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Unlock Your Hiring Potential with CAF's Job Board!

August 15th, 2025

Unlock Your Hiring Potential with CAF's Job Board!

  Tired of searching for the perfect candidate? Let CAF streamline your hiring process and connect you with top industry talent! Introducing CAF's new and improved Job Posting System! Now, you can effortlessly showcase your job opportunities on caf-fcv.ca, reaching thousands of skilled professionals within the CAF network. Here's what makes CAF's Job Board exceptional: Extensive Reach: Your job posting will be featured on our website for a full 60 days and included in an upcoming issue of the CAF …

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The summer of tariffs

August 5th, 2025

The summer of tariffs

In what has now become a familiar pattern, on July 31, 2025, markets throughout the world were once again disrupted by wide-ranging actions on tariffs instituted by the US administration.  Once the dust had settled on last week’s announcements, various countries and industries could take stock of their position (and others are still looking to “sweeten the deal”) before these tariffs take effect on August 7, 2025.   For companies exporting Canadian-made apparel to US, little has changed in terms of …

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Gateway to Europe: A Full-service solution for Canadian brands entering the European and UK markets

August 4th, 2025

Gateway to Europe: A Full-service solution for Canadian brands entering the European and UK markets

Gateway to Europe offers a comprehensive range of services to Canadian fashion, sports, and lifestyle companies looking to expand into Europe and the UK. Tailored to the needs of small to medium-sized brands, the program supports growth, minimizes risk, and provides all necessary operational support, without requiring a European entity. Through the partnership with the Canadian Apparel Federation, members gain direct access to a proven setup designed to simplify cross-border expansion. What We Offer Gateway to Europe streamlines your international …

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Canadian Apparel Monthly Digest July 2025

July 27th, 2025

Canadian Apparel Monthly Digest July 2025

Canadian Apparel Insights Retail Apparel Update Aritzia’s Canadian sales increased 17.0% in its Q1 2025. Canada’s largest apparel e-commerce retailers in 2024 were Shein, lululemon, Aritzia and Amazon. Canadian 2024 luxury apparel/accessory sales declined 2.7% to C$2.72 billion. Canada’s athleisure market increased by 4.6% in 2024. Lululemon during 2024 sourced 40% of its products from Vietnam, 17% from Cambodia, 11% from Sri Lanka, 11% from Indonesia, 7% from Bangladesh and the remaining 14% from other countries. Bain is considering selling …

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ATSC 2025 - 10th edition coming to Montreal, Toronto in September

July 26th, 2025

ATSC 2025 - 10th edition coming to Montreal, Toronto in September

Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada (ATSC) celebrates its 10th edition with events in Montreal on September 26, 2025 during Montreal Fashion Week and in Toronto from September 29 to October 1, 2025. Over 200 global manufacturers will showcase their latest apparel and textile collections, emphasizing low MOQs and product diversification. ATSC addresses critical industry topics like tariffs, trade, sustainability, and trends. Admission to the tradeshow and seminars is free. Industry Leaders, Strategic Partnerships ATSC continues its partnership with the Canadian Apparel …

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MMODE gala set for September 30

July 26th, 2025

MMODE gala set for September 30

MMODE, the Montreal fashion cluster, is proud to announce the return of the mmode Gala, which will take place on September 30th at Espace Paddock, at Parc Jean-Drapeau, in Montréal for its 5th edition.This year, the Gala will be held as part of the closing night of Montreal Fashion Week, a festive and unifying evening to celebrate the creativity, commitment, and excellence of those shaping our industry. A total of 21 prizes will be awarded this year to spotlight the …

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Canadian Apparel Federation and Fortude partner to support an AI-driven, digitally enabled future for fashion

Posted by Danielle Kuczer July 25th, 2025

Canadian Apparel Federation and Fortude partner to support an AI-driven, digitally enabled future for fashion

The Canadian Apparel Federation (CAF) and global digital solutions provider Fortude today announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating digital adoption within the Canadian fashion and apparel sector. Through this collaboration, CAF and Fortude will equip Canadian apparel businesses with the knowledge and tools to embrace digital solutions and AI-led transformations that will drive competitive growth. As the fashion industry evolves to meet new expectations around speed, agility, and data-driven decision-making, advanced technology solutions have emerged as key enablers, optimizing …

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Federal Plastics Registry - Is Your Firm Ready?

June 25th, 2025

Federal Plastics Registry - Is Your Firm Ready?

Companies in the apparel/textile sector should be preparing for new reporting requirements for the Federal Plastics Registry (FPR). The registry is a system designed to track plastic throughout its lifecycle—from production to disposal. It aims to gather reliable data to help reduce plastic waste and pollution. Of immediate concern to companies is a requirement to report the volume of plastic in packaging, beginning in September 2025, and reporting on plastics in apparel/textile products beginning in 2026. Companies unfamiliar with this …

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Competition Bureau publishes guidance re. greenwashing

June 23rd, 2025

Competition Bureau publishes guidance re. greenwashing

  The new anti-greenwashing provisions in Canada's Competition Act, which came into effect on June 20, 2024, require businesses to ensure that environmental claims are not false or misleading and are backed by adequate and proper testing or substantiated using internationally recognized methodologies. ' The Competition Bureau has issued final guidelines to assist businesses in complying with these new rules. Their guidance document is located here: https://competition-bureau.canada.ca/en/how-we-foster-competition/education-and-outreach/guide-june-2024-amendments-competition-act We encourage all firms to review how these guidelines would impact your marketing. …

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CAF webinar recording available: Supply Trace and ImportYeti

June 9th, 2025

CAF webinar recording available: Supply Trace and ImportYeti

On June 4, 2025, CAF hosted a very informative webinar featuring supply chain technology suppliers: Supply Trace and ImportYeti. These platforms offer invaluable insights into supply chain dynamics, enabling companies to identify risks (forced labour etc.), discover reliable suppliers, and make informed sourcing decisions.  The webinar was a free-flowing discussion and a great demonstration of the two platforms.  The recording of the webinar is hosted in the CAF Webinar archive.  This is the first of a planned series of supply …

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