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Fibre2Fashion
16-05-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Innovation Award Winners announced for Techtextil & Texprocess 2025
The 2025 Innovation Award winners for Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas have been officially announced, recognizing technologies and forward-thinking solutions shaping the future of the technical textiles and sewn products industries. Award Recipients: The 2025 Innovation Award winners for Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas have been announced. Honorees include UNIFI, Automatex, JUKI, and Aptean for breakthroughs in sustainability, automation, and digitalisation. These innovations aim to enhance efficiency and reshape the future of technical textiles and sewn products. The next shows will be held in Raleigh (2026) and Atlanta (2027). Techtextil North America Best New Technology: UNIFI – REPREVE Takeback Texprocess Americas Best New Technology & Digitalization: Automatex – Automated Fitted Sheet Sewing and Folding Line Best New Technology: JUKI – JUKI DX-01 Best New Concept: Aptean – Aptean Shop Floor Control 'These winners represent the kind of innovation that is not only exciting but deeply impactful to how our industries operate,' said Kristy Meade, Vice President of Technical Textiles & Technology Shows, Messe Frankfurt Inc . 'Their technologies are pushing boundaries and solving real-world challenges.' One of this year's honorees emphasized the critical role of innovation in today's manufacturing landscape: 'Receiving this award means a lot to us, having been in the industry for many years,' said Per Bringle, Senior Manager at Aptean . 'Increasing efficiencies in productivity is just more important than ever right now. We really appreciate the recognition for the tools we've developed to help manufacturers automate, shrink costs, and become more efficient. Bringing these technologies to the table to keep the margins intact and create greater throughput is needed now more than ever.' The next edition of Techtextil North America will take place August 4–6, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Texprocess Americas will return May 11–13, 2027 in Atlanta, once again co-located with Techtextil North America. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
Business Wire
06-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
UNIFI ®, Makers of REPREVE ®, Launches Fortisyn™, an Inherently Durable Yarn for Military and Tactical Gear
GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), the makers of REPREVE ® and one of the world's leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarns, today launched Fortisyn™, an abrasion-resistant yarn engineered for ultimate durability in tactical applications. This innovative yarn provides fabrics with enhanced tear and tensile strength, offering a robust solution for military and first responder uniforms and tactical gear. Fortisyn is available made-in-USA for Berry Amendment compliant applications. Fabrics containing Fortisyn can withstand exposure to harsh elements and rough handling while maintaining their form, function, and appearance over time. Fortisyn is available in nylon 6,6 and REPREVE ® Nylon, a recycled type 6, circular nylon made from post-industrial yarn waste. 'In collaboration with mills and strategic partners, Fortisyn has undergone rigorous fabric testing to validate its exceptional performance. The launch marks a step forward in the scaling of recycled, circular technology yarns into the most durable applications,' said Eddie Ingle, CEO of UNIFI. About Fortisyn: Engineered for inherent durability and abrasion resistance. Solution-dyed capability for enhanced colorfastness. Fortisyn, made with REPREVE Nylon, is fully traceable with FiberPrint ® technology and certified by U-TRUST ®, along with Oeko-Tex®, GRS, and SCS certifications for recycled content. Available globally and in combination with other UNIFI yarn technologies. UNIFI will showcase Fortisyn at Booth 4241 at Techtextil North America held on May 6-8, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit About UNIFI, Inc. UNIFI, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) is a global leader in fiber science and sustainable synthetic textiles. Using proprietary recycling technology, UNIFI is a pioneer in scaling the transformation of post-industrial and post-consumer waste into sustainable products. Through REPREVE®, the world's leading brand of traceable, recycled fiber and resin, UNIFI is changing the way industries think about the materials they use – and reuse. A vertically-integrated manufacturer, the company has direct operations in the United States, Colombia, El Salvador, and Brazil and sales offices all over the world. UNIFI envisions a future where circular and sustainable solutions are the only choice. For more information about UNIFI, visit About REPREVE® Made by UNIFI, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), REPREVE® is the global leader in recycled performance fibers and resins. Using proprietary recycling technology, REPREVE leverages multiple waste sources, including single-use plastic bottles, ocean -bound plastic, textile waste, and recycled yarn. REPREVE has transformed more than 40 billion plastic bottles into recycled fiber, powering globally scalable products for world-leading brands. Made traceable with FiberPrint® technology and certified by U-Trust®, REPREVE spans sports apparel, fashion, home, automotive, construction, transport, military, medical and packaged goods. For more information about REPREVE, visit
Business Wire
23-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
UNIFI ®, Makers of REPREVE ®, Schedules Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Earnings Conference Call
GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), the makers of REPREVE ® and one of the world's leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarn, will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on Thursday, May 1, 2025, to discuss its third quarter fiscal 2025 financial results. The third quarter fiscal 2025 financial results and supporting materials will be available after the close of market trading on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, on the Company's website at The conference call can be accessed approximately 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the call by dialing (800) 715-9871 (Domestic) or (646) 307-1963 (International) and, when prompted, providing conference ID number 5495097. There will also be a live audio webcast of the call, which can be accessed on the Company's website at A replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours following the call through Thursday, May 8, 2025, and can be accessed via the Company's website at In addition, presentation slides will be available on the Company's website for 12 months following the call. About UNIFI, Inc. UNIFI, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) is a global leader in fiber science and sustainable synthetic textiles. Using proprietary recycling technology, UNIFI is a pioneer in scaling the transformation of post-industrial and post-consumer waste into sustainable products. Through REPREVE ®, the world's leading brand of traceable, recycled fiber and resin, UNIFI is changing the way industries think about the materials they use – and reuse. A vertically-integrated manufacturer, the company has direct operations in the United States, Colombia, El Salvador, and Brazil, and sales offices all over the world. UNIFI envisions a future where circular and sustainable solutions are the only choice. For more information about UNIFI, visit Made by UNIFI, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), REPREVE® is the global leader in recycled performance fibers and resins. Using proprietary recycling technology, REPREVE leverages multiple waste sources, including single-use plastic bottles, ocean-bound plastic, textile waste, and recycled yarn. REPREVE has transformed more than 40 billion plastic bottles into recycled fiber, powering globally scalable products for world-leading brands. Made traceable with FiberPrint® technology and certified by U-Trust®, REPREVE spans sports apparel, fashion, home, automotive, construction, transport, military, medical and packaged goods. For more information about REPREVE, visit
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UNIFI®, Makers of REPREVE®, Schedules Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Earnings Conference Call
GREENSBORO, N.C., April 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), the makers of REPREVE® and one of the world's leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarn, will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on Thursday, May 1, 2025, to discuss its third quarter fiscal 2025 financial results. The third quarter fiscal 2025 financial results and supporting materials will be available after the close of market trading on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, on the Company's website at The conference call can be accessed approximately 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the call by dialing (800) 715-9871 (Domestic) or (646) 307-1963 (International) and, when prompted, providing conference ID number 5495097. There will also be a live audio webcast of the call, which can be accessed on the Company's website at A replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours following the call through Thursday, May 8, 2025, and can be accessed via the Company's website at In addition, presentation slides will be available on the Company's website for 12 months following the call. About UNIFI, Inc. UNIFI, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) is a global leader in fiber science and sustainable synthetic textiles. Using proprietary recycling technology, UNIFI is a pioneer in scaling the transformation of post-industrial and post-consumer waste into sustainable products. Through REPREVE®, the world's leading brand of traceable, recycled fiber and resin, UNIFI is changing the way industries think about the materials they use – and reuse. A vertically-integrated manufacturer, the company has direct operations in the United States, Colombia, El Salvador, and Brazil, and sales offices all over the world. UNIFI envisions a future where circular and sustainable solutions are the only choice. For more information about UNIFI, visit About REPREVE® Made by UNIFI, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), REPREVE® is the global leader in recycled performance fibers and resins. Using proprietary recycling technology, REPREVE leverages multiple waste sources, including single-use plastic bottles, ocean-bound plastic, textile waste, and recycled yarn. REPREVE has transformed more than 40 billion plastic bottles into recycled fiber, powering globally scalable products for world-leading brands. Made traceable with FiberPrint® technology and certified by U-Trust®, REPREVE spans sports apparel, fashion, home, automotive, construction, transport, military, medical and packaged goods. For more information about REPREVE, visit View source version on Contacts Contact information: Josh Carroll or Blaine McNultyAlpha IR Group312-445-2870UFI@
Forbes
11-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
UNIFI, Inc. Celebrates Brands Investing In Recycled Fibers
With more than 6.5 billion gallons of water saved and 41.4 billion megajoules of fossil fuel ... More depletion avoided, UNIFI's sustainability movement is gaining traction not just among consumers, but within entire retail supply chains. In the sustainable fashion space, companies like U.S.-based UNIFI, Inc., the makers of recycled performance fiber REPREVE®, continue to make strides in the circular textile manufacturing space. Thus far, they've taken in more than 42 billion plastic bottles and turned them into recycled fiber that can be used for various consumer products. The company is on track to recycle 50 billion bottles by December 2025 and 1.5 billion t-shirts worth of textile waste by 2030. REPREVE's growing footprint in the retail world is notable: in 2024, REPREVE accounted for 32% of UNIFI's revenue, with a target of increasing that number to more than 50% by 2030. With more than 6.5 billion gallons of water saved and 41.4 billion megajoules of fossil fuel depletion avoided, UNIFI's sustainability movement is gaining traction not just among consumers, but within entire retail supply chains. The retailers who use these recycled fibers in apparel, footwear, home goods, and other applications are investing in sustainability for the long term. To celebrate its brand partners investing in recycled materials, UNIFI recently announced the winners of its 2025 Champions of Sustainability awards. This year's honorees collectively helped divert more than 42 billion plastic bottles from landfills, simultaneously reducing greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 1.3 billion kilograms of carbon dioxide. The eighth annual awards spotlighted brands driving sustainable innovation across the retail and textile industries. Key partners such as Nike, Target, Walmart, and Polartec received the Billion Bottle Award for recycling over one billion bottles through their supply chains. Newcomers like Free Country and Swannies were celebrated for surpassing the 10 million bottle milestone, while New Balance and Signet Mills were honored for their commitment to domestic manufacturing. 'Mainstreaming sustainable and circular solutions requires collaboration across industries, supply chains, R&D, and technology,' said Eddie Ingle, CEO of UNIFI. 'This year's REPREVE Champions of Sustainability are pushing boundaries and setting new benchmarks for environmental responsibility.' Zooming out, it's clear there are still many more opportunities for expanding investment in recycled materials. The 2024 Circularity Gap Report (Textiles) found that only 0.3% of the 3.25 billion tons of resources consumed each year to produce items within the global textile industry come from recycled resources. Operators like Ali Rose van Overbeke, who currently serves as the Director of Marketing at Kadeya but previously founded Genusee, a company that formerly specialized in manufacturing eyeglasses made from recycled plastic bottles, know how challenging this path can be. She explained that because recycling is a for-profit industry, it's subject to the same market forces as any other: supply and demand, margins, and the need to optimize for return on investment. 'In the best-case scenario, materials are collected, cleaned, sorted, and baled. Those bales are sold to processors, who mechanically or chemically break them down into pellets, flakes, or fibers. Those then get sold to companies to be turned into final goods—like fabric, eyewear, or packaging,' she said. However, she went on to explain that if brands aren't buying those recycled materials, processors won't buy from recyclers, and recyclers have no incentive to collect or sort them in the first place. The entire system has to work together, collectively, toward the end goal of increased sustainability. For UNIFI, with its more than 3.1 million square feet of manufacturing and sorting facilities based in North Carolina as well as direct operations in Colombia, El Salvador, and Brazil, the infrastructure for apparel brands committed to investing in sustainable materials presents an opportunity for brands to invest in more responsible production in 2025 and beyond.
