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Oct. 29, 2026

On the eve of the Canada-European Union summit, the CAF, CTIA and Euratex have called for actions to boost trade and innovation between Canada and Europe. The three associations urged EU Member States that have not yet ratified the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) to complete the process, and called for clear, simple guidance so more small and medium-sized enterprises can claim available tariff preferences. The associations also support joint research and industrial partnerships in technical textiles, advanced materials, …

Oct. 28, 2026

The Fiber Society will hold its Spring 2027 Conference at the University of Alberta in Edmonton from June 2–4, 2027. The theme is "When Textiles Become Smart and Sustainable." The conference chairs are Prof. Patricia Dolez, Prof. Rachel McQueen and Ms. Justine Decaens of the University of Alberta. The Society is asking for abstracts on research related to the science and engineering of fibres and fibrous materials. Themes include apparel and fashion, personal protective equipment, sportswear, sustainable textiles, smart textiles, …

Oct. 22, 2026

Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada (ATS) brought Canadian brands, importers and retailers together with hundreds of manufacturers across 200+ booths at The International Centre in Toronto on September 23–25, followed by a matchmaking day at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal on September 28. This marked the 11th anniversary of the first ATS event in Toronto.   CAF Executive Director Bob Kirke delivered the Canadian Apparel International Trade Update, and joined the “Tariffs and Trade in Flux” panel featuring CAF Strategic Partner …

Oct. 15, 2026

Canadian Fashion Brands Invited to Paris Showroom: Apply by October 26 The Embassy of Canada in France, in partnership with Tranoï, will host a Canadian Fashion and Accessories Showroom at the Embassy in Paris on January 20–21, 2027. Selected brands will show their collections to French buyers, retailers, concept stores and department stores in women’s and men’s fashion and accessories. The program includes preparatory webinars and follow-up with buyers. Participants pay their own travel and accommodation. To apply, a company …

Oct. 7, 2026

AAFA Publishes Heat Stress Guide and Toolkit for Apparel Supply Chains The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has released two resources to help brands and manufacturers protect workers from extreme heat: the AAFA Guide to Protecting Workers from Heat Stress (April 17, 2026) and a companion Heat Stress Toolkit. Both are relevant to CAF members that source from regions where rising temperatures affect production, compliance, and lead times. Commissioned by AAFA, this toolkit was designed through a collaborative process. …

Oct. 7, 2026

The International Apparel Federation (IAF) has published a Manifesto for Smart, Productive and Sustainable Apparel Manufacturing. The Manifesto calls for a fundamental shift from traditional lowest-unit-cost sourcing toward a focus on end-to-end productivity, capital efficiency, resilience and smarter supply chain collaboration. Link to report: https://lnkd.in/gi53HuSV

Oct. 6, 2026

The Romanian Employers' Federation of the Textile, Apparel and Leather Industries (FEPAIUS) is organizing an economic mission to Canada from October 20 to 29, 2026. Eight Romanian companies that manufacture and export apparel, knitwear and accessories will take part. FEPAIUS President Maria Pârcălabescu leads the delegation. The delegation will visit Montreal and Toronto. Contact the organizer for the schedule. Companies interested in meeting the delegation should contact FEPAIUS directly: Maria Pârcălabescu, President, FEPAIUS m.parcalabescu@yahoo.com | +40 21 311 29 81 …

Sept. 16, 2026

  Section 338 tariffs, TPL clarification, CBP site visits, liquidity support, and a Romanian trade delegation — this week's CAF Bulletin.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Canadian Apparel Federation FÉDÉRATION CANADIENNE DU VÊTEMENT CAF  Bulletin September, 2026 The U.S.-Canada trade war and many other industry challenges are front and center in this issue of our revamped CAF Bulletin..... U.S. Tariffs Canada-US Trade Update Significant trade developments occurred as U.S. tariffs of 50% on a range of apparel and textiles took effect, matched by equivalent …

Sept. 13, 2026

      Canada-US Trade Update - Week of Sept. 7-11, 2026 Over the past week, there have been significant changes in Canada–U.S. tariffs.  Please find below a summary of various issues, including links to more in-depth articles that we have posted on www.caf-fcv.ca - in the CAF member-only news section.  You must login to view these articles.  If you have trouble logging in, contact us. Overview U.S. tariffs came into force August 24, 2026.  Canada's matching retaliatory tariffs took effect September 8, …

Aug. 19, 2026

  Canadian Apparel Federation  |  Trade Compliance Bulletin  |  August 19, 2026   Section 338 Tariffs Update: Temporary Suspension  |  August 19, 2026 The U.S. has temporarily suspended implementation of the Section 338 tariffs on Canadian goods, including apparel and textiles. The US has threatened to impose 50% tariffs on a range of apparel goods totalling approximately over $300 million USD in exports. On August 18, the U.S. postponed the tariffs' effective date from August 19 at 12:01 a.m. ET, …