Faytex Corp. announced an exciting new business opportunity that will help accelerate the development of environmentally friendly footwear and apparel by incorporating REPREVE recycled fibers into the Dri-Lex Eco fabric line.

 

Dri-Lex is the original synthetic moisture management system from Faytex and an industry leader in functional and fashionable performance fabrics.

 

 “This business opportunity will allow us to extend the reach of our Dri-Lex Eco program, which we launched about two and a half years ago, said Faytex vice president, Cindy Fay Stangl.”  One of the benefits of working with REPREVE is the transparency associated with the family of fibers. Through Unifi’s U Trust™ verification program the company can actually test and analyze the recycled content through the unique  Fiberprint™ technology, which is very important to Faytex so that our customers can always trust what they are getting.”

 

“We continue to see significant growth in this aspect of our business and look forward to a very bright future with Unifi and its REPREVE branded products,” Stangl added.

 

“We are excited to be working with Faytex”, said Roger Berrier, executive vice president for Unifi. “With a growing emphasis on sustainable products in today’s global market, the Dri-Lex Eco product offering now provides consumers with new sustainable options for the footwear market.”

 

The Dri-Lex Eco products made with REPREVE are now available in a wide range of colors and options. 
 

 

About Faytex Corporation:

Faytex Corporation, headquartered in Weymouth, MA, has affiliates in Spain and Italy as well as R & D and manufacturing facilities in China operated jointly with partner Tai Lee Textiles, Ltd. Privately-held Faytex has been a materials innovator since 1978 when the company first introduced the non-woven synthetic Cambrelle to the North American market. In 1988, Faytex developed one of the first synthetic moisture management systems called 'Dri-Lex'. Dri-Lex has constantly evolved since then to become one of the most highly respected fabrics in the footwear, apparel and sporting goods businesses.  For more information about Faytex, visit www.Faytex.com.
 

About Unifi:

Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) is a diversified producer and processor of multi-filament polyester and nylon textured yarns and related raw materials.  The Company adds value to the supply chain and enhances consumer demand for its products through the development and introduction of branded yarns that provide unique performance, comfort and aesthetic advantages.  Key Unifi brands include, but are not limited to: AIO® - all-in-one performance yarns, SORBTEK®, A.M.Y.®, MYNX® UV, REPREVE®, REFLEXX®, MICROVISTA® and SATURA®.  Unifi's yarns and brands are readily found in home furnishings, apparel, legwear, and sewing thread, as well as industrial, automotive, military, and medical applications.  For more information about Unifi, visit www.unifi.com, or to learn more about REPREVE®, visit the new website www.repreve.com.