IAF: International Apparel Federation

𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑 - 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐀𝐅 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: '𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞: 𝐁𝐮𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧.' IAF and the International Trade Centre (ITC) are pleased to host a special webinar (Oct. 31st at 3 PM CET). During this session, we invite you to share a debrief for the newly published IAF report, 'Under the Banyan Tree: Buyers and Suppliers in Fashion.' This groundbreaking report introduces the “Shared Risk/Reward” approach to create economic value via process and data innovation. By focus on fashion risk and capital and enhancing supply chain flexibility, this business model improves social, environmental, and business outcomes in all tiers of the supply chain. IAF and ITC believe that apparel manufacturers are uniquely positioned to lead initiatives to generate significant value from upstream operations, practices and metrics that accelerate a more sustainable future for fashion. In a 45-minute webinar, IAF and ITC leaders will outline key insights of the report, along with author John Thorbeck. Three industry leaders will share active case studies of Shared Risk/Reward applications with buyers and suppliers: ✅ Brad Ballentine of MAS Holdings will explain how a manufacturer aligns supply chain agility to buying processes that create market and social value for its clients. ✅ Gonçalo Cruz of Platforme will showcase how its digital 3D technology supports supply chain flexibility and scales on demand manufacturing for MAS and luxury partners. ✅ James Theuerkauf of Syrup Tech will highlight the role of AI to enable superior planning between brands and manufacturers, reducing client inventory, demand risk and capital. 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 October 31st, 2024 Time: 15.00 - 15.45 CET Online via Zoom Admission: Free of charge 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐔𝐒 at https://lnkd.in/e8h374AM

𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲: 𝟑𝐃 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐋𝐕𝐋 𝟑.𝟎! In a unique collaboration, the International Apparel Federation (IAF), ALVANON Europe, Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI) and Albstadt-Sigmaringen University have joined forces to organize 3D NEXT LVL 3.0, one of the major 3D digital industry events on the global calendar, at AMFI in Amsterdam on Thursday November 21st and Friday November 22nd.   Speakers from brands, producers and solution providers such as adidas, Eurojersey S.p.A, HUGO BOSS, The Fabricant, Bershka, bonprix, DMIx, Style3D, CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. and Browzwear will provide a candid overview of the common topics and challenges in digital product creation as AI, end to end sourcing, digital product development and sales through panels, presentations and super use case studies. Date: November 21-22 Location: AMFI, Amsterdam, the Netherlands 👉 Join us and register here: https://lnkd.in/eCGhwd29

𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦! Recently IAF set up an Instagram profile and of course all we need now are followers! Therefore we would like to invite you to follow our Insta page so we can keep you informed about all our activities in the global fashion industry. Join us! 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3dcQ3ih #apparel #fashionindustry #apparelindustry #apparelbrands #fashionbrands

𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐑𝐃𝐃 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 - 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐈𝐀𝐅'𝐬 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐫! Fair Wear Foundation is hosting an exciting online event to unveil the HRDD Academy, a go-to learning platform designed to equip brands with the knowledge and tools needed to do high-quality, impactful human rights due diligence (HRDD). If you're committed to understanding due diligence legislation and practicing ethical business, this launch event is a must-attend. Feel free to participate in the full programme or join specific sessions. Here’s what to expect: • Inspiring conversations: Engage with industry pioneers, who are at the forefront of human rights due diligence, like Lara Wolters (MEP and rapporteur on corporate sustainability) • Platform introduction: Watch the academy demo to explore features and benefits • In-depth sessions: Delve into the key elements of HRDD and learn how the academy will guide you in supporting human rights • Interactive Q&A: Get expert insights from Fair Wear professionals who know HRDD inside and out Whether you’re new to HRDD or looking to deepen your understanding, this event will provide valuable insights and a sneak peek into the HRDD Academy. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a movement towards more ethical business practices. 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/enNCHqeH

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝟑𝐃 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐋𝐕𝐋 𝟑.𝟎 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐦 If you are a digital professional in the apparel industry or an executive responsible for digitalization in your company, you really cannot miss the 3D NEXT LVL event organized by IAF, the Amsterdam Fashion Institute, Albstadt-Sigmaringen University and ALVANON on November 21st and 22nd in Amsterdam. Bershka, adidas, Fjällräven, bonprix and The Fabricant are some of the brands that will share their digital experiences. Uniquely, Clo3D, Browzwear and Style3D | ASSYST (Europe) will all three take to the stage. These are just a few of the amazing cast that the organisers have brought together. This is the 2nd edition, following the highly acclaimed debut last year in Germany. Date: November 21-22, 2024 Location: AMFI, Amsterdam, the Netherlands 👉 Sign up at https://lnkd.in/eCGhwd29

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟑𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐀𝐅 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐧! On Monday 9 September, Jamshid Khodjaev, Deputy Prime Minister to Uzbekistan welcomed all conference delegates during his inaugural key note speech. He said that Uzbekistan welcomes more investment in its apparel and textile sectors as it continues to improve legislation according to international standards. IAF President, Mr. Cem Altan, noted in his opening remarks: 'Apparel and textile manufacturers hold the keys to meaningful, positive change. Initiatives such as decarbonization, reducing overproduction, enhancing transparency, and driving digitalization are critical - and they rely heavily on the efforts and investments of manufacturers.' The convention, co-organized with ITMF - International Textile Manufacturers Federation and Association "Uztextileprom", has the dual function of informing and inspiring delegates and of providing a meeting platform for industry leaders from all continents. The convention will be concluded with a visit to the ancient city of Buhkara. Photo credit: Just Style

𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐖: 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐔𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝟑𝐃 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐋𝐕𝐋 𝟑.𝟎 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 IAF co-organizes, along with the Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI), Albstadt-Sigmaringen University and ALVANON, the second edition of the 3D Next LVL 3.0 Event. It will be held on November 21-22 at AMFI in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This innovative two-day event will offer great insights into the product and process innovations in digital product creation (DPC) and will be perfect for teams at any stage of their DPC and 3D journeys. Digital insights on such subtopics as AI, end to end sourcing, digital product development and sales will be given by Adidas, Eurojersey, Otto Group, Scott and leading technology providers. 👉 Click here for the full program and for purchasing tickets: https://lnkd.in/eCGhwd29

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚, 𝐀 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐟 150+ 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐟 One of the boldest new initiatives by IAF's member association The Clothing Manufacturers Association Of India (CMAI) is to drive the growth of Indian Apparel Brands in the global markets through a standalone export trade show – Brands Of India. 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: Men’s wear, Women’s wear and Kids wear 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: 12 to 14 November 2024 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 👉 https://lnkd.in/dxEyWku3 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 👉 https://lnkd.in/eibEih_S

Message from IAF President on Bangladesh: The IAF, as all actors in the apparel industry, are watching the events in Bangladesh -the second largest garment exporting country in the world- unfold with the strong hope that the caretaker government will be able to bring stability and reconciliation. Our industry is a people’s industry and it stands to reason that at the moment the people in Bangladesh are reshaping their future, this greatly impacts the apparel industry. But the responsibility our industry bears towards the well being of the many workers also means that in situations like this the system keeps a cool head and offers the necessary support. Currently this means that brands and retailers that source in Bangladesh -and that have witnessed the industry’s sizeable safety and environmental investments- remain patient and committed. The sourcing community can actually play a role in fostering the stability in the country that it seeks, and that is by simply not leaving at this pivotal moment. The support of the global apparel industry is a factor determining the speed with which transformation in Bangladesh unfolds and stability returns. This is the moment where the obvious need for collaboration and solidarity across the supply chain is on full display to the world.

𝐘𝐞ş𝐢𝐦 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 “𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲” IAF's corporate member Yeşim Group published the 14th Sustainability Report, which it has prepared every year since 2009 within the framework of the Global Compact. Based on 2023 data, the report once again demonstrated Yeşim Group’s commitment to sustainability. Yeşim Group presented its Sustainability Report, which it started to publish in the form of a survey system since 2022, in the same format this year. The new reporting system developed by the UN Global Compact allows members to transparently share their sustainability performance and increase their brand value. Read more 👇