Trade, Logistics, & Manufacturing

AAFA advocates for clearly defined and transparent trade, logistics, customs, and manufacturing policies that benefit our industry while raising awareness of our industry’s impactful contributions to the American and global economy.

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.

CSR Guidance: Safe Factory Operations post COVID-19

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

Sourcing in New Countries

AAFA’s member-only Sourcing Profiles equip members with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions when considering new regions and new countries.

MOU Partners

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.

Selling in New Countries

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.

AAFA Education Foundation Schools

Students from these schools are eligible to compete for scholarships under AAFA’s contributions to the Fashion Scholarship Fund

Events

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Feb. 5, 2025 12:30 PM

Environmental Committee February 2025 Meeting

The Committee discusses sustainability issues facing the industry and develops innovative solutions to meet those challenges.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Long Beach, CA

2/5/2025 12:30:00 PM

Feb. 11, 2025 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

2/11/2025 11:00:00 AM

Feb. 11, 2025 03:00 PM

Trade and Customs Committee Monthly Call

Review the issues of the day and discuss Committee plans over the coming months.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

2/11/2025 3:00:00 PM

Feb. 19, 2025 12:00 PM

AAFA Monthly Member-Only Shipping Roundtable

Learn and discuss the latest transportation and logistics issues affecting the industry.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Online

2/19/2025 12:00:00 PM

Feb. 20, 2025 11:00 AM

Virtual: Brands General Counsels Committee Quarterly Meeting

Please join us to learn about the latest issues impacting your company.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Online

2/20/2025 11:00:00 AM

Feb. 27, 2025 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

2/27/2025 12:00:00 PM

Legislative Action Center

Here’s where you’ll find pre-prepared letters and e-mails to send your legislators on the most pressing issues for our industry today.

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News

FEATURED

Feb. 01, 2025

Industry Reacts to Announcement of Triple Tariffs During Period of Concerning Inflation

AAFA reacts to tariffs on all U.S. imports from Canada, China, and Mexico effective Tuesday, February 4.

Feb. 01, 2025

Industry Reacts to Announcement of Triple Tariffs During Period of Concerning Inflation

AAFA reacts to tariffs on all U.S. imports from Canada, China, and Mexico effective Tuesday, February 4.

Jan. 30, 2025

AAFA Testimony on Washington State EPR Bill (HB1420)

AAFA provided testimony on January 30 sharing our concerns on Washington HB 1420 - Establishing producer responsibility for textiles.

Jan. 28, 2025

AAFA & NCTO Comment on Maine’s CUU Process for PPE

AAFA and NCTO express concerns that Maine’s PFAS “currently unavoidable use” process is ineffective will negatively impact the supply personal protective equipment in the state.

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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Webinars

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