The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) is the national trade association representing apparel, footwear and other sewn products companies, and their suppliers, which compete in the global market.
Learn more about how AAFA needs your support to drive progress in Brand Protection; Supply Chain & Sourcing; and Trade, Logistics, & Manufacturing. AAFA approaches this work through the lens of purpose-driven leadership in a manner that supports each member’s ability to build and sustain inclusive and diverse cultures, meet and advance ESG goals, and draw upon the latest technology. Did you know the apparel and footwear industry contributes $490 billion in annual U.S. retail sales? We’re also improving: Product Safety [PDF] Social Responsibility [PDF] Sustainability [PDF] Brand Protection [PDF] & Devalue Chain of Counterfeits [PDF] Digital Labeling [PDF] Trade & Customs Policy [PDF] Transportation [PDF] We are calling action on these urgent priorities. Contact members of the AAFA Team. Ask us about the THREADS Sustainability and Social Responsibility Protocol! To assist policymakers in ensuring their best intentions result in implementable and successful solutions, the THREADS Sustainability and Social Responsibility Protocol identifies core tenants that will enable policymakers to develop practical, workable, and effective regulatory proposals. Questions? Contact Chelsea Murtha.