The Leader in Industrial Yarns and Sewing Threads.

3a offers commission, full package and Berry-compliant yarn and sewing thread programs. Through modern and efficient facilities in Cookshire, Canada and Christiansburg, Virginia, our 3 integrated businesses provide a wide range of products and services to the North American and International yarn, industrial textiles and sewing thread markets.

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In addition to sewing thread programs, the SMI division produces and markets finished sewing threads under the TechniThread® brand. For the bedding and mattress industry, this continuous filament thread has knotless and sliceless characteristics that perform well under higher quilting speeds to create tighter quilt patterns and produce thicker build-ups. It all adds up to better sewability and breaking strength, as well as faster production, less downtime and a higher quality end product.


In addition to a wide range of products and services, 3a companies deliver a superior customer experience with:

  • Professional Expertise
  • Versatility & Flexibility
  • Advanced Technological Processes
  • Fast Delivery & High Quality
  • Competitive Prices & Service
  • International Market Expertise

Primary Services/Products:

  • Twisting
  • Assembly
  • Doubling
  • Cabling
  • Winding
  • Autoclave Heat Setting
  • Finished Sewing Threads

End-Product Applications:

  • Bedding
  • Filtration
  • Fire Hoses
  • Flame Resistant Products
  • Hook & Loop
  • Industrial Belting
  • Industrial Hoses
  • Industrial Sewing Threads
  • Medical
  • Narrow Fabric
  • Pulp & Paper
  • Quilting
  • Seat Belts
  • Upholstery
  • Wire & Cable
  • Woven Labels

Contact Us Today to Discuss Your Yarn and Thread Needs