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Unifi expands Repreve global availability and product offerings

Unifi will debut Repreve products with additional performance options at the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics show in Shanghai next week.

8th October 2015

Innovation in Textiles
 |  Greensboro, NC

Sustainable, Clothing/​Footwear

These collaborations will greatly expand distribution channels for Repreve, helping to shorten lead times and broaden options anywhere in the world customers do business, the company reports.

UTSC will also debut Repreve products with additional performance options at the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics show in Shanghai, China, next week.

Expansion

Korteks, based in Turkey, is the leading European fully-integrated polyester continuous filament yarn manufacturer. The company will manufacture and sell Repreve recycled fibre in Turkey.

Established in 1957 and serving the fibre industry in Taiwan since 1970, Sun Chemical will be the only distributor of Repreve fibre in Taiwan and will work to meet the growing demand for Repreve in the area.

“Globally expanding our Repreve manufacturing capabilities highlights our commitment to the Repreve brand and allows us to better serve our customers worldwide,” said Roger Berrier, president and COO of Unifi. “This expansion into new global markets underscores our dedication to remaining a leader in sustainable solutions and recycled products around the world.”

Versatility and offerings

In addition to expanding global availability, Unifi continues to increase the versatility and offerings in Asia and Europe of its flagship product, Repreve, by combining more PVA performance benefits with sustainable options. 

UTSC will highlight several new product offerings at the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics show, including Repreve with Augusta CL, designed to provide the natural look and feel of cotton and the superior performance of synthetics. UTSC will also debut a new, longer Repreve staple fibre that is ideal for wool blends; Repreve filament with cationic-dyeable and disperse-dyeable polyester blended for heather effects; and Repreve with Reflexx, a high stretch fibre for improved fit, comfort and performance.

“We are focused on providing our customers with eco-friendly products with the added performance benefits that consumers expect in products they wear and use every day,” said Ed Wickes, president of UTSC. “Our goal is to be a global resource for our customers no matter where they choose to do business.”

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