Unifi
Unifi, Inc. is a global textile solutions provider and maker of the world’s number one brand of recycled performance fiber, REPREVE®.
Unifi created the REPREVE,® brand to foster a sustainable world by diverting billions of plastic bottles and industrial waste from landfills and oceans. Using REPREVE® helps to offset the use of petroleum, emitting fewer greenhouse gases and conserving water and energy in the process. And with Unifi’s performance technologies, customers can build fibers that align with their consumers’ needs and expectations.
New Concept Jacket Designed to Illustrate Viability of Fully Recyclable, Circular Garments
DuPont Biomaterials teamed up with Youngone to design a jacket comprised of recycled and plant-based fabrics that can be mechanically recycled at end of life — providing a glimpse into a circular future for textiles. ... View More
Innovation Expo at SB’19 Detroit sets Stage for Global Collaboration
Immersive learning experiences with National Geographic, Danone, Procter & Gamble, EY and others ... View More
‘Round and ‘Round We Finally Go: Why I Believe We’ll Achieve a Circular Economy, Part 1
While a growing number of industries are working to eliminate waste globally, two in particular — which happen to be two of the world’s biggest culprits where waste is concerned — also have me feeling particularly inspired. ... View More
Scientific and Technological Breakthroughs are Transforming Global Brands
Mastercard, BanQu, Planet Labs sharing insights at SB’19 Detroit, June 3-6 ... View More
Unifi Announces Recipients of 2nd Annual REPREVE® Champions of Sustainability Awards
Now in its second year, Unifi, Inc.’s (NYSE: UFI) Champions of Sustainability awards continue to recognize brands, retailers and textile partners that demonstrate the shared goal of making our planet a better place to live. ... View More
Unifi, Saint Haven, TreeToTextile Pioneering New Breed of Sustainable Textiles
Market demands continue to drive innovation in sustainable fabrics. ... View More
Sustainable Brands Reveals Initial Conference Details for Annual Flagship Conference
3,000+ brand and innovation leaders to convene June 3-6 at SB’19 Detroit SAN FRANCISCO, November 27, 2018 – Sustainable Brands® recently released the event brochure for its annual flagship conference: SB’19 Detroit. More than 3,000 business le... View More
Unifi's REPREVE® Named an Official Recycling Partner of the Wyndham Championship
The 79th annual Wyndham Championship just got a lot greener, thanks to a new partnership with Greensboro-based Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI). The global textile manufacturer, which makes its REPREVE® performance fiber from recycled materials, including pl... View More
Pac-12 and Unifi announce founding partnership of Pac-12 Team Green
The Pac-12 and Unifi, Inc. and today announced a long-term partnership, with Unifi serving as the Founding Sustainability Partner of Pac-12 Team Green and as a sponsor of the Pac-12 Sustainability Conference. As part of the partnership, Unifi will pr... View More
Sustainable Brands Gathers Global Brand Innovation Leaders at SB’18 Vancouver
Sustainable Brands kicks off its largest community gathering today with Sustainable Brands '18 Vancouver at the Vancouver Convention Centre West in Vancouver, British Columbia. Over 2,000 business executives along with their teams from 33+ countries... View More
Global Brand Leaders Set to Redesign the Future of Commerce at SB’18 Vancouver
Sustainable Brands brings P&G, Braskem, PwC, Clif Bar, LG Electronics & others to collaborate on innovative products and services for The Good Life SAN FRANCISCO, May 23, 2018 – Sustainable Brands® recently unveiled the full programming an... View More
How Is Your Brand Redesigning the Good Life This World Environment Day?
Ahead of Earth Day last month, over one million people took to social media urging corporations to "break free" from single-use plastics. And from the fashion to the auto industry – and everywhere in between – innovations are taking roo... View More
Unifi Receives Prestigious UNC Sustainability Award
Photo: Kevin Hall, Unifi CEO; and Al Segars, PNC Distinguished Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship and Faculty Director of the Center for Sustainable Enterprise at UNC. N.C.-based Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) is excited to announce it is the inaugu... View More
Trending: New Partnerships for Unifi, Kimberly-Clark, North Face To Eradicate Plastic Waste
Plastic bottles will find new life in textiles and nitrile gloves are being recycled into new consumer goods through corporate partnerships. ... View More
Sustainable Brands Attracts Global Brand Leaders to Accelerate Business-led Change
P&G, Salesforce.org, Starbucks, Nestlé among companies showcasing initiatives in the Activation Hub at SB’18 Vancouver, June 4-7 SAN FRANCISCO, April 18, 2018 – Sustainable Brands® is evolving the concept of the traditional conference expo ... View More
Trending: Fabric Scraps, Flint Water Bottles Being Recycled into New Textiles
This year has already seen some great steps forward in the uphill battle against fashion and textile waste: industry agreements and action plans have been announced; sustainable fashion startups are receiving support from the Fashion for Good-Plug an... View More
Thinking More Sustainably Across the Apparel Supply Chain
Sustainable production standards for clothing continue to rise, with attention to sustainable materials and practices becoming a more integral part of the global apparel industry. In an effort to mitigate its impact on the environment, the sector has... View More
How Organic Underwear Can Help Save the World
In an era where brands are becoming increasingly socially conscious to keep up with societal trends, Marc Skid is no exception. The recently launched online underwear retailer is using the finest, sustainably grown materials to provide its customers ... View More
DuPont and Unifi Join Forces to Create Breakthrough Eco-Friendly Cold-Weather Apparel Insulation
DuPont Industrial Biosciences (DuPont) announced today a collaboration with Unifi, Inc. to create high-performance, renewably sourced garment insulation, offering leading apparel brands a new sustainable choice for cold-weather products. ... View More
Trending: How the Circular Economy Continues to Clean Up Fashion
Striving toward sustainability is an ongoing trend in the fashion industry, as companies and consumers continue to find alternatives to cheap, disposable clothing and wasteful production practices. The latest: American textile manufacturer Polartec t... View More
