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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 …

Elevate Textiles Announces ZDHC Contributorship Across all Portfolio Brands

Posted on August 7, 2019 by jblackburn

American & Efird remains active contributor to ZDHC. Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann and Safety Components join as new contributors Charlotte, NC (August 7, 2019) – Elevate Textiles, a global provider of advanced, high quality products and mission critical textile solutions, announced today its expanded participation in the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme across its portfolio …

A&E to Preview ‘Integrity’ Molecular-Tagged Thread Solution at Texprocess

Posted on May 7, 2019 by jblackburn

MOUNT HOLLY, NC (May 07, 2019) – American & Efird (A&E), a portfolio company of Elevate Textiles and the world’s foremost manufacturer and distributor of industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread and technical textiles, has announced it will be previewing its new line of advanced identification threads, branded “Integrity” later this month. A&E will …

A&E Displays Focus on the Future in 9th Annual Corporate Sustainability Report

Posted on April 22, 2019 by jblackburn

MOUNT HOLLY, NC (April 22, 2019) – American & Efird (A&E), a portfolio company of Elevate Textiles and the world’s foremost manufacturer and distributor of industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread and technical textiles, announced its Earth Day release of its 9th annual, Corporate Sustainability Report, “A Focus on the Future.” Highlighting its annual …

Elevate Textiles Names Per-Olof Loof as President & CEO

Posted on April 5, 2019 by jblackburn

Provides key leadership to drive company’s advancement as leaders in innovation and sustainability Charlotte, NC (April 4, 2019) – Elevate Textiles, a global provider of advanced, high quality products and mission critical textile solutions, announced today the appointment of Per-Olof Loof as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Launched earlier this year, Elevate Textiles was …

International Textile Group Becomes Elevate Textiles Following Integration with American & Efird

Posted on January 22, 2019 by jblackburn

A&E, Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann and Safety Components Join Forces Under New Corporate Brand Charlotte, NC (January 22, 2019) – International Textile Group (ITG) announced today the launch of a new name and corporate identity, Elevate Textiles, Inc. (“Elevate”). The new company replaces ITG as the parent company of American & Efird, Burlington, Cone Denim, …

A&E’s New REPREVE® Recycled Sewing Thread Targets Footwear and Non-Apparel Applications

Posted on May 22, 2018 by jblackburn

MOUNT HOLLY, NC (May 22, 2018) – American & Efird (A&E), the world’s foremost manufacturer and distributor of industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread and technical textiles, released Anefil Poly® using REPREVE®. Incorporating REPREVE fiber made from recycled drinking bottles, and available in a comprehensive color range, this sustainable, continuous-filament, polyester sewing thread provides …

REPEL Provides PFC-Free Water Repellency Versatility for Every A&E Sewing Thread

Posted on May 15, 2018 by jblackburn

MOUNT HOLLY, NC (May 15, 2018) – American & Efird (A&E), a global leader in industrial sewing thread manufacturing, today announced the official launch of REPEL, an advanced, PFC-FREE, water repellency enhancement. REPEL is an additional feature customers can order and have applied to A&E’s global sewing thread brands. As consumers evolve in how they use and wear products, …