in your product safety protocol.
Feb. 15, 2018
The AAFA Proposition 65 Warning Label Guidance provides AAFA members with details on the update to California's Proposition 65 (Prop 65), effective August 30, 2018.
Mar. 15, 2018
AAFA's Reasonable Testing Guidance serves as a guideline for the regulated community within the apparel and footwear industry to explain key elements of the testing and certification of children's products.
May 16, 2017
This RSL is intended to provide apparel and footwear companies with information related to regulations and laws that restrict or ban certain chemicals and substances in finished home textile, apparel, and footwear products around the world.
May 5, 2017
AAFA has compiled a Proposition 65 specific RSL to serve as a guide to the lowest limits on certain chemicals for products in the fashion and fashion accessories industry.
ShoeStats is a comprehensive source of statistics on the U.S. footwear market containing detailed information on imports, retail prices, consumption and domestic production.
Nov. 18, 2019
AAFA’s member-only Sourcing Profiles equip members with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions when considering new regions and new countries.
June 5, 2017
AAFA provides its members with a collection of ever-growing state-specific information and guidance.
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.
Aug. 8, 2019
77% of all apparel, footwear, and home textile products imported to the U.S. from China will be hit with an additional 10% tariff on September 1. The other 23% will be hit on December 15. Help us fight back!
Aug. 9, 2017
Below is a list of helpful links to the relevant rules, regulations, and guides available for labeling apparel, footwear, textiles, and fashion accessories for the U.S. market.
Aug. 19, 2019
Released by the U.S. International Trade Commission and compiled by AAFA.
Voluntary Product Environmental Profile (VPEP) Form
July 31, 2015
Voluntary Product Environmental Profile (VPEP) web-based solution
Nov. 29, 2018
This Working Hours Best Practices resource is a joint publication between AAFA and Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) to address excessive working hours.