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Making Repreve f ibers from recycled Materials Making recycled f ibers certifiably sustainable: U trust verif ication program Providing competitive textile solutions

But Repreve is not just made with recycled content. Its also made with integrity. It took us years to develop our proprietary process, to make Repreve certifiably sustainable. Since the beginning, its been continually improving as we develop new technology. But one thing hasnt changed. As we commercialize new recycled products, we still follow these Repreve brand principles:

Repreve is fiber made from recycled materials. One of the most earth-friendly fabric ingredients youll find anywhere.

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Making repreve froM recycled Materials

Reduces energy consumption and conserves petroleum-based resources by offsetting the need to produce virgin synthetic fibers, providing a reprieve for our planet

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Extensive recycled product line, including filament polyester and nylon, and staple polyester fiber

Recycled performance fibers Globally available Consistent quality; adheres to Unifis first-quality standards

Br anding partnerships for stronger marketing

True working partnerships, from product development to marketing

Repreve For the Planet; an engaging and educational marketing program Repreve gives back through 1% For The Planet

Making recycled fibers certifiably sustainable

Our U Trust verification program ensures that Repreve recycled fibers are traceable, transparent, and certifiably sustainable

Unique Fiberprint technology for enhanced traceability

Recycled content certified by a third party

Repreve fabric certification by Unifi

Made responsibly. To Make a difference.

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Working hard to minimize our environmental impact. doing every thing We can to achieve the highest standards for sustainable textiles .

WERE B IG IN RECYCLED.

W e r e U n i f i, a leading producer of synthetic f ibers. Our gOal is to provide both customers and consumers with products that enhance the value of everyday things. But were not just making products. From offices to manufacturing to shipping, were doing everything we can to provide sustainaBle textile sOlutiOns. With Repreve recycled yarn leading the way. for the planet.

Markets Unifi s erves : Home furnisH ings off ice furnisH ings Hosp ital it y apparel socks / Hos iery s e wing tHre ad industr ial automotive m il itary medical

Virg in nylon

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Recycled fibeRs . A RepR ieve foR ouR pl Anet.Repreve conserves resources because it offsets the need to use newly refined crude oil. On average, every pound of Repreve yarn conserves the equivalent of half a gallon of gasoline.

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Reprevea family of 100% recycled fibers.

post-industrial fiber waste and post-consumer plastics are collected.

The collected waste then enters a unique material conversion process where its chopped, ground, melted, and reformulated.

Repreve, a recycled chip, is formed.

The Repreve chip is extruded and textured through a proprietary process.

recycling t wo kinds of waste

Behind every mound of post-consumer waste is a mountain of post-industrial waste. Thats why our process includes collecting and using post-industrial waste from manufacturing. We start with ourselvescollecting and reusing our own manufacturing waste to conserve more natural resources.

Reprevea family of 100% recycled fibers. The Repreve fibers are further processed to form Repreve spun yarns.

post-industrial fiber waste and post-consumer plastics are collected.

post-industrial fiber waste is processed and post-consumer plastics are cleaned and chopped into flake.

The processed material and post-consumer bottle flake are blended, melted, and extruded to form recycled fibers.

To impart necessary physical properties, the fibers are then drawn, crimped, cut, and compressed into bales.

For every 1 lb. of Repreve polyester yarn, 50,000 btus* are conserved, equivalent to 0.4 gallons of gasoline.

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nylon process comparison

For every 1 lb. of Repreve nylon yarn, 77,000 btus* are conserved, equivalent to 0.6 gallons of gasoline.

staple process comparison

For every 1 lb. of Repreve polyester yarn, 50,000 btus* are conserved, equivalent to 0.4 gallons of gasoline.

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Repreve nylon 6,6 does not contain post-consumer plastics.British Thermal UnitsHexamethylene diamine

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***All resource conservation calculations are specific only to the Repreve product.

Our process charts and comparisons tell the story.

Oil refining is a complex industrial process that turns crude oil into a multitude of petroleum-based products. Some of these products are then made into ingredients that go into plastics and synthetic fibers. Recycling materials to make Repreve helps keep materials made from this precious resource out of the waste stream.

TrusT wHaT youre geT Ting .Our U Trust verification program ensures that Repreve recycled fibers (and your fabrics and products) are traceable, transparent, and certifiably sustainable.

From our plant, Repreve fibers are third-party certified for recycled content claims. From any point in the supply chain, using our unique Fiberprint technology, we can test your products to verify Repreve is in there, and in the right amounts. And we protect what Repreve stands for. Products made from fabrics with Repreve are tested and certified before the Repreve brand name can be used.

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TR ACEABLE.TR ANSPARENT.CERTIFIABLY SUSTAINABLE. U trUst Verification progr am with fiBerprint technology

Trust and transparency are important to us. Thats why the amount of Repreve can be tested and analyzed in any fabric or product with our unique Fiberprint technology.

certified for recycled content cl aims

Repreve fibers are certified by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) for recycled content claims. Every year, Scientific Certification Systems performs a full examination of our recycled products, including our recycling processes, production records, and manufacturing operations. SCS is a leading third-party certifier and standards developer of environmental and sustainability claims.

certified for health and safet y

Repreve has also received the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification, a well-known international eco-label. Oeko-Tex offers Confidence in Textiles, providing testing and qualification that ensures that our yarns are free of harmful levels of more than 100 restricted chemicals. The Oeko-Tex Standard 100 is the worlds leading label for textiles screened for harmful substances.

we certify repreVe prodUcts

Repreve is made better. And we protect what it stands for, too. Products made from fabrics with Repreve are tested and certified before the Repreve brand name can be used.

U TrusTveRIFIcATIon pRogRAM

To qualify for Repreve branding, fabrics must be certified to contain a minimum of 30% of Repreve by weight of total fabric construction.

our goal is to have all products certified for recycled content claims. However, as we continue to evolve our recycled product offering, some of our newer products may be under evaluation by a third party.

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We understand the importance of providing our customers with quality recycled products. Thats why we have a dedicated team that closely monitors all things Repreve from start to finish. We follow rigorous procedures to qualify varying waste streams and ensure proper blending in manufacturing. This assures we provide our customers quality products that are easily used in place of virgin fibers.

f ind your repreve .Now more choices. All traceable, transparent, and certifiably sustainable.

It started with one simple idea: to make Repreve one of the most earth-friendly fabric ingredients in the world. It took us years to develop our proprietary process. And now we continue to expand our recycled product offering to provide our customers with an extensive array of sustainable solutions. This is our story so far...

AvAilAble worldwide.with the sAme quAlity.And the sAme integrity.

Specific functional properties are available upon request. products containing functional and/or performance additives contain a minimum of 95% recycled content.

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RECYCLED FIL AMENT PoLYEsTER FIBER

Available as 100% hybrid blend*

The original polyester filament fiber

A unique blend of post-industrial and post-consumer waste

Available as 100% post-consumer blendMade entirely from post-consumer waste (PET bottles, of course)

RECYCLED FIL AMENT NYLON 6 ,6 FIBER

Made entirely from post-industrial waste

RECYCLED STAPLE POLYESTER FIBER**

The essential ingredient to make spun fibers

RECYCLED PERFORMANCE FIBERS***

A family of recycled fibers

Designed to provide performance features, including:

Flame retardancy Moisture wicking Comfort and performance stretch UV protection Color technology Solution dyed Package dyed

Repreve filament polyester fibers contain a minimum of 20% post-consumer recycled content.

* Repreve staple polyester fibers contain a minimum of 50% post-consumer recycled content.

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And our family keeps growing. Recycled fibers are now available with performance features including flame retardant, moisture wicking, and stretch, to name just a few. Recycled fibers are also available with color technology, including solution and package dyed products.

All fibers sold as Repreve FR flame resistant or retardant (FR) are warranted only to contain no less than 2000 parts per million phosphorus. Unifi makes no performance claims of flame retardancy or flame resistance based upon any standard, whether governmental, industry or otherwise. Unifi specifically disclaims any such performance claims. All purchasers of Repreve FR yarns must sign the Unifi dISclAIMeR And AcknoWledgMenT form before purchasing any Repreve FR yarns.

Specific functional properties are available upon request. products containing functional and/or performance additives contain a minimum of 95% recycled content.

Unifi has the right to accept or reject fabric submissions based on minimum performance requirements. Fabrics failing to meet the minimum required criteria may be submitted for testing, but certification may be rejected on these grounds.

A RECYCLEDFAMILY THAT KEEPS GROWING.

performance possiBilities

Repreve with moisture wicking technology Permanent moisture management performance leaves the wearer cool, dry and comfortable.

Repreve with stretch technology A family of recycled fibers with varying levels of stretch designed for comfort and performance.

Repreve with UV protection technology Provides permanent sun protection against harmful UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays.

Repreve with color technology

Solution Dyed Coloration during the extrusion process locks in rich, vibrant colors and eliminates the need for further fabric dyeing, helping to conserve water.

Package Dyed Coloration exhausted onto yarn when immersed in a dye bath, creating long lasting, durable colors.

repreVe fl ame retardant

A recycled fiber with flame retardant technology

Repreve with flame retardant (FR) technology utilizes proven FR chemistryphosphorus. The phosphorus is inherent within the fiber so its durably sustainable. And because Repreve FR can end up in a variety of fabric constructions, we only certify the level of phosphorus within the fiber. Of course, we can always certify the recycled content.

Repreve has evolved from a recycled filament polyester fiber to a family of recycled synthetic fibers.

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helpfUl hints for working with repreVe fiBers

Fabric processing and performance characteristics are consistent with traditional virgin fibers.

When working with Repreve, dye color selections should be determined and tested during initial development stages.

For fabric construction recommendations and dyeing and finishing guidelines, please refer to the Repreve Code of Best Practices. Please contact your Unifi Account Representative for more information.

br anding parTnersHips for sTronger MarkeTing .Repreve is made better. And we protect what it stands for, too. Heres how to get your products certified.

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products made from Repreve fabrics are tested and certified before they can use the Repreve brand name. To qualify for Repreve branding, fabrics must be certified to contain a minimum of 30% Repreve fiber by total fabric weight.

Unifi has the right to accept or reject fabric submissions based on minimum performance requirements. Fabrics failing to meet the minimum required criteria may be submitted for testing, but certification may be rejected on these grounds.

working with the repreVe Br and name

Easily enhance your brands products and packaging by using the Repreve brand message. Once your product is certified by Unifi, well work with you to provide you the appropriate marketing materials. These may include Repreve hang tags, artwork, language, and legal guidelines.

To maintain our brands integrity, were very watchful of the claims we and our partners make. Please contact reprevemarketing@unifi.com for details.

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New customer log - iN

Log onto www.repreve.com.

Look for the Fabric Library link.

To enter, we just need you to submit a short application form. (Please complete all the fields to be sure it submits.)

The information you provide will stay confidential and will not be used for anything beyond this application. Yes, we do screen out competitors and curious bystanders.

Approved customer log - in

Log onto www.repreve.com.

Look for the Fabric Library and enter your log-in credentials.

Certify a fabriC

Log onto the Certification Portal through the Fabric Library link and follow the easy directions.

Once you have submitted your product for testing and certification, you can:

Check certification status.

Request Repreve hangtags.

Look for repreve certified fabrics

Log onto the Fabric Library and follow the easy directions.

Use this Library to: Research new and existing Repreve certified fabrics.

Create and print your own fabric swatch book.

Request fabric samples.

Its easy and efficient for you to work with our products. If youre a textile customer, our Certification Portal and Fabric Library put you in immediate communication with us. Its quick, easy to use, private, and totally free. To start this process and receive your log-in credentials, follow the easy steps.

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MADE BETTER . EASY TO WORK WITH.

repreve . for THe pl aneT.How can a little bitty RECYCLED fiber make our big world better? Just one cant do it alone. (Too skinny.)

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But when a bunch of these filaments get together, they make Repreve fiber. In the same way, when we decide as manufacturers, brands, and retailers to make a better world, we can have a huge impact on the environment. Because when more people buy products made with Repreve, fewer resources get used up. creating a reprieve for our planet. our consumer-focused marketing program will support and complement your marketing messages. And strengthen your brands connection with consumers. Repreve allows your consumers to take part in our give-back program with a simple pledge: We give back. You choose.

giVing Back 1%

Repreve is a member of 1% for the Planet. And we pledge one percent of all Repreve sales to support environmental non-profits.

attention-getting hang tag

A series of five hang tags grabs consumers attention with the theme Repreve. For the Planet. Each hang tag has a different cover message, depicting the range of environmental causes supported by the program.

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WAT e RF o R T H e

R e S o U R c e SF o R T H e

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inVitation to inter act

The hang tag clearly communicates the Repreve brands environmental message. It also invites consumers to interact with the brand online by helping Repreve give back.

Vote on the weB site

Consumers take the hang tag to the web site www.repreve.com to learn more about the program. They feel theyve done something good for the planet by casting a vote for the cause they choose. They can also learn more about Repreve recycledwhy its different, how its made, and where to find it.

Specific details of the Repreve For the planet marketing campaign are subject to change.

2009 Unifi , inc .

RepReve is a tRademaRk of Unifi , inc . and is RegisteRed with U.s . patent and tRademaRk office and with otheRs.

U tRUst and fibeRpRint aRe tRademaRks of Unifi , inc .

More questions ?

Please contact your Unifi representative or email us at reprevemarketing@unifi.com.

Want to share our story?

And conserve paper at the same time? Go to www.repreve.com for a downloadable, email-able version of this brochure.

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Unifi , inc .

7201 W. Friendly Ave.Greensboro, nc 27410p: 336 294 4410 f: 336 316 5422 email: reprevemarketing@unifi.com

Unifi Tex Tiles ( sUzhoU ) Co. , lTd.

Room 1101, Gold River CenterNo. 88 Shishan RoadSuzhou New District,Suzhou, Jiangsu Province,P.R. China 215011p: +86 512 6818 7198 f: +86 512 6818 7199 email: utsc.marketing@unifi.com

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