What We Do
Strengthening ASEAN’s textile industry
AFTEX works with its member associations, governments and international partners on the issues that shape the region’s textile and apparel sector.
Regional cooperation
Closer relations between the textile business communities of the nine member countries.
Trade and market access
A coordinated ASEAN position on tariffs, incentives and shifting global sourcing patterns.
Sourcing platforms
APTEXPO and Asia Sourcing connect the region’s manufacturers with international buyers.
Sustainability and circularity
Helping members meet expectations on environmental performance, traceability and responsible production.
Skills and digital capability
Building the workforce and technology base the industry needs to move up the value chain.
International partnerships
Close cooperation with regional and international organisations that share our aims.
Commitment to a sustainable ASEAN textile industry
AFTEX supports its member associations as the region’s industry moves towards responsible, traceable and lower-impact production, and works with regional and international partners who share this aim.