Category Archives: News & Events

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, …

A&E Collaborates with Applied DNA Sciences to Develop Anti-Counterfeiting Sewing Threads

Posted on March 2, 2018 by jblackburn

MOUNT HOLLY, N. C. (March 2, 2018) – American & Efird (A&E), one of the world’s foremost manufacturers and distributors of industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread and technical textiles, announced today a collaborative agreement with Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. to develop sewing thread utilizing CertainT® anti-counterfeiting technology. “The CertainT Program is an innovative …

A&E Expands Sustainable Offerings, Focusing on Athletic Wear and Performance Apparel with a New Recycled, REPREVE® Sewing Thread

Posted on October 18, 2017 by jblackburn

MOUNT HOLLY, N. C. (October 18, 2017) – American & Efird (A&E), one of the world’s foremost manufacturers and distributors of industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread and technical textiles, announced the product launch of a new recycled, air-entangled, polyester sewing thread, Magic® using REPREVE®. Building upon the immense success of Perma Core® using …

A&E Joins ZDHC In-line with Commitment to Sustainable Business Practices

Posted on July 11, 2017 by jblackburn

MOUNT HOLLY, NC (July 11, 2017) – American & Efird (A&E), one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread, and technical textiles, is officially announcing it has joined the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme. As a sustainability leader in the textile industry, A&E is proud to …