All Repreve articles
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News briefsUnifi posts deeper Q1 loss as sales fall 8%
The manufacturer of recycled and synthetic fibers reports lower quarterly sales and deeper losses as tariff uncertainty continues to pressure demand.
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ArticleUnifi posts profit on asset sale
The recycled-yarn maker swung to profit on a facility sale, but underlying results remained pressured by weak demand and tariffs.
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News briefsUnifi adds A.M.Y. Peppermint, expands Repreve Takeback and ThermaLoop
The new product launches are meant to reinforce the company’s commitment to sustainable innovation.
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News briefsUnifi sells Madison facility to reduce debt
The US manufacturer of recycled synthetic yarns has sold a key facility to strengthen its balance sheet and improve operational efficiency.
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News briefsUnifi launches Fortisyn yarn for tactical use
The US-based fiber innovator introduces abrasion-resistant yarn for military and first responders.
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ArticleUnifi launches Repreve with CiCLO for biodegradable synthetics
The company debuts biodegradable Repreve with CiCLO, tackling synthetic microfiber pollution with a globally scalable solution for circular performance textiles.
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News briefsPolartec, Marmot among winners in ‘Repreve Champions of Sustainability’ awards
Unifi’s Repreve Awards highlight outdoor and sports brands like Marmot, Polartec and Nike for major strides in sustainability and recycling.
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News briefsUnifi named one of Fast Company’s most innovative companies
Unifi has earned a spot on Fast Company’s list for 2025, recognized for pioneering sustainability in textile recycling and circular solutions.
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ArticleUnifi shows progress in its environmental commitments in new report
The company, specializing in recycled and synthetic yarns, has released its fifth annual Sustainability Snapshot.
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News briefsUnifi launches new sustainable yarn
The company says Integr8 is a groundbreaking sustainable yarn offering spandex-free stretch and performance for apparel, footwear and home furnishings.
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News briefsUnifi launches two new circular polyester products
The manufacturer of recycled and synthetic yarns launches two new recycled polyester products, expanding its Repreve portfolio.
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ArticleUnifi announces profitability improvement plan, executive promotions
Unifi, a Greensboro, North Carolina-based manufacturer of recycled and synthetic yarns, including Repreve, announced that it has begun implementing a new Profitability Improvement Plan focused on further reducing the company’s costs, streamlining operations and investing in innovation. Unifi’s Profitability Improvement Plan includes a cost reserve and workforce reduction that is ...
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ArticleRepreve life cycle data confirms environmental benefits of recycled polyester
Unifi, a Greensboro, North Carolina-based manufacturer of recycled and synthetic yarns, has announced the results of an independent, peer-reviewed life cycle assessment (LCA) showing that recycled polyester from its Repreve brand reduces the potential for climate change compared to virgin polyester. Repreve has so far transformed more than 35 billion ...
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News briefsUnifi’s sales fall 22% amid volatile global environment
Unifi, the U.S.-based maker of the Repreve fiber, announced net sales of $156.7 million for the third fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2023, down 21.9 percent from $200.8 million in the third quarter a year ago. The decrease was primarily driven by lower sales volumes amid a volatile global environment. ...
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News briefsUnifi releases 2022 sustainability report, commits to new goals
U.S.-based company Unifi, which specializes in synthetic and recycled yarns (registered trademarks include the Repreve fiber), has published its sustainability report for fiscal 2022. The report provides an expanded view of Unifi’s sustainability strategy and the company’s approach to creating long-term value for its stakeholders. Concurrent with the release of ...
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News briefsUnifi’s sales drop 8.4% in fiscal Q1
Unifi, the maker of the Repreve fiber, has reported net sales of $179.5 million for the first fiscal quarter ended Oct. 2, 2022, representing a decrease of 8.4 percent from the first quarter of fiscal 2022. The drop was primarily attributed to lower sales volumes for the Americas and Asia ...
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News briefsHologenix and Unifi partner on “Celliant with Repreve” performance fiber
Materials science firm Hologenix, the creators of Celliant, has teamed up with Unifi, a global producer of recycled and synthetic yarns and the maker of recycled performance fiber Repreve, to develop Celliant with Repreve. The new performance fiber combines the infrared (IR) properties of Celliant infrared technology with the sustainable ...
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News briefsUnifi announces recipients of Repreve Sustainability Awards
Nike and Target both reached the milestone of transforming more than 2 billion recycled plastic bottles through the use of Repreve fiber this year. Polartec, Walmart and Texhong Textile Group transformed more than 1 billion bottles each. This year’s recipients of Unifi’s Repreve Champions of Sustainability awards helped turn a ...
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News briefsNew sustainable bike brand Norman introduces Australian-made MTB apparel and sportswear
The Australian clothing brand Norman has launched its first line of mountain biking apparel, all made in Australia and with a choice of materials focusing on sustainability, including a poly/nylon blend made from recycled ocean plastic from Repreve. Norman ships its apparel for men and women worldwide from its webshop. ...
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News briefsChaco incorporates sandal webbings made from Repreve fibers
Chaco, a U.S. outdoor lifestyle footwear brand owned by Wolverine Worldwide, is underlining its commitment to sustainability by using sandal fabric tapes made from 100 percent recycled Repreve materials. Chaco is partnering with Unifi, whose Repreve fibers are the result of reusing 31 billion plastic bottles to date, which are ...
