On March 12th and 13th the Chinese Chamber of Commerce for the import and export of fashion and textiles (CCCT) organized its 5th successful China & Asia Textile Forum. CCCT is the International Apparel Federation’s (IAF) Chinese member and the Forum’s opening speech was given by IAF President Han Bekke. Bekke related IAF’s tagline ‘Creating...
Mar 16, 2018
The International Apparel Federation (IAF) decided to host to the 34th World Fashion Convention together with the Dutch fashion and textiles industry association Modint in the city of Maastricht on October 9th and 10th 2018. The decision was taken by the IAF Board of Directors on October 16th during the 33rd World Fashion Convention in Rio de...
Nov 17, 2017
Past President of the IAF Harry van Dalfsen and Board Member of the IAF and chairman of the IAF Technical Committee Mike Fralix were awarded the IAF Golden Pin by IAF President Han Bekke on October 17th during the 33rd IAF World Fashion Convention in Rio de Janeiro. The IAF Golden Pin is awarded to those who have been of extraordinary importance...
Oct 27, 2017
Held on October 17th and 18th in Ro de Janeiro, the IAF Convention was a co-production of the IAF and IAF’s Brazilian member Abit, the national fashion and textile industry association based in Sao Paulo. In addition to excellent speakers from, among others, McKinsey, Hugo Boss, Hering, C&A, Esquel, Lectra and PVH, delegates were treated to a...
Oct 26, 2017
On Wednesday September 27th IAF’s Pakistani member PRGMEA (Pakistan readymade garment manufacturers and exporters association) and IAF inaugurated the first ever IAF regional office. This regional office, which will form an active link between PRGMEA’s member companies and IAF’s global network and knowledge, is housed within the new ‘PRGMEA...
Oct 16, 2017
IAF will be visibly present at the upcoming major global Premiere Vision Fair in Paris on September 19th. IAF's Matthijs Crietee will be co-moderator at the 'Fashion Shifters' seminar which will take place at the Premiere Vision fair, Tuesday September 19th, from 2 pm to 3:30 pm, hall 5, room 501. This seminar will bring together a panel of...
Sep 18, 2017
The IAF’s 33rd World Fashion Convention, to be held in Rio de Janeiro on October 16-18 2017, will feature a very strong and interesting line-up of speakers, many from the world’s major apparel retailers and brands. The theme of the Convention is ‘compliance and technology – key drivers for industry and retail’. Therefore, we are proud to be able...
Jul 12, 2017
Han Bekke, president of the International Apparel Federation, is worried about the recent geo political tensions, polarisation and populism in a growing number of countries. “This could easily lead to protectionism and import duties and with that it will not only affect the world exports in clothing (approx.$ 450 billion), but also the position...
Mar 14, 2017
London - Alvanon president Ed Gribbin has been named to the board of directors of the International Apparel Federation (IAF), the world’s leading federation for apparel manufacturers, their associations, apparel retailers and the supporting industry. The announcement was made at the IAF’s board meeting in Germany by its president, Rahul Mehta,...
May 13, 2015
The International Apparel Federation (IAF) has signed an MoU with the Hong Kong General Chamber of Textiles (HKGCOT). The aim is to exchange knowledge on innovation, apparel markets and international business opportunities. Rahul Mehta, president of IAF, and dr. Gordon Yen, chairman of HKGCOT, signed the agreement on March 23rd in Hong Kong. The...
Mar 27, 2015
The International Apparel Federation is heading to Istanbul this year to host the 31st IAF World Fashion Convention. With organizing partner TGSD, with support of IHKIB, this year’s World Fashion Convention will be hosted alongside the 8th Istanbul Fashion Conference on 14-15 October 2015, simultaneously with the Istanbul Fashion Week. President...
Mar 13, 2015
Rahul Mehta, President of The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India, has now takenover as the new President of the International Apparel Federation (IAF) for two years (2014-16). He plans to introduce several new initiatives apart from improving connectivity between IAF members. In a tête-à-tête with Sanjay Chawla, he reveals his plans for...
Jan 20, 2015
