AAFA - Fashion Company Profile
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) is the national trade association for the apparel, footwear and sewn-products industries in the United States. It represents member companies and their suppliers in Washington and around the world, working on trade, regulation, product safety, intellectual property and supply-chain policy. AAFA is an industry association, not a clothing brand or retailer, and it does not sell products to shoppers.
Company Snapshot
- Status
- Operating
- Type
- Private, non-profit trade association
- Headquarters
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Founded
- August 2000, by merger
Company Profile
AAFA's work is advocacy and member services: it tracks legislation and regulation affecting apparel and footwear companies, represents the industry before Congress and federal agencies, and runs committees and events on topics such as trade policy, customs, product safety and sustainability. Companies join AAFA to have a collective voice on the rules that govern how clothing and shoes are made, imported and sold in the United States.
The association was formed in August 2000 through the merger of two highly regarded trade associations: the American Apparel and Manufacturers Association and Footwear Industries of America. Drawing from a broad, strong membership base, AAFA is the national trade association representing apparel, footwear, and other sewn products companies, which compete in the global marketplace. Its stated mission is to promote and enhance its members' competitiveness, productivity and profitability in the global market by minimizing regulatory, legal, commercial, political and trade restraints.
AAFA History
The earlier record for this company - its history, past brand line-ups, figures and photographs from the periods described - is kept on a separate page for historical reference.
AAFA History & Historical Profile →Common Questions
When was AAFA formed, and from what?
AAFA was formed in August 2000 through the merger of the American Apparel and Manufacturers Association and Footwear Industries of America, in the historical record.
What is AAFA's mission, as stated at the time?
To promote and enhance its members' competitiveness, productivity and profitability in the global market by minimizing regulatory, legal, commercial, political and trade restraints.
Who does AAFA represent?
Apparel, footwear and other sewn products companies, and their suppliers, which compete in the global market.
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