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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.

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Sep. 18, 2026

AAFA Continues Challenge Against SB-707 PRO Selection Despite Injunction Denial

A statement from AAFA President and CEO, Steve Lamar.

TOPICS: Sustainability, Environmental, Sourcing, Supply Chain, AAFA News, Traceability

TYPE: Press Releases

9/18/2026 12:00:00 AM

Sep. 16, 2026

AAFA Launches Heat Stress Toolkit to Protect Workers from Extreme Temperatures

The AAFA Heat Stress Toolkit is an open industry resource for widespread efforts to protect workers.

TOPICS: Sustainability, Environmental, Supply Chain, Social Responsibility, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

9/16/2026 12:00:00 AM

Sep. 15, 2026

AAFA Submits Comments on PFAS Regulation in New Mexico

AAFA submits comments to the New Mexico Environment Department on exemptions for PFAS in products under the PFAS Protection Act. AAFA calls for exemptions for personal protective equipment and products made with recycled content.

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

TYPE: Letters and Comments

9/15/2026 12:00:00 AM

Sep. 11, 2026

AAFA Signs Letter Opposing Secondary Tariffs

AAFA signed a joint letter to Congress opposing secondary tariff authority in the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act.

TOPICS: Customs, Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

9/11/2026 12:00:00 AM

Sep. 8, 2026

AAFA Comments on Proposition 65 Digital Labeling Proposal

AAFA submits comments to California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) on the use of digital labeling to provide Proposition 65 warnings.

TOPICS: Labeling, Product Safety, Chemical Management, Sustainability, AAFA News, State and Local

TYPE: Letters and Comments

9/8/2026 12:00:00 AM

Sep. 3, 2026

AAFA Leads U.S. Business Community Letter Urging ILO Funding

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) today delivered a U.S. business community letter to United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the Trump administration to put America first by restoring, and continuing, U.S. funding.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Social Responsibility, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

9/3/2026 12:00:00 AM