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

International Apparel Federation

World Trade / Europe Markets

20 September 2023

1 minute

As the world’s largest economy and with more than 500 million consumers, the European Union provides exciting opportunities for fashion-, sports- & lifestyle companies.

IAF Launches Export Support Solution 'Gateway to Europe'

The International Apparel Federation (IAF) has launched a full-service export support solution that will help fashion companies negotiate their way through the complex web of compliances, legalities, marketing and more.

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World Fashion Convention / Speakers

18 August 2023

2 minutes

The 38th World Fashion Convention, to be held in Philadelphia , is all about bringing together thought leaders from across the globe, representing every link in the supply chain, for in-depth conversations on how the industry is transitioning and what all needs to be done to keep up. Mohammed Yusuf Amdani Bai, the chairman of GK Global, will join these conversations—and share insights on his journey, as also the book.

GK Global Chairman Yusuf Amdani to Speak at 38th World Fashion Convention

Mohammed Yusuf Amdani Bai, the chairman of GK Global, has joined the roster of speakers at the 38th World Fashion Convention beginning 22 October where he will also release his book — World of Opportunity: Bringing Sustainable Business to Fragile Economies.

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World Fashion Convention / Agenda

13 July 2023

2 minutes

The Convention offers excellent opportunities for sponsors looking to connect with IAF’s and/or SPESA’s extensive networks. It provides an excellent networking platform for meeting, interacting and transacting business with international, European and local experts, speakers and delegates.

IAF-SPESA Working on Robust Conference Agenda for 38th World Fashion Convention

The World Fashion Convention to be held 23–25 October under the auspices of the International Apparel Federation (IAF) and the Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA), will focus on global challenges and perspectives facing the industry.

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Digital Labels / Open Letter

13 July 2023

3 minutes

Industry estimates show that, collectively, labelling requirements now result in the annual production of approximately 5.7 million miles (about 9.2 million km) of label tape—enough to stretch from the earth to the moon, and back, twelve times each year.

Industry Associations Call for Digital Labelling to Reduce Waste and Increase Consumer Access to Information

Digital labelling is the need of the hour and a global coalition of stakeholders in the textile-fashion-footwear-accessories sector has called for supranational, national and local authorities to update outdated, inflexible, and complex labelling requirements to empower consumers with accessible information through greener e-labelling.

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PRESS RELEASE / Announcement

1 June 2023

3 minutes

The theme of the 38th World Fashion Convention is “Our Industry in Transition: Building Stronger, Smarter and More Sustainable Supply Chains.”

Industry Veteran Tom Glaser To Join as Keynote Speaker at 38th World Fashion Convention

PHILADELPHIA, U.S.: The International Apparel Federation (IAF) and the Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) are excited to announce today that Mr. Tom Glaser will join as a keynote speaker at the upcoming 38th World Fashion Convention being held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 22-25, 2023.

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World Fashion Convention / Registrations

22 March 2023

2 minutes

Every year, IAF organizes a convention for its members, relations and all other interested parties called World Fashion Convention. This year, in 2023, the 38th World Fashion Convention will take place in Philadelphia

Registrations for 38th World Fashion Convention Now Open; First IAF Convention in North America in 2 Decades

Registrations have opened for the 2023 edition of International Apparel Federation’s (IAF) annual convention to be held 22-25 October in Philadelphia.

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Collaborations / IAF-AAFA

6 March 2023

2 minutes

The understanding marks the "start of a closer and more frequent collaboration" to the benefit of both organisations and their members.

IAF and AAF Sign MoU on Closer and More Frequent Collaboration

The International Apparel Federation (IAF) and the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) have signed an MoU, underlining a renewed commitment to bring industry players together across the global supply chain.

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Audit Fatigue / Industry Standards

14 February 2023

2 minutes

There are now 65 brands and retailers publicly committing to accept SLCP-verified data from their suppliers, and manufacturers are reporting concrete reduction of audits and reallocation of resources towards improvements.

SCI Issues Call for Convergence and Compatibility on Standards

Urging larger number of brands and retailers to hasten their switch to converged schemes, the Standard Convergence Initiative (SCI) has said that a lot more can be done to further reduce the burden on suppliers and manufacturers.

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World Fashion Convention / Preview

29 July 2022

2 minutes

A scene from the last World Fashion Convention.

IAF Opens Registrations for 37th World Fashion Convention

The major challenges the apparel industry is facing today can only realistically be met when there is true collaboration between buyers and their suppliers, and that is the focus that the International Apparel Federation (IAF) is working on for its 37^th World Fashion Convention to be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh later this year, registrations for which have begun.

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Leader Speak / Apparel

2 June 2022

5 minutes

The main reason that the fashion industry is able to provide high quality, fashionable garments when consumers want it for a relatively lower price than most other consumer goods is the fact that supply chains are truly global.

Solution for Entire Industry Is to Bring Back Value, Bring Down Volumes

The risks are becoming bigger. COVID-19, Russia-Ukraine war, Suez crisis, Shanghai situation—all these were unforeseen. But that's why those are called risks. Cem Altan, President of the International Apparel Federation discusses how apparel brands and manufacturers can mitigate risks.