It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

International Apparel Federation

PRESS RELEASE / Statement

18 April 2025

2 minutes

The IAF welcomes the decision to pause a significant portion of the punishing tariffs.

Tariff Uncertainty: Industry Must Reduce Its Vulnerability to Sudden Policy Shifts, Says IAF

Zeist, Netherlands: The International Apparel Federation (IAF) represents the apparel manufacturing community across more than 40 countries—a global industry comprising hundreds of thousands of companies and millions of employees. Apparel and textiles are among the most globalized industries, historically foundational to industrial development...

PRESS RELEASE / Announcement

16 September 2024

2 minutes

Uzbekistan was chosen as the host of this year’s convention due to its rapidly growing role in the global textile and apparel industries.

IAF and ITMF Unite Global Fashion and Textile Leaders at Samarkand

Zeist: The joint ITMF Annual Conference and IAF World Fashion Convention was held on September 8-10 in the historic city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. This year’s convention, co-organized by the International Apparel Federation (IAF) and the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), and hosted by Uztextileprom, the Uzbekistan Textile and...

PRESS RELEASE / Event

18 March 2024

2 minutes

This year’s venue is the ancient Silk Road city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

ITMF Annual Conference and IAF World Fashion Convention 2024 to Be Held Jointly

Zurich, Switzerland and Zeist, Netherlands: From September 8th-10th the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) and the International Apparel Federation (IAF), for the first time in their histories, are jointly holding their annual convention. This year’s venue is the ancient Silk Road city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. IAF and ITMF...

Audit Fatigue / SCI Manifesto

23 February 2024

2 minutes

Tools such as the Common Framework for Responsible Purchasing Practices and the white paper on Commercial Compliance issued by the Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative include recommendations on reducing audit duplication.

Converged Assessment Framework (CAF) Most Promising in Reducing Duplicative Social Auditing: Standard Convergence Initiative

The Standard Convergence Initiative of IAF and ITMF has issued a manifesto calling for reducing audit fatigue, and urged industry stakeholders to accept/integrate the Social & Labor Convergence Program’s Converged Assessment Framework (CAF).

Staff Writer

Event Roundup / WFC 2023

9 November 2023

4 minutes

Uncertainty and volatility are a constant. While global markets are navigating rough waters right now, they are prepared for the unknown variables that exist on the horizon.

We Left Philadelphia as a Global Taskforce Dedicated to Driving Change in Industry

The Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) played host to the 38th World Fashion Convention of the International Apparel Federation (IAF). The President of the SPESA, Michael McDonald, takes time out to tell texfash.com how the event went by, and the context in which it was held in the US.

Subir Ghosh

Interview

Event Roundup / WFC 2023

3 November 2023

6 minutes

The focus of the International Apparel Federation (IAF) is a stronger, smarter and more sustainable supply chain and the just concluded 38th World Fashion Convention addressd many such important topics with a global audience, educating delegates and bringing people together that can jointly achieve more in the endeavour to improve the industry.

Discussion Should Be about Sharing Risks and Rewards Than Simply Transferring Risks

The just-concluded 38th World Fashion Convention at Philadelphia delved deep into issues plaguing the textile-apparel-fashion industry. Matthijs Crietee, Secretary-General, International Apparel Federation (IAF), sheds light on the roadmap chalked out to help industry achieve its Net Zero goals.

Subir Ghosh

Interview

Supply Chains / Smart Flexibility

18 October 2023

2 minutes

IAF, ITC to Unveil Move Towards Full Supply Chain Profitability at World Fashion Convention

The ensuing World Fashion Convention will see the launch of a new initiative from the International Apparel Federation (IAF) and International Trade Centre (ITC) which seeks to boost full supply chain profitability for apparel manufacturers and brands.

Staff Writer

Supply Chains / Agreement

3 October 2023

2 minutes

IAF Signs Agreement with Inditex to Drive Transformation in Apparel Industry

Spain's retailing giant Inditex and the International Apparel Federation (IAF) have signed an agreement that aims to promote a more respectful industry for people and planet by boosting circularity, traceability and worker wellbeing.

Staff Writer

Due Diligence / Partnership

29 September 2023

2 minutes

Brands must establish equal partnerships with their suppliers who have valuable knowledge and practical insights to inform brands’ HRDD efforts, including responsible purchasing practices.

STTI and Fair Wear Sign MoU on Driving Systemic Change in Industry

Fair Wear Foundation and the Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative (STTI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), committing to further strengthening their collaboration on advancing systemic change in the garment and textiles industry.

Staff Writer

Climate Action / Partnership

29 September 2023

3 minutes

The MoU is underpinned by an understanding of the need to further advance balance and equal partnership in commercial activities throughout the supply chain.

IAF and SAC Forge Partnership on Decarbonisation and Responsible Purchasing Practices in Supply Chains

An MoU inked by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and the International Apparel Federation (IAF) will collaborate on projects and activities to deliver decarbonisation of the industry in line with internationally recognised targets, working together on collective action opportunities to reduce carbon emissions.