The Clothing and Hat Federation (french: Fédération de l'Habillement et de la Chapellerie) was a trade union representing workers in the clothing industry in France. The union was founded in January 1948, by a group of former members of the General Confederation of Labour-affiliated

Clothing Federation The Clothing Federation (french: Fédération de l'Habillement) was a trade union representing workers in the garment industry in France. The union was established in 1892, on the initiative of the tailors of Nîmes. It affiliated to the Genera ...

, who objected to the influence of the French Communist Party in that organisation. It affiliated to Workers' Force, and also to the

International Garment Workers' Federation The International Clothing Workers' Federation (IGWF) was a global union federation representing workers involved in making and repairing clothes. History The federation was established in 1893 at a conference in Zurich. The following year, it est ...

. Throughout its existence, the union was led by Hélène Parmentier. By 1954, the union had 5,000 members. In 1962, it was merged into the

Federation of Hides, Leather, and Kindred Trades The Federation of Hides, Leather, and Kindred Trades (french: Fédération des cuirs et peaux et parties similaires) was a trade union representing workers in various related industries, including shoemaking, in France. The union was established ...

, which was renamed as the General Federation of Hides and Skins and Clothing.{{cite web , title=PERNETTE Marcel , url=https://maitron.fr/spip.php?article137934 , website=Le Maitron , accessdate=14 May 2020

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Textile and clothing trade unions Trade unions in France Trade unions established in 1948 Trade unions disestablished in 1978