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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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Feb. 04, 2026

Study Finds 41 Percent of Counterfeit Apparel, Footwear, Accessory Products Tested Failed Safety

Joint AAFA and Intertek study of counterfeits reveals alarming evidence that counterfeit apparel, footwear, and accessory products present serious chemical and product safety hazards to consumers.

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Feb. 4, 2026

AAFA Testifies on WA SB 6174

AAFA provided testimony to the Senate version of Washington State's textile EPR bill, encouraging continued stakeholder engagement.

TOPICS: State and Local

TYPE: Letters and Comments

2/4/2026 12:00:00 AM

Feb. 4, 2026

Study Finds 41 Percent of Counterfeit Apparel, Footwear, Accessory Products Tested Failed Safety

Joint AAFA and Intertek study of counterfeits reveals alarming evidence that counterfeit apparel, footwear, and accessory products present serious chemical and product safety hazards to consumers.

TOPICS: Product Safety, Chemical Management, Counterfeits, Brand Protection, Trademarks, AAFA News

TYPE: Tools & Research, Press Releases

2/4/2026 12:00:00 AM

Feb. 3, 2026

Industry Recognizes Progress with Enactment of AGOA and Haiti HOPE HELP Programs

Industry welcomes this critical retroactive extension but calls on Congress to make progress on a long-term extension before December 31.

TOPICS: Sourcing, Customs, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

2/3/2026 12:00:00 AM

Jan. 30, 2026

AAFA Submits Comment to DTSC on Microplastics

AAFA submits comment to DTSC on its proposed addition of microplastics to the candidate chemicals list.

TOPICS: Product Safety, Chemical Management, Sustainability, Environmental, State and Local

TYPE: Letters and Comments

1/30/2026 12:00:00 AM

Jan. 28, 2026

AAFA Release Version 26 Restricted Substance List

AAFA release version 26 of the Restricted Substance List, identifying the most restrictive regulations worldwide and providing a reference of all banned and restricted chemicals and substances for finished apparel, footwear, accessories, and home tex

TOPICS: Product Safety, Chemical Management, AAFA News

TYPE: Tools & Research, Press Releases

1/28/2026 12:00:00 AM

Jan. 15, 2026

AAFA Testifies on WA HB 1420

AAFA Testifies on Washington State's Textile EPR Bill.

TOPICS: Product Safety, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

1/15/2026 12:00:00 AM