Market reports available from the Canadian Apparel Federation

The Canadian Apparel Market Reports are the definitive source of information for anyone connected to the apparel industry - manufacturers/suppliers, retailers, suppliers to the industry, market analysts, financial institutions, etc. The reports provide consumer purchases in units and dollars, by Retail Channel (department, discount and specialty stores), age of wearer, import share, private label share of sales and sales by price point. In total, 38 apparel products are covered. The following reports are available: Sector reports, i.e. menswear, womenswear and childrenswear; The Retail Market Report - A complete report on the entire apparel retail market. These reports are only available through CAF. They will form the basis for your marketing plans. These same reports are purchased by a number of leading financial institutions, including most of the major Canadian banks. Use the reports for data to support your loan application that the banks use to evaluate your plans! Go to the Canadian Apparel Federation Bokkstore to order.

International Trade - General Info We provide important resources in the area of export and imports.  The Canadian apparel industry has been a leader in developing exports since Canada signed the Free Trade Agreement with the United States in 1989. Together with the increase in raw materials and finished goods sourcing from abroad - Canadian firms must truly master trade rules to remain competitive. Check out the following sections: Exporting - including an on-line assessment tool to identify how well you are prepared for the U.S. market Wear?Canada! Export Marketing Activities - Outlines current and upcoming export marketing initiatives including the Canadian lingerie and activewear sectors Importing - information on managing import procedures 3CE Tariff Classification - a unique resource for our members Trade Agreements - information on the major trade agreements  - especially textile and apparel provisions Textile Tariffs - Check out progress on our efforts to reduce duties on imported raw materials. Some of the pages are available only to Apparel Quebec members

Canadian Apparel Magazine:  More features, More Facts We cover clothing from A to Z... from the boardroom to the production floor to the point of purchase, we report on all the news and innovations in apparel today. Canadian Apparel also features indepth business articles, trade issues from around the world; retailing developments; trend reports on styling and colour; new product reports on the latest machinery and technology; and features on training, CAD/CAM developments, and more. Our readers are senior managers: presidents, CEO, VP of finance, marketing and merchandising, general managers and production professionals.