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Û Making Repreve fibers from r ec yc l e d m ate r i a l s
Û Making recycled fibers certifiably sustainable: U Trust ™ verification program
Û Providing competitive textile solutions
W E’ R E B IG I N R EC YCL ED.
Repreve is fiber made from recycled materials.
One of the most earth-friendly fabric ingredients you’ll find anywhere.
Wo r k i n g h a r d to m i n i m i ze o u r en v i ro n m en ta l i m pac t.
D o i n g e v ery t h i n g w e c a n to ac h i e v e t h e h i g h e s t
s ta n da r ds f o r su s ta i n a b l e t e x t i l e s .
Mar k ets U n ifi S e rve s : Hom e fu rni s hings
Office furnishings
H o s p i ta l i t y
A p pa r e l
S o c k s / h o s i e ry
Sewing thread
W e ’ r e U n i f i, a leading producer of synthetic fibers.
O u r goa l is to provide both customers and consumers
But Repreve is not just made with recycled content. It’s also made
with integrity. It took us years to develop our proprietary process,
to make Repreve certifiably sustainable. Since the beginning,
it’s been continually improving as we develop new technology.
But one thing hasn’t changed. As we commercialize new recycled
products, we still follow these Repreve brand principles:
Industrial
A u to m ot i v e
M i l i ta ry
Medical
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Making repreve from
R e c yc l e d M at e r i a l s
M a k i n g r e c yc l e d f i b e r s
c e r t i f i a b ly s u s ta i n a b l e
Competitive
Te xtile Solution s
B r a n d i n g pa r t n e r s h i p s
for stronger marketing
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Û Extensive recycled product line,
including filament polyester and nylon, and staple polyester fiber
Û True working partnerships, from product development to marketing Reduces energy consumption and
conserves petroleum-based resources
by offsetting the need to produce
virgin synthetic fibers, providing a
reprieve for our planet
with products that enhance the value of everyday things.
But we’re not just making products.
From offices to manufacturing to shipping, we’re doing
everything we can to provide s u s ta i n a b l e te x ti l e s o lu ti o n s .
bra n d p ri n c i p l e s
M a de r espon si b ly.
To m a k e a d i ffer en ce .
Our U Trust™ verification program
ensures that Repreve recycled fibers are traceable, transparent, and certifiably
sustainable
Û Unique Fiberprint ™ technology for
enhanced traceability
Û Recycled content certified by a third party
Û Repreve fabric certification by Unifi
Û Recycled performance fibers
Û Globally available
Û Consistent quality; adheres to Unifi’s first-quality standards
Û Repreve For the Planet; an engaging and educational marketing program
Û Repreve gives back through 1% For
The Planet™
With Repreve recycled yarn leading the way. Fo r th e pl a n e t.
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R ec ycl ed fi b er s .
A r epr i e v e for o u r pl a n e t.
M a k i n g R e p r e v e s ta p l e fib e rs
Post-industrial fiber waste and
post-consumer plastics are collected.
Post-industrial fiber waste and
post-consumer plastics are collected.
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Repreve conserves resources because it offsets the need to use newly
refined crude oil. On average, every pound of Repreve yarn conserves
the equivalent of half a gallon of gasoline.
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The collected waste then enters a unique
material conversion process where it’s chopped,
ground, melted, and reformulated.
The processed material and post-consumer bottle
flake are blended, melted, and extruded to form
recycled fibers.
Repreve, a recycled chip, is formed.
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Our process charts and comparisons tell the story. Û
To impart necessary physical properties, the fibers are then
drawn, crimped, cut, and compressed into bales.
The Repreve chip is extruded and textured
through a proprietary process.
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Repreve—a family of 100% recycled fibers.
Behind every mound of post-consumer waste is a
mountain of post-industrial waste. That’s why our
process includes collecting and using post-industrial
waste from manufacturing. We start with ourselves—
collecting and reusing our own manufacturing waste
to conserve more natural resources.
ΠAll resource conservation calculations are specific only to the Repreve product.
Post-industrial fiber waste is processed and
post-consumer plastics are cleaned and chopped
into flake.
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Oil refining is a complex industrial process that turns crude oil into a multitude of
petroleum-based products. Some of these products are then made into ingredients
that go into plastics and synthetic fibers. Recycling materials to make Repreve helps
keep materials made from this precious resource out of the waste stream.
R e c yc l i n g t wo k i n d s o f wa s t e
R EC Y CLED F I B E R S
M a k i n g R e p r e v e f i l a m e n t fib e rs
Repreve—a family of 100% recycled fibers. The Repreve
fibers are further processed to form Repreve spun yarns.
P o ly e s t e r p r o c e s s c o m pa r i s o n
N y lo n p r o c e s s c o m pa r i s o n
S ta p l e p r o c e s s c o m pa r i s o n
For every 1 lb. of Repreve polyester yarn,
50,000 btu’s* are conserved, equivalent
to 0.4 gallons of gasoline.
For every 1 lb. of Repreve nylon yarn,
77,000 btu’s* are conserved, equivalent
to 0.6 gallons of gasoline.
For every 1 lb. of Repreve polyester yarn,
50,000 btu’s* are conserved, equivalent
to 0.4 gallons of gasoline.
V i rg i n P o ly e s t e r
R e p r e v e P o ly e s t e r
V i rg i n N y lo n
R e p r e v e n y lo n 6 , 6
V i rg i n P o ly e s t e r S ta p l e F i b e r
R e p r e v e P O LY E S T E R S ta p l e F i b e r
Crude oil wellhead
Process eliminated
Crude oil wellhead
Process eliminated
Crude oil wellhead
Process eliminated
Crude oil refinery
Process eliminated
Crude oil refinery
Process eliminated
Crude oil refinery
Process eliminated
Naptha
Process eliminated
Benzene
Process eliminated
Naptha
Process eliminated
Xylenes
Process eliminated
Cyclohexane
Process eliminated
Xylenes
Process eliminated
Paraxylenes
Process eliminated
HMD** & Adipic Acid
Process eliminated
Paraxylenes
Process eliminated
TA** & MEG***
Process eliminated
Nylon Salt
Process eliminated
TA** & MEG***
Process eliminated
Polymerization
Repreve chip production
Polymerization
Repreve chip production
Polymerization
Repreve feedstock preparation
Extrusion
Extrusion
Extrusion
Extrusion
Extrusion
Extrusion
Texturing
Texturing
Texturing
Texturing
Staple processing
Staple processing
* British Thermal Units
** TA is Terephthalic Acid
*** MEG is Mono Ethylene Glycol (Can be made from oil or natural gas)
Repreve nylon 6,6 does not contain post-consumer plastics.
* British Thermal Units
** Hexamethylene Diamine
* British Thermal Units
** TA is Terephthalic Acid
*** MEG is Mono Ethylene Glycol (Can be made from oil or natural gas)
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TR ACE AB LE .
TR ANSPAR ENT.
CERTIFIAB LY
SUSTAINAB LE .
U TRUST
T RUS T W H AT
YOU ’ RE GE T T ING .
Our U Trust ™ verification program ensures that Repreve recycled
fibers (and your fabrics and products) are traceable, transparent,
and certifiably sustainable.
From our plant, Repreve fibers are third-party certified for recycled content
claims. From any point in the supply chain, using our unique Fiberprint™
technology, we can test your products to verify Repreve is in there,
and in the right amounts. And we protect what Repreve stands for.
Products made from fabrics with Repreve are tested and certified before the
Repreve brand name can be used.
U t ru s t
Verification Program
RECYCLED
CONTENT
U TR U ST™ V ERIFICATION PROGRAM
WITH FI B ERPRINT™ TECHNOLOGY
C e r t i f i e d f o r r e c yc l e d
content cl aims
C e r t i f i e d f o r h e a lt h
and safety
We certify
Repreve products
Trust and transparency are important to us.
That’s why the amount of Repreve can be
tested and analyzed in any fabric or product
with our unique Fiberprint technology.
Repreve fibers are certified by Scientific
Certification Systems (SCS) for recycled
content claims. Every year, Scientific
Certification Systems performs a full
examination of our recycled products,
including our recycling processes,
production records, and manufacturing
operations. SCS is a leading third-party
certifier and standards developer of
environmental and sustainability claims.
Repreve has also received the Oeko-Tex
Standard 100 certification, a well-known
international eco-label. Oeko-Tex offers
“Confidence in Textiles,” providing testing
and qualification that ensures that our yarns
are free of harmful levels of more than 100
restricted chemicals. The Oeko-Tex Standard
100 is the world’s leading label for textiles
screened for harmful substances.
Repreve is made better. And we protect what
it stands for, too. Products made from fabrics
with Repreve are tested and certified before
the Repreve brand name can be used.
ΠTo qualify for Repreve branding, fabrics must be certified to contain a minimum of 30% of Repreve by
weight of total fabric construction.
ΠOur goal is to have all products certified for recycled content claims. However, as we continue to evolve
our recycled product offering, some of our newer products may be under evaluation by a third party.
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C o m p e titi v e t e x ti l e s o l uti o n s
Fi n d yo u r r epr e v e .
Now more choices. All traceable, transparent, and certifiably sustainable.
Avai l ab le
wor ldw i de .
W ith the
sam e qualit y.
An d th e sam e
i nteg r it y.
It started with one simple idea: to make Repreve one of the most earth-friendly
fabric ingredients in the world. It took us years to develop our proprietary process.
And now we continue to expand our recycled product offering to provide our
customers with an extensive array of sustainable solutions. This is our story so far...
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R E C YC L E D F I L A M E N T
P o lye s ter F I B E R
R E C YC L E D F I L A M E N T
N Y LO N 6 , 6 F I B E R
R E C YC L E D S TA P L E
P O LY E S T E R F I B E R **
R E C YC L E D P E R F O R M A N C E
F I B E R S ***
Available as 100% hybrid blend*
Made entirely from post-industrial waste
The essential ingredient to make spun fibers
A family of recycled fibers
The original polyester filament fiber
Designed to provide performance
features, including:
A unique blend of post-industrial and
post-consumer waste
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Available as 100% post-consumer blend
We understand the importance of providing our customers with quality recycled
products. That’s why we have a dedicated team that closely monitors all things
Repreve from start to finish. We follow rigorous procedures to qualify varying waste
streams and ensure proper blending in manufacturing. This assures we provide our
customers quality products that are easily used in place of virgin fibers.
Made entirely from post-consumer waste
(PET bottles, of course)
* Repreve filament polyester fibers contain a minimum of 20%
post-consumer recycled content.
** Repreve staple polyester fibers contain a minimum of 50%
post-consumer recycled content.
Flame retardancy
Moisture wicking
Comfort and performance stretch
UV protection
Color technology
• Solution dyed
• Package dyed
*** Specific functional properties are available upon request.
Products containing functional and/or performance additives
contain a minimum of 95% recycled content.
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A R EC YCLED
FAMILY
THAT K EEPS
GROWING .
Repreve has evolved from a recycled filament polyester fiber
to a family of recycled synthetic fibers.
And our family keeps growing. Recycled fibers are now available with performance
features including flame retardant, moisture wicking, and stretch, to name just a few.
Recycled fibers are also available with color technology, including solution and
package dyed products.
R e p r e v e f l a m e r e ta r da n t
Performance Possibilities
A recycled fiber with flame retardant technology
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Repreve with flame retardant (FR) technology utilizes proven
FR chemistry—phosphorus. The phosphorus is inherent
within the fiber so it’s durably sustainable. And because
Repreve FR can end up in a variety of fabric constructions,
we only certify the level of phosphorus within the fiber.
Of course, we can always certify the recycled content.
C o m p e titi v e t e x ti l e s o l uti o n s
N ow w ith per for m a n ce .
Repreve with moisture wicking technology
Permanent moisture management performance leaves the wearer cool, dry and comfortable.
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Repreve with stretch technology
A family of recycled fibers with varying levels of stretch
designed for comfort and performance.
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Repreve with UV protection technology
Provides permanent sun protection against harmful UVA
(aging) and UVB (burning) rays.
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Repreve with color technology
Solution Dyed
Coloration during the extrusion process locks in rich,
vibrant colors and eliminates the need for further
fabric dyeing, helping to conserve water.
Package Dyed
Œ All fibers sold as Repreve ® FR flame resistant or retardant ( FR ) are warranted only to
contain no less than 2000 parts per million phosphorus. Unifi makes no performance
claims of flame retardancy or flame resistance based upon any standard, whether
governmental, industry or otherwise. Unifi specifically disclaims any such performance
claims. All purchasers of Repreve ® FR yarns must sign the Unifi DISCL AIMER AND
ACKNOWLEDGMENT form before purchasing any Repreve ® FR yarns.
Coloration exhausted onto yarn when immersed in a
dye bath, creating long lasting, durable colors.
ΠSpecific functional properties are available upon request. Products containing functional
and/or performance additives contain a minimum of 95% recycled content.
Œ Unifi ® has the right to accept or reject fabric submissions based on minimum performance
requirements. Fabrics failing to meet the minimum required criteria may be submitted for
testing, but certification may be rejected on these grounds.
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B r a n d i ng pa rt n er sh i p s
for s t rong er m a r k e t i ng .
MADE B E T TER .
E ASY TO
WOR K WITH .
Repreve is made better. And we protect what it stands for, too.
Here’s how to get your products certified.
Products made from Repreve fabrics are tested and certified before they can
use the Repreve brand name. To qualify for Repreve branding, fabrics must be
certified to contain a minimum of 30% Repreve fiber by total fabric weight.
Wo r k i n g w i t h t h e R e p r e v e b r a n d n a m e
H e l p f u l h i n t s f o r wo r k i n g w i t h R e p r e v e f i b e r s
Easily enhance your brand’s products and packaging by using the
Repreve brand message. Once your product is certified by Unifi,
we’ll work with you to provide you the appropriate marketing
materials. These may include Repreve hang tags, artwork, language,
and legal guidelines.
Û Fabric processing and performance characteristics are
consistent with traditional virgin fibers.
To maintain our brand’s integrity, we’re very watchful of the claims
we and our partners make. Please contact reprevemarketing @ unifi.
com for details.
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It’s easy and efficient for you
to work with our products.
If you’re a textile customer,
our Certification Portal and
Fabric Library put you in
immediate communication
with us. It’s quick, easy to use,
private, and totally free.
To start this process and
receive your log-in credentials,
follow the easy steps.
Û When working with Repreve, dye color selections should be
determined and tested during initial development stages.
Û For fabric construction recommendations and dyeing and
finishing guidelines, please refer to the Repreve Code of Best
Practices. Please contact your Unifi Account Representative
for more information.
N e w c u s to m e r
lo g - i n
A p p r ov e d
c u s to m e r lo g - i n
Certify
a fa b r i c
Lo o k f o r R e p r e v e
c e r t i f i e d fa b r i c s
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Log onto www.repreve.com.
Û Log onto www.repreve.com.
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Look for the Fabric Library link.
Û Look for the Fabric Library and enter your log-in credentials.
Û Log onto the Fabric Library and
follow the easy directions.
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To enter, we just need you to submit a short application form. (Please complete all the fields to be sure it submits.)
The information you provide will stay
confidential and will not be used for
anything beyond this application.
Yes, we do screen out competitors and
curious bystanders.
Log onto the Certification
Portal through the Fabric Library link and follow the
easy directions.
Once you have submitted your product
for testing and certification, you can:
Use this Library to:
Û Research new and existing Repreve certified fabrics.
Û Check certification status.
Û Create and print your own fabric swatch book.
Û Request Repreve hangtags.
Û Request fabric samples.
Œ Unifi ® has the right to accept or reject fabric submissions based on minimum performance requirements.
Fabrics failing to meet the minimum required criteria may be submitted for testing, but certification may
be rejected on these grounds.
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R epr e v e .
For th e pl a n e t.
How can a little bitty R ECYCLED fiber make our big
world better? Just one can’t do it alone. (Too skinny.)
But when a bunch of these filaments get together, they make Repreve fiber. In the same way,
when we decide as manufacturers, brands, and retailers to make a better world, we can have a
huge impact on the environment. Because when more people buy products made with Repreve,
fewer resources get used up. Creating a reprieve for our planet. Our consumer-focused
marketing program will support and complement your marketing messages. And strengthen
your brand’s connection with consumers. Repreve allows your consumers to take part in our
give-back program with a simple pledge: We give back. You choose.
More questions ?
Please contact your Unifi representative
or email us at reprevemarketing @ unifi.com.
Wa n t to s h a r e o u r s to ry ?
And conserve paper at the same time?
Go to www.repreve.com for a downloadable,
email-able version of this brochure.
F o r th e
La n d
F o r th e
futur e
F o r th e
W i l d l if e
F o r th e
W at e r
F o r th e
R e s o ur c e s
Atte ntion -getting h a ng tag
G i v i n g b ac k 1 %
I n v i tat i o n to i n t e r ac t
Vot e o n t h e w e b s i t e
A series of five hang tags grabs consumers’ attention with
the theme “Repreve. For the Planet.” Each hang tag has
a different cover message, depicting the range of
environmental causes supported by the program.
Repreve is a member of 1%
for the Planet. And we pledge
one percent of all Repreve
sales to support environmental
non-profits.
The hang tag clearly communicates the
Repreve brand’s environmental message.
It also invites consumers to interact
with the brand online by helping Repreve
give back.
Consumers take the hang tag to the web site
www.repreve.com to learn more about the
program. They feel they’ve done something
good for the planet by casting a vote for the
cause they choose. They can also learn more
about Repreve recycled—why it’s different,
how it’s made, and where to find it.
ΠSpecific details of the Repreve For the Planet marketing campaign are
subject to change.
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and is registered with U. S . Patent and
Tr ademark Office and with others .
U Trust and Fiberprint are tr ademarks
of Unifi, Inc .
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