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Validates commitment to taking vital steps in aligning with a net-zero future CHARLOTTE, NC (June 26, 2025) – Elevate Textiles, a global provider of advanced, high-quality products and mission critical textile solutions, is proud to announce the validation of its near-term and net-zero emissions targets by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi). Elevate, along with its …

Updates progress on key commitments, collaborations, and sustainable innovations CHARLOTTE, NC (April 22, 2025) – Elevate Textiles, a global provider of advanced, high-quality products and mission critical textile solutions, is pleased to release its 2025 Sustainability Report. Elevate and its distinguished brands, American & Efird (A&E), Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann, and Safety Components, share updates …

Mount Holly, NC (March 20, 2025) – Global thread leader, American & Efird (A&E), is thrilled to announce the opening of its 24th manufacturing operation in Chattogram, Bangladesh, marking a significant milestone in A&E’s strategic expansion. The new state-of-the-art facility strengthens its global manufacturing network, enhancing its capacity to meet the increasing demand for innovative …

Mount Holly, NC (November 13, 2024) – American & Efird (A&E) opened A&E / Gütermann India’s new technical sewing center this month at an inauguration ceremony in Bawal. President Chris Alt was on-hand for the ribbon-cutting and introduced the technical education sewing center to the world. The dedicated creative hub provides a workspace for brands …

Mount Holly, NC (June 11, 2024) – American & Efird (A&E) hosted the newly named U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) Chief Textiles and Apparel Negotiator Katherine White for a tour of our dyehouse in Mt. Holly, NC. This visit included a discussion on the impact of current trade policies on A&E, our domestic production, our people, …

Shares progress on 2025 goals and announces new 2030 targets CHARLOTTE, NC (June 5, 2024) – Elevate Textiles, a global provider of advanced, high-quality products and mission critical textile solutions, is pleased to release its 2024 Sustainability Report. Elevate and its distinguished brands, American & Efird (A&E), Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann, and Safety Components, share …

Mount Holly, NC (March 13, 2024) – This spring, Newsweek announced America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, and for the second year in a row, American & Efird (A&E) is honored to be ranked among the top companies. This award highlights large and mid-size companies recognized by their employees for genuinely respecting and valuing individuals from …

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™ …

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 …