A&E Catalogue

Specialty Catalogue Š 2017 - 2018

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Overview American & Efird Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. is a fully owned subsidiary of American & Efird LLC. USA, one of the world’s premier Industrial Sewing Thread Suppliers. While Global state of the art manufacturing and a total commitment to quality allows A&E Lanka to create premier products, it always recognized that innovating and creating industry leading products needs to be closely coupled with dependability and on-time delivery to ensure success.

A & E’s philosophy is one of absolute empathy with its partner clients, in their quest for supply chain and production efficiencies in an increasingly demanding business environment. Leading edge technology, orchestrated delivery logistics, continuous and sustained innovation, peak process efficiency, dedicated and flexible service and wide spectrum product portfolio are some of the key words in the A & E lexicon. Empowered and endowed with the ISO 14001-1996 Environmental Management System, A&E (Lanka) commands a large share of the Sri Lanka market for sewing thread.

American & Efird Lanka (Pvt) Ltd has been endorsed as the Preferred Thread Solutions Supplier for the fourth consecutive year byThe Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA).

As one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of sewing threads and industrial yarns, A&E’s global presence extends from Asia to Europe to the Americas.

It is not simply the scope of our international operations that makes A&E a world-class company. That distinction comes from our dedication to providing our customers with the finest products and services, at the highest quality, delivered anywhere.

A&E asserts its century-old commitment to its customers, producing high quality goods by embracing contemporary quality principles and practices. These principles have produced an environment that stimulates individual empowerment and initiative. Such a culture enables us to be a product innovator, a creator of consistent and reliable high quality products, and a company that delivers our comprehensive product line to customers right on time.

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INTIMATES

05

CHILDRENSWEAR

07

ACTIVEWEAR

09

15

11

BABY & TODDLER

13

BUSINESS & FORMALWEAR

SWIMWEAR

17

PROTECTIVE APPAREL

19

CASUAL WEAR

21

WORKWEAR & UNIFORMS

23

SPECIALTY SEWING

25

EMBROIDERY

43

DENIM

Product Index Anecot® Plus

26

Anefil Poly® STX

27

Anefil™ Reflector

28

Aneflex™

29

Aneguard™ Using Kevlar®

30

Anelock™

31

Anesafe® Using Nomex®

32

Anestrong™

33

Design-A-Core®

44

Heat Soluble®

34

Lurex®

45

Magic®

35

Moonglow™

46

Perma Core® Using Repreve®

36

Perma Kool™

37

Signature® Plus

38

Spun Kool®

39

Super Brite® Polyester

47

Super Brite Polyester® Floss

48

Super Performance Signature®

49

Super Safe™ Nomex®

50

Super Strength Rayon®

51

Tex Kool®

40

Twister Tweed - Super Strength Rayon®

52

Variegated - Super Strength Rayon®

53

Water Soluble®

41

Wildcat® using Repreve®

42

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INTIMATES

SPECIALTY SEWING

35

29

Aneflex™

36

Perma Core® Using Repreve®

Magic®

42

Wildcat® using Repreve®

EMBROIDERY

48

46

Moonglow™

Super Brite® Polyester

52

53

Super Strength Rayon®

Twister Tweed - Super Strength Rayon®

49

Super Brite Polyester® Floss

54

Variegated - Super Strength Rayon®

GENERAL SEWING Anesoft® WildCat®

Best Stretch®

Perma Core®

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CHILDRENSWEAR

SPECIALTY SEWING

26

Anecot® Plus

EMBROIDERY

48

52

49 Super Brite Polyester® Floss

Super Brite® Polyester

Super Strength Rayon®

53 Twister Tweed - Super Strength Rayon®

GENERAL SEWING Anesoft® Perma Spun®

Best Stretch® WildCat®

Perma Core®

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ACTIVEWEAR

SPECIALTY SEWING

28

29

Anefil™ Reflector

Aneflex™

36

Perma Core® Using Repreve®

42

Wildcat® using Repreve®

EMBROIDERY

45

46

Lurex®

Moonglow™

52

Super Brite® Polyester

53

Super Strength Rayon®

48

Twister Tweed - Super Strength Rayon®

54

Variegated - Super Strength Rayon®

GENERAL SEWING Anesoft® Perma Spun®

Best Stretch® WildCat®

Perma Core®

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DENIM

SPECIALTY SEWING

26

27

Anecot® Plus

Anefil Poly® STX

44

29

Design-A-Core®

Aneflex™

35

36

Magic®

Perma Core® Using Repreve®

28

Anefil™ Reflector

34

Heat Soluble®

38

Signature® Plus

42

41

Water Soluble®

Wildcat® using Repreve®

EMBROIDERY

45

44

Design-A-Core®

48

Super Brite® Polyester

Lurex®

50

Super Performance Signature®

GENERAL SEWING D-Core®

D-Core PFD®

Perma Core®

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BABY & TODDLER

SPECIALTY SEWING 37

39

Perma Kool™

40

Spun Kool®

Tex Kool®

EMBROIDERY

48

52

49

Super Brite® Polyester

Super Brite Polyester® Floss

Super Strength Rayon®

54

53 Twister Tweed - Super Strength Rayon®

Variegated - Super Strength Rayon®

GENERAL SEWING Anesoft® Perma Spun®

Best Stretch® WildCat®

Perma Core®

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BUSINESS & FORMALWEAR

SPECIALTY SEWING

31

33

Anestrong™

Anelock™

EMBROIDERY

52

48

Super Brite® Polyester

Super Strength Rayon®

53 Twister Tweed - Super Strength Rayon®

54

Variegated - Super Strength Rayon®

GENERAL SEWING Perma Core®

Perma Core Ultimate®

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SWIMWEAR

SPECIALTY SEWING

28

29

Anefil™ Reflector

Aneflex™

36

Perma Core® Using Repreve®

42

Wildcat® using Repreve®

EMBROIDERY

48

Super Brite® Polyester

GENERAL SEWING Best Stretch®

Perma Core®

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PROTECTIVE APPAREL

SPECIALTY SEWING

30

32

Aneguard™ Using Kevlar®

Anesafe® Using Nomex®

EMBROIDERY

51

Super Safe™ Nomex®

GENERAL SEWING Perma Core®

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CASUAL WEAR

SPECIALTY SEWING

26

34

27

Anecot® Plus

Heat Soluble®

Anefil Poly® STX

35

Magic®

36

42

Perma Core® Using Repreve®

Wildcat® using Repreve®

50

52

EMBROIDERY

48

Super Brite® Polyester

Super Performance Signature®

Super Strength Rayon®

54

53 Twister Tweed - Super Strength Rayon®

Variegated - Super Strength Rayon®

GENERAL SEWING D-Core®

Perma Core®

Perma Spun®

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WORKWEAR & UNIFORMS

SPECIALTY SEWING

28

27

Anefil™ Reflector

Anefil Poly® STX

33

Anestrong™

EMBROIDERY

48

51

Super Brite® Polyester

Super Safe™ Nomex®

GENERAL SEWING Perma Core®

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SPECIALTY SEWING

AnecotÂŽ Plus Fiber Type Finishes Thread Construction

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Cotton Soft or Glazed Staple Spun

Full Description : A high strength 100% long staple spun Pima cotton thread twisted and finished for optimum sewing performance. Ideal for applications where a natural fiber is required. Excellent choice for garment overdyeing.

Sizes Available: Tex Size

Metric Size

Strength (lbs.)

Needle Size (Metric)

60

50

3.51

100/16

70

40

4.31

110/18

80

36

4.99

120/19

90

30

5.95

125/20

105

27

6.55

125/20

120

25

6.63

130/21

135

20

8.24

140/22

180

15

10.58

180/24

240

12

14.52

200/25

270

10

14.61

200/25

300

8

18.09

230/26

Physical characteristics provided are for comparative purposes only, final determination of suitability is the sole responsibility of the user. All physical data listed above is based on current averages and should NOT be used as minimum requirements.

Applications include :

Denim

Casual

Ladies Wear

Children's Wear

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Anefil PolyÂŽ STX Fiber Type Finishes Thread Construction

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Polyester Soft Twisted Multifilament

Full Description : A twisted multifilament polyester sewing thread which is ideal for sewing a wide range of products. In addition to good overall performance and excellent seam strength, the twisted multifilament construction provides for superior sewablility.

Sizes Available: Tex Size

Metric Size

Strength (lbs.)

16

180

1.8

65

Light Weight

21

140

3.1

70

Light Weight

Applications

30

80

3.7

80

Light Weight

45

60

6.8

90

Medium Weight

50

50

6

110

Medium Weight

70

40

10

110

Medium Weight

90

30

13.3

120

Heavy Weight

135

20

20

140

Heavy Weight

210

15

31

160

Extra Heavy Weight

270

10

41

180

Extra Heavy Weight

350

8

57

230

Extra Heavy Weight

400

7

66

250

Extra Heavy Weight

600

5

91

280

Extra Heavy Weight

700

4

92

300

Extra Heavy Weight

Applications include :

Denim

27

Recommended Needle Size

Casual

Workwear

Anefil™ Reflector Fiber Type Finishes Thread Construction

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Reflective and polyester Soft Twisted

Full Description : A&E’s Anefil™ Reflector is an industrial sewing thread designed and engineered for reflective visibility. Ideal for sewing a wide range of products, Anefil™ Reflector provides maximum luminescence and durability while maintaining aesthetic appearance. Ideal for creating a decorative, reflective seam in cover-stitch and overedge stitch applications, Anefil™ Reflector can be used in a wide variety of apparel categories including, Activewear, Workwear, Safety Apparel, Swimwear, Denim and Footwear.

Sizes Available: Tex Size

Metric Size

Strength (lbs.)

Recommended Needle Size

120

25

4.36

125 / 20

*Physical characteristics provided are for comparative purposes only, final determination of suitability is the sole responsibility of the user. All physical data shown is based on current averages and should not be used as minimum requirements.

Applications include :

Denim

Activewear

Swimwear

Workwear

Footwear

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Aneflex™ Fiber Type Finishes Thread Construction

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Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Soft Twisted Multifilament

Full Description : A&E’s new AneFlex™ sewing thread is specially developed from Polybutylene Terephthalate (or P.B.T. as it’s otherwise known) to deliver highly elastic seams, without compromising seam strength or sewing performance. This offers an innovative seam solution for garments constructed from highly extensible fabrics including swimwear, exercise apparel, sportswear, compression garments, and intimate apparel in all major stitch types. If performance depends on seam stretch, trust AneFlex™.

Sizes Available: Tex Size

Metric Size

Strength (lbs.)

Needle Size (Metric)

Applications

27

100

1.93

70/10

Light- Medium Weight

40

75

2.82

90/14

Medium Weight

60

50

4.93

100/16

Heavy Weight

105

27

8.15

110/18

Heavy Weight

Physical characteristics provided are for comparative purposes only, final determination of suitability is the sole responsibility of the user. All physical data listed above is based on current averages and should NOT be used as minimum requirements.

Applications include :

Stretch Denim

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Activewear

Swimwear

Intimate Apparel

Stretch Garments

Aneguard™ Using Kevlar® Fiber Type Finishes Thread Construction

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Para-Aramid Soft Staple Spun

Full Description : Aneguard™ using Kevlar® is a staple spun sewing thread with a Para-Aramid filament manufactured from 100% certified DuPontÆ KevlarÆ designed to provide seam integrity, cut protection, and short term heat resistance. Manufacturers around the world depend on A&E’s Aneguard™ using Kevlar® to deliver best in class seam performance in some of the harshest environmental conditions where second-best is not an option.

Sizes Available: Tex Size

Metric Size

Strength (lbs.)

Needle Size (Metric)

Applications

40

75

6.06

100/16

Light Weight

60

50

10.14

110/18

Light Weight

80

30

14.00

120/19

Medium Weight

90

30

18.3

125/20

Medium Weight

105

27

21.50

130/21

Heavy Weight

135

20

24.50

140/22

Heavy Weight

Physical characteristics provided are for comparative purposes only, final determination of suitability is the sole responsibility of the user. All physical data listed above is based on current averages and should NOT be used as minimum requirements.

Aneguard using Kevlar UL Certifications* Standard ASTM F1506

CAN/CGSB 155.20 CAN/CGSB 155.22 NFPA 1951

Edition Title 2010a Standard Performance Specification for Flame Resistant and Arc Rated Textile Materials for Wearing Apparel for Use by Electrical Workers Exposed to Momentary Electric Arc and Related Thermal Hazards 2000 Standard on Workwear for Protection Against Hydrocarbon Flash Fire 2000 Standard on Fireline Workwear for Forest Firefighters 2013 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents

Standard NFPA 1971 NFPA 1975 NFPA 1977 NFPA 2112

Edition Title 2013 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Promity Fire Fighting 2014 Standard on Emergency Services Work Clothing Elements 2016 Standard on Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting 2012 Standard on Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire

Applications include :

Protective Apparel

Workwear

Mattress

30

Anelock™ Fiber Type Finishes Thread Construction

: : :

fusible nylon Soft Twisted

Full Description : A&E‘s Anelock™ is a 100% fusible low melt nylon specialty thread used to assist in preventing seam failure. This product when sewn in combination with Perma Core, Perma Spun, or filament threads then activated, prevents the hems of tailored garments from unraveling or separating should a seam failure occur after the blind stitch operation. Anelock™ is regularly used in the sewing of ladies wear, men’s wear, school uniforms and certain applications in denim garments.

Sizes Available: Tex Size

Metric Size

Strength (lbs.)

35

80

1.85

Activation Temperature 130 - 160 C

266 – 320 F

*Physical characteristics provided are for comparative purposes only, final determination of suitability is the sole responsibility of the user. All physical data shown is based on current averages and should not be used as minimum requirements. A&E and its distributors can make no guarantee of results.

Applications include :

Ladies Wear

31

Menswear

Denim

Children's Wear

Anesafe® Using Nomex® Fiber Type Finishes Thread Construction

: : :

Meta-Aramid Soft Staple Spun

Full Description : Anesafe® using Nomex® is a staple spun sewing thread with a Mara-Aramid filament manufactured from 100% certified DuPont® Nomex® designed to provide seam integrity and long or short term heat or flame resistance. Ideal for seaming in protective clothing, Anesafe® using Nomex® is available in a variety of colors including uniform shades. Manufacturers around the world depend on A&E’s Anesafe® using Nomex® to deliver best in class seam performance in some of the harshest environmental conditions where second-best is not an option. This sewing thread resists most organic solvents and displays excellent resistance to mildew.

Sizes Available: Tex Size

Metric Size

Strength (lbs.)

Needle Size (Metric)

Applications

27

100

1.5

75/11

Light Weight

40

75

2.5

90/14

Light Weight

60

50

3.5

110/18

Light Weight

80

36

5.4

120/19

Medium Weight

90

30

6.2

125/20

Heavy Weight

120

25

9.28

130/21

Heavy Weight

Physical characteristics provided are for comparative purposes only, final determination of suitability is the sole responsibility of the user. All physical data listed above is based on current averages and should NOT be used as minimum requirements.

Anesafe using Nomex UL Certifications* Standard ASTM F1506

CAN/CGSB 155.20 CAN/CGSB 155.22 NFPA 1951

Edition Title 2010a Standard Performance Specification for Flame Resistant and Arc Rated Textile Materials for Wearing Apparel for Use by Electrical Workers Exposed to Momentary Electric Arc and Related Thermal Hazards 2000 Standard on Workwear for Protection Against Hydrocarbon Flash Fire 2000 Standard on Fireline Workwear for Forest Firefighters 2013 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents

Standard NFPA 1971 NFPA 1975 NFPA 1977 NFPA 2112

Edition Title 2013 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Promity Fire Fighting 2014 Standard on Emergency Services Work Clothing Elements 2016 Standard on Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting 2012 Standard on Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire

Applications include :

Protective Apparel

Workwear

32

Anestrong™ Fiber Type Finishes Thread Construction

: : :

Polyester Soft Twisted Multifilament

Full Description : Exclusively designed for apparel, A&E’s Anestrong™ is a high tenacity 100% filament polyester with a twisted multifilament and soft thread construction. Known for its strength in fine deniers, Anestrong™ is an exceptional sewing thread for use in transparent blind-stitching, felling and seaming and is regularly sewn into ladies wear, school uniforms, men’s suits, blazers, sport coats, and fine tailoring.

Sizes Available: Tex Size

Metric Size

Strength (lbs.)

Recommended Needle Size

10

300

1.43

60/8

14

220

1.91

65/9

16

180

2.35

70/10

24

120

3.19

75/11

*Physical characteristics provided are for comparative purposes only, final determination of suitability is the sole responsibility of the user. All physical data shown is based on current averages and should not be used as minimum requirements. A&E and its distributors can make no guarantee of results.

Applications include :

Menswear

33

Ladies Wear

Children's Wear

Heat SolubleÂŽ Fiber Type Finishes Thread Construction

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Specialized Heat Soluble Fibre Soft Continuous Filament

Full Description : High performance Heat Soluble is one of latest addition to A&E specialty sewing range, mainly used as bobbin thread for temporary stitching in variety of garments categories including Jeans, Intimates, Business & Formalwear.

An innovative solution that reopens stitches automatically during drying/ironing process without utilizing intensive labor for removing manual stitches

Sizes Available: Tex Size

Metric Size

Strength (lbs.)

Needle Size (Metric)

10

300

220+/- 5%

Only for bobbin application

Applications

Applications include :

Menswear

Denim

Intimate Apparel

34

Magic® Fiber Type Finishes Thread Construction

: : :

Polyester Soft Air Entangled

Full Description : A&E’s Magic® is an air-entangled 100% polyester sewing thread designed as a high performance alternative to spun polyester threads.

Magic® creates a lower profile seam reducing potential for surface abrasion, ideal for a variety of sewing applications. Manufactured with a special finish combined with a high initial modulus Magic® delivers excellent sewability on a wide range of sewing equipment from manual single to automatic multi-directional sewing machines, allowing for larger put-ups for long, continuous sewing runs without thread changes.

Sizes Available: Tex Size

Metric Size

Strength (lbs.)

Needle Size (Metric)

Applications

21

140

1.3

70/10

Light Weight

27

100

2.65

80/12

Light Weight

40

60

4.93

100/16

Medium Weight

60

50

7.24

110/18

Heavy Weight

90

30

9.51

130/21

Heavy Weight

135

20

14.16

140/22

Heavy Weight

Physical characteristics provided are for comparative purposes only, final determination of suitability is the sole responsibility of the user. All physical data listed above is based on current averages and should NOT be used as minimum requirements.

Applications include :

Mattress

35

Denim

Workwear

Home Furnishings

Perma Core® Using Fiber Type Finishes Thread Construction

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Polyester Core, Polyester Wrapped Soft Core Spun- Polyester Wrap

Full Description : Complete your sustainability story with a premium sewing thread that doesn’t sacrifice sewing performance with A&E‘s Perma Core® using Repreve®. This premium, recycled-core, core spun industrial sewing thread is manufactured with a 100% recycled, continuous filament, Repreve® from Unifi Manufacturing, Inc. and A&E’s signature quality, polyester staple wrap allowing you the flexibility to infuse an ecologically-friendly, high performance sewing thread into a wide variety of applications…. Designed to assist in meeting the challenge of manufacturing environmentally responsible apparel, Perma Core® using Repreve® provides an eco-alternative sewing thread with the excellent sewability you rely on with A&E. Sizes Available: Tex Size

Metric Size

Strength (lbs.)

Recommended Needle Size

Applications

40

75

3.8

90/14

Medium Weight

60

50

6.4

110/18

Medium- Heavy Weight

80

36

7.9

110/18

Heavy Weight

105

27

10.0

125/20

Heavy Weight

* Physical characteristics provided are for comparative purposes only, final determination of suitability is the sole responsibility of the user. All physical data listed above is based on current averages and should NOT be used as minimum requirements

Applications include :

Denim

Activewear

Workwear

Menswear

Ladies Wear

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Perma Kool™ Fiber Type Finishes Thread Construction

: : :

Polyester Core, Polyester Wrapped Soft Core Spun - Polyester Wrapped

Full Description : Perma Kool™ is a premium core spun sewing thread manufactured with a continuous filament polyester core, polyester staple wrap, and wound with a high performance flame retardant thread lubricant to assist seams to pass open flame testing. Primarily for use in Children’s Sleepwear, Perma Kool™ 's core spun construction delivers a thread with a higher strength and sewing performance over staple spun products.

Sizes Available: Tex Size

Metric Size

Strength (lbs.)

Recommended Needle Size

Applications

24

120

2.8

75/11

Light Weight

40

75

4.55

90/14

Medium Weight

60

50

7.1

110/18

Heavy Weight

* Physical characteristics provided are for comparative purposes only, final determination of suitability is the sole responsibility of the user. All physical data listed above is based on current averages and should NOT be used as minimum requirements

Applications include :

Baby & Toddler

37

SignatureÂŽ Plus Fiber Type Finishes Thread Construction

: : :

Polyester Soft Air Entangled

Full Description : A 100% bright trilobal polyester Air Entangled sewing thread designed to deliver superior luster and sheen for topstiching. A decorative thread, SignatureÂŽ Plus allows users to create an ultra bright stitch appearance.

Sizes Available: Tex Size

Metric Size

Strength (lbs.)

Needle Size (Metric)

Applications

60

50

7.2

110

Medium Weight

90

30

9.7

120

Heavy Weight

120

25

12.2

130

Heavy Weight

240

12

24.3

180

Heavy Weight

Physical characteristics provided are for comparative purposes only, final determination of suitability is the sole responsibility of the user. All physical data listed above is based on current averages and should NOT be used as minimum requirements.

Applications include :

Denim

Children's Wear

38

Spun Kool® Fiber Type Finishes Thread Construction

: : :

Polyester Soft Staple Spun

Full Description : Spun Kool® is a premium 100% polyester staple spun sewing thread twisted and wound with a high performance flame retardant thread lubricant to assist seams to pass open flame testing. Primarily for use in Children’s Sleepwear, Spun Kool® is ideal for multiple applications where traditional staple spun polyester is required, this thread provides excellent seam strength and sewability.

Sizes Available: Tex Size

Metric Size

Strength (lbs.)

Recommended Needle Size

Applications

21

140

1.6

70

Light Weight

27

120

2.1

75

Light Weight

40

75

3.2

90

Medium Weight

60

50

4.7

10

Heavy Weight

* Physical characteristics provided are for comparative purposes only, final determination of suitability is the sole responsibility of the user. All physical data listed above is based on current averages and should NOT be used as minimum requirements

Applications include :

Baby & Toddler

39

Tex Kool® Fiber Type Finishes Thread Construction

: : :

Polyester Soft Textured

Full Description : Tex Kool® is a high performance 100% textured polyester sewing thread wound with a high performance flame retardant thread lubricant to assist seams to pass open flame testing. Primarily for use in Children’s Sleepwear, A&E‘s Tex Kool® delivers across the board performance and excels where seaming and serging knit and woven fabrics is required, providing for superior seam elasticity and strength for long lasting seams.

Sizes Available: Tex Size

Metric Size

Strength (lbs.)

Recommended Needle Size

Applications

18 24

160

1.7

60

Light Weight

120

2.1

65

Light Weight

35

80

3.2

75

Medium Weight

50

60

5.3

90

Medium Weight

* Physical characteristics provided are for comparative purposes only, final determination of suitability is the sole responsibility of the user. All physical data listed above is based on current averages and should NOT be used as minimum requirements

Applications include :

Baby & Toddler

40

Water Soluble® Fiber Type Finishes Thread Construction

: : :

PVA with Cotton Soft Spun

Full Description : Designed for garments temporary stitching and other garment making applications and prove to be the most reliable water soluble thread available.

A&E Water Soluble thread is being sourced by world-class PVA specialist Durafil-PVA plethora of technology line up to ensure absolute quality consistency.

Durafil-PVA is professionally managed by a core group of engineers and technologist with decades of PVA industry experience between them and backed by a team of trained professionals at all levels.

Sizes Available : Ticket

Count

Applications

110

40/2

Light

075

40/3

Medium

050

40/4

High

Physical characteristics provided are for comparative purposes only, final determination of suitability is the sole responsibility of the user. All physical data listed above is based on current averages and should NOT be used as minimum requirements.

Advantages : - Designed for garments temporary stitching - Based on proprietary in house technology and know how - Engineered and developed to make temporary stitching trouble free

Thermal Properties : - Dissolving in Water at Temperature between 20 ∫C /40∫C and above

Applications include :

Denim

41

Casual

Wildcat® using Fiber Type Finishes Thread Construction

: : :

Polyester/Recycled Soft Textured

Full Description : A&E’s Wildcat® using Repreve® is a 100% recycled textured polyester sewing thread, designed to help meet the challenge of manufacturing environmentally responsible apparel. Offered in our most popular sizes, Wildcat® using Repreve® provides customers a friendlier thread alternative when sewing tee shirts, underwear and other knit garments. While thread is just a small part of a finished garment, at A&E we believe that when it comes to Environmental Sustainability, even the smallest details matter.

Sizes Available: Tex Size

Metric Size

Strength (lbs.)

Recommended Needle Size

Applications

18

160

1.47

70/10

Light Weight

24

120

1.91

75/11

Light- Medium Weight

35

80

2.9

80/12

Medium Weight

* Physical characteristics provided are for comparative purposes only, final determination of suitability is the sole responsibility of the user. All physical data listed above is based on current averages and should NOT be used as minimum requirements

Applications include :

Casual

Activewear

Children's Wear

Intimate Apparel

Swimwear

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Design-A-Core® Fiber Type Finishes Thread Construction

: : :

Polyester Core, Cotton Wrap Soft Core Spun - Cotton Wrap

Full Description : A variation on A&E’s D-CORE® premium core spun sewing thread manufactured with continuous filament polyester core and a cotton staple wrap which delivers a unique two-color matte appearance through the dyeing of the cotton wrap in one shade and the polyester core in another.

Sizes Available: Tex Size

Metric Size

Strength (lbs.)

Strength (Grams)

Needle Size (Metric)

Applications

40

75

3.6

1633

90

Medium

60

50

7.1

3221

110

Medium

80

36

7.6

3447

120

Heavy

105

27

8

3629

125

Heavy

120

25

11.3

5126

130

Heavy

135

20

13.7

6214

140

Extra Heavy

150

18

15.1

6849

160

Extra Heavy

Physical characteristics provided are for comparative purposes only, final determination of suitability is the sole responsibility of the user. All physical data listed above is based on current averages and should NOT be used as minimum requirements.

Applications include :

Denim

Casual

44

LurexÂŽ Fiber Type Thread Construction

: :

Nylon Mono-core (Nylon core with metallic poly covered wrapping.)

Full Description : Highest grade of metallic thread available. Designed for embroidery, embellishment, and all other decorative applications. Runs exceptionally well with all embroidery threads on all embroidery machines.

Sizes Available: Size

Ply

Strength

Characteristics

Application

Ticket 40

240/1

2.8 llbs (1270 grams)

Metallic Thread- Nylon Core Metallic Wrapper

For embroidery applications

Physical characteristics provided are for comparative purposes only, final determination of suitability is the sole responsibility of the user. All physical data listed above is based on current averages and should NOT be used as minimum requirements.

Applications include :

Intimate Apparel

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Children's Wear

Activewear

Baby & Toddler

Swimwear

Casual

Moonglow™ Fiber Type Thread Construction

: :

Polyester Twisted Multifilament Fluorescing Thread

Full Description : MoonglowÂŽ is the best running thread with a glow that lasts and lasts. Available in 8 dazzling colors that glow in the dark. Available in fluorescent colors that recharge with available light Turn on your imagination with Moonglow.

Sizes Available: Size

Ply

Strength

Characteristics

Application

Ticket 40

120/2

1.49 lbs (676 grams)

Glow in the dark Polyester Filament Thread

For decorative Stitching

Physical characteristics provided are for comparative purposes only, final determination of suitability is the sole responsibility of the user. All physical data listed above is based on current averages and should NOT be used as minimum requirements.

Applications include :

Intimate Apparel

Children's Wear

Activewear

Baby & Toddler

46

Super BriteÂŽ Polyester Fiber Type Thread Construction

: :

Polyester (Trilobal) Twisted Multifilament

Full Description : Our premium Twisted Polyester Embroidery Thread. Brilliant colors with a high sheen stitch appearance. Made from high tenacity tri-lobal polyester. Good sewability and seam performance. Superior color fastness. Available in multiple colors that are already matched to PantoneÂŽ licensed colors.

Sizes Available: Size

Ply

Strength

Ticket 40

120/2

2.9 lbs (1,315 grams)

Characteristics

Application

#122 Trilobal Polyester Twisted For all embroidery applications Multifilament

Physical characteristics provided are for comparative purposes only, final determination of suitability is the sole responsibility of the user. All physical data listed above is based on current averages and should NOT be used as minimum requirements.

Applications include :

Intimate Apparel

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Children's Wear

Activewear

Denim

Baby & Toddler

Swimwear

Super Brite Polyester速 Floss Fiber Type Thread Construction

: :

Polyester Twisted Multifilament

Full Description : 300/4 Super Brite Polyester速 Floss is ideal for merrowing edges of patches and for providing a distinctive topstitching appearance. This thread, made from high tenacity trilobal polyester, provides for brilliant colors with a high sheen appearance and features superior color fastness and abrasion resistance. All 300/4 Super Brite Polyester速 Floss thread is matched to Pantone速 licensed colors.

Sizes Available: Size

Ply

Ticket 135

300/4

Strength

Characteristics

Application

Trilobal Polyester Twisted Multifilament

For merrowing edges of patches and distinctive topstitching

Physical characteristics provided are for comparative purposes only, final determination of suitability is the sole responsibility of the user. All physical data listed above is based on current averages and should NOT be used as minimum requirements.

Applications include :

Intimate Apparel

Children's Wear

Activewear

Baby & Toddler

Casual

48

Super Performance SignatureÂŽ Fiber Type Thread Construction

: :

Polyester (Trilobal) Air Entangled

Full Description : Unique embroidery thread construction. Sews with minimum sewing interruptions. Superior coverage. Very good color fastness.

Sizes Available: Size

Ply

Strength

Characteristics

Application

Ticket 40

207/1

1.83 lbs (814 grams)

Trilobal Polyester Twisted Multifilament

For all embroidery applications

Physical characteristics provided are for comparative purposes only, final determination of suitability is the sole responsibility of the user. All physical data listed above is based on current averages and should NOT be used as minimum requirements.

Applications include :

Denim

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Casual

Workwear

Super Safe™ Nomex® Fiber Type Finishes Thread Construction

: : :

Meta-Aramid Soft Spun from staple

Full Description : For embroidery applications on protective clothing that requires a fire retardant embroidery thread. (DuPont™ and Nomex® are registered Trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company and are used under license to A&E®.)

Sizes Available: Size

Ply

Tex 27

Strength

Characteristics

Application

1.48 lbs (671 grams)

Spun Nomex Emboidery Thread

For protective clothing requiring a fire-retardant embroidery thread

Physical characteristics provided are for comparative purposes only, final determination of suitability is the sole responsibility of the user. All physical data listed above is based on current averages and should NOT be used as minimum requirements.

Applications include :

Protective Apparel

50

Super Strength RayonÂŽ Fiber Type Thread Construction

: :

Rayon (High Tenacity) Twisted Multifilament

Full Description : Our Premium Twisted Rayon Embroidery Thread. Brilliant colors with a silky, lustrous appearance. Soft, smooth feel. Higher sheen than polyester. Made from high tenacity rayon. Available in 3 or 4 variegated color combinations. Recommended for embroidery applications on women’s apparel.

Sizes Available: Size

Ply

Strength

Characteristics

Application

Ticket 40

120/2

1.49 lbs (676 grams)

For all embroidery applications

150/2

1.81 lbs (821 grams)

#122 Twisted Multifilament Rayon #152 Twisted Multifilament Rayon

For all embroidery applications

Physical characteristics provided are for comparative purposes only, final determination of suitability is the sole responsibility of the user. All physical data listed above is based on current averages and should NOT be used as minimum requirements.

Applications include :

Intimate Apparel

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Children's Wear

Baby & Toddler

Swimwear

Twister Tweed - Super Strength RayonÂŽ Fiber Type Thread Construction

: :

Rayon (High Tenacity) Twisted Multifilament

Full Description : For fashion items with a unique brilliant silky lustrous stitch appearance. Twister Tweed’s unique two tone, high sheen stitch appearance is made from high tenacity rayon. Brilliant colors with a Silky Lustrous appearance, smooth, softer feel. 21 color combos available

Sizes Available: Size

Ply

Strength

Characteristics

Application

Ticket 35

150/2

1.81 (821 grams)

#152 Multi Color Twisted Multifilament Rayon

for all embroidery applications

Physical characteristics provided are for comparative purposes only, final determination of suitability is the sole responsibility of the user. All physical data listed above is based on current averages and should NOT be used as minimum requirements.

Applications include :

Intimate Apparel

Children's Wear

Baby & Toddler

Swimwear

52

Variegated - Super Strength RayonÂŽ Fiber Type Thread Construction

: :

Rayon Twisted Multifilament

Full Description : Brilliant colors with a silky, lustrous appearance. Soft, smooth feel. Higher sheen than polyester. Made from high tenacity rayon. Available in 3 or 4 variegated color combinations.

Sizes Available: Size

Ply

Strength

Characteristics

Application

Ticket 40

120/2

1.49 lbs (676 grams)

For all embroidery applications

Ticket 35

150/2

1.81 lbs (821 grams)

#122 Multi Color Twisted Mulitfilament Rayon #152 Multi Color Twisted Mulitfilament Rayon

For all embroidery applications

Physical characteristics provided are for comparative purposes only, final determination of suitability is the sole responsibility of the user. All physical data listed above is based on current averages and should NOT be used as minimum requirements.

Applications include :

Intimate Apparel

53

Children's Wear

Baby & Toddler

Swimwear

54

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