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Anefil™ Reflector

Posted on January 31, 2017 by mhatton

Engineered for reflective, decorative visibility, A&E’s innovative Anefil™ Reflector sewing and embroidery thread provides luminescence and durability, while maintaining aesthetic appearance in garment and fashion apparel applications. Anefil™ Reflector  is primarily used for creating reflective overedge seams, but this innovative thread’s smaller size is also regularly used to create decorative embroidery embellishments. Multiple put-ups are …

Gerber’s YuniquePLM allows Designers and Retailers to Easily Specify A&E’s Threads and Colors

Posted on July 12, 2016 by mhatton

  MOUNT HOLLY, NC (July 12, 2016) – American & Efird (A&E) is proud to announce that its threads and colors are now integrated within Gerber Technology’s YuniquePLM® software. Founded 125 years ago, A&E is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of industrial threads and textiles, and continues to lead the industry in …

AMERICAN & EFIRD TO ACQUIRE MAJORITY OWNERSHIP OF JOINT VENTURE VARDHMAN YARNS AND THREADS LIMITED

Posted on May 9, 2016 by mhatton

  New York, NY (May 9, 2016) – KPS Capital Partners, LP (“KPS”) today announced that its portfolio company American & Efird (“A&E” or the “Company”) signed definitive agreements to acquire majority ownership of Vardhman Yarns and Threads Limited (“Vardhman Yarns and Threads”) from its joint venture partner, Vardhman Textiles Limited (“Vardhman Textiles”). Upon completion …

A&E Announces Colorlink App and Innovative Thread Color Identification Tool, COLORCATCH NANO

Posted on May 3, 2016 by mhatton

MOUNT HOLLY, NC (May 3, 2016) – Continuing its 125-year tradition in textile manufacturing, American & Efird (A&E) today unveiled Colorlink, the company’s first mobile app with a focus on thread color. Colorlink encourages more interactive collaboration, connecting entire teams across design and production channels in the thread color selection process to ensure color is …

A&E Releases 2015-2016 Sustainability Report

Posted on April 22, 2016 by mhatton

A&E Releases 2015-2016 Sustainability Report MOUNT HOLLY, NC (April 22, 2016) – American & Efird (A&E), one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread, and technical textiles, announced today it is releasing its 2015-2016 Sustainability Report in conjunction with the global celebration of Earth Day. This year’s …