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 and whose combined industries account for more than $225 billion in yearly retail sales. AAFA members also produce more than 85 percent of apparel and footwear sold at wholesale each year in the United States. AAFA members manufacture and market all types of apparel and footwear and are located in virtually every state, as well as internationally. AAFA's mission is to promote and enhance its members' competitiveness, productivity and profitability in the global market.
	Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), is a nodal agency under the aegis of Ministry of Textiles, Government of India and has been entrusted with the task of working towards projecting India's image abroad as a reliable supplier of high quality readymade garment and introducing Indian Apparel Exporters to the international market, with an idea of 'Dressing up the World'.  The primary objective of the Council is to participate in the overseas fairs, Buyer-Seller-Meet and specialized programmes like Road shows.
	The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is one of the largest American Chambers outside the United States, the largest international chamber in Hong Kong and the most dynamic and influential international business organization in the Asia-Pacific region.  Promoting US - China trade and Hong Kong as a premier international business enter has been our "business" for 40 years.
	The Association of the Austrian Clothing Industry is an independent organisation within the Austrian Economic Chamber.  The Association acts on behalf of the interests of its member in contact with national and EU authorities, within the Austrian Economic Chamber, versus unions, up-and down-stream parts of the textile chain and other national and international professional associations and provides a lot of useful services for its members.
	Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) was established in 1996 as a national trade body to represent solely the largest export earning sector of Bangladesh. Now it is an association of about 1700 members.   Objectives of BKMEA: 1.       To protect the interest of the sector 2.       Export promotion and market development 3.       To enhance social compliance and productivity improvement of the sector 4.       To maintain effective networking with members, government, national and international bodies
	Business for Social Responsibility (BSR), a leader in corporate responsibility since 1992, works with its global network of more than 250 member companies to develop sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. With six offices in Asia, Europe and North America, BSR leverages its expertise in environment, human rights, economic development, and transparency and accountability to guide global companies toward creating a just and sustainable world.  Visit www.bsr.org for more information.
	The China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles (CCCT), established in 1988, is the leading national trade organization representing exporters and importers of textiles and clothing in China, with a membership of over 10,000 companies as of May, 2008. CCCT members, involved in the business of manufacturing, exporting and importing all kinds of textile fibers, yarns, fabrics, clothing, home textiles, industrial textiles and accessories, operate in 31 provinces and municipalities throughout the country, representing more than 70% of China's US$ 190 billion worth of trade in textile and clothing.
	China-Europe Textile Alliance (C.E.T.A.) In February 2005, the Confederation of the German Textile and Fashion Industry, the Swiss Textile Federation and the Federal Association of the Austrian Textile Industry put in place a project known as the China-Europe Textile Alliance (C.E.T.A.) under the aegis of GIC Shanghai. Later the Textile Industries from France, the Spanish Cotton System Textile Industry Association and the Federation of Finnish Textile and Clothing Industries also became active members of C.E.T.A. The aim of the C.E.T.A. project is to familiarize European companies in the textile and garments industry with the working practices of the Chinese textile industry, the Chinese production capacity, the distribution structure of the Chinese market and the channels for entering the market, etc.
	The Clothing Industry Training Authority is established in Hong Kong under the Industrial Training (Clothing Industry) Ordinance. The Authority is a not-for-profit organisation and its principal activities are to provide training courses for the clothing industry, establish and maintain industrial training centres, assist in the placement of persons completing training courses and make recommendations with respect to the rate of levy.
	CSR Asia is the leading provider of information, training, research and consultancy services on sustainable business practices in Asia. Operating as a dynamic social enterprise, CSR Asia occupies the unique middle ground between civil society organisations and fully commercial consultancies. This enables us to provide independent and cutting edge services and expert insight into the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) issues facing companies in Asia. Through our offices in Asia, CSR Asia builds capacity and promotes awareness of CSR in order to advance sustainable development across the region.
	The China National Textile and Apparel Council (CTEI) is a national industry association whose mandate is to promote industry development and enhance collaboration wiht textile industries around the world. It joins hands with partners along the textile supply chain and find solutions to the challenges we are facing, which will in turn promote the sustainable and healthy development of the global textile industry.
	The FTA is the European trade association that represents the foreign trade interests of European commerce. It advocates free world trade and the liberal development and strengthening of the multilateral trading system within the framework of the World Trade Organisation. Headquartered in Brussels, its members are national retail trade associations and individual firms from nearly all European countries.
	GIC-BCN:  Gremi de les  Industries de la Confecció  de Barcelona was founded in 1921. It is an entity representing the Apparel Industry in Catalonia and the companies involved.  It acts as an intermediary in all matters of interest between the Industry and its companies and Local, Autonomous, State, European and International Administrations, either directly and/or through other entities in which GIC-BCN participates or is an associate.  It is therefore the professional lobby group of the Apparel Industry in Catalonia.
	GS1 Hong Kong is a not-for-profit organization committed to enhancing competitiveness of HK & PRD enterprises through the provision of global supply chain standards, technology, solutions and services.  As a local chapter of GS1, we offer a broad portfolio of standards and solutions including bar coding, B2B e-commerce, Electronic Product Code-based RFID, etc.  GS1 community has over one million corporate members spanning 155 countries across 20 industries around the world.
	Hong Kong Apparel Society Ltd (HKAS) represents small and medium-sized companies involved in the apparel industry, and aims to strengthen manpower resources adn information exchanges, safeguard rights, upgrade quality, facilitate the sharing of benefits and stimulate business opportunities.
	The Hong Kong Exporters' Association Since 1955, The Hong Kong Exporters' Association has been taking an active role in safeguarding the general interests of the export trade of Hong Kong and fostering the business growth of our exporter members. It liaises closely with the government to voice out the concerns affecting the export trade and facilitates communication between Hong Kong exporters and international markets.
	Hong Kong General Chamber of Textile Limited (HKGCOT) was established in 1997 by unifying a number of established textile associations. Soon after, it became a Hong Kong legislative defined association. HKGCOT has listed companies and mainland flagship companies amongst its members. Most of HKGCOT members' primary businesses are in textiles: trading, manufacturing, printing, dyeing and garment manufacturing.
	Hong Kong Productivity Council is a multi-disciplinary organization established by statute in 1967. HKPC’s mission is to promote productivity excellence through the provision of integrated support across the value chain of Hong Kong firms, in order to achieve a more effective utilization of resources, to enhance the value-added content of products and services, and to increase international competitiveness.
	The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) was established in April 2006, with an aim to become a world class textiles and clothing R&D entity to reinforce Hong Kong's competitiveness in the global marketplace and foster the industry's growth. HKRITA is funded by HKSAR Government's Innovation & Technology Commission and hosted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
	The Hong Kong Retail Management Association (HKRMA) ,founded in 1983,  is the major retail association in Hong Kong. In the past 27 years, the Association has been playing a vital role with a long-term mission to promote the retail industry, to present a unified voice and to lobby on issues that affect all retailers. The Association also dedicates to raise the status and professionalism of retailing through award schemes, education and training. Today, HKRMA's membership covering more than 5,000 retail outlets, and employing about half of the local retail workforce in Hong Kong.
	Hong Kong Shippers' Council was established in 1967 with the aims and objectives of protecting and promoting the interests of Hong Kong exporters and importers, traders and manufacturers in matters relating to the transportation of merchandise by sea, land and air. The Council has worked towards establishing a level playing field between shippers and service providers, such as shipping lines and airfreight carriers.
	International Apparel Federation (IAF) 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.
	The Korea Federation of Textile Industries (KOFOTI) was established in May 1967 to accelerate the modernization of the textile industry and to reinforce the international competitiveness of textile products in order to contribute to the growth of the national economy as well as to the long-term development of the Korean textile industry. With this mission, KOFOTI is conducting a wide variety of activities as the primary agency for the development of the Korean textile industry in the 21st century.
	Dutch Clothing & Knitting Industry Association (MODINT) is the Dutch trade association for fashion, interior design, carpets and textiles, an association with a clear mission. The main task of MODINT is to strengthen the competitive power of the members and sectors they represent by means of a wide-ranging package of interest promotion and services, with the focus on content and quality. It goes without saying that MODINT continues to make every effort to expand our membership, in order to increase support and create a stronger competitive position. MODINT is active in a great many fields to ensure that its members' interests are protected. These interests often converge in our active member groups, sections and working groups, which can count on the support of a professional organization. Most of MODINT's business services are incorporated into MODINT BV, in which the Consultancy and Credit Management activities play a major role. The MODINT membership totals over 850 companies, active in the production of and trade in clothing, fashion accessories and (interior) textiles. They generate a joint annual turnover of EUR 8  billion, of which EUR 3,5 billion on export markets.
	The Association of Fashion Retailers in Finland is a trade organization with members in the retail business of fashion trade in clothing, shoes, sportswear and textiles. The Association of Fashion Retailers in Finland looks after the interests of its members, arranges training courses, organizes commercial campaigns and gives instructions and consulting to its members in their problems.
	Sustainable Fashion Business Consortium (SFBC) is a group of Hong Kong based companies in the textile and apparel sector committed to promoting the use of sustainable practices across the supply chain. With the pressing issue of global warming, air and water pollution, and the increasing waste disposal pits, SFBC’s vision is to create a platform to continuously improve textile and apparels manufacturing processes throughout the supply chain in order to minimize the industry’s impact on the environment.
	The Textile and Fashion Federation (TaFf) was formed through a collation of the textile and garment associations in 1981. Singapore’s textile and garment industry has since then transformed from a manufacturing base to be a regional fashion, marketing and sourcing hub. TaFf takes an active role in nurturing the next generation of talents, facilitate marketing and exportation of textiles and apparels to the world, promote the betterment of business practices through the adoption of advanced technology. We encourage participation in research, development, innovation and other enhancement activity or social projects which add value to the industry.   For more information, please visit www.taff.org.sg.
	Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF) was established on Nov. 25, 1975 with government guidance and support as with donations from the textile industry itself. Over the years, the TTF has gradually adapted to meet the needs of the textile industry, expanding its functions to market promotion, product design, fashion information analysis, online information, technology training, collection and analysis of market information, certification of functional textiles, publications of textile information, issuance of Certificate of Origin, and other textile-related services. In the past few years, TTF has developed a marketing strategy, entitled as "Fashion plus Functions", to promote Taiwan's innovative textiles in the global market. It also gained positive responses from those well known retailers and private labels in the world, especially in the field of sports wear, casual wear and outer wear.
	The Textile Council of Hong Kong, as a body representing all major textile associations, acts as a voice for the textile industry on matters that affect the industry. Such matters mainly concern with commercial policies affecting Hong Kong's textiles exports such as quotas and anti-dumping actions, Hong Kong's textile export controls system, the employment ordinance, environmental rules and regulations, taxation and tariff etc. It also undertakes by itself or jointly with other organizations study missions, projects, seminars and other activities.
	The Union des Industries Textiles (The Union of Textile Industries) is a French professional association that unites the professional employers' groups of the industry: Professional federations and branches: cotton, wool, linen, cordage and nets, mesh, silk, lace and embroidery, artificial and synthetic textiles, finishing... ; or regions: Aisne, Alsace, Champagne, Lorraine, South-Pyrenees, North, Normandy, Picardy, Rhone-Alps. Representing the majority of the 1000 textile companies active in France, the UIT fulfils the three following objectives: - to support its members in their development : innovation, RD, international development, acces to finance...; - to define the lobbying strategy for the profession and to be the spokesman for the industry to the decision makers for all subjects of common interest: taxation, research and development, social rights, sales and marketing policy, exports and international development, industrial strategy, protection against counterfeiting...; - to improve professionnal skills within companies: since 1994, 21000 young people have benefited from combined work/study contracts and more than 320 000 young trainees from continuing training.
	The United States Association of Importers of Textile & Apparel (USA-ITA) is a non-profit making industry association representing the interests of the textile/apparel importing community before Congress, the Administration, U.S. Customs, other regulatory agencies, the business community and the public. Its members include manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and related service providers, such as shipping lines and customs brokers. USA-ITA members account for over $61 billion in U.S. sales annually and source from around the world.