UNIFI®, Makers of REPREVE®, Launches Integr8™, Globally Available Performance Enhancing Filament Yarn
February 10 2025 - 10:29AM
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An ultra-soft, maximum-performance stretch yarn
made for apparel, footwear, and furnishings debuting at Première
Vision Paris trade show February 11-13
Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) (together with its consolidated
subsidiaries, “UNIFI®”), the makers of REPREVE® and one of the
world’s leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarns, today
launches Integr8™, the textile industry’s most comprehensive,
multi-functional sustainable yarn. Traceable and made including
REPREVE® recycled polyester, Integr8™ is a spandex-free stretch
yarn that combines softness with moisture management and offers
cutting-edge functionality for a wide range of applications.
Integr8™ elevates the performance and functionality of woven, knit,
and seamless products, making it ideal for apparel, footwear, and
home furnishings.
"Integr8 represents a breakthrough, particularly for apparel and
footwear brands that have long sought the stretch of spandex
without the associated environmental burden. With one of the
industry’s most comprehensive suites of performance-engineered
technologies, UNIFI is ideally positioned to meet the growing
demand for sustainable, functional yarn,” said Eddie Ingle, Chief
Executive Officer of Unifi, Inc.
About Integr8:
- Continuous filament yarn, made including post-consumer recycled
plastic that delivers exceptional softness and superior performance
characteristics.
- Revolutionary, integrated performance features include
ultra-soft hand feel, spandex-free comfort stretch, moisture
management, evaporative cooling, UPF protection, and easy-care,
low-wrinkle properties. (Certain properties may be dependent on
fabric construction.)
- Embedded with the superior characteristics of REPREVE® with
fully traceable FiberPrint® technology and certified by U-TRUST®,
along with Oeko-Tex®, GRS, and SCS certifications for recycled
content.
The new filament yarn is available globally and can be used
seamlessly across fabric applications. Its multifaceted
functionality and scaled availability addresses key opportunities
for the textile industry, particularly for brands aiming to create
circular performance products and meet ambitious sustainability
goals. With its versatility and traceability, Integr8 yarn offers
endless possibilities across the apparel, footwear, and home
furnishings industries.
UNIFI will showcase Integr8 at Hall 6 booth #6L40 during
Première Vision Paris, taking place February 11th - 13th at the
Paris Nord Villepinte convention center. For more information on
UNIFI®, the makers of REPREVE®, please visit www.repreve.com.
About UNIFI®
UNIFI, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) is a global leader in fiber science and
sustainable synthetic textiles. Using proprietary recycling
technology, UNIFI is a pioneer in scaling the transformation of
post-industrial and post-consumer waste into sustainable products.
Through REPREVE®, the world’s leading brand of traceable, recycled
fiber and resin, UNIFI is changing the way industries think about
the materials they use – and reuse. A vertically-integrated
manufacturer, the company has direct operations in the United
States, Colombia, El Salvador, and Brazil and sales offices all
over the world. UNIFI envisions a future where circular and
sustainable solutions are the only choice. For more information
about UNIFI, visit www.unifi.com.
About REPREVE®
Made by UNIFI, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), REPREVE® is the global leader
in recycled performance fibers and resins. Using proprietary
recycling technology, REPREVE leverages multiple waste sources,
including single-use plastic bottles, ocean-bound plastic, textile
waste, and recycled yarn. REPREVE has transformed more than 40
billion plastic bottles into recycled fiber, powering globally
scalable products for world-leading brands. Made traceable with
FiberPrint® technology and certified by U-Trust®, REPREVE spans
sports apparel, fashion, home, automotive, construction, transport,
military, medical and packaged goods. For more information about
REPREVE, visit www.repreve.com.
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