Author Archives: mhatton

Perma Core® using REPREVE®

Posted on March 30, 2017 by mhatton

Complete your sustainability story with a premium sewing thread that doesn’t sacrifice sewing performance with A&E‘s Perma Core® using REPREVE®. This premium, recycled-core spun industrial sewing thread is manufactured with a 100% recycled, continuous filament, REPREVE from Unifi Manufacturing, Inc. and A&E’s signature quality, polyester staple wrap allowing you the flexibility to infuse an ecologically-friendly, …

Anefil™ Reflector

Posted on January 31, 2017 by mhatton

A&E’s Anefil™ Reflector are industrial and embroidery sewing threads designed and engineered for reflective visibility. Ideal for sewing a wide range of products, Anefil™ Reflector provides maximum luminescence and durability while maintaining aesthetic appearance. Anefil™ Reflector is ideal for creating a decorative, reflective seam in coverstitch and overedge stitch applications, and is now offered in …

Gerber’s YuniquePLM allows Designers and Retailers to Easily Specify A&E’s Threads and Colors

Posted on July 12, 2016 by mhatton

  MOUNT HOLLY, NC (July 12, 2016) – American & Efird (A&E) is proud to announce that its threads and colors are now integrated within Gerber Technology’s YuniquePLM® software. Founded 125 years ago, A&E is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of industrial threads and textiles, and continues to lead the industry in …

AMERICAN & EFIRD TO ACQUIRE MAJORITY OWNERSHIP OF JOINT VENTURE VARDHMAN YARNS AND THREADS LIMITED

Posted on May 9, 2016 by mhatton

  New York, NY (May 9, 2016) – KPS Capital Partners, LP (“KPS”) today announced that its portfolio company American & Efird (“A&E” or the “Company”) signed definitive agreements to acquire majority ownership of Vardhman Yarns and Threads Limited (“Vardhman Yarns and Threads”) from its joint venture partner, Vardhman Textiles Limited (“Vardhman Textiles”). Upon completion …

A&E Announces Colorlink App and Innovative Thread Color Identification Tool, COLORCATCH NANO

Posted on May 3, 2016 by mhatton

MOUNT HOLLY, NC (May 3, 2016) – Continuing its 125-year tradition in textile manufacturing, American & Efird (A&E) today unveiled Colorlink, the company’s first mobile app with a focus on thread color. Colorlink encourages more interactive collaboration, connecting entire teams across design and production channels in the thread color selection process to ensure color is …

A&E Releases 2015-2016 Sustainability Report

Posted on April 22, 2016 by mhatton

A&E Releases 2015-2016 Sustainability Report MOUNT HOLLY, NC (April 22, 2016) – American & Efird (A&E), one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread, and technical textiles, announced today it is releasing its 2015-2016 Sustainability Report in conjunction with the global celebration of Earth Day. This year’s …