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December 12th, 2024

NEW Safe Sleep Factsheets from Health Canada Preventable sleep-related infant deaths and injuries continue to happen. In Canada, between 2015 and 2020, approximately 7 in 10 infants who died suddenly and unexpectedly in their sleep were sleeping on a surface not intended for sleep such as an adult bed, couch, playpen, infant chair, car seat or stroller. Health Canada’s Consumer Product Safety Program has released four new safe sleep factsheets to provide parents, caregivers, healthcare professionals and educators with downloadable, printable resources about safe …

December 11th, 2024

  CAF Webinar: Trade Policy Update Date: Dec. 18, 2024   2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EDT  The Canadian Apparel Federation (CAF) will present a detailed update on important trade and sourcing issues affecting the sector.  The webinar will cover a variety of important trade programs and agreements affecting Canada’s trade landscape, including: TRADE North American free trade - status of CUSMA renewal North American free trade - US Tariffs LDC Program - changes taking effect Jan. 1, 2025 Canada-Indonesia FTA CP-TPP …

December 3rd, 2024

Though hard to predict even in the best of times, the fashion industry is in for a particularly tumultuous and uncertain 2025. A long-feared cyclical slowdown has arrived. Consumers, scarred by the recent period of high inflation, are increasingly price-sensitive. There is also the surprising rise of dupes, the acceleration of climate change and the continued reshuffling of global trade. Regional differences, which came into focus in 2024, will become even starker in the coming year. In short, the negative …

November 29th, 2024

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November 25th, 2024

  Canadian Apparel Directory: Showcase Your Brand to a National Audience The Canadian Apparel Federation is excited to announce the launch of our redesigned national industry directory! Our new platform offers a streamlined and visually appealing experience, making it easier than ever to connect with key players in the Canadian apparel industry. Our previous directory was outdated and cumbersome. The new directory is user-friendly, allowing you to effortlessly create and update your company listing. We invite you to create a …

November 22nd, 2024

The Canadian Apparel Federation's newly revamped biweekly newsletter, the CAF Bulletin, and website (CAF-FCV.CA) are your best choice for reaching key decision-makers in the apparel industry. We've streamlined our platform to deliver the latest industry news and connect you with your target audience more effectively than ever before. Looking to boost your brand awareness? Our advertising options put your business directly in front of over 6,000 engaged apparel industry professionals. Choose from high-impact leaderboard ads, banner ads, or in-depth advertorials …

November 20th, 2024

  CAF will be presenting a webinar during the week of December 16, 2024 on the issue of US tariffs on imported goods in light of the US election and likely Congressional activity. We recognize that there will be no clarity until the new administration takes office, as different executive and legislative actions occur.  But, many Canadian companies are trying to protect themselves from any tariff surge. There are many different scenarios under which the US may impose new tariffs on …

November 20th, 2024

On November 20, 2024, the Tents Regulations (SOR/2024-217) under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act were published in Canada Gazette , Part II. Link to publication: https://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2024/2024-11-20/html/sor-dors217-eng.html The Tents Regulations update the fire-safety labeling and flammability performance requirements for tents. Consequential amendments to the Toys Regulations add fire-safety labeling and flammability performance requirements for children's play tents (“toys intended to be entered by a child”). The Regulations came into force on November 20, 2024. The Regulations include a transitional provision that allows a product compliant to the previous regulations to continue …

November 17th, 2024

The recalled Pehr Designs Inc. Kimono Rompers do not comply with the flammability requirements for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. Loose-fitting children’s sleepwear can contact ignition sources such as stove elements, candles, and matches more readily than tight-fitting sleepwear, and once ignited will burn rapidly, potentially resulting in severe burns to large areas of the child’s body. As of November 12, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. More …

November 8th, 2024

Darwynn Fulfillment Darwynn Fulfillment, a leading provider of tech-enabled logistics solutions, offers CAF members exclusive benefits, including up to 15% savings on fulfillment and shipping services. Our strategically located Canadian fulfillment centers, combined with advanced technology, enable seamless order processing and integration across e-commerce, retail, and wholesale channels. Additionally, Darwynn's carbon-neutral delivery options help apparel brands meet sustainability goals while enhancing operational efficiency. Together with the CAF, we empower brands to grow locally and internationally with reliable, cost-effective logistics solutions. …