Apparel

AACI. Association of the Austrian Clothing Industry - Austria. Trade organization for the local clothing, clothing related and allied industries. Categorized list of industrial sectors. Searchable database of member companies, with detailed descriptions of products and services. English and German.
www.fashion-industry.at/

The American Apparel Producers' Network - USA. Trade organization for the North American manufacturers and designers of textile and apparel fabrics and clothing. Company listing, references and internet market place.
www.aapnetwork.net/content/127.htm

BCA. The Belgian Clothing Association - Belgium. Trade organization for the local garment, garment accessories and related industries. News and events. Links to general trade sites. English, French and Dutch.
www.belgianfashion.be/

Canadian Apparel Federation - The information gateway for Canadian apparel designers, contractors and manufacturers and retailers wanting to source Canadian-made fashions.
www.apparel.ca/

CIAE. Confederation of Indian Apparel Exporters - India. Trade organization of local textiles, apparel and fashion accessories manufacturers, buyers, forwarders and shipping companies. Alphabetised company directory. Links to market prices, trade and information resources.
www.ciae.org/

CMAI. The Clothing Manufacturers' Association Of India - Trade organisation for Indian clothing manufacturers, retailers and exporters, involved in legal and commercial representation, and quality assurance and testing. List of trade fairs. Library of articles and circulars.
www.cmai.info/

CNGA. China National Garment Association - Trade organisation for Chinese manufacturers and suppliers of ready-made garments and accessories, active in promotion, standards development and trade fair organisation. Members' directory. English and Chinese.
www.cnga.org.cn/

GCA. Garment Contractors Association - USA. Non-profit trade organization, representing the professional garment contracting industry of Southern California. Link to industry sites and resources.
www.garmentcontractors.org/

GIDC. Garment Industry Development Corporation - USA. Non-profit consortium of New York's labor organizations, textile and apparel industries and government, dedicated to the promotion and development of the local apparel industry. Training and educational programs. Material sourcing and productivity improvement. Marketing and industry news.
www.gidc.org/

Honduran Apparel Manufacturers' Association - Non-profit trade organization for local apparel and garment accessories manufacturers, traders and suppliers, focusing on the development of export markets. Members directory. Information on Honduran trade laws.
www.ahm-honduras.com/

IACDE. International Association of Clothing Designers and Executives - USA. Trade organisation for corporate executives and designers in the apparel and fashion accessories industry. Members' directory.
www.iacde.com/

IFA. International Formalwear Association - USA. World wide federation of clothing manufacturers and retailers, dedicated to promoting the use and acceptance of men's formalwear. News, event calendar, formalwear guide, marketplace and company directory.
www.formalwear.org/

Leading Cleaners Internationale - USA. Global trade organization for certified couture drycleaners. Company directory. Technical FAQ.
www.leadingcleaners.com/

The National Childrenswear Association - UK. Offers membership to manufacturers, retailers and agents. Includes benefits, a list of members, an application and exhibition dates.
www.ncwa.co.uk/

NAUMD. National Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors - USA. Non-profit trade association, representing the US textile fabric, uniforms, career apparel and accessories manufacturing and trading industries.
www.naumd.com

PHMA. Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers Association - Trade organization for Pakistani manufacturers of hosiery and knitwear. List of publications. Directory of member companies.
www.phmaonline.com/

VDMD. Association of German Fashion and Textile Designers - Trade organization for employed and freelnace designers in the German apparel and fashion industry. Searchable designer directory. Trends and colorways. English and German.
www.modedesign.de/

WRAP. Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production - USA. Independent non-profit corporation, dedicated to the promotion and certification of lawfull, humane and ethical manufacturing in the global textile industry.
www.wrapapparel.org/