Apparel Member

Any private sector United States domiciled firm, corporation, or other organized group principally engaged in the manufacture or distribution of apparel or other sewn products.

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Apparel Member Benefits:

 Industry Insights

• Gain exclusive access to U.S. apparel and sewn product industry best practice, benchmarking, and statistical information
• Share strategies and dynamics affecting your clients and prospective customers, such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and responsible sourcing issues
• Participate in educational seminars and trade shows covering the latest industry and retail trends, as well as pertinent industry issues
• Explore new sourcing opportunities with trade missions and buying trips to emerging manufacturing regions
• Avoid extra custom and port penalties through timely updates
• Access timely industry analyses and news with AAFA’s weekly e-newsletter, Newsbreaker

• Leverage initiatives that promote, protect, and expand international trade while ensuring the continued existence of the warm industrial base to serve the U.S. military
• Voice your interests and concerns through AAFA’s influential and successful lobbying staff on Capitol Hill, at the White House, and to relevant government agencies
• Mitigate and manage risks through leveraging AAFA compliance research and reporting, such as AAFA’s semi-annual Restricted Substances List (RSL)
• Arm yourself with the latest counterfeiting news and learn how to better protect your brand through AAFA’s Brand Protection Council and intellectual property tool kit
• Elevate and impact industry standards through AAFA committee and board involvement
• Increase corporate and brand visibility through speaking engagements, sponsorships, and committee participation
• Learn about and shape worldwide innovative and leading approaches to socially responsible business practices through AAFA’s Social Responsibility Committee (SRC) and Environmental Task Force Committee (ETF)

• Align with AAFA government relations efforts and initiatives that benefit your business and ensure the vitality of your customer base
• Receive access to products law advisory service
• Participate with industry leaders in “Lobby Days” to promote important industry issues to your legislators
• Utilize AAFA’s advocacy staff as your “go to” source for both advice on trade issues and navigating the federal government

• Participate in AAFA sponsored and AAFA member-only events
• Attend corporate development events
• Attend professional networking opportunities
• Build a peer-to-peer network with AAFA Members Brands and the Board of Directors
• Interact with current and potential clients through regular participation at AAFA events
• Utilize AAFA’s supplier and international network of contractors

• Take advantage of exclusive discounts for member-only services, including AAFA’s RFID Savings Program and AAFA’s Freight Savings Plan
• Pay discount registration and exhibitor fees at industry trades shows and seminars
• Receive complimentary and discounted publications

Should you have any questions please contact Maureen Storch, Vice President, Member Development at 703.797.9047