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…
Read MoreREPEL 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…
Read MoreCone Denim Creates More Sustainable Denim with Refibra™ Lyocell Fibers
New York, NY – Cone Denim, a global leader in denim authenticity and innovation, is responding to the apparel market’s calls for fabrics that are produced with more consideration for the environment. The new Cone Denim fabrics will be made with REFIBRA™ branded lyocell fibers, some of the most sustainable fibers available today. Cone Denim…
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