Coats is a global industrial thread company that provides complementary and value added products, services, and software solutions to a variety of end use markets. It develops, manufactures, and distributes high technology performance materials, specially engineered industrial threads and yarns, zips, and trims, such as interlinings, reflective tapes, hook and loop fasteners, and mattress tapes. The company primarily serves the apparel and footwear, automotive, telecommunications, energy, and personal protection industries.