Unifi, Inc. is launching an enhanced supply chain certification and two new products at Outdoor Retailer's Winter Market taking place Jan. 26-28, 2022, in Denver. These additional innovations—U TRUST® Product Certification, REPREVE SmartDye™ technology and Berry Compliant Knit Cord—enhance and support Unifi's commitment to sustainability, transparency and customer service.

The U TRUST Product Certification allows brands to obtain an additional level of transparency for their products made with REPREVE recycled fibers and builds on other Unificertifications: U TRUST Fabric Certification, Scientific Certification Systems, Oeko-Tex certification and the Global Recycle Standard certification. As a complement to these existing safeguards, the U TRUST Product Certification allows brands to aggregate multiple REPREVE certified fabric components in a product and leverages a physical tracer (Unifi's FiberPrint® technology) that can be audited, proven and found in the product throughout its life. Unifi is also launching REPREVE SmartDye lower-temperature dyeable recycled polyester.

The product yields substantial energy savings and reduces cycle time when compared to standard polyester. Available in REPREVE Polyester Staple Fiber and REPREVE Filament Fiber, REPREVE SmartDye improves dye cycle efficiency and achieves up to 30%energy savings without compromising a fabric's performance. In addition, the company is launching Berry Compliant Knit Cord, a high-quality synthetic cord that's perfect for comfortable ear loops for standard, surgical, KN95 and N95 respirator masks.

It's soft, durable and strong, and the product is packaged on yarn bobbins – not loose in boxes. Customizability is key for this product, as it's available in nylon and polyester, multiple colors and patterns, and in a variety of sizes.