Buhler Quality Yarns

What Buhler Quality Yarns does

Buhler Quality Yarns, Corp. is a US-based specialty yarn manufacturer founded in 1996 and headquartered in Jefferson, Georgia, producing fine-count premium yarns for apparel brands and manufacturers in the Western Hemisphere. The company operates 32,000 spindles with annual production of approximately 3,700 tons across counts Ne 12–132, employing around 155 people, and generates approximately $27 million in US facility revenue with roughly 50% of production exported. Its spinning technologies include Ring, Compact, Slub, and AirJet systems, processing premium fibers including Supima extra-long staple cotton, Lenzing MicroModal Edelweiss, and Lenzing TENCEL Lyocell with Micro. Proprietary platforms include the COOL high-twist spinning system (with quantified benefits of 26% less thermal resistance and +4.0 pilling rating), Rainbow dye-optimization technology, TransDry moisture management for Supima, and DrySil — an 80/20 polyester-TENCEL blend with 66% better wicking than typical dry blends.

The company's business model is B2B direct sales with enterprise-level relationship management, targeting luxury apparel brands (Ralph Lauren, Hanro, Zimmerli, ETERNA, SCHLOSSBERG), activewear and athletic apparel (McKayson, SIGVARIS, KNOCK OUT!), and emerging premium seamless segments (Nikibiki). GTM is sales-led with a multilingual team (English, Spanish, Korean, Portuguese) and dedicated agents covering Central and South America. Pricing is unit-based and specification-driven (fiber type, count, spinning system, volume), with multi-year contracts and lead times of 2–3 weeks for standard items. The company has been a subsidiary of South Korea's Samil Spinning Co., Ltd. since a May 2017 acquisition, and holds certifications including OEKO-TEX Standard 100, GOTS, BCI membership since 2015, and Cotton LEADS commitment. Speed-to-market (14–28 days vs. 10–25 weeks from Asia) and technical consultation are the primary differentiators from Asian commodity suppliers.

Name

Buhler Quality Yarns

Legal name

Buhler Quality Yarns, Corp.

Website

https://buhleryarn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Buhler Quality Yarns is a US-based specialty manufacturer founded in 1996, producing premium fine-count yarns from Supima cotton, Lenzing MicroModal, and TENCEL for luxury apparel, activewear, and intimate apparel brands in the Western Hemisphere.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Fine-Count Yarn Manufacturing

NAICS

Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (313110), Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (31311), Textile Mills (313)

SIC

Textile Mill Products (2200), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Textured & Specialty Yarn Manufacturing (Textured/Chenille/Bouclé) (IMAOAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Natural Fiber Processing (Cotton/Wool/Flax/Hemp) (IMAOAAAA), Fancy/Novelty Yarn Manufacturing (Melange/Slub/Multicolor) (IMAOAAAI), Threads, Yarns & Sewing Notions (Sewing Thread/Embroidery Thread/Bobbins/Needles) (IMAOALAE)

Keywords

• Fine-count yarn manufacturing
• Supima cotton spinning
• MicroModal yarn production
• Premium textile yarns
• Industrial yarn supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Jefferson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Yarn Manufacturing and Sales: Buhler Quality Yarns generates revenue through manufacturing and selling premium yarns to apparel brands, manufacturers, and retailers. Revenue is derived from fine-count yarn production sold to customers in North and South America, with approximately 50% of production exported.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Buhler Quality Yarns manufactures and sells premium fine-count yarns (Ne 12–132) at its 32,000-spindle Jefferson, Georgia facility, processing extra-long staple Supima cotton, Lenzing MicroModal Edelweiss, and Lenzing TENCEL fibers into ringspun, compact, slub, and AirJet-spun yarns. Approximately 50% of production is exported to apparel brands and manufacturers across North and South America for use in intimate apparel, activewear, luxury apparel, and home textiles.

Product overview

Buhler Quality Yarns is a textile manufacturing company specializing in premium fine-count yarns produced in the USA. The product portfolio centers on three main yarn categories: US Supima cotton-based yarns (Ringspun, Slub, TransDry variants), Lenzing-based fibers (MicroModal Edelweiss, TENCEL, and blends), and Swiss specialty yarns (Cotton Rainbow, Cotton Airjet, Cotton Organic). The company also offers proprietary innovations including COOL Modal (advanced high-twist spinning system) and DrySil (moisture management blend). Products span ring-spun, compact-spun, slub-spun, and AirJet-spun technologies, serving markets including intimate apparel, sportswear, bed linens, and fashion apparel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• US Supima® Ringspun Premium 100% extra-long staple Supima cotton ring-spun yarn offering exceptional durability, soft touch, consistent dyeing, and high fiber tenacity for high-grade woven fabrics, T-shirts, golf shirts, bed linens, and intimate apparel.
• SwissCotton Rainbow Pre-treated high-grade cotton yarn using Rainbow technology that dyes in deeper shades than traditional untreated cotton, offering flexibility for fashion-forward tone-on-tone or color-on-white effects.
• SwissCotton Organic Sustainably produced 100% organic extra-long staple cotton yarn free of agrochemicals from seed to finished product, GOTS-certified by the Institute for Marketecology with a luxurious soft feel.
• SwissCotton Airjet AirJet-spun cotton yarn that embeds fiber ends deeply into yarn structure to minimize fiber fly and pilling, delivering low hairiness, excellent pilling values, high abrasion resistance, and fast moisture absorption.
• US TENCEL® High-performance yarn made from Lenzing TENCEL fibers derived from sustainable eucalyptus wood, with natural antibacterial properties, superior strength, softness, drape, sheen, high water absorbency, and low pilling.
• US MicroModal® Edelweiss Luxurious yarn spun from 100% Lenzing MicroModal Edelweiss fiber made from European beechwood, maintaining silkiness after multiple washings with an extraordinarily soft hand, silky sheen, high water absorbency, and good dimensional stability.
• US Supima® MicroModal® Edelweiss Premium 50/50 blend of combed extra-long staple Supima cotton and Lenzing MicroModal Edelweiss, combining the best features of two natural fibers with notably soft hand, high water absorbency, and high dimensional stability wet or dry.
• US Supima® MicroModal® Edelweiss Slub Fashion-forward slub yarn combining 50% Lenzing MicroModal Edelweiss and 50% combed extra-long staple Supima cotton, with fineness comparable to natural silk for luxury garments and unique styling flexibility.
• US Supima® Slub Fancy 100% combed extra-long staple Supima cotton slub yarn for fashion-forward apparel, offering unique looks requiring creativity and styling flexibility, with consistent dyeing properties and durability.
• COOL™ Modal Advanced proprietary high-twist spinning system yarn developed with Samil, working with Modal, MicroModal, TENCEL, and Supima cotton fibers to deliver 26% less thermal resistance than ringspun, +4.0 pilling resistance, cooler breathable comfort, and a more eco-friendly carbon footprint.
• DrySil® Proprietary high-performance 80% polyester / 20% TENCEL moisture management yarn that wicks 66% more effectively than typical polyester-cotton blends, dries 22% faster, and is 30% more breathable without chemical additives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 26% less thermal resistance in COOL Modal fabric compared to ring spun yarn (0.19 vs 0.14 Clo value)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Samil Spinning Co.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2017In May 2017, Samil Spinning, a leading South Korean textile company founded in 1979, acquired Buhler Quality Yarns. Samil is renowned for innovative yarns including COOL Modal and DrySil, and along with Buhler is among the largest consumers of Lenzing fibers. The partnership combines Buhler's Western Hemisphere supply chain expertise with Samil's spinning know-how.
• SupimacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupima promotes American Pima cotton consumption globally and sponsors research programs to improve quality. Over 300 fine-count textile mills are licensed to use the Supima brand. Buhler is the largest licensed spinner of Supima cotton in the United States.
• Lenzing AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLenzing sets global standards for man-made cellulose fibers with 75 years of experience. Only company combining all three generations of man-made cellulose fibers (TENCEL Lyocell, LENZING ECOVERO, VEOCEL) under one roof. Buhler was the first successful US-based spinner of Lenzing's MicroModal.
• Rieter AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationMachine supplier providing spinning machines and AirJet spinning technology. Rieter's J20 air-jet spinning machines installed at Swiss facility. Rieter's Com4jet brand used for AirJet spun products.
• Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuhler has been an active BCI member since 2015 when the initiative expanded to include US manufacturing. Supports sustainable and responsible cotton production practices worldwide.
• NikibikiflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to create Premium Seamless line - the first seamless machine-knit products made with Lenzing MicroModal natural fiber yarn. Collaborated on developing strong, smooth natural yarn that works on seamless knitting machines.
• National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBuhler partners with NCTO on the We Make Amazing campaign to promote American textile industry quality and innovation. Supports policy advocacy for US textile workers.
• Cotton Council International (CCI)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner association for cotton industry promotion and Cotton USA program support.
• Clover Knits Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufactured Ralph Lauren uniforms for US Olympic Team at Sochi 2014. Clover Knits worked with Ralph Lauren designers to produce circular knit fleece made with Buhler's Supima cotton yarns.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Parkdale Mills: Largest US cotton yarn spinner producing ring-spun and air-jet yarns for apparel and home textiles. Directly comparable as a US-based, large-scale fine-count yarn manufacturer serving similar apparel brand customers.
• Pharr Yarns: US-based specialty yarn producer offering branded and specialty yarns including performance lines. Closely comparable product mix and customer base in premium apparel, hosiery, and home textiles.
• Unifi Inc. US yarn manufacturer specializing in synthetic and recycled yarns including Repreve. Comparable as a US-based branded yarn producer targeting performance and sustainability-driven apparel brands.
• Südwolle Group: German-headquartered global wool and specialty yarn spinner with operations in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Comparable premium/natural-fiber yarn focus and similar customer base in luxury and performance apparel.
• Samil Spinning Co. South Korean fine-count yarn spinner and parent company of Buhler Quality Yarns. Directly comparable spinning technology (COOL, DrySil) and customer base, with overlapping yarn portfolio across Modal, TENCEL, and Supima.
• Filatura C4 (Cotonificio Albini): Italian fine-count yarn spinner serving luxury shirting and apparel brands with Supima, Egyptian cotton, and specialty blends. Directly comparable as a premium natural-fiber yarn specialist with similar luxury brand customer roster.

Broad incumbents

• Vardhman Textiles: One of India's largest integrated textile manufacturers producing cotton yarn, fabric, and finished garments. Comparable as a major yarn producer at significantly larger scale across both domestic and export markets.
• Reliance Industries (Textiles): One of the world's largest integrated polyester and yarn producers through subsidiaries. Broad incumbent in the global textile value chain with overlapping yarn/fiber categories though scale and product mix differ substantially from Buhler's premium natural-fiber focus.
• Indorama Ventures: Global petrochemical and fiber producer including polyester, polypropylene, and recycled yarns (Wellman, Auriga). Broad incumbent with sizable yarn presence, especially in synthetic segments, but no specialization in premium natural-fiber fine counts like Buhler.

Others

• Lenzing AG: Global leader in man-made cellulose fibers (TENCEL, Lenzing Modal, VEOCEL). Upstream fiber supplier and strategic partner to Buhler, not a direct competitor, but its roadmap directly influences Buhler's downstream product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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