UNIFI, Makers of REPREVE®, Announces Major Expansion of Textile Takeback™
November 28 2022 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Aiming to reduce and reuse, Textile Takeback™
gives textile waste a new life as recycled fiber
Today, Unifi Inc. (NYSE: UFI), makers of REPREVE® and one
of the world’s leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarns,
announced a major expansion of its innovative Textile Takeback™
program. The initiative is designed to collect and recycle
polyester-based fabric waste, including both pre- and post-consumer
fabrics, and transform it into REPREVE® – the leading
recycled performance fiber that powers top brands and sustainable
goods worldwide.
With millions of tons of textile waste discarded each year,
Textile Takeback™ aims to transform the industry’s take-make-waste
model by providing a sustainable way to recycle landfill-bound
textiles and create new products. Through UNIFI’s proprietary
process, the Company transforms dyed and undyed polyester-based
textile discards into recycled resin through an innovative material
conversion process. The recycled resin is then converted into
REPREVE® fiber, or it may be blended with recycled bottle material
to achieve desired specifications. The material then begins its
life cycle again and avoids a trip to the landfill. By focusing on
sustainable solutions that create a closed-loop circular system,
Textile Takeback™ from UNIFI serves as an actionable step towards
addressing the industry’s waste footprint.
“UNIFI has always seen sustainability as a movement – not a
moment,” said Eddie Ingle, Chief Executive Officer of UNIFI. “We
are thrilled to expand Textile Takeback™ to provide our partners
with a sustainable solution that helps to create a more circular
supply chain for all.”
As an industry leader and legacy company, UNIFI has championed
sustainable innovation since 1971. As the makers of REPREVE®, UNIFI
has transformed more than 35 billion plastic bottles into recycled
fiber for new apparel, footwear, home goods, and other consumer
products. Initially piloted in 2011, Textile Takeback™ will include
an expanded global footprint and product application scope, making
a sustainable solution for waste accessible to partners at
scale.
“Finding new ways to help our partners meet their sustainability
goals is always top of mind,” said Meredith Boyd, SVP of
Technology, Innovation & Sustainability of UNIFI. “By expanding
our Textile Takeback™ initiative, we are one step closer to shaping
a future where waste is the exception – not the rule.”
To learn more, please visit UNIFI at Hall C2, 536 at ISPO 2022,
being held November 28th - 30th at the Trade Fair Center Messe
München Exhibition Center. For more information on Textile
Takeback™ from UNIFI, please visit www.textiletakeback.com.
About UNIFI | Boilerplate
UNIFI, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) is a global textile solutions provider
and one of the world's leading innovators in manufacturing
synthetic and recycled performance fibers. Through REPREVE®, one of
UNIFI's proprietary technologies and the global leader in branded
recycled performance fibers, UNIFI has transformed more than 35
billion plastic bottles into recycled fiber for new apparel,
footwear, home goods, and other consumer products. UNIFI
continually innovates technologies to meet consumer needs in
moisture management, thermal regulation, antimicrobial protection,
UV protection, stretch, water resistance, and enhanced softness.
UNIFI collaborates with many of the world's most influential brands
in the sports apparel, fashion, home, automotive and other
industries. For more information about UNIFI, visit
www.unifi.com.
UNIFI® is a registered trademark of Unifi, Inc.
About REPREVE® | Boilerplate
Made by Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), REPREVE® is the global leader
in recycled performance fibers. Leveraging its proprietary
regeneration technology, REPREVE® has transformed more than 35
billion plastic bottles into recycled fiber that is trusted by
leading brands to develop sustainable products worldwide. REPREVE®
offers advanced fiber technology that delivers enhanced comfort,
greater performance, superior durability, thermal regulation, and
more. As the only eco-performance fiber with U TRUST® product
verification to certify transparency and traceability, REPREVE® is
uniquely positioned to empower brands and consumers to champion
sustainability. As a catalyst for change, REPREVE® is committed to
leading the global shift towards a more sustainable future by
innovating today. For more information about REPREVE®, visit
www.repreve.com.
REPREVE® is a registered trademark of Unifi, Inc.
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