UNIFI, a leading textured and processed yarns producer, is expanding global availability of its ‘Repreve’ recycled fibre and other Premier Value-Added (PVA) yarns through a new division in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Unifi Textiles Colombo Private Limited (UTCL). “Built on high product quality and strong social and environmental standards, Sri Lanka is a compelling sourcing alternative in South Asia,” said Jay Hertwig, Vice President – Global Brand Sales, Marketing and Product Development, Unifi.
The new expansion is expected to begin operations by the end of the third quarter of the current year, and provide Unifi the flexibility and speed-to-market required to better respond the consumer demands.
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The expansion comes on the heels of Unifi’s announcement of new distribution channels in both Turkey and Taiwan, through Korteks and Sun Chemical, respectively. “UTCL demonstrates our commitment to operational excellence in our global supply chain,” said Tom Caudle, President of Unifi adding, “Our global footprint for PVA products includes the Americas, China, Turkey, Taiwan and now, Sri Lanka.”
Unifi is a multi-national manufacturing company that produces and sells textured and other processed yarns designed to meet customer specifications, and premier value-added (PVA) yarns with enhanced performance characteristics. In addition to its flagship Repreve products, a family of eco-friendly yarns made from recycled materials, key Unifi brands include: Sorbtek, Reflexx, AIO – all-in-one performance yarns, Satura, Augusta, A.M.Y., Mynx UV and Microvista.
