International Apparel Federation

International Apparel Federation

International Apparel Federation (IAF), established in 1976.cite news | title = Middle East economic briefs | url = http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-94674424.html | date = Nov 25, 2002 ] , is an international trade association whose membership includes national clothing associations and companies whose core business is sourcing, designing, development, manufacturing, distribution, and retailing of apparel products.

The International Apparel Federation is a politically neutral global association, open to entrepreneurs and executives from the apparel chain worldwide. Its membership includes national clothing associations and companies whose core business is sourcing, designing, development, manufacturing, distribution, and retailing of apparel products. In addition the IAF welcomes, as associate members, educational institutions and companies that supply textiles, accessories, equipment, technology, and services to the apparel industry. The IAF is a worldwide knowledge network that collects and disseminates information, statistical, benchmarking and otherwise, on developments in apparel design, manufacturing, distribution, sourcing, trade and technology. [http://www.iafnet.com International Apparel Federation]

Mission StatementThe mission of the IAF is to develop business contacts which foster dialogue, and knowledge exchange between individuals active in the world apparel value chain: - for the betterment of business practices - for the promotion of the international image of the apparel business - for the advancement of technology and the promotion of its' use - for the encouragement of innovation and new ways of thinking - for the growth of apparel trade worldwide - for the improvement of social, health and safety, and environmental conditions relating to the apparel chain worldwide, and - for the advancement of apparel related education and training [http://www.iafnet.com International Apparel Federation]

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