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October 7th, 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. …

October 7th, 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

October 6th, 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 …

September 16th, 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 …

September 13th, 2026

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August 19th, 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, …

August 4th, 2026

Children's sleepwear is one of Canada's most tightly regulated apparel categories, with rules designed to reduce the risk of serious burn injuries. Health Canada has opened a pre-consultation on a Notice of Intent to amend the Children's Sleepwear Regulations, and the outcome could change how products from footed sleepers to sleep sacks to loungewear are designed, tested, and labelled. Key issues include: 1. Clearer product scope. Wearable swaddles, sleep sacks (sleep bags), and everyday loungewear now fill retail space that …

July 21st, 2026

TRADE & TARIFF ALERT U.S. Set to impose 50% Tariff on Canadian Apparel and Textiles, among other products — Effective August 19, 2026 New Section 338 duties capture clothing and textile goods, with no exemption for CUSMA-compliant products. Canadian apparel and textiles are now directly in scope of proposed U.S. tariffs. Under a proclamation signed by the President on July 20, 2026, the United States intends to apply an additional 50% duty to a broad range of Canadian-origin goods — …

June 10th, 2026

As part of Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has launched a new defence concierge service to help businesses navigate government programs, services, and opportunities related to national rearmament and reinvestment in the Canadian Armed Forces. The service offers a single-window approach connecting firms active in one of Canada's ten sovereign capability areas with the right government resources. For apparel and textile companies, the most relevant category is Personnel Protection — covering the equipment and materials …

June 4th, 2026

Partner with CAF — Share Your Expertise CAF produces a range of online and in-person events throughout the year, providing opportunities to reach apparel industry managers across the country. If your work focuses on sustainability, traceability, sourcing, supply chain, brand protection, or product safety — and you have practical experience to share — we want to hear from you. We are currently putting together our roster for Fall/Winter, 2026/27 Sessions are educational: real-world case studies, actionable insights, and audience engagement …