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.

The International Apparel Federation (IAF) invites industry executives to a seminar on product safety and restricted substances. Participants will learn about the latest developments and regulations on restricted substances both in the USA and in the European Union. The seminar will be held on February 9^th in Paris Le Bourget during Texworld 2010. Prominent speakers from the apparel chain will talk about product safety and chemical management regulatory developments in the USA and the EU. They will help companies understand testing and how to implement a comprehensive chemical management program. Furthermore views from the industry will be shared on what’s expected at retail and brand levels as well as the supply chain perspective. More information on the program and the registration form are availabe under resources/regional seminars.

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The Union Minister for Textiles, Mr Dayanidhi Maran, greeted by the International Apparel Federation President, Mr Vassilis Masselos, at the Federation’s 25th convention in the Capital on November 18th. The Minister of State for Commerce, Mr Jyotiraditya Scindia, looks on.

The 2009 IAF Convention was  held between  November  17-20  in New Delhi India and was be followed by a study tour that included factory and store visits as well as stays  in Agra (Taj Mahal) and Jaipur.  The conference was attended by more than 250 delegates from more than 25 countries. Key executives from international apparel companies like Jockey, Nike and Esquel as well as leading Indian corporations including inter alia Reliance Brands, Shoppers' Stop shared their insights with delagates in lively panel discsussions. The 25th World Apparel Convention was co-organised with the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India with Technopak as knowledge partner.