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Elevate Textiles Releases 2021 Sustainability Report

Posted on April 22, 2021 by jblackburn

Increases industry leadership and reports significant progress against key sustainability goals CHARLOTTE, NC (April 22, 2021) – Elevate Textiles, a global provider of advanced, high quality products and mission critical textile solutions, is excited to release its 2021 Sustainability Report. Elevate Textiles and its distinguished brands including American & Efird (A&E), Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann …

Super Safe® Embroidery Color Card

Posted on April 12, 2021 by jblackburn

A&E Customer Service Center Call, Email, or Fax Color Card Requests to: Phone: 704.951.2996  |  800.861.3256 Email: customerservice@amefird.com Fax: 704.827.0974  |  800.453.9060 ————– A digital representation of 20 globally available meta-aramid, embroidery thread colors is available for viewing and download via the link below. See the above contact information to request a physical color reference. …

Elevate Joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition

Posted on February 23, 2021 by jblackburn

Elevate brands A&E, Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann and Safety Component participate CHARLOTTE, NC (February 22, 2021) – Elevate Textiles announces it has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) to include its brands American & Efird (A&E), Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann and Safety Components.  Elevate joins more than 250 global brands, retailers, and manufacturers, as well …

Elevate Textiles Releases 2020 Sustainability Report

Posted on October 27, 2020 by jblackburn

Reports progress on UN Global Compact and CEO Water Mandate Initiatives CHARLOTTE, NC (October 27, 2020) – Elevate Textiles, a global provider of advanced, high quality products and mission critical textile solutions, is excited to release its 2020 Sustainability Report. Elevate Textiles offers distinguished global textile brands including American & Efird (A&E), Burlington, Cone Denim, …

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

Perma Core® Eco Sewing Thread SUSTAINABLE RECYCLED CORE for a More Sustainable Sewing Thread As an alternative to the fully recycled Perma Core® ECO100, A&E’s Perma Core® Eco is made with partially recycled materials. This high-quality thread features polyester staple fiber wrapped around a core of 100% recycled continuous polyester filament. Certified by SCS Global …

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 …