The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) is a 501(c)(6)
trade association
A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association, sector association or industry body, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific Industry (economics), industry. An industry tra ...
. AAFA was formed in August 2000 through the merger of the ''American Apparel and Manufacturers Association'' (AAMA) and ''Footwear Industries of America'' (FIA).
As the national trade association representing
apparel
Clothing (also known as clothes, apparel, and attire) are items worn on the body. Typically, clothing is made of fabrics or textiles, but over time it has included garments made from animal skin and other thin sheets of materials and natural ...
,
footwear
Footwear refers to garments worn on the feet, which typically serves the purpose of protection against adversities of the environment such as wear from ground textures and temperature. Footwear in the manner of shoes therefore primarily serves th ...
and other sewn products companies, and their suppliers – which compete in the global market – AAFA represents more than 1,000 world famous name brands. AAFA is the trusted public policy and political voice of the apparel and footwear industry, its management and shareholders, its three million U.S. workers, and its contribution of more than $350 billion in annual U.S. retail sales.
Today, AAFA drives progress on three key priorities: Brand Protection; Supply Chain & Sourcing; Trade, Logistics, & Manufacturing. AAFA approaches this work through the lens of purpose-driven leadership in a manner that supports each member’s ability to build and sustain inclusive and diverse cultures, meet and advance ESG goals, and draw upon the latest technology.
AAFA is led by President and CEO Steve Lamar and th
AAFA Board of Directors The AAFA Board of Directors includes five officers:
* Chair: Sarah Clarke, Chief Supply Chain Officer, PVH Corp.
* Vice Chair: Ted Dagnese, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Lululemon Athletica
* Treasurer: Katherine Gold, President, Goldbug Inc.
* Secretary: Josue Solano, CEO, BBC International
* Past Chair: Colin Browne, Interim President and CEO, Under Armour, Inc.
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Trade associations based in the United States
2000 establishments in the United States
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501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations