Author Archives: jblackburn

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

Posted on September 19, 2023 by jblackburn

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™ …

Sustainable Thread with Material Health Certificates

Posted on September 15, 2023 by jblackburn

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

Elevate Textiles Releases 2023 Sustainability Report

Posted on April 26, 2023 by jblackburn

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

Posted on April 6, 2023 by jblackburn

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 …

Laos

Posted on January 13, 2023 by jblackburn

American & Efird Vietnam Thread  LLC Lot No. 32-33, Nhon Trach 6 IP, Long Tho Commune, Nhon Trach District, Dong Nai Province, Vietnam Phone: +84 (0) 251-3-566-566 Fax: +84 (0) 251-3-566-567 Contact: Huan Bui Cellular Phone: +84 (0) 982-270-123 Email: Huan.Bui@amefird.com.vn

Anesoft® ECO100

Posted on December 8, 2022 by jblackburn

Anesoft® ECO100 100% RECYCLED Thread Engineered for SOFTNESS within the Seam Anesoft® ECO100 is manufactured with 100% recycled, textured polyester. This eco-friendly variant of A&E’s Anesoft® sewing thread, provides the same level of seam softness and seam coverage in our traditional product. Its textured construction also displays the same suppleness and extensibility necessary to deliver …

Anefil Nylon® ECO100

Posted on December 5, 2022 by jblackburn

Anefil Nylon® ECO100 Sewing Thread ABRASION RESISTANCE for Seams Requiring a Sustainable Touch Ethically produced in GRS SCOPE CERTIFIED facilities, A&E‘s Anefil Nylon® ECO100 is manufactured using 100% recycled, 6.6 nylon. Providing very good abrasion resistance and excellent seam strength, Anefil Nylon® ECO100 delivers a great sewing performance with a sustainable story. This 100% recycled, …

Anestrong™ ECO100

Posted on December 5, 2022 by jblackburn

Anestrong™ ECO100 Sewing Thread Ethically-manufactured, Anestrong™ ECO100 is a 100% recycled polyester variant of the traditional, high tenacity sewing thread, Anestrong™. Recommended for use in transparent blindstitching, basting, and felling apparel applications, Anestrong™ ECO100 delivers a soft, smooth thread with exceptional strength versus other sewing threads of a similar size, due to its twisted multifilament, …

Best Stretch® ECO100

Posted on December 5, 2022 by jblackburn

Best Stretch® ECO100 Sewing Thread An eco-friendly choice for seaming and serging knit and woven fabrics, A&E’s Best Stretch® ECO100 is manufactured with 100% recycled, textured nylon to deliver comfort and performance in a variety of sewn apparel products. Developed to provide high bulk and superior seam softness, Best Stretch® ECO100 is an ideal bottom …

Perma Spun® ECO100

Posted on December 5, 2022 by jblackburn

Perma Spun® ECO100 Sewing Thread A&E‘s Perma Spun® ECO100 is manufactured with 100% recycled polyester, creating an environmentally-friendly, staple spun sewing thread. Twisted and finished for optimum sewing performance, Perma Spun® ECO100 is the ideal thread choice where a wholly recycled, staple spun polyester is required. For use in the general sewing of light and …