Author Archives: jblackburn

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 Sewing Thread Produced in GRS SCOPE CERTIFIED facilities, Wildcat® ECO100 is manufactured with 100% recycled, textured polyester. A fully recycled variant of 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. PRODUCT INFORMATION – ENGLISH …

Anefil Poly® ECO100

Posted on September 25, 2019 by jblackburn

Anefil Poly® ECO100 Sewing Thread STRENGTH and REFINED BEAUTY in a 100% Recycled Thread Anefil Poly® ECO100 is a 100% recycled, polyester sewing thread featuring a twisted multifilament construction. This sustainable thread displays good abrasion, chemical resistance, and very good color fastness. Anefil Poly® ECO100 allows for the flexibility to infuse an ecologically-friendly, premium sewing …

Perma Core® ECO100

Posted on September 25, 2019 by jblackburn

Perma Core® ECO100 Sewing Thread Delivering Strong Seams Using a 100% RECYCLED Sewing Thread Ethically-manufactured, Perma Core® ECO100 is a core spun, industrial sewing thread featuring a completely recycled, continuous filament core and recycled, polyester staple wrap. Produced in GRS SCOPE CERTIFIED facilities, Perma Core® ECO100 is an example of A&E’s commitment to providing the …

A&E Releases 100% Recycled Thread Line, ECO100

Posted on September 24, 2019 by jblackburn

Challenges Brands to Expect More from Thread Partners Mount Holly, NC (September 24, 2019) – Thread maker American & Efird (A&E), a portfolio company of Elevate Textiles, announced today the release of ECO100, a new line of 100% recycled, industrial sewing threads. The launch of this product line is driven by the company’s commitment …

Elevate Textiles Announces Sustainability Commitments

Posted on September 24, 2019 by jblackburn

Portfolio brands A&E, Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann and Safety Components drive meaningful change Charlotte, NC (September 24, 2019) – Elevate Textiles, a global provider of advanced, high quality products and mission critical textile solutions, announced today its commitment to achieve specific sustainability targets by the year 2025 across its portfolio brands including American & Efird, …

Burlington’s Restora™ Collection features high-performance fabrics and recycled content

Posted on September 24, 2019 by jblackburn

What goes around comes around and what was once new doesn’t have to become waste Greensboro, NC (September, 24, 2019) – Burlington is excited to showcase its Restora™ collection of sustainable fabrics at the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics Show September 25-27. Burlington’s Restora collection features eco-conscious fabrics made from a range of innovative and industry …

Cone Denim & Crystal Launch New Collaboration

Posted on August 29, 2019 by jblackburn

Exclusive Collaboration from Leading Denim Experts Greensboro, NC (August 29, 2019) – Cone Denim®, a global leader in denim authenticity and sustainable innovation, is excited to announce the Crystal X Cone Collaboration. This exclusive collaboration with Crystal, a global leader in apparel manufacturing, brings together two global leaders in denim to provide a new level …