Unifi

What Unifi does

Unifi, Inc. is a publicly traded (NYSE: UFI) global textile manufacturer founded in 1971 and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. The company produces and processes multi-filament polyester and nylon textured yarns, with a vertically integrated recycling operation that transforms post-consumer plastic bottles and textile waste into branded recycled performance fibers and resins. Its flagship REPREVE brand, launched in 2007, is positioned as the world's leading recycled performance fiber and is differentiated by the proprietary FiberPrint tracer technology and U-TRUST certification program, which together verify recycled content claims throughout the supply chain. As of February 2026, Unifi reports having diverted 46 billion plastic bottles from landfills with a goal of 65 billion by FY2030, and having recycled the equivalent of 1 billion T-shirts worth of textile and yarn waste.

The company's product portfolio spans five core categories — filament yarn (POY, DTY, AJT, FDY, solution-dyed, covered, bicomponent, knit cord), spun yarn, staple fiber, recycled PET resin, and rPET flake — enhanced by more than a dozen proprietary performance technologies including SmartDye (30% energy savings in dyeing), Waterwise (water-conserving dyeing), Sorbtek (moisture-wicking), A.M.Y. (anti-odor), CiCLO (biodegradable synthetic fibers), Fortisyn (military-grade durability), Inhibit (flame retardant), Mynx (UPF 50+ sun protection), ChillSense and TruTemp365 (temperature regulation), Luxel (linen-look performance), ThermaLoop (recycled insulation), and ReFlexx (stretch). REPREVE-branded products contributed 32% of FY2024 revenue, with a stated target of exceeding 50% by 2030.

Unifi generates revenue primarily through direct B2B sales of filament yarn, spun yarn, staple fiber, resin, and flake to global apparel, footwear, home furnishings, military, automotive, packaging, and medical customers. The go-to-market model is enterprise consultative selling targeting major brands such as Nike, Adidas, The North Face, Patagonia, Levi's, ASICS, Prada, Stella McCartney, J.Crew, Reformation, and LoveSac, supported by direct manufacturing operations in the United States, Colombia, El Salvador, and Brazil, plus sales offices and joint ventures across China, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Vietnam, India, and Europe. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and operates on quote-based contracts. In FY2026 the company has been executing a Profit Improvement Plan that includes the May 2025 sale of its Madison, North Carolina manufacturing facility for $53.2 million, targeting approximately $5 million in quarterly manufacturing savings and $4 million in SG&A reductions.

Name

Unifi

Legal name

Unifi, Inc.

Website

https://unifi.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Unifi is a publicly traded global textile manufacturer producing recycled and synthetic polyester and nylon yarns, with its flagship REPREVE brand serving major apparel, footwear, and home furnishings brands including Nike, Adidas, Patagonia, and Prada through direct manufacturing in the Americas and global sales operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recycled and Synthetic Performance Yarns

NAICS

Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (325220), Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Man-Made Fiber Manufacturing (Polyester/Nylon/Acrylic/Viscose) (IMAOAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regenerated & Recycled Fiber Production (rPET/rNylon/Regenerated Cellulose) (IMAOAMAD), Chemical Recycling & Depolymerization (e.g., PET/Polyamide/Cellulosics) (IMAOAMAC), Recycled & Reprocessed Polymer Resin Manufacturing (rPET, rPP, rPE; PCR/PIR resins) (IMANAAAH), Sustainable & Certified Materials (Organic, Recycled, Traceable) (CRAAAMAK)

Keywords

• Recycled performance fiber
• Polyester filament yarn
• Sustainable textile manufacturing
• RPET resin and flake
• Textile-to-textile recycling

Headquarters

HQ city

Greensboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Recycled and Synthetic Yarns: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling recycled and synthetic filament yarn, spun yarn, and staple fiber. Products include REPREVE branded recycled fibers and standard virgin polyester/nylon yarns.
2. Resin and rPET Flake: Sale of recycled polyester resin and rPET flake for fiber spinning, packaging, nonwoven, and injection molding applications. Revenue from food and non-food grade recycled resin products.
3. REPREVE Brand Revenue: REPREVE recycled fiber brand accounted for 32% of FY2024 revenue, with target of over 50% revenue contribution by 2030. Includes premium pricing for traceable, certified recycled content.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Unifi manufactures and sells multi-filament polyester and nylon textured yarns, recycled performance fibers, staple fiber, rPET resin, and rPET flake, with REPREVE as its flagship recycled brand. The company converts post-consumer plastic bottles and textile waste into traceable, certified fibers and resins sold to global apparel, footwear, home, automotive, military, and packaging brands through direct enterprise sales.

Product overview

UNIFI is a global textile solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of recycled and synthetic yarn products centered around its REPREVE® brand—the world's leading recycled performance fiber and resin. The product portfolio includes five core product categories: Filament Yarn (the widest range globally, including POY, DTY, AJT, FDY, Solution Dyed, Covered Yarn, Bicomponent, and Knit Cord), Spun Yarn (with color-matching capabilities), Staple Fiber (polyester and nylon), Resin (rPET for fiber spinning, packaging, nonwoven, and injection molding), and rPET Flake (for food and non-food grade applications). These core products are enhanced with numerous proprietary performance technologies including Sorbtek® (moisture-wicking), A.M.Y.® (odor control), SmartDye® and Waterwise™ (sustainable dyeing), ReFlexx® (stretch), Resist2O (water resistance), ChillSense® and TruTemp365® (temperature management), CiCLO® (biodegradability), Mynx® (UV protection), Inhibit® (flame retardant), Fortisyn™ (durability), Luxel™ (linen-look performance), Integr8™ (softness and stretch), and XS Cross-Section and Heather Effects (visual/textural effects). The company also offers textile-to-textile recycling solutions and operates direct manufacturing facilities in the United States, Colombia, El Salvador, and Brazil.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• REPREVE: World's leading brand of recycled performance fiber and resin, made from post-consumer plastic bottles and textile waste. Features FiberPrint tracer technology for traceability and U-TRUST certification.
• Luxel
• U-TRUST
• FiberPrint
• REPREVE Takeback
• ThermaLoop

Products and services

• REPREVE World's leading brand of recycled performance fiber and resin, made from post-consumer plastic bottles and textile waste. Traceable and certified through FiberPrint tracer technology and U-TRUST verification.
• Filament Yarn Wide range of filament yarns including Partially Oriented Yarn (POY), Draw Textured Yarn (DTY), Air Jet Texturing (AJT), Fully Drawn Yarn (FDY), Solution Dyed, Covered Yarn, Bicomponent, and Knit Cord in polyester and nylon for global brands.
• Spun Yarn Sustainable spun yarn (staple fiber twisted together) with premium color-matching and package dyed options across specialty yarns including wool, with low minimum order quantities.
• Staple Fiber High-quality polyester and nylon staple fiber from recycled materials with complete traceability, available for conventional spinning, nonwoven applications, and insulation/fiber fill applications.
• Resin Unifi rPET resin created with proprietary process for fiber spinning, packaging (bottles and film), nonwoven applications, and injection molding applications; can be U-TRUST certified.
• rPET Flake Optimally engineered and quality rPET flake for food and non-food grade applications, 100% made from post-consumer packaging, available in clean clear, green, green mixed color, and mixed color options.
• Luxel Linen-inspired, easy-care performance yarn with moisture-wicking, wrinkle resistance, and odor control, made with 30% REPREVE Takeback circular polyester for apparel, footwear, home furnishings, work wear, and accessories.
• ThermaLoop Insulation Recycled insulation product made from recycled materials, awarded the 2024 Just Style Award and the 2025 SEAL Sustainable Product Award.
• REPREVE Takeback Circular Polyester Circular polyester product line that incorporates post-consumer textile waste back into the production cycle, with FiberPrint tracer technology embedded for traceability.
• Sorbtek Moisture-wicking performance fibers that catch moisture from the body, move it to the fabric surface, and release it into the air, with continuous soil-release performance for the lifetime of the product.
• A.M.Y. Anti-Odor Technology Odor control technology platform featuring botanical (peppermint) and antimicrobial (silver, zinc oxide) options for long-lasting freshness lasting the lifetime of the product (50 launderings).
• SmartDye Proprietary dyeing technology that reduces temperature and cycle time required to dye polyester yarn, achieving up to 30% energy savings and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
• Waterwise Water-conserving dyeing technology that protects water resources and locks in solution dyed color, reducing water and energy associated with conventional dyeing processes with UV lightfast and bleach-resistant properties.
• ReFlexx Sustainable stretch yarn technology with BiComponent, Covered Yarns, PET, PBT, and PTT variants that helps fabrics stretch and recover, including options available for stretch without spandex.
• CiCLO Patented textile ingredient technology that allows polyester and nylon fibers to biodegrade more like natural fibers, reducing microplastic pollution, certified by OEKO-TEX ECO PASSPORT and REACH compliant.
• ChillSense Yarn technology providing an instant cooling sensation through higher thermal effusivity values compared to standard polyester, cool to the touch in next-to-skin applications.
• TruTemp365 Temperature regulation fiber technology that absorbs and wicks moisture in warm climates while insulating body heat in cooler environments for year-round comfort.
• Mynx Sunblock technology that does not wash out, providing UVA and UVB protection with up to 50+ UPF rating that maintains 98% UPF rating in wet and dry conditions.
• Inhibit Inherent flame retardant (FR) technology using phosphorous-based, non-halogenated chemistry, designed for performance in demanding applications with superior durability versus topical chemistries.
• Fortisyn Proprietary air jet textured yarn engineered for built-in durability and abrasion resistance for fabrics requiring military and tactical specifications, with globally and Berry Compliant available options.
• Integr8 Continuous filament solution for super soft, stretchy, spun-like hand with enhanced performance features including easy care, low wrinkle, stretch without spandex, moisture management, evaporative cooling, and UPF performance.
• Resist2O Water-shielding fibers using C-Zero technology, fluorine-free and PFOA-free, fast-drying at shake off, designed to pair with other Unifi performance technologies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 46 billion plastic bottles diverted from landfills
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature13 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NikecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor brand partner using REPREVE recycled fiber in performance athletic apparel and footwear. Nike is one of Unifi's key customers and featured in brand partner logos on the company website.
• AdidascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal athletic brand actively developing recycling solutions and using recycled polyester. One of the prominent companies in the athletic apparel recycling market developing and expanding recycling solutions.
• VF CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of multiple major apparel brands actively developing recycling solutions in the textile industry.
• PatagoniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutdoor apparel company actively developing recycling solutions and recognized for sustainability leadership in the textile industry.
• PradacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury fashion brand using recycled polyester from Unifi, representing potential middle ground between virgin polyester and sustainable alternatives.
• Stella McCartneycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainable fashion designer using recycled polyester from Unifi, known for environmental commitments in fashion.
• Textile ExchangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry membership organization. Textile Exchange drives achievement of sustainable fiber and materials through global, collaborative leadership.
• Accelerating CircularitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry membership organization focused on advancing textile-to-textile circularity. Unifi is a member working toward circular economy goals.
• APR (Association of Plastic Recyclers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry membership organization. APR works to enhance recovery of plastic packaging for a more sustainable future.
• OceanCyclecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial enterprise focused on preventing ocean plastic pollution and improving livelihoods in coastal communities through certification. Unifi uses OceanCycle to certify recycled plastic bottles for REPREVE Our Ocean products.
• SCS Global ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird-party certification organization that audits REPREVE products and recycled processes annually for SCS Recycled Content Certifications.
• OEKO-TEXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational certification system for textile products. REPREVE has received OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 label, qualifying that yarns are free of harmful levels of more than 100 restricted chemicals.
• The North FacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutdoor apparel brand featured in brand partner logos, using REPREVE recycled fibers in products.
• ReformationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainable fashion brand featured as brand partner using REPREVE recycled fibers.
• ASICScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerformance footwear brand using REPREVE sustainable materials, featured in brand partner logos.
• Levi'scoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenim and apparel brand partner using REPREVE recycled fibers in products.
• J.CrewcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApparel brand partner using REPREVE materials, featured in brand partner logos.
• Beyond YogacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoga and athletic apparel brand using recycled fibers, featured in brand partner logos.
• New EracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeadwear and apparel brand using REPREVE materials, featured in brand partner logos.
• LoveSaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome furniture brand using sustainable textile solutions from REPREVE, featured in brand partner logos.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Indorama Ventures: One of the world's largest PET resin and fiber producers with a major recycling (rPET) platform acquired from Wellman International (Unifi CEO's former company). Directly competes with Unifi in recycled polyester fiber and resin markets globally.
• Teijin: Japanese chemical and fiber manufacturer with significant polyester and recycled fiber operations, including Eco Circle textile-to-textile recycling technology. Competes with Unifi in sustainable synthetic fibers for apparel and industrial markets.
• Aquafil: Italian fiber producer best known for ECONYL regenerated nylon made from ocean and landfill waste. Competes with Unifi in branded recycled performance fibers, particularly in apparel and carpet applications.
• Hyosung TNC: Korean textile and chemical company with a major regen/recycled fiber business including recycled nylon (Mipan Regen) and polyester. Competes with Unifi's REPREVE in performance and sustainable synthetic fibers globally.
• Toray Industries: Major Japanese synthetic fiber manufacturer producing polyester, nylon, and other man-made fibers for apparel and industrial use. Increasingly focused on recycled and bio-based fibers, competing with Unifi's REPREVE and sustainable product portfolio.
• Far Eastern New Century: Taiwan-based polyester and recycled fiber producer with significant rPET and recycled filament yarn operations. Directly competes with Unifi in recycled polyester fiber for apparel brands globally.

Emerging players

• Eastman Chemical: U.S. chemical company that has launched textile-to-textile recycling (Carbon Renewal Technology and the methanolysis-based Renew process) producing fiber-grade recycled polyester. An emerging direct competitor to Unifi in rPET fiber feedstock.
• BIONIC: U.S.-based company producing recycled yarn from coastal plastic waste for use in textiles and apparel. Competes in the branded recycled fiber space alongside REPREVE, particularly for ocean-bound plastic certified products.

Broad incumbents

• Reliance Industries: Indian conglomerate with massive polyester filament yarn and resin production (Recron). Operates one of the world's largest integrated polyester chains and competes broadly with Unifi in synthetic fiber and rPET markets.

Regional players

• Shenghong Petrochemical: Major Chinese producer of polyester filament yarn and PTA. While primarily serving domestic Chinese markets, its scale and pricing affect global polyester fiber competition, including the markets Unifi addresses in Asia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/unifisolutions
• Facebookfacebook.com/UnifiSolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unifi-inc.

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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