The problem with recycled yarns and fabrics, for many, is the assumption that a recycled yarn cannot be as strong as one made from virgin materials. Enter Unifi, maker of recycled polyester brand Repreve. The company recently launched Fortisyn, an abrasion-resistant and durable yarn that provides fabrics with enhanced tear and tensile strength,...
7 May 2025
Textile manufacturing company Unifi has announced plans to close its facility in Madison, North Carolina, with production operations from the site to be consolidated into the company’s North and Central American units. The decision to shutter the property, which will be put up for sale in 2025, was driven by a mission to “improve efficiency and...
4 Feb 2025
Repreve-maker Unifi announced the results today of a peer-reviewed Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) about the impacts of recycled polyester on climate change versus virgin polyester. “Repreve significantly lowers the impact of climate change and will have an immediate impact on the sustainability goals and environmental footprint of our esteemed...
26 Jul 2023