The American Apparel and Footwear Association represents apparel, footwear, and other sewn products companies and their suppliers.
American Apparel and Footwear Association
(AAFA)
740 6th Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20001-3798
Tel: (202) 853-9080
https://www.aafaglobal.org
The Association of Sewing and Design Professionals offers seminars, classes, meetings, and other resources.
Association of Sewing and Design Professionals
(ASDP)
2885 Sanford Aveue SW, #19588
Grandville, MI, 49418-1342
Tel: (877) 755-0303
https://sewingprofessionals.com
The Custom Tailors and Designers Association is a professional membership organization for custom tailors and designers.
Custom Tailors and Designers Association
(CTDA)
229 Forest Hills Road
Rochester, NY, 14625-1948
Tel: (888) 248-2832
Fax: (866) 661-1240
Email: info@ctda.com
https://www.ctda.com
The Distance Education Accrediting Commission provides information on accredited distance education institutions and home-study programs.
Distance Education Accrediting Commission
(DEAC)
1101 17th Street, NW, Suite 808
Washington, DC, 20036-4704
Tel: (202) 234-5100
Email: info@deac.org
https://www.deac.org
The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising offers bachelor's and associate's degree programs in design and creative business.
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
(FIDM)
919 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA, 90015-1421
Tel: (800) 624-1200
https://fidm.edu
The Fashion Institute of Technology offers college classes in garment design and sewing.
Fashion Institute of Technology
(FIT)
227 West 27th Street
New York, NY, 10001-5992
Tel: (212) 217-7999
http://www.fitnyc.edu
Jefferson University offers fashion design and other related courses.
Jefferson University
1020 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA, 19107-5567
Tel: (215) 955-6000
https://www.jefferson.edu
Parsons School of Design offers classes in garment design and sewing.
Parsons School of Design
Office of Admission
79 Fifth Ave., 5th Fl.
New York, NY, 10003-3034
Tel: (212) 229-5150
Email: thinkparsons@newschool.edu
https://www.newschool.edu/parsons
This union fights for workers' rights and represents workers in various industries, including basic apparel and textiles.
UNITE HERE!
275 7th Avenue
New York, NY, 10001-6708
Tel: (212) 265-7000
https://unitehere.org
- Advertising Managers
- Apparel Industry Workers
- Appliance Service Technicians
- Beverage Industry Workers
- Business Managers
- Buyers
- Canning and Preserving Industry Workers
- Color Analysts
- Cosmeticians
- Cosmetics Sales Representatives
- Cosmetics Shop Owners and Managers
- Cosmetologists
- Costume Designers
- Customer Service Representatives
- Dairy Products Manufacturing Workers
- Electrical Engineering Technologists
- Electrical Engineers
- Electronics Engineers
- Ethical Sourcing Officer
- Export-Import Specialists
- Fabric Designers
- Farmers
- Fashion Coordinators
- Fashion Designers
- Fashion Illustrators
- Fashion Models' Agents
- Fashion Photographers
- Fashion Stylists
- Fashion Writers and Editors
- Furniture Designers
- Furniture Manufacturing Workers
- Green Marketers
- Green Products Manufacturers
- Greeting Card Designers and Writers
- Hardware Engineers
- Image Consultants
- Industrial Designers
- Jewelers and Jewelry Repairers
- Makeup Artists
- Market Research Analysts
- Marketing Managers
- Models
- Nail Technicians
- Plastics Products Manufacturing Workers
- Product Development Directors
- Product Management Directors
- Product Managers
- Quality Control Engineers
- Quality Control Technicians
- Radio Frequency Engineers
- Rubber Goods Production Workers
- Sales Managers
- Sales Representatives
- Silverware Artisans and Workers
- Software Engineers
- Sporting Goods Production Workers
- Textile Manufacturing Workers
- Tobacco Products Industry Workers
- Toy Industry Workers
- Watch and Clock Repairers