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Wednesday, July 23 2:00 PM ET to 3:00 PM ET | Online REGISTER Webinar: Tariffs Today, Unknown Threats Tomorrow - How to Plan for The Global Supply Chain Shift Fashion is no stranger to disruption, but the industry has now stepped into a new era where almost nothing is guaranteed. Recent events have shown just how quickly the fundamentals of creating, making, and selling products can shift in one market and cascade across to others.   In this webinar, learn about the degree of uncertainty in fashion supply chains, how short term worldwide disruption will shape regionalized transformation - and how industry professionals should be prioritizing their responses. Sponsored by: Wednesday, July 30 2:00 PM ET to 3:00 PM ET | Online REGISTER Webinar: Beyond the Fabric: Packaging with Purpose Packaging is emerging as a critical touchpoint for environmental impact—and consumer perception. From fiber to finish, brands are now expected to extend their sustainability commitments beyond the fabric and into the materials that carry, protect, and present their products. This shift is fueling momentum toward a circular economy with circularity-focused certifications leading the charge in driving innovation within textile packaging.   Join us for an engaging webinar, where we’ll explore the growing importance of sustainability certifications tied to circularity, discuss emerging trends in certified packaging solutions, and address the unique challenges of certifying packaging from source to shelf. Sponsored by: Wednesday, August 20 1:00 PM ET to 2:00 PM ET | Online REGISTER Webinar: Textile EPR Readiness: Regulatory Insights and Industry Perspectives Regulations are catching up to the fashion and textile world—and fast. With new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws rolling out for textiles across the globe and PFAS reporting gaining momentum, brands and manufacturers are facing growing pressure to stay ahead of compliance. In this webinar, we’ll break down what you need to know now about textile EPR and PFAS regulations. You’ll hear from compliance experts and industry leaders who are already in the thick of preparing for these changes. We'll also dive into what’s been learned from packaging EPR reporting and how that experience can shape smarter strategies for textiles. Sponsored by: Thursday, September 11 2:00 PM ET to 3:00 PM ET | Online REGISTER Webinar: Risk Mapping Strategies for a Responsible Supply Chain Discover how to safeguard your supply chain against today’s unpredictable challenges. This session explores practical methods for strengthening your organization’s resilience. Learn how to discover hidden vulnerabilities, enhance transparency, and make informed decisions about your supplier network. By the end of the webinar, you’ll be equipped to identify your most critical suppliers, evaluate potential risks, and implement strategies that ensure your supply chain remains agile, sustainable, secure, and ethically responsible, in the face of disruption.  Sponsored by: Thursday, October 9 2:00 PM ET to 3:00 PM ET | Online REGISTER Webinar: Digitizing Supply Chain Data for Global Compliance Apparel and footwear companies are under increasing pressure to comply with a growing set of global regulations. From PFAS reporting under TSCA and REACH, to the New York Fashion Act and EU Digital Product Passports, requirements are evolving quickly—and demand consistent, reliable data from across the supply chain. In this webinar, we’ll focus on what brands, retailers, and suppliers need to prepare: how to structure data for compliance, how to connect certification and testing information, and how to manage reporting across jurisdictions. We’ll also introduce the Global Textile Scheme (GTS) as one example of how the industry is beginning to organize and share data in a more systematic way. Attendees will gain a clearer picture of the data infrastructure needed to align with current and emerging laws. Sponsored by: 2025-2026 Events Calendar Brand Building with AAFA Webinar sponsorships are sold out for 2025, and a wait list is available. Contact Megan Balkovic to be added to the waitlist or to confirm a webinar in 2026 (pre-payment required). AAFA Webinars provide the apparel and footwear industry with educational content focused on niche, innovative concepts and successful business practices. Live and on-demand programming positions sponsors with an exclusive thought leadership platform that yields pre- and post-event benefits. Sponsors generate leads and connect with a motivated audience of virtual learners. Who attends? Industry professionals across all sectors and with varying company responsibilities. ATTENTION: Please also contact Megan Balkovic if you receive solicitations to purchase contact information of AAFA members or event attendees. Please do not click on any links from non-affiliated AAFA organizations or in suspicious e-mails. See the AAFA privacy policy to learn more. About the American Apparel & Footwear Association The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) is the national trade association representing apparel, footwear and other sewn products companies, and their suppliers, which compete in the global market. Representing more than 1,100 world famous name brands, AAFA is the trusted public policy and political voice of the apparel and footwear industry, its management and shareholders, its more than 3.6 million U.S. workers, and its contribution of more than $523 billion in annual U.S. retail sales. AAFA drives progress on three key priorities: Brand Protection; Supply Chain & Sourcing; and Trade, Logistics, & Manufacturing. AAFA approaches this work through the lens of purpose-driven leadership in a manner that supports each member’s ability to build and sustain inclusive and diverse cultures, meet and advance ESG goals, and draw upon the latest technology. PRIORITIES | SOLUTIONS | ACCESS | ABOUT | EVENTS

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