About AFTEX

The ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries (AFTEX) is a grouping of textile and garment associations of the 10 ASEAN member countries.

AFTEX Mission & Objectives

Since 1977, AFTEX members have met regularly to discuss policies and implement ASEAN-wide projects, with the objectives of:-

• Advocating a common position on international trade policies
• Promoting intra-ASEAN trade in textiles & garments
• Promoting ASEAN textiles & apparel to the global marketplace

AFTEX Activities

Two of the more important projects that AFTEX is currently focused on are:-

• Source ASEAN Full Service Alliance (SAFSA) — linking quality-assured textile & garment factories in ASEAN with international customers
• ASEAN Common Competencies Program (ACCP) — enhancing and upgrading garment industry workforce skills in ASEAN member countries

AFTEX Members

AFTEX was formed in 1977 as a grouping of the textile & garment associations of the six ASEAN nations: Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Philippines, and Thailand.

Textile & apparel associations from Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and Myanmar later joined AFTEX after their respective countries joined ASEAN.

AFTEX Structure

AFTEX’ structure is modeled after the ASEAN Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It consists of a number of standing committees and a main council. Each standing committee is headed by a member country.

The main council comprises the following from each member country:-

• 1 Chief Delegate
• 3 Nominated Members
• 3 Alternate Members

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