REPREVE® SmartDye™
Reduces carbon emission versus conventional dyeing
This product is a lower-temperature dyeable recycled polyester engineered to save time, energy, and resultant emissions. It yields substantial energy savings and reduces cycle time. This yarn can be dyed at lower temperatures without compromising the fabric's aesthetic and performance, all while improving dye cycle efficiency. Available in REPREVE® polyester staple fiber and polyester filament fiber, SmartDye™ improves dye cycle efficiency and achieves up to 30% energy savings without compromising a fabric's performance.
Company/Institution
Unifi Manufacturing, Inc.
Unifi,Inc. is a global textile solutions provider and one of the world's leading innovators in manufacturing synthetic and recycled performance fibers. Through REPREVE®, one of Unifi's proprietary technologies and the global leader in branded recycled performance fibers, Unifi has transformed more than 35 billion plastic bottles into recycled fiber for new apparel, footwear, home goods, and other consumer products. The proprietary PROFIBER™ technologies offer increased performance, comfort and style advantages, enabling customers to develop products that perform, look and feel better.
Country
United States
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Designer(s)
Unifi Manufacturing, Inc.
Unifi, Inc is a global textile solutions provider and one of the world's leading innovators in manufacturing synthetic and recycled performance fibers. Through REPREVE®, one of Unifi's proprietary technologies and the global leader in branded recycled performance fibers, Unifi has transformed more than 35 billion plastic bottles into recycled fiber for new apparel, footwear, home goods, and other consumer products. The proprietary PROFIBER™ technologies offer increased performance, comfort and style advantages, enabling customers to develop products that perform, look and feel better.