GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), the makers of REPREVE® and one of the world’s leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarns, today launches A.M.Y.® Peppermint, a naturally deodorizing yarn engineered for long-lasting freshness. The latest innovation within UNIFI®’s technology platform delivers built-in odor control using sustainably sourced peppermint oil, offering a botanical alternative to traditional antimicrobial treatments. UNIFI also announces the global introduction of REPREVE Takeback™ and ThermaLoop™ insulation, both made entirely from textile waste.

A.M.Y. Peppermint provides freshness throughout the life of the product. Designed for versatility, it is ideal for applications across apparel, footwear, home textiles, and transportation. The yarn is available globally in both virgin and REPREVE recycled polyester.

Key Features of A.M.Y. Peppermint:

• Durable odor control sustained through 50 home launderings
• Powered by mint-derived botanicals, including peppermint oil
• Available globally in virgin and REPREVE polyester yarns, with REPREVE options fully traceable via FiberPrint® technology and certified by U-TRUST®, GRS, and SCS for recycled content

“This launch reinforces our commitment to sustainable innovation,” said Eddie Ingle, CEO of UNIFI. “A.M.Y. Peppermint gives brands a powerful tool to deliver freshness and performance through the power of nature.”

A.M.Y. Peppermint joins UNIFI’s growing anti-odor portfolio, including yarns infused with silver and zinc oxide technologies. Together, the A.M.Y. platform offers brands versatile freshness solutions to meet evolving consumer expectations for comfort and sustainability. A.M.Y. can also be combined with other performance technologies.

UNIFI announces the global introduction of REPREVE Takeback and ThermaLoop insulation, both now made entirely from textile waste excluding colorants, additives, and low-melt polymers. This expansion strengthens UNIFI’s circular product portfolio and supports its goal to recycle the equivalent of 1.5 billion T-shirts’ worth of textile waste by FY2030. REPREVE Takeback circular polyester now includes white-dyeable high-performance filament, staple fiber, and solution-dyed colors. ThermaLoop insulation, previously 50% recycled, is now available in down-like fiber and fiberball, and padding to deliver performance and thermal efficiency.

UNIFI will showcase A.M.Y. Peppermint, circular REPREVE Takeback and ThermaLoop insulation, both now available made from 100% textile waste, offerings at the Northwest Materials Show (Booth #914) in Portland, Oregon, August 27-28 and Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics (Booth #H4. 1-E72 ) in Shanghai, China, September 2-4.

About Unifi, Inc.

Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) is a global leader in fiber science and sustainable synthetic textiles. Using proprietary recycling technology, UNIFI is a pioneer in scaling the transformation of post-industrial and post-consumer waste into sustainable products. Through REPREVE®, the world’s leading brand of traceable, recycled fiber and resin, UNIFI is changing the way industries think about the materials they use – and reuse. A vertically-integrated manufacturer, the company has direct operations in the United States, Colombia, El Salvador, and Brazil and sales offices all over the world. UNIFI envisions a future where circular and sustainable solutions are the only choice. For more information about UNIFI, visit www.unifi.com.

About REPREVE®

Made by Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), REPREVE® is the global leader in recycled performance fibers and resins. Using proprietary recycling technology, REPREVE leverages multiple waste sources, including single-use plastic bottles, ocean-bound plastic, textile waste, and recycled yarn. REPREVE has transformed more than 40 billion plastic bottles into recycled fiber, powering globally scalable products for world-leading brands. Made traceable with FiberPrint® technology and certified by U-Trust®, REPREVE spans sports apparel, fashion, home, automotive, construction, transport, military, medical and packaged goods. For more information about REPREVE, visit www.repreve.com.