Author Archives: jblackburn

Cone Denim Introduces Ionic+™ Sustainable Antimicrobial Protection for Denim

Posted on October 22, 2020 by jblackburn

  Greensboro, NC (October 22, 2020) – Cone Denim®, a global leader in denim authenticity and sustainable innovation, is excited to launch the newest in denim innovation – the Self-Clean Jean. In partnership with Noble Biomaterials, the global leader in antimicrobial and conductivity solutions for soft-surface applications, Cone Denim has developed its newest denim fabric …

American & Efird Invests in US Platform

Posted on October 13, 2020 by jblackburn

  Mount Holly, NC (October 13, 2020) – American & Efird (A&E), the largest supplier of sewing thread and specialty yarns in the US and second largest supplier in the world, announced today its continued investment in the company’s extensive US manufacturing platform. A&E operates as part of Elevate Textiles, a portfolio of leading textile brands …

American & Efird to Purchase Charles Craft Performance Yarns

Posted on September 25, 2020 by jblackburn

Combining two heritage yarn brands Charlotte, NC (September 25, 2020) – Elevate Textiles, Inc., a global provider of advanced, high quality products and mission critical textile solutions, is pleased to announce that its American & Efird (A&E) division has agreed to purchase the high performance yarn business of Charles Craft, Inc., a leading manufacturer and …

Perma Core® Eco

Posted on August 20, 2020 by jblackburn

Complete your sustainability story with a premium sewing thread that doesn’t sacrifice sewing performance. A&E‘s Perma Core® Eco is manufactured with a 100% recycled, continuous polyester filament core and quality, polyester staple wrap allowing you the flexibility to infuse an ecologically-friendly, high performance sewing thread into a wide variety of apparel and non-apparel applications. Perma …

Burlington Medical Fabrics, proven advanced protection for more than 40 years

Posted on April 30, 2020 by jblackburn

  Greensboro, NC (April 30, 2020) – A world leader in advanced barrier fabrics, Burlington’s reusable fabrics have been a trusted resource for leading PPE manufacturers to provide advanced protection, for more than 40 years. Burlington’s Maxima® and XALT™ collections provide engineered, state-of-the-art healthcare fabrics that combine the highest degrees of protection, performance, comfort and …

Elevate Textiles brands A&E and Burlington participate in the Gerber PPE Task Force

Posted on April 8, 2020 by jblackburn

Supporting COVID-19 PPE efforts with Maxima® Barrier fabric and technical thread products Charlotte, NC (April 8, 2020) – Elevate Textiles, a global provider of advanced, high quality products and mission critical textile solutions is pleased to participate in the recently launched Gerber PPE Task Force.  This industry-wide effort combines resources and expertise to support manufacturing …

Critical Products for PPE Manufacturers

Posted on April 1, 2020 by jblackburn

A&E and the Elevate Textiles’ brands are committed to meeting the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and are working tirelessly with you and in support of your business and customers to provide key resources and critical products.

Burlington Medical Barrier Fabrics Increases Production Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Posted on April 1, 2020 by jblackburn

Greensboro, NC (April 1, 2020) – For over 40 years, Burlington has been in the Medical business manufacturing fabrics for use in operating theaters such as surgeon’s gowns, isolation gowns, sterilization wrapper packs, drapes, scrubs and lab coats. Burlington® is a world leader providing superior protective products to the health care market. Our Maxima® products …

Elevate Textiles Expands Services in Vietnam with 28th State-of-the-Art Thread Manufacturing Operation

Posted on October 3, 2019 by jblackburn

New facility provides A&E division additional support for apparel and non-apparel sewn product manufacturers in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos DONG NAI PROVINCE, VIETNAM (October 3, 2019) – In pursuit of its goal to be the preferred global supplier of industrial sewing thread, embroidery thread, and technical textiles, Elevate Textiles and its portfolio brand American & …

Wildcat® ECO100

Posted on September 25, 2019 by jblackburn

Wildcat® ECO100 is manufactured with 100% recycled, textured polyester. As with A&E’s classic sewing thread, Wildcat Plus®, Wildcat® ECO100 provides excellent elasticity, softness, and strength to deliver all-around performance and longer-lasting, softer seams, while delivering an eco-friendly product you can depend on. Wildcat® ECO100 is produced in GRS SCOPE CERTIFIED facilities. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD …