Unifi Inc. Introduces New Product Certification
The U TRUST product certification allows for more transparency for products made with REPREVE recycled fibers
Unifi Inc., makers of recycled and synthetic yarns, announces it is launching an enhanced supply chain certification at Outdoor Retailer’s Winter Market taking place Jan. 26-28 in Denver, Colorado. According to the company, the U TRUST product certification will enhance and support Unifi’s commitment to sustainability, transparency, and customer service.
“Our newest certification gives brands additional peace of mind that goes beyond what a purely transaction-based certification can provide,” explains Jay Hertwig, Unifi’s senior VP of commercialization. “This certification’s credibility can be validated by external parties. The U TRUST product certification validator tool also introduces new functionality for corporate brands and retailers into their brands’ certifications.”
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 Unifi certifications: U TRUST fabric certification, scientific certification systems, OEKO-TEX certification, and the global recycle standard certification.
According to Unifi, 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 and found in the product throughout its life.
