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Repreve manufacturer Unifi confirms sale of North Carolina facility

Unifi, the manufacturer of recycled fibre brand Repreve, has announced the sale of its manufacturing facility in Madison, North Carolina. The deal, made with an unnamed third-party, was valued at 45 million dollars. Unifi said 25 million dollars of net proceeds from the sale would be used to reduce an existing loan, while 18.3 million dollars...

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Repreve maker Unifi launches extremely durable recycled yarn Fortisyn

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,...

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Repreve producer Unifi to shutter North Carolina facility

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...

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Repreve LCA shows climate impact of recycled polyester vs. virgin polyester

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...

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Volcom Mod-Tech boardshorts: now made from recycle bottles

London - US sportswear company Volcom has teamed up with Repreve to recreate its Mod-Tech boardshorts using recycled fibre. The boardshorts, said to be a staple in Volcom’s collection, are currently being made from recycled fibre which is produced from recycled materials, including plastic bottles. Approximately 5 plastic bottle are used now...