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.

26th IAF Word Apparel Convention, 5-7 October 2010, Hong Kong SAR

The fashion sector has been hit by the global financial upheaval, albeit with a certain delay. Revenue growth has stagnated and in many cases companies and brands have experienced a decrease in sales. Prices have been under pressure, margins have suffered and consumers have cut down their spending on clothing. On the other hand creativity and innovation offer new possibilities in a world that becomes more and more digital. The 26th IAF World Apparel Convention (October 5-7, 2010) in Hong Kong will help participants identify winning strategies and ideas for production, sourcing and distribution of fashion. Difficult times are also times of opportunity. It is during such times that careful sourcing, advanced IT systems, coherent environmental and social responsibility policies and innovative design and marketing can make a huge difference. The IAF World Apparel Convention 2010 is more than simply a gathering of delegates in a suitable venue with the right facilities. It is about knowledge, communication, interaction and forming business relationships with fashion people from all over the world. Therefore, IAF believes that a successful convention has three essential factors: the quality of the convention program, the quality of accommodation and of the surroundings that are rich in culture. more

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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.