Advancing International Collaboration in Apparel & Textiles
Global trade in clothing and textiles spans across continents, connecting cotton farmers, spinning mills, garment manufacturers, logistics providers, and retail brands. International industry associations and non-profit trade councils play an indispensable role in standardizing trade policies, providing market intelligence, protecting labor standards, and fostering sustainable cross-border commerce.
On this page, you will find an extensive directory of international textile federations, regional manufacturer groups, specialized guilds (such as footwear, fur, hat, and leather associations), and trade alliances that help drive economic growth and innovation across the worldwide fashion supply chain.
Let us know if you have a clothing, fashion, or textile industry association. We would be happy to add your organization to the Apparel Search Database. Clubs and non-profit organizations are welcome to add your listing. If your association has anything to do with clothes, you are welcome to join our directory.
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association / http://www.bangladeshgarments.info/ (BGMEA): Starting in late 70s as a small nontraditional sector of export, Ready-made Garment (RMG) emerged as a promising export earning sector of the country by the year 1983. Today it represents about 3,500 garment manufacturers and exporters, fostering mutually beneficial relationships between manufacturers, exporters, and international importers.
Board Retailers Association (BRA): A non-profit trade association representing over 3,500 action sport storefronts across the country. Serves as the preeminent voice for independent retailers with manufacturers, trade show reps, and other associations while providing educational resources and exclusive vendor discounts.
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Bradford Textile Society: Established in 1893, the Bradford Textile Society is the oldest textile society in Britain. Its monthly programme of meetings provides an opportunity for everyone with an interest in textiles to meet and discuss textile-related topics with invited speakers.
Turkish Clothing Manufacturers' Association (TGSD): Professional trade association based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 1976, representing leading Turkish ready-to-wear exporters and working to develop the country's clothing industry at home and abroad.
British Fur Trade Association: Established in 1919 to represent and promote the fur trade, building greater awareness and helping dispel myths about fur production.
British Footwear Association (BFA) (United Kingdom): Representative body of UK suppliers of footwear, supporting members through marketing, networking, and advice on exporting and government legislation.
British Hat Guild: Dedicated to ensuring Britain's leadership in style, manufacture, and cutting-edge headwear design is broadcast throughout the world for the benefit of its members.
California Fashion Association: Organized in 1995 as a 501(c)(6) non-profit public benefit corporation providing information for business expansion and growth to California's apparel and textile industry.
Canadian Apparel Federation: Trade association for Canada's apparel industry lobbying on issues such as international trade, tariffs, competition policy, and product safety.
CEMATEX (Comité Européen des Constructeurs de Machines Textiles): Composed of eight European associations of textile machinery manufacturers, holding central significance for fair policy and ownership of the ITMA machine show brand.
COTANCE: The Confederation of National Associations of Tanners and Dressers of the European Community, promoting economic growth and sustainable development of the European leather industry.
Cotton Incorporated: Not-for-profit company representing Upland cotton producers and importers, providing research and marketing resources from fiber through finished product.
Cotton Made in Africa (CMiA): Initiative of the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) helping people help themselves through trade, improving social, economic, and ecological conditions of smallholder cotton farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Council of Textile & Fashion and Australian Fashion Chamber have merged to become The Australian Fashion Council (AFC).
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