Unifi Launches Textile Takeback Program

July 28, 2011

Unifi Inc., Greensboro, N.C., has launched its REPREVE Textile Takeback Program, which is designed to give fabrics a second chance by recycling them back into REPREVE fibers.

Polartec LLC will partner with Unifi to launch the program, which recycles various polyester based fabrics — including supply chain waste and post-consumer fabrics that have reached their end of life. This waste is collected and recycled back into a new REPREVE product offering — the REPREVE Takeback fiber.

Both Unifi and Polartec have worked with military apparel manufacturer Peckham Inc., Lansing, Mich., to define a process allowing for Polartec polyester cut-waste to be recycled back into Polartec’s exclusive REPREVE 100 branded yarn. This new yarn now will include a blend of recycled bottles and recycled fabrics, and will be used to produce performance Polartec fabrics for the outdoor apparel market.

The REPREVE Textile Takeback Program will be expanding to include other qualified partners in the near future.

For more information, visit unifi.com. — S.G.



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