Posts by Sabine Myers

Ethical Thread: Focus Of A&E’s 2017-2018 Corporate Sustainability Report

MOUNT HOLLY, NC – American & Efird (A&E), one of the world’s foremost manufacturers and distributors of industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread and technical textiles, released its 2017-2018 Corporate Sustainability Report, just in time for Earth Day. The report’s theme of Ethical Thread emphasizes the company’s unwavering commitment to its industry-leading sustainability program and shares…

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A&E Collaborates With Applied DNA Sciences To Develop Anti-Counterfeiting Sewing Threads

MOUNT HOLLY, NC – 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 solution for brands and…

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Cone Denim and Burlington Recognized as REPREVE Champions of Sustainability

Greensboro, NC – International Textile Group, Inc. (ITG) is excited to announce that both its Cone Denim® and Burlington® brands have been recognized as REPREVE® Champions of Sustainability by Unifi, Inc. The inaugural award was established to recognize and celebrate Unifi’s brand and textile partners who have shown exemplary commitment to sustainability.   “We are…

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