American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA)

American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) Member Welcome: Since 1931, Pico Manufacturing Sales Corp has been family-owned and operated, earning our reputation as the premier resource for all aspects of garment and brand-building needs. Innovation, product design, merchandising, and packaging design drive our high-quality imports of underwear and sleepwear for men, women, and children.   Our headquarters in the Garment District provides us with prime access to offer private labels to department stores, mass retailers, and specialty stores. Additionally, as a strategic partner, we hold the licenses for underwear and sleepwear for major brands. #newmember

Finishing their terms with AAFA this week, we are so thankful for the contributions from Jitey Ikuku from Howard University, Devorah Schwartz from George Washington University, and Josephine Scogna from Virginia Tech University. Thank you for your dedication and amazing work with the AAFA Policy Team! #AdvocacyThatFits #SmartTrade #SummerInterns

These are the important opportunities we're helping members learn about. Talk to us more about our collaboration with SourceAmerica with our 'Practical Approaches to Made in America' event on September 4 (just a few blocks from the DCA airport): aafaglobal.org/USA25 #MadeInAmerica #AmericanFashion #DomesticFashion #MadeInUSA #SmartTrade

Last chance to register! Tomorrow at 2:30 PM ET, join AAFA for a #SemiQuincentennial Member Briefing with Jennifer Condon of America250! It's a great time to think ahead about weaving elements through 2026 operations, branding, & communications as we approach a year of celebrations & collaborations: bit.ly/3IGMDnj #America250 #250YearsStrong

American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) Member Welcome: Elm AI‘s platform helps enterprises improve the sustainability and operational performance of their supply chains by leveraging AI agents to automatically map and assess thousands of suppliers in a company’s supply chain. This enables enterprises to be compliant and manage risk in real time. #newmember

Brands have the opportunity to explain the risks of counterfeits to their business, the economy, and consumers every day, especially as #Anticounterfeiting Awareness Month comes to a close. Our Sept. 9-10 #BrandProtection Council meeting and advocacy days in D.C. will provide opportunities to speak up for changes in policy. And to speak 1-1 with #ecommerce platforms plus reps from USPTO, CBP, the IPR Center & more. Talk to AAFA’s Jennifer S. about ways to get involved. Register: https://lnkd.in/e_uFZxXe #FightFakes

Excited to welcome Lectra, Ferrara Manufacturing, Fechheimer Brothers Company, Henderson Sewing Machine Co Inc & additional speakers to be announced for our workshop on September 4 in Alexandria. We’ll gather around topics of smart solutions, domestic manufacturing evolutions and opportunities, regional initiatives and successes. Special thank you to National Industries for the Blind and SourceAmerica for making this event possible. aafaglobal.org/USA25 #MadeInAmerica #AmericanFashion #DomesticFashion #MadeInUSA #SmartTrade #Labeling

In this Industry Chat, AAFA Sr. Director, Sustainability, Chelsea Murtha and PDS Limited ESG Director, Paul Wright discuss the importance of supply chain transparency and some of the factors that impact various brands and retailers when trying to achieve it.

Join us in Guatemala City on November 20 for AAFA’s Western Hemisphere Apparel & Footwear Compliance Conference, where industry leaders will gather to strengthen responsible supply chains across the Americas.   In our featured session, “From Deals to Docks: A Deep Dive into Tariffs, Trade, and Transport,” AAFA’s Beth Hughes and Audrey Clark will break down the latest on tariffs, trade agreements, and the evolving logistics landscape under the current U.S. administration. This gathering will be a unique opportunity for manufacturers and brands looking to stay ahead of shifting global product safety, compliance, and trade dynamics. Register to gain key insights and connect with partners driving compliance forward. #ProductSafety #SupplyChainResilience #SmartTrade  https://lnkd.in/gr36GUiz

We're thrilled to bring AAFA members and friends to the National Industries for the Blind office, along with support from SourceAmerica, on September 4 where we'll champion employment opportunities, explore practical approaches to #MadeinUSA #DomesticManufacturing, & more: https://lnkd.in/ePjkFrCP