Sustainable polyester yarns made from textile waste

These products have been created through the Textile Takeback process of Unifi Inc., Greensboro, NC/USA, which recycles both global post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste into next-generation materials using proprietary technologies. Further enhancing value throughout the supply chain, Unifi will also partner with global brands to take back their waste and keep materials in circulation longer.

The new offerings contain at least 50% textile waste and meet the virgin-quality standards.

The circular Repreve filament yarn is designed to fit seamlessly into demanding applications due to its dyeable, high-performance polyester composition. This circular Repreve polyester line, which also includes black filament yarn and black and white staple fiber, contains the inherent FiberPrint tracer technology, meaning that all products can gain U-Trust certification.

The other new product, ThermaLoop insulation, is available in fiberball, padding, and down-like fiber forms, demonstrating the diverse array of textile waste that can be converted into usable feedstock. The padding is engineered with Repreve low melt fiber, a pioneering innovation that enables the production of 100% recycled synthetic padding.

These sustainably produced materials are globally available and can be integrated into existing supply chains smoothly. They are particularly pertinent for industries heavily reliant on polyester, providing a viable solution to those seeking to create sustainable apparel. In line with this commitment to viable textile recycling, Unifi aims to recycle enough textile waste to equate to 1.5 billion T-shirts by the fiscal year 2030.