AAFA. American Apparel and Footwear Association
- http://www.apparelandfootwear.org/
- USA. Trade organization for US apparel and footwear manufacturers, suppliers and retailers. Extensive publications directory. Calendar of events. Consumer and community information. Links to governmental, trade, industry, labor and regulatory information.
ACMA. Agean Clothing Manufacturers' Association
- http://www.egsd.org.tr/
- Turkey. Trade organization for Turkish companies involved in fashion and apparel manufacturing, dedicated to market research, technological development, training and education, and international cooperation. Company directory. Calendar of events. Links to related sites. English and Turkish.
British Knitting & Clothing Export Council
- http://www.ukfashionexports.com/
- UK. Independent trade organization for UK based designers, agents, and manufacturers of clothing, knitwear, accessories and footwear, offering assistence in export, merchandising and sourcing. Industry statistics. Fashion buyers' guide.
JAIC. Japan Apparel Industry Council
- http://www.jaic.or.jp/
- Non-profit organization of the Japanese apparel industry, dedicated to export promotion, technological development and the establishment of a global information network. English and Japanese.
THA. The Hosiery Association
- http://www.hosieryassociation.com/
- USA. Trade organization for US leg wear manufacturers and suppliers, dedicated to improving technical and safety standards, and promoting technological innovation. Extensive consumer information. Glossary of terms.
Trend Selection
- http://www.trendselection.it/
- International working committee of entrepeneurs, stylists and designers involved in developing and forecasting fashion trends in the global leather market.