American & Efird

American & Efird (A&E) manufactures and distributes industrial sewing thread, embroidery thread, and technical textiles. Founded in 1891 on Dutchman's Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina, the company has more than 130 years of history in textile production and employs over 10,000 associates worldwide. It is a portfolio company of Elevate Textiles.

A&E operates 28 manufacturing facilities across 22 countries, maintains distribution in 50 countries, and sells its products in more than 100 countries. The company runs vertically integrated manufacturing, covering raw cotton and fibres through spinning, winding, dyeing and finishing, and is known for its dyeing capabilities and colour matching precision. Its work spans industrial textile manufacturing, sewing and embroidery thread production, technical textiles and sustainable textile development.

Products serve a range of end-use industries, among them fashion and functional apparel, footwear, military, medical, automotive, aerospace and home furnishings. Technical work at the company spans spinning, winding, dyeing, finishing and colour matching, alongside sustainable textile development through its Eco-Driven initiatives.

Headquartered in the United States with operations spanning 22 manufacturing countries, A&E has a global footprint of over 10,000 associates. The company has pioneered numerous technological advancements in the textile industry since its founding in 1891.