The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) is the national trade association for apparel, footwear, and sewn products companies and their suppliers. It serves as the industry’s public policy and political voice, advocating on behalf of brands, retailers, manufacturers, and supply-chain partners.
Trade, customs, tariffs, supply chain and sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, brand protection, product safety, workplace and regulatory policy, and sustainability/ESG-related issues affecting the apparel and footwear industry.
Primarily funded by member dues and sponsorships from companies in the apparel, footwear, retail, and supply-chain sectors.
Member companies across the apparel, footwear, accessory, retail, manufacturing, and supplier industries; AAFA also works with industry partners and committees. Publicly identified leadership includes its board of directors and staff team.
non-profit trade association
