Unifi Inc., Greensboro, N.C., continues to expand its REPREVE brand of recycled fibers through a manufacturing and distribution relationship with Palmetto Synthetics LLC.
Under the agreement, Unifi’s REPREVE chip, produced at the REPREVE recycling center, will be purchased and processed by Palmetto into staple fiber, and will be sold under the REPREVE brand name.
Available as either natural or solution-dyed polyester staple fiber, REPREVE products produced by Palmetto will be NAFTA and Berry Amendment compliant. REPREVE staple fiber is suitable for a wide range of applications, including apparel, military, denim, upholstery, industrial, medical, automotive and nonwoven products.
Products produced out of the REPREVE recycling center are third-party certified for recycled content claims through Scientific Certification Systems (SCS). Additionally, Unifi recently received the SCS Responsible Source certification. Palmetto’s NatureSpun product will be replaced with REPREVE and any existing NatureSpun adoptions will be converted over to REPREVE.
For more information, visit unifi.com. — L.M.
