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UNIFI®, Makers of REPREVE®, Launches Cofira™, Dual Function Yarn, and Expands Water Resistant Offerings with Resist2O™ Pro

October 6, 2026
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Continuous innovation across performance and sustainability leads to two new high-performance offerings for brands and designers.

GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 2026-- UNIFI, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), the makers of REPREVE® and one of the world’s leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarns, today launches Cofira™, a versatile yarn that can be tailored with synthetic, blended, and functional fiber technologies for enhanced performance. This innovation within UNIFI®’s portfolio delivers a fusion of filament and spun characteristics in one yarn, offering the advantage of spun yarn comfort with filament functionality.

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Cofira offers broad design flexibility that supports the integration of sustainable performance technologies. Designed for versatility, it is ideal for applications including apparel, furnishings, gear, and accessories.

Key features of Cofira:

  • Combines spun yarn aesthetics with filament yarn performance in one construction;
  • Enables unique fabric aesthetics and hand feel;
  • Can be combined with other UNIFI technologies including: A.M.Y.®, ChillSense®, and ReFlexx® ; and
  • Available globally in virgin and REPREVE polyester yarns, including REPREVE Takeback™, with REPREVE options fully traceable via FiberPrint® technology and certified by U-TRUST®, GRS, and SCS for recycled content.

In addition, UNIFI also announces the launch of Resist2O™ Pro, an expansion of water-resistant offerings engineered for all types of fabric formation. Designed to deliver durable water resistance without compromising fabric performance, Resist2O Pro gives brands and manufacturers greater freedom to develop water-resistant fabrics for a wide range of textile applications, without the use of topical treatments or fluorinated chemistry. From apparel and footwear to furnishings and industrial, Resist2O Pro is ready to perform in a variety of applications.

Key Features of Resist2O Pro:

  • Minimizes water absorption;
  • Eliminates the need for traditional topical DWR finishes;
  • Fluorine free technology; and
  • PFOA-free technology (defined as below 5ppb).

“These new products bring true innovative solutions through their multifunctional capabilities,” said Eddie Ingle, CEO of UNIFI, “that help reduce complexities associated with high-performance products. Engineered with recycled materials, these high-performance tech yarns are both versatile and sustainable.”

UNIFI will showcase Cofira and Resist2O Pro technologies at Performance Days Munich (Booth #J18) in Munich, Germany on October 13-14 and the Functional Fabric Fair (Booth #730) in Portland, Oregon on October 26-28.

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 46 billion plastic bottles and 1 billion T-shirts’ worth of textile waste into recycled fiber, powering globally scalable products for world-leading brands. Made traceable with FiberPrint® technology and certified by U-TRUST®, REPREVE spans apparel, footwear, furnishings, industrial, medical, military, mobility, and packaging. For more information about REPREVE, visit www.repreve.com.

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Source: UNIFI, Inc.