In this Industry Chat, AAFA’s Senior Vice President, Policy Nate Herman and Former CBP Executive Director & Oritain Advisor, Ana Hinojosa talk about compliance, sustainability, and traceability requirements across this industry’s supply chains. #AAFAIndustryChats #oritain #uflpa #compliance
American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA)
Industry Associations
Washington, District of Columbia 13,140 followers
Advocacy that fits.
About us
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. Representing more than 1,000 world famous name brands, AAFA is the trusted public policy and political voice of the apparel and footwear industry, its management and shareholders, its 3.2 million U.S. workers, and its contribution of more than $490 billion in annual U.S. retail sales. AAFA drives progress on three key priorities: Brand Protection; Supply Chain & Sourcing; 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.
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www.aafaglobal.org
External link for American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA)
- Industry
- Industry Associations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2000
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Primary
740 6th Street, NW
3rd & 4th Floors
Washington, District of Columbia 20001, US
Employees at American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA)
Updates
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In this Industry Chat, AAFA’s Senior Vice President, Policy Nate Herman and President & CEO of Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) Avedis Seferian discuss the current economic, political, and labor rights situation in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is the third largest supplier of garments to the U.S. market. Listen in as Avedis shares about his recent visit to the country and Nate and Avedis discuss key takeaways and next steps. #AAFAIndustryChats
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Is your business ready for #CyberWeek2024? Learn from last year's triumphs and tribulations in tomorrow’s webinar as Centric Software’s Jade Huang and Elizabeth Shobert help you prepare to capitalize on the biggest online shopping event of the year: http://bit.ly/3YgQw86 #DigitalStrategy #EcommerceStrategy #ConsumerInsights
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American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) Member Welcome: Reju is a materials regeneration company focusing on polyester textile. #newmember
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Differentiating your apparel, textile and footwear products in a crowded marketplace What can you do to help your products stand out to cautious, frugal, and intelligent textile and apparel consumers? Read more about differentiating your apparel, textile, and footwear products in a crowded marketplace from AAFA’s Vietnam Apparel & Footwear Compliance Conference sponsor, UL Solutions aafaglobal.org/Vietnam24
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In this Industry Chat, AAFA Senior Director, Sustainability, Chelsea Murtha and Hohenstein Group Director of Business Development Jaime Griggs discuss circularity & utilizing biodegradation testing as a means for vetting new materials in R&D for a more circular lifecycle of garments and goods. #AAFAIndustryChats #Circularity #Sustainability
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The #AAFASummit is the place to be in D.C. every March. In case you missed it, Tapestry’s Joanne Crevoiserat takes the stage March 5, & Paul Ryan on March 6. Stay tuned for exciting updates as we close in on 2025 and lean into Trust & Transformation! #Leadership #SmartTrade https://lnkd.in/eXKZ7tq6
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Take your seat at the table with industry peers – and receive crucial industry updates - by joining AAFA Committees. Next up, our Environmental and Social Responsibility Committees meet Nov. 13 and 14 outside D.C. Special thank you in advance to the Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) team for hosting! aafaglobal.org/committees
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In the fast-paced world we operate in, we must always prioritize innovation, safety protocols, and progress. Let's explore this challenge together at AAFA’s Product Safety & Compliance Seminar in Long Beach, CA. Your insights could shape the future of our industry! #AAFASafe aafaglobal.org/Safety25
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American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) Member Welcome: Cotopaxi is a B Corporation that makes adventure travel gear to empower people to see the world and make it better. Our Gear for Good promise is to make our products as ethically, sustainably, and durably as possible, while having a positive social, environmental, and economic impact. We dedicate 1% of revenue to the Cotopaxi Foundation, which supports nonprofit partners with proven track records of alleviating poverty. Through our Foundation to date, we have helped more than 4.25 million individuals experiencing extreme poverty. For more information, visit www.cotopaxi.com. #newmember
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