By Brett Mathews | June 8, 2021

The world’s leading thread manufacturer has partnered with a US molecular tagging business to bring fully traceable textile supply chains a step closer. Thread manufacturer American & Efird (A&E) will use the traceability solutions of Applied DNA Sciences in its Eco100 sewing lines.

A&E will use Applied DNA’s CertainT molecular-based technology in its sewing thread to provide a way for brands to authenticate and validate their products anywhere within the supply chain by way of a common component – sewing thread.

A&E’s Integrity Eco100 identification thread line is produced with recycled fibre and will now combine the technology of Applied DNA Sciences’ proprietary CertainT with Beacon platform. This can authenticate a brand’s products and components by using the Beacon technology for in-the-field optical verification and, when needed, by using a portable qPCR test for a forensic analysis of the molecular tag.