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A&E Launches Industry First REPREVE® Recycled Core Spun Sewing Thread

Posted on March 30, 2017 by jblackburn

MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. (March 30, 2017) – American & Efird (A&E) continues its 125-year tradition as a global leader in textile manufacturing, announcing today the official product launch of an industry first, REPREVE® recycled core spun industrial sewing thread, Perma Core® using REPREVE®. Nothing can be more important than the future of our planet, and …

A&E Launches Innovative Reflective Industrial Sewing Thread

Posted on February 7, 2017 by jblackburn

MOUNT HOLLY, NC (February 07, 2017) – American & Efird (A&E), a global leader in industrial sewing thread manufacturing, today announced the official launch of a new product in reflective innovation, Anefil™ Reflector. Anefil™ Reflector is a reflective, specialty industrial sewing thread used in coverstitch and overedge applications for use primarily in activewear, workwear, safety …

A&E Footprint Grows to Include the Philippines Through New Licensing Agreement

Posted on November 10, 2016 by jblackburn

  MOUNT HOLLY, NC (November 10, 2016) – American & Efird (A&E) is pleased to announce the addition of a new licensee, Manila Bay Thread Corporation, strengthening its position in Southeast Asia. Manila Bay will represent A&E in the Philippines providing strategic support for A&E’s global customers and local production capabilities while expanding A&E’s global …

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 …

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 …

A&E Announces All U.S. Manufacturing Operations Achieve Zero Waste to Landfill

Posted on September 21, 2015 by admin

A&E Announces All U.S. Manufacturing Operations Achieve Zero Waste to Landfill MOUNT HOLLY, NC (September 21, 2015) – American & Efird (A&E) announced today it has achieved 100% zero waste to landfill in each of its United States manufacturing facilities as well as their two corporate office buildings. This significant environmental achievement is just the …

Embroidery Owl

Posted on June 18, 2015 by admin

NEW- Sunbrella® Embroidery Thread

Posted on January 4, 2015 by admin

SUNBRELLA® EMBROIDERY THREAD is a revolutionary embroidery product which brings the industry-leading color fastness and weather durability of Sunbrella fabrics to decorative stitching. Sunbrella fabrics are the leading performance fabrics in the awning, marine, furniture and automotive markets. Now, Sunbrella Embroidery Thread opens up infinite possibilities for customizing outdoor and indoor products, offers carefree cleaning, …

A&E’s 2013-2014 Sustainability Report Demonstrates the Companies Enduring Commitment To Achieving its Goals in the Areas of Safety, Environmental Sustainability, and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Posted on June 27, 2014 by admin

  A&E’s recent sustainability report demonstrates A&E’s enduring commitment towards achieving its global goals in the areas of safety, environmental sustainability, and corporate social responsibility.   Key achievements included in this report: 32% reduction in global water consumption since 2006 17% reduction in A&E’s global carbon footprint since 2006 99 Million kilowatt hours saved since …