Unifi is unveiling two new products: Repreve filament yarn and ThermaLoop, as a part of the brand's new projects in circular material production. ThermaLoop is a cutting-edge white-dyeable filament yarn crafted entirely from recycled polyester feedstock, with 50% of its composition derived from textile waste.
A standout feature of ThermaLoop padding is its integration with Repreve's "low melt fiber," a technological innovation that creates synthetic padding made entirely from recycled materials. The newly developed circular Repreve filament yarn is another high-performance polyester product in white, dyeable form. Engineered to meet the most demanding applications, this filament yarn is noted for its versatility.
Both Repreve filament yarn and ThermaLoop are traceable through the advanced FiberPrint technology, ensuring transparency and authenticity in their recycled content. Additionally, these products are certified by U-Trust and hold multiple certifications, including Oeko-Tex, Global Recycled Standard (GRS), and SCS.
Eco-Friendly Polyester Materials
Unifi Debuts Two Polyester Materials Sourced from Textile Waste
Trend Themes
1. Circular Material Production - Companies are increasingly investing in circular material production, highlighting a shift towards creating products from recycled and sustainably sourced materials to reduce waste.
2. Advanced Recycled Fabrics - Innovations in advanced recycled fabrics, like Repreve's filament yarn, are fostering the production of high-performance textiles that do not compromise on quality.
3. Traceable Sustainable Textiles - Traceable sustainable textiles, ensured by technologies like FiberPrint, are gaining importance as consumers demand transparency and authenticity in eco-friendly products.
Industry Implications
1. Textile Manufacturing - The textile manufacturing industry is embracing eco-friendly processes and materials, such as recycled polyester feedstock, to make production more sustainable.
2. Apparel and Fashion - Apparel and fashion industries are adopting sustainably sourced and recycled materials to meet the growing consumer demand for environmentally responsible clothing.
3. Recycling and Waste Management - The recycling and waste management industry is being transformed by innovations that enable the efficient repurposing of textile waste into new, high-quality materials.