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A&E unveils Magic using Repreve sewing thread

23 Oct '17
1 min read
Courtesy: A&E
Courtesy: A&E

American & Efird (A&E), a leading developer of industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread, and technical textiles, has unveiled a new recycled, air-entangled, polyester sewing thread, Magic using Repreve. Magic using Repreve provides eco-versatility for manufacturers of performance apparel, activewear, athleisure, and intimate apparel.

Magic using Repreve incorporates Unifi’s Repreve fibre made from recycled plastic bottles, providing a highly sought-after eco-friendly performance sewing thread option for environmentally-conscious customers that is sized appropriately for the athletic wear and performance apparel markets.

Recently, A&E launched Perma Core using Repreve joining Wildcat, significantly expanded its number of Zero-Waste-to-Landfill facilities to 16, and joined the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) programme, thus continuing its leadership role in the areas of sustainability and social responsibility.

Unifi, Inc. is a global textile solutions provider and one of the world’s leading innovators in manufacturing synthetic and recycled performance fibres. Made by Unifi, Inc., Repreve is the global leader in branded recycled performance fibres, transforming more than five billion plastic bottles into recycled fibre for new clothing, shoes, home goods, and other consumer products. (GK)

ALCHEMPro News Desk – India

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