American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA)’s Post

We’re proud to work with Soles4Souls, pictured with us in MI this week. In their new campaign, they turn “No into Yes” for children in vulnerable communities through donations of shoes & apparel. CEO and President, Buddy Teaster notes “...the power of a pair of shoes is a step towards a brighter future for someone in need.” #AAFATraceability

#ThankyouThankyou to our gracious host Carhartt Inc., our wonderful speakers & sponsors, and all those that took the time to collaborate with us for another informative and successful year of Traceability and Sustainability! #AAFATraceability #Sustainability

Ever wonder what parameters to consider when finding the right solution for compliance with regulations like UFLPA? AAFA Event Ambassador, Apurva Bhargava from sponsor TrusTrace gives these tips during the #AAFATraceability event today in Dearborn, MI. https://trustrace.com/

Joining us live from the sold out #AAFATraceability Conference is our Event Ambassador Jon Day from sponsor Avery Dennison. Jon’s got the insight on how to fully maximize the networking & engagement opportunities with other AAFA members & event attendees! https://lnkd.in/eqTZKrEM

Let’s keep the conversation going as we hear from our Event Ambassador Brian Carelli. Representing sponsor Infor Supply Chain | Infor Nexus at the #AAFATraceability Conference, Brian shares how involvement with AAFA can help the industry improve transparency and traceability of supply chains. https://lnkd.in/ec387fvw

While half of the AAFA team is hosting our Traceability & Sustainability Conference in Michigan this week with Carhartt Inc., AAFA’s trade policy and brand protection experts are leading members on #CapitolHill this week – explaining the merits of the #SHOPSAFE Act to protect consumers as well as long-term #AGOA renewal, #SmartTrade, & more. #AdvocacyThatFits #AAFATraceability

We’ve got a packed house at the #AAFATraceability Conference & serving as Event Ambassador from sponsor Bureau Veritas Group is Chuck Rogers. Listen in as Chuck shares about the need to take a holistic approach to traceability instead of a regulation-by-regulation strategy. https://lnkd.in/gcFQ65s

American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) Member Welcome: Storm Creek is an outdoor-inspired apparel company based in Minnesota that offers a complete, sustainably sourced product line for resorts, independent retail, and branding. #newmember

Let's hear it for our next #NewMember, Baker McKenzie! Welcome to the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) - we're happy to have your expertise and participation.