The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) said: If we do not require widespread use of masks in enclosed public places, we are likely to face wider business closures.
The U.S. footwear and apparel industries are urging the Trump administration to develop “federal mask guidance” to assist retail store openings as the country works toward a safe reopening.
The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) sent a letter to the President of the United States stating that the association supports the rapid development and publication of national mask use standards to promote widespread wearing of masks in enclosed public places. . The association pointed out that if requirements are not required, expanded closures of business activities “may” occur in the future.
The association added: Although this usage standard is promulgated nationwide based on medical guidelines to avoid confusion, it must be implemented locally.
AAFA is a national industry association representing apparel, footwear, travel goods and other sewn products companies and their suppliers. The association represents more than 1,000 brands.
While the organization points out that masks alone cannot stop the spread of the virus, masks “can indeed limit the spread of the virus to the greatest extent” — especially when paired with other prudent measures. Use, such as: proper social distancing and frequent hand washing.
AAFA President and CEO Steve Lasdfssdfsmasdfssdfsr said: Simply put, a national standard for the use of masks will protect retail employees and consumers across the country and eliminate U.S. consumers. There is confusion about local mask usage regulations.
Businesses have been working hard over the past few months to implement security measures to protect their employees and customers. However, due to different standards across the country, our members are faced with the need for employees to educate customers on matters they need to pay attention to after entering the store, and may even close the door to thank customers depending on the situation.
Establishing a simple and consistent standard at the federal level that is mandated and enforced at the state and local levels can help resolve this confusion and keep the economy open.
This letter was also sent to the heads of the National Governors Association, the National Association of Counties, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
At the same time, AAFA asked the directors of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity Center (CISA) to consider updating its “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce” advisory to include “implementing a safe restart” Agreed Facilities”.
Lasdfssdfsmasdfssdfsr added: Additionally, our members should be allowed to remain open as long as they continue to follow appropriate safety protocols. Many ready-to-wear, footwear and accessories stores now sell masks, face shields and other personal protective equipment (PPE). Just as importantly, these stores also sell a variety of products that cater to other consumer needs, such as affordable back-to-school clothes, shoes and backpacks for growing children, or cold weather items and boots, especially in the winter. The time is coming.
U.S. retailers began the first wave of store reopening plans at the end of April, with a view to reopening in early May. However, the opening up of the 50 states in the United States after the blockade still varies greatly. As the number of new coronavirus cases increases, some restrictions have been re-implemented. </p
