American Apparel & Footwear Association Archives

250 Years of Fashion

To mark America’s 250th anniversary, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) launched 250 Years of Fashion, an inside look at the people, products, and pivotal moments that have shaped American style. Through stories of iconic brands and enduring trends, the initiative shows how fashion has evolved alongside the nation, reflecting its culture, creativity, and […]

AAFA & WRAP Release Joint Guidance on Responsible Sourcing in Conflict Zones

The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) and WRAP have released new joint guidance specific to responsible sourcing in conflict zones. Responsible sourcing in conflict-zone areas is challenging due to a variety of reasons, such as government/military intervention, land disputes, transit of workers, transit of materials and finished product, armed militia funding, imposed sanctions, unstable […]

AAFA and WRAP Release Updated Guidance on Eradicating Forced Labor

AAFA and WRAP have released updated guidance to provide AAFA members with best practices and resources to clarify: 1.) What forced labor is, along with the laws and policies of the United States and other countries regarding forced labor;2.) Where forced labor can enter the supply chain;3.) How to supplement existing codes of conduct or, […]

AAFA and WRAP Release New Guidance on Ethical Sourcing Amid Tariff Volatility

AAFA and WRAP have issued updated guidance to help companies navigate responsible sourcing during a time of shifting U.S. trade policies and rising global instability. The publication emphasizes maintaining ethical standards despite tariff-driven supply chain disruptions and encourages businesses to assess the human and operational impacts of abrupt sourcing changes. The framework aims to help […]

AAFA-WRAP guidance for understanding and eradicating forced labor

AAFA, in cooperation with its Official Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Partner, Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP), published this member-only guidance reviewing best practices, resources, and insights clarifying: What forced labor is, along with the laws and policies of the United States and other countries regarding forced labor; How to comply with these requirements; Where forced […]

Safe factory operations in a post-pandemic environment

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues for a third year, as business operations attempt to resume normally, and as public health guidelines keep changing, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has updated the guidance previously created with Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) — AAFA’s Corporate Social Responsibility Partner — to enable safer factory operations during […]

AAFA-WRAP guidance on Myanmar

In light of the February 1, 2021 coup in Myanmar (otherwise known as Burma), the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has published guidance for members sourcing from Myanmar. We urge buyers to take steps to ensure workers’ rights are protected, including union members, and to ensure the full and timely payments of workers during […]