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Anefil Nylon® AB

Pushing the boundaries of innovation, we are committed to providing highly performing thread. Anefil Nylon® AB is a testament to this commitment, delivering a refined, precision twisted sewing thread, engineered for an excellent, consistent, and dependable sewing performance in airbag applications. Constructed with 3 ply multifilament, bonded nylon 6.6, Anefil Nylon® AB meets and/or exceeds …

Anestrong™

Anestrong™ is a high tenacity sewing thread recommended for use in transparent blindstitching, basting, and felling apparel applications. Anestrong™ delivers a soft, smooth thread with exceptional strength versus other sewing threads of a comparable size, due to its twisted multifilament, polyester construction. PRODUCT INFORMATION  | DIGITAL COLOR REFERENCE

Wildcat® Kool™

Wildcat® Kool™ is a high-performance textured polyester sewing thread wound with an FR finish. This thread is ideal for the seaming and serging knit and woven fabrics is required providing for superior seam elasticity and strength for long lasting seams. PRODUCT INFORMATION – ENGLISH,  CHINESE,  OR  SPANISH  |  DIGITAL COLOR REFERENCE

Anecot Plus® SPC

A&E’s Anecot Plus® SPC is a long staple, spun cotton sewing thread, manufactured with Cradle to Cradle Certified™ compliant dyes and chemicals. Anecot Plus® SPC is excellent, sustainable choice for garment overdyeing and available in Soft, Gassed, or Mercerized and Gassed. A&E has earned a Gold level C2C Certified Material Health Certificate™ for Anecot Plus® SPC. PRODUCT INFORMATION – …

Chroma™ SPC

Specially-treated under tension to provide excellent luster and increased strength, A&E’s Chroma™ SPC is engineered for higher tenacity and increased abrasion resistance versus traditional long staple cotton thread and is manufactured with Cradle to Cradle Certified™ compliant dyes and chemicals. Chroma™ SPC provides trouble free sewing due to its natural fiber, high tenacity, and excellent …

Perma Spun® SPC

A&E’s Perma Spun® SPC is a 100% polyester staple spun sewing thread, manufactured with Cradle to Cradle Certified™ compliant dyes and chemicals. This thread provides excellent seam strength, softness, and sewing performance across multiple operations. A&E has earned a Bronze level C2C Certified Material Health Certificate™ for Perma Spun® SPC. PRODUCT INFORMATION – ENGLISH OR …

A&E Unveils New Sustainable Thread Products Awarded with Gold Level C2C Certified™ Material Health Certificates

Mount Holly, NC (September 19, 2023) – Global thread maker, American & Efird (A&E) continued its advancement of sustainable practices and environmental stewardship this week with the release of two sustainable cotton thread products, each earning a Gold Level C2C Certified Material Health Certificate™. Meeting the material health requirements of the multi-attribute Cradle to Cradle Certified™ …

New Sustainable Thread Products!

We are thrilled to officially announce the arrival of two new, sustainable cotton thread products made with Cradle to Cradle Certified™ dyes and chemicals.

Elevate Textiles Releases 2023 Sustainability Report

Updates progress on key commitments, collaborations, and sustainable innovations CHARLOTTE, NC (April 26, 2023) – Elevate Textiles, a global provider of advanced, high-quality products and mission critical textile solutions, is pleased to release its 2023 Sustainability Report. Elevate, along with its distinguished brands American & Efird (A&E), Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann, and Safety Components, updates …

A&E Recognized as a Top Company for Diversity in Workplace

Mount Holly, NC (April 6, 2023) – Recently, American & Efird (A&E) was recognized by Newsweek as a 5 star ‘America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity’. “A&E is proud to be a part of the forward movement towards a more inclusive work culture and we strive to foster diversity in everything that we do,” said …