Archive for May 2018

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

MOUNT HOLLY, NC  – 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 manufacturers, brands, and retailers the…

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

MOUNT HOLLY, NC – 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 believes…

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