Repreve for China
15/10/2008
Unifi’s new team in China has wasted no time in announcing an important product development for that market. Its new subsidiary, Unifi Textiles Suzhou Company Limited (UTSC), is preparing to introduce Repreve nylon 6.6 to the Chinese textiles industry with a launch at the 2008 Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics Show, which takes place from October 28–30.
Unifi describes Repreve nylon as a first-quality yarn made from 100% recycled materials with a production process that reduces energy consumption and conserves petroleum-based resources by offsetting the need to produce virgin fibres. The nylon version is suitable for a number of product applications, including apparel and hosiery.
“The addition of a recycled nylon 6.6 to the Repreve brand portfolio considerably expands the potential customer and product base for the product. And now with the product availability in Asia, this will further allow us to consistently supply high quality 100% recycled products wherever our customers choose to do business,” said Roger Berrier, executive vice-president for Unifi.
UTSC will manage all sales, marketing, distribution and technical support in Asia for Unifi’s premium value-added yarns, including Repreve. “This will provide our customers in the region with faster product innovations and enhanced service and flexibility,” added Berrier.
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