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4Traders - Invista SA : INVISTA Gears Up to Develop New Nylon 12 Monomer Technology - 12/30/2013INVISTA has several patents pending on a new nylon 12 monomer technology, which the global polymer

For the complete story, see:(http://www.4-traders.com/INVISTA-SA-15099685/news/Invista-SA--INVISTA-Gears-Up-to-Develop-New-Nylon-12-Monomer-Technology-17704750/)

Knitting Industries - Sun Capital sells Frontier Spinning Mills stake – 2/1/2014Sun Capital Partners, a leading private investment firm specialising in leveraged buyouts and investments in market-leading companies.

For the complete story, see:(http://www.knittingindustry.com/sun-capital-sells-frontier-spinning-mills-stake/)

Knitting Industries - Texworld USA boasts international pavilions – 3/1/2014 The 2014 winter edition of Texworld USA will feature 246 exhibitors from 18 countries including international pavilions from Turkey.

For the complete story, see: (http://www.knittingindustry.com/texworld-usa-boasts-international-pavilions/)

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4Traders - Unifi Schedules Second Quarter Results Conference Call/Web Cast – 14/1/2014Fibre 2 Fashion - CORDURA Naturalle fabrics receives honor at ISPO – 18/1/2014

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Unifi Purchases Additional Texturing Assets – 14/8/2013DAK Americas Announces Polyester Staple Fiber Price Increase – 21/8/2013INVISTA’s new TERRIN™ polyols available for samples, commercial use Innovative polyol offers low viscosity, recycled content and value – 28/8/2013

Latest Research

Printing process and ink for heat activated colorantsBy Hale.Nathan. Xu, Ming. Thompson, Kimberlee. Zhang, Sukun.

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The Textiles Industry

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Buhler Quality Yarns Corp.Frontier Spinning MillsNilit America IncParkdale Mills Inc.Pharr YarnsPremiere FibersUnifi Inc

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News and Commentary 4Traders - Invista SA : INVISTA Gears Up to Develop New Nylon 12 Monomer Technology - 12/30/2013 INVISTA has several patents pending on a new nylon 12 monomer technology, which the global polymer For the complete story, see: (http://www.4-traders.com/INVISTA-SA-15099685/news/Invista-SA--INVISTA-Gears-Up-to-Develop-New-Nylon-12-Monomer-Technology-17704750/) Knitting Industries - Sun Capital sells Frontier Spinning Mills stake – 2/1/2014 Sun Capital Partners, a leading private investment firm specialising in leveraged buyouts and investments in market-leading companies, For the complete story, see: (http://www.knittingindustry.com/sun-capital-sells-frontier-spinning-mills-stake/) Knitting Industries - Texworld USA boasts international pavilions – 3/1/2014 The 2014 winter edition of Texworld USA will feature 246 exhibitors from 18 countries including international pavilions from Turkey, For the complete story, see: (http://www.knittingindustry.com/texworld-usa-boasts-international-pavilions/) 4Traders - Unifi Schedules Second Quarter Results Conference Call/Web Cast – 14/1/2014 Unifi, Inc. [NYSE: UFI] will host a conference call and web cast at 8:30 a.m., Eastern Time, on Wednesday, January 22 For the complete story, see: (http://www.4-traders.com/UNIFI-INC-14737/news/Unifi-Inc--Unifi-Schedules-Second-Quarter-Results-Conference-CallWeb-Cast-17805290/) Fibre 2 Fashion - CORDURA Naturalle fabrics receives honor at ISPO – 18/1/2014 INVISTA’S CORDURANaturalle fabrics developed by Huamao Industrial Mill in China are ISPO Textrends Top 10 winners in Membranes For the complete story, see: (http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/company news/invista/newsdetails.aspx?news_id=158477) Media Releases Unifi Purchases Additional Texturing Assets – 14/8/2013 GREENSBORO, N.C. - August 14, 2013 – Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) announced today that it has purchased nine DTY (drawn textured yarn) machines and a sample machine, all of which will be relocated to the Company’s Yadkinville, N.C., manufacturing facility. The purchase will increase the Company’s production capacity in the growing regional market, while also providing additional flexibility to support the production of the Company’s successful portfolio of premier value added products. Terms of the purchase, which was made through a broker, were not disclosed.

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“The number of lot changes required to support the needs of our customers has grown substantially over the years, which puts a premium on flexibility and the ability to provide shorter production runs and quicker turnarounds within our manufacturing process,” said Roger Berrier, President and Chief Operating Officer for Unifi. “The investment in the nine DTY machines will increase our capacity to support our overall volume growth, and will advance our objective of growing the volume of our premier value added yarns by 20 percent annually. The new sample machine will provide additional product development capacity, which will allow Unifi to stay at the forefront of product innovation.” Regional supply of synthetic apparel, which includes the U.S., NAFTA and CAFTA, has increased steadily since 2009. The region has maintained its overall share of synthetic apparel supply, as brands and retailers continue to remain committed to regional sourcing as part of their overall sourcing plans. "The continued growth of synthetic apparel production in the region will lead to ongoing opportunities for the Company. This investment adds to our capacity and helps assure Unifi will be in a position to supply the increasing regional demand,” said Bill Jasper, Chairman and CEO of Unifi. "Many of our customers choose to source their products from this region, and Unifi’s continuing investment in the Americas demonstrates our commitment to servicing their needs.” CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Certain statements included herein contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws about Unifi, Inc.’s (the “Company”) financial condition and results of operations that are based on management’s current expectations, estimates and projections about the markets in which the Company operates, as well as management's beliefs and assumptions. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," variations of such words and other similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in, or implied by, such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's judgment only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of these forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or otherwise. Factors that may cause actual outcome and results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements include, but are not necessarily limited to, availability, sourcing and pricing of raw materials, the success of our subsidiaries, pressures on sales prices and volumes due to competition and economic conditions, reliance on and financial viability of significant customers, operating performance of joint ventures, alliances and other equity investments, technological advancements, employee relations, changes in construction spending, capital expenditures and long-term investments (including those related to unforeseen acquisition opportunities), continued availability of financial resources through financing arrangements and operations, outcomes of pending or threatened legal proceedings, negotiation of new or modifications of existing contracts for asset management and for property and equipment construction and acquisition, regulations governing tax laws, other governmental and authoritative bodies’ policies and legislation, and proceeds received from the sale of assets held for disposal. In addition to these representative factors, forward-looking statements could be impacted by general domestic and international economic and industry conditions in the markets where the Company competes, such as changes in currency exchange rates, interest and inflation rates, recession and other economic and political factors over which the Company has no control. Other risks and uncertainties may be described from time to time in the Company’s other reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) is a diversified producer and processor of multi-filament polyester and nylon textured yarns and related raw materials. The Company adds value to the supply chain and enhances consumer demand for its products through the development and introduction of branded yarns that provide unique performance, comfort and aesthetic advantages. Key Unifi brands include, but are not limited to: AIO® - all-in-one performance yarns, SORBTEK®, A.M.Y.®, MYNX® UV, REPREVE®, REFLEXX®, MICROVISTA® and SATURA®. Unifi's yarns and brands are readily found in home furnishings, apparel, legwear, and sewing thread, as well as industrial, automotive,

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military, and medical applications. For more information about Unifi, visit www.unifi.com, or to learn more about REPREVE®, visit www.repreve.com. (http://unifi.com/un_news_pr.aspx?id=68) DAK Americas Announces Polyester Staple Fiber Price Increase – 21/8/2013 DAK Americas' will increase the price for all Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) products by $0.03 per pound effective September 1, 2013. This increase is necessary due to the significant upward pressure on global raw material costs. DAK is committed to the polyester staple fibers business and will continue to supply quality products, services and innovation to its customers. Mark J. Ruday Vice President - Fibers DAK Americas LLC Contact: DAK Americas LLC Telephone: 1-877-432-2766 e-mail: fibersinfo@dakamericas.com About DAK Americas LLC and Alfa S.A.B. de C.V. DAK Americas (www.dakamericas.com , headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is wholly owned by Alfa S.A.B. de C.V. of Monterrey Mexico. DAK Americas is comprised of five business units: Polyethylene Terephthalate Resins (PET), Polyesters Staple Fibers (PSF), Monomers/ ingredients (TPA/PTA), Specialty Polymers and GreenPET. DAK is one of the largest integrated producers of PET resins in the world and the main producer of polyester staple fibers in the Americas. DAK is focused on the future with numerous Sustainability initiatives across its businesses. About Alfa, S.A.B. de C.V. ALFA is a company comprising five business groups: Alpek (petrochemicals), Nemak (high-tech aluminum auto components), Sigma (refrigerated foods), Alestra (IT and telecommunications) and Newpek (natural gas and hydrocarbons). ALFA is the world's leading manufacturer of aluminum engine heads and blocks. It is one of the world's largest producers of PTA and PET, and has a leading market share in other petrochemicals like EPS and Caprolactam in Mexico. In addition, ALFA is leader in the processed meats in North America, and in value added telecommunication services in Mexico. In 2011, ALFA reported revenues of U.S. $14.7 billion, and EBITDA of U.S. $1.7 billion. Currently, ALFA has manufacturing operations in 18 countries and employs 59,000 people. ALFA's shares are quoted on the Mexican Stock Exchange and on Latibex, the market for Latin American shares of the Madrid Stock Exchange. http://www.dakamericas.com/us-en/news/news.php?id=95 INVISTA’s new TERRIN™ polyols available for samples, commercial use Innovative polyol offers low viscosity, recycled content and value – 28/8/2013 WILMINGTON, N.C. - Aug. 28, 2013 - INVISTA, one of the world’s largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers, introduces a new polyol offering. Branded as TERRIN™ polyols, this family of aliphatic ester polyols is available for samples and commercial use after successfully undergoing its first commercial trial at INVISTA’s Wilmington, N.C., manufacturing facility. For more than two years, INVISTA has been investing in polyol research and development. With the knowledge the company has acquired from TERRIN™ polyols and its other recent innovation, TERATE® HT polyols—a family of robust, high-performing polyols—Specialty Materials president Bob Francois said that INVISTA is well-positioned to develop other advanced materials.

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“Capitalizing on our commitment to substantial polyol investments, TERRIN™ polyols offer a combination of unique attributes to the polyurethane industry,” said Francois. “As a company committed to growth and sustainability, we are excited about the growth of this versatile polyol series.” All products in the series have at least 50 percent recycled content, with some containing renewable content, as well. In addition to these sustainability attributes, TERRIN™ polyols are a cost-effective alternative to standard polyether and polyester polyols, giving formulators the option to use them in place of, or in combination with, more conventional polyols. Due to their low viscosity as a liquid at room temperature, easy-to-handle TERRIN™ polyols can also minimize or eliminate the need to add solvents, which may lower the volatile organic compound (VOC) content of certain formulations. As INVISTA continues to grow the TERRIN™ product portfolio, the company plans to carry out additional commercial trials at its Wilmington site and eventually another site located in Texas. Samples of TERRIN™ polyols can be requested at nisp@INVISTA.com. About INVISTA INVISTA is one of the world’s largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers, primarily for nylon, spandex and polyester applications. With a business presence in over 20 countries, INVISTA’s global businesses deliver exceptional value for their customers through technology innovations, market insights and a powerful portfolio of global trademarks including: ADI-PURE®, ANTRON®, AVORA®, C12™, COMFOREL®, COOLMAX®, CORDURA®, CORFREE®, DACRON®, DBE®, DYTEK®, FRESHFX™, LYCRA®, PERFORMA™, POLARGUARD®, POLYSHIELD®, POLYCLEAR®, SOLARMAX®, STAINMASTER®, SUPPLEX®, SUPRIVA®, TACTEL®, TACTESSE®, TERATE®, TERATHANE® THERMOLITE® and TORZEN™. More information on INVISTA can be found at www.INVISTA.com. (http://www.invista.com/en/news/pr-new-terrin-polyols-available-for-samples-commercial-use.html) Latest Research Printing process and ink for heat activated colorants Hale, Nathan. Xu, Ming. Thompson, Kimberlee. Zhang, Sukun. Abstract: A reactive ink for printing, a reagent in the ink reacts with a second reagent. A resultant product of the reaction of said first reagent with said second reagent is a polymeric material that is present on the substrate. A heat activated colorant or colorants, such as a sublimation dyes, are applied to the substrate. The heat activated dye has an affinity for the polymeric material, and the heat activated dye binds to the polymeric material upon heat activation of said heat activated dye. (http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8628185.html) The Industry The Textiles Industry The U.S. textile industry is one of the more important employers in the manufacturing sector, with more than 237,000 workers, representing 2 percent of the U.S. manufacturing workforce. Textile industry workers are highly skilled and the industry is technologically advanced, with investments upward of $1.4 billion annually in total capital expenditures. In recent years, U.S. textile companies have focused on retooling their businesses, finding more effective work processes, investing in niche products and markets, and controlling costs.

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The industry is globally competitive, ranking third in global export value behind the European Union and China. U.S. exports of textiles increased by 14 percent between 2010 and 2011. More than 80 percent of U.S. textile exports go to our free trade agreement partner countries. (http://selectusa.commerce.gov/industry-snapshots/textiles-industry-united-states) Trade and Jobs The intersection between trade and jobs, particularly textile jobs, is complex. For the United States textile industry, trade is both an engine for textile jobs and a source for major textile job loss. The textile industry would not survive without access to foreign markets and yet it has been pummeled by artificially low priced imports from countries that provide government subsidies to their textile exporters. In carrying out trade policy initiatives for the textile industry, NCTO supports trade programs that provide new access for U.S. textile products overseas and opposes trade programs that allow subsidized products greater access to the U.S. market. In the same vein, NCTO is pushing hard for punitive actions against countries that use currency and subsidies to give their domestic exporters an advantage over U.S. and other producers. U.S. Textile Industry -- The Third Largest Exporter of Textile Products in the World According to WTO statistics, the United States textile industry is the third largest exporter of textile products in the world with over $13 billion in exports in 2009. Most of these exports (75%) go to countries in the Western Hemisphere that the United States has free trade or preferential trade agreements. The industry has also built up export markets in some surprising places, including China, which now purchases half a billion dollars a year in U.S. textile products. All told, the U.S. textile industry has export markets in excess of $100 million in over 20 countries. The Western Hemisphere -- A Critical Export Market Over the past twenty years, the U.S. textile industry has supported an expanding array of free trade agreements and preference programs designed to bolster textile exports to Western Hemisphere countries. Because of trade agreements such as the CAFTA, NAFTA and Andean program, U.S. exports of yarns and fabric can be turned into garments in the Western Hemisphere, which are then re-exported back duty-free to the United States. The duty free component is essential. Average tariffs on imported garments are relatively high --15 percent -- which means that duty savings can be significant for companies that choose to source out of the Western Hemisphere. These duty savings help Western Hemisphere producers maintain a competitive balance against Asian producers where labor costs are generally lower but also where government sponsored subsidies, including currency manipulation, are offered to textile exporters. The result has been immensely successful -- until recently. Over the past twenty years, U.S. textile producers have joined in partnership with apparel producers in the region to build up two-way trade in textiles and apparel that exceeds $25 billion a year. As a result, nearly two million textile and apparel workers are now employed throughout the Western Hemisphere, including nearly 500,000 textile and apparel workers in the United States. These workers supply about 15 percent of the apparel that is sold in the United States. Most of that apparel is made from yarns and fabric made in U.S. textile mills by U.S. textile workers. Over the past five years, however, the success of this regional partnership has been put in jeopardy. Exports from the region have declined and, consequently, U.S. textile production has declined as well. The decline has come as large Asian producers, particularly China, have dramatically increased the subsidies given to their textile exporters.

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As noted above, the Western Hemisphere is by far the largest export market for U.S. yarns and fabrics. This is not by accident but is the result of U.S. government policy that has encouraged the exportation of U.S. yarns and fabric to the region in exchange for duty free entry of the final finished product -- a piece of apparel. The U.S. textile industry has strongly backed these government initiatives because they have preserved and expanded export markets for U.S. textile products and U.S. textile workers. The key to making these initiatives work for U.S. textile producers is something called the "yarn forward rule of origin." The "yarn forward" rule means that all products in a garment from the yarn stage forward must be made in one of the countries that is party to the agreement. For example, under the CAFTA FTA "yarn forward" rule, the yarn, fabric, sewing thread and the final garment itself must be made in the region, either in the United States or one of the six Caribbean or Central American countries that is party to the agreement. In simple terms, the "yarn forward" rule means that the benefits of the agreement accrue to regional producers rather than outside players such as China. The Western Hemisphere Trade Initiatives The Western Hemisphere Trade Initiatives date back more than twenty years and include the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI), Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) and Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) programs for the Caribbean and Central American region; the 807A and Special Regime programs for Mexico and Central America and the Caribbean region; the NAFTA agreement with Mexico and Canada; the CAFTA agreement with the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica; the Andean trade program with Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia and the Peru and Chile FTA. Opposing Trade Agreements that Threaten U.S. Jobs The U.S. textile industry opposes trade agreements and initiatives that give countries that unfairly subsidize their export sectors more access to the U.S. market. The U.S. market is by far the largest market in the world and represents a rich prize, particularly for Asian countries such as China and Vietnam that have built their economies around export platforms. The U.S. textile industry believes that these countries should be required to remove their subsidies and play by international trading rules before they get more access. For example, the U.S. textile industry opposed allowing China into the World Trade Organization in 2004 because China continued to heavily subsidize its textile and other manufacturing export sectors and manipulate its currency. As a WTO member, China agreed to stop subsidizing its industry and not to manipulate its currency to gain an export advantage, and the United States promised that it would force China to do so through WTO rules. But successive Administrations have not been willing to make unfair trade practices by the Chinese a major issue, and WTO rules are either underutilized or too weak to compel China to change its predatory actions. Regarding more recent initiatives, the U.S. textile industry has opposed the Korea FTA, the inclusion of Vietnam as a member of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade talks, and extending duty free access to apparel from Bangladesh and Cambodia. Industry opposition to these agreements is based on inequitable terms of trade (Korea FTA) or unfair and anti-competitive subsidies, labor and environmental rules (Vietnam and Bangladesh/Cambodia.)

• KORUS -- the U.S. Korean Free Trade Agreement

• Textile Industry & SEIU Urge Renegotiation of Textile Text in KOREA FTA

• U.S. Transpacific Partnership (TPP)

• Predicts Large U.S. Textile and Apparel Job Losses from Inclusion of Vietnam in TransPacific Partnership Agreement

• NCTO Notes Vietnam's Use of "China Model" in Expressing Concerns Over Obama Decision to Move

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• NCTO Opposes Vietnam Inclusion in Free Trade Talks Taking Aim at Unfair Trade Players Trade policy has become increasingly fractured in the United States with a majority of Americans in both parties believing that it has encouraged too much outsourcing and job loss. From the perspective of an industry that has lost hundreds of thousands of jobs over the last decade, the responsibility for the job loss falls upon the failure of the U.S. government in enforcing current trade rules. Unfortunately, over the last decade, the government has devoted significantly more resources to creating new agreements rather than enforcing existing agreements. As a result, China and other Asian countries have gained enormous market share in the United States and has caused significant job and production loss in U.S. companies. This has justifiably caused, in the textile industry's eyes, a backlash on a grassroots level against free trade policy in the United States. Polls show steadily declining support for U.S. trade policy. As an industry that is dependent on robust export markets for its existence, NCTO has supported action that would punish China and other countries for currency manipulation and would give U.S. companies the ability to defend themselves against countries that manipulate their currencies. NCTO also supports the TRADE ACT, a bill by fair trade representative that sets out new parameters for free trade agreements and for reform of U.S. trade policy. The bill covers abusive practices that major exporting countries use to gain an export advantage, including currency manipulation, abusive labor practices, direct subsidies to exporters and environmental degradation. (http://www.ncto.org/tradejobs/) Leading Companies Buhler Quality Yarns Corp. Founded in Switzerland in 1812, Bühler has more than 200 years of experience producing yarns for customers with the highest standards. Our founder, Johann Jakob Bühler, started the company with his sons, opening a mechanical workshop and a small spinning mill. Within just a few decades, he was running the largest spinning operation in the region. The Bühler family has now owned the company for seven generations. Based on our 200 years of experience, we launched an American subsidiary, Buhler Quality Yarns Corp, in Jefferson, Georgia, in 1996. We now maintain 32,000 spindles in Georgia, where we produce a variety of yarns for customers in North and South America. Buhler is now the leading supplier of fine-count yarns in the United States. Between our state-of-the-art facilities in Switzerland and the U.S., we operate 80,000 spindles and produce more than 7,000 tons of yarn each year for customers in 43 countries. Our 300 committed employees undergo frequent training and education to keep their skills updated. Buhler Quality yarns specializes in yarns manufactured from Supima extra-long staple cotton, MicroModal Edelweiss and Micro TENCEL. We offer blends like MicroModal Edelweiss/Supima, along with exclusive Supima Cotton and high-grade yarn spun from organic cotton. Along with Ring and Ring Slub yarns, we’re especially proud of our revolutionary AirJet spinning technology from our Swiss facility. And our own Rainbow technology and TransDry technology are examples of our innovative spirit. http://buhleryarn.com/about-our-company/?redirect_bypass=1 With almost 20 years of ongoing relationships, we’ve found that you can’t differentiate between great products and great service – both are vital to success. For that reason, we cater our products, timing and partnerships to the

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specific needs of each customer. We thrive in technical support and quality control, and we work tirelessly to support our products through every step of the supply chain. SPEED TO MARKET Our first promise to you is punctuality and reliability. We are totally committed to meeting every single delivery date we set, and responding quickly to customer service queries, too. We can make this promise because we’re equipped for speed. RELIABLE PARTNERSHIP The true strength of any partnership emerges under stress, and you can count on us for total reliability in difficult situations that might arise. Problems with our products are extremely rare, fortunately, but if they do occur, we’re committed to being on site quickly to troubleshoot. Our extremely skilled technical support team is able to resolve many issues in your supply chain with short visits, and we encourage open and honest communication through the process. We also offer product-testing analysis services for all your development needs. No matter how challenging your requirements are, our employees are committed to meeting them. We work with clients from all over the world, but mainly in the western hemisphere, and in most cases we’re able to communicate in the customer’s language. Members of our sales team speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Because we have two production units — one in Switzerland and one in the United States — we can be on-site anywhere in Europe or the Americas within just a few days to address any technical or commercial issues. SUPPLY CHAIN RESOURCES In addition to our in-house technical resources, we’ve fostered decades worth of relationships and resources throughout the industry. http://buhleryarn.com/unparalleled-service/?redirect_bypass=1 PRODUCT INNOVATION We’re always investigating new spinning, fiber and wet processing technologies to provide our customers with access to cutting-edge final products. And we don’t just follow existing trends: As innovators ourselves, we’ve developed popular market and performance-oriented products including Rainbow, Royal and Transdry to meet a variety of customer needs. Our own trademarks and supplier brands like US Supima, US Lenzing MicroModal Edelweiss and US Lenzing Micro TENCEL give your customers confidence in the unique quality of your textiles. FACILITY TECHNOLOGIES Our facilities are as state-of-the art as our products. We are constantly updating our equipment with the latest and greatest. Our US mill features Ring and Slub spinning machines, and our newest AirJet spinning technology (also available from our Swiss manufacturing facility) means improved pilling properties, particularly in fine count MicroModal yarns. The entire manufacturing process is automatically monitored, which allows us to detect and eliminate irregularities immediately. We’re able to introduce improvements into our production process quickly, and we employ a technologically advanced quality control system. And we update and improve our machinery frequently, ensuring we’ll be creating top-quality products for at least another 200 years. http://buhleryarn.com/about-our-company/rd-technology/?redirect_bypass=1

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Buhler chooses only the best raw materials, and we work with them according to the highest environmental standards. We’re committed to ongoing recycling efforts in order to eliminate landfill waste. OUR PRODUCTS For our cotton yarns, we select the finest fibers from the world’s best growing areas. The most important characteristic of cotton is the fiber, or staple, length, and Supima’s Gossypium barbadense variety — which represents only 3% of cotton worldwide — features a staple length of more than 35 mm. We use only American-grown extra-long staple Supima cotton in both our Swiss and American production facilities. In our US facility, we use the Engineered Fiber Selection computer system to ensure consistent fiber properties from laydown to laydown. To ensure that every bale meets our strict quality requirements, all cotton is tested and approved at the suppliers’ location by testing specialists before shipment. We purchase our MicroModal Edelweiss and Micro TENCEL fibers, made from European beech wood and eucalyptus, from the world’s leading manufacturer of cellulose fibers, Lenzing AG in Austria. When it comes to processing our cotton blends, we demand consistency. This means our customers can expect continuous shipments that they can mix with total consistency. For our Rainbow mélange yarns, we apply a systematic blending procedure to level out any variations in the raw material. OUR FACILITIES Buhler is also committed to an ecologically sound power supply, and we’re proud to be able to conserve energy by using an electrical monitoring system and efficient electrical motors in our plants. By modernizing our equipment consistently, we’ve maintained both efficiency and environmental sustainability, especially prioritizing the protection of local animal populations. http://buhleryarn.com/about-our-company/sustainability/?redirect_bypass=1 The 17,000 Mile Yoga Tank The label says Made in USA, but this organic cotton yoga tank is a global citizen. It travels to three countries and two continents, logging 17,000 miles before it reaches your store. Join us as we journey from field to factory, following just one of the many threads in our complex global supply chain. Yarn spinners with the expertise to work with organic extra long staple fiber are a rare breed. None exist in the United States. And in Europe, there is just one: Hermann Bühler, located in Sennhof, Switzerland, where the River Töss has contributed hydropower since 1858. The setting may be bucolic, but inside the mill, complex machines whirr like a cacophony of Swiss watches. Bühler spins yarn at the rate of a million kilometers—per day. “Ninety-five percent of what we do is conventional,” says Martin Kägi, Bühler’s CEO. “Organic is a niche market.” For the entire story, click link below. http://eileenfisherampersand.com/The-17-000-mile-yoga-tank Frontier Spinning Mills (FROSPIP) About Us Frontier Spinning Mills is one of the largest producers of spun yarns for the knitting and weaving industries in the world. Offering a diverse product line to fulfill demands of customers worldwide, we have perfected our spinning processes by applying state-of-the-art automated technology and innovation to every phase of our yarn

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manufacturing process. We are recognized worldwide as the industry leader for spun yarns due to our continued focus on product quality and our commitment to extraordinary customer service. http://www.frontierspinning.com/ History Headquartered in Sanford, North Carolina, Frontier Spinning Mills, Inc. was founded in 1996 by a group of managing partners with a desire to build a high quality yarn manufacturing company. While Frontier is a relatively young company in terms of textile firms, the management team of Frontier Spinning has many years of experience in the yarn manufacturing field. Starting with one open-end spinning facility in Sanford, the company, since its inception, has grown into one of the largest producers of 100% cotton and cotton-blend yarns in the world. Frontier operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in multiple states and employs over 1600 people. http://www.frontierspinning.com/about/history.shtml Company Mission Statement Frontier Spinning Mills, Inc. is committed to operating a successful business by developing, manufacturing, marketing and supporting quality yarn products for the world textile industry. We will accomplish this goal by:

• Developing long-term relationships with our customers and suppliers • Providing superior quality products at competitive prices • Exceeding industry standards with exceptional customer and technical service • Maintaining our competitive position through leading edge technology • Providing a safe, fulfilling, and rewarding work environment for our employees, and • Serving and supporting the communities in which we operate

http://www.frontierspinning.com/about/mission.shtml Industry Involvement American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) AAFA is a national trade association representing apparel, footwear, and sewn products companies and suppliers. AAFA's mission is to promote and enhance its members' competitiveness, productivity and profitability in the global market. American Fiber Manufacturers Association (AFMA) The AFMA is a trade association for U.S. companies that manufacture synthetic and cellulosic fibers. This web site contains a comprehensive supplier's guide and basic information on the industry and its products. Cotton Council International (CCI) CCI promotes U.S. Cotton Fiber and manufactured cotton products in markets around the world. Information concerning Cotton USA Licensing program as well as Consumer and Trade promotions can be found on this site.

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Cotton Inc. Cotton Inc.'s mission is to ensure that cotton remains the #1 fiber choice among consumers in apparel and home products. You can find a wealth of information on Fiber and Textile Research, Market Information and Technical Services, Advertising and Public Relations, as well as Fashion Forecast and Retail Promotions at this site. National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers (NAHM) NAHM is the premier hosiery organization representing the US Hosiery Industry since 1905. This web site provides an excellent resource for hosiery fashion trends as well as technical information on socks. National Cotton Council (NCC) The NCC represents U.S. ginners, warehouses, merchants and textile manufacturers. This organization is a unifying and consensus building force for these diverse groups and ensures all U.S. cotton industry interests are served. This web site can also provide current Cotton Future quotes. National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) NCTO is a unique organization representing the entire spectrum of the U.S. Textile sector. This association is organized into (4) separate councils representing Fiber, Fabric, Suppliers and Yarns, each with its own board representative. NCTO is the voice of the U.S. Textile Industry and this Web Site is an excellent resource for information concerning current Trade Legislation and negotiations. Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. (STRTrade) STR is an excellent resource for World Trade issues. Daily updates on Trade Advisories, World Court decisions and STR sponsored seminars. http://www.frontierspinning.com/industry_involvement/related_industry.shtml Nilit America Inc. About Us NILIT® - Committed to Quality and Innovation Founded in 1969 by Ennio Levi, NILIT is committed to creating innovative, customized nylon (polyamide) 6.6 solutions. With expertise in polymerization and compounding, as well as spinning and texturing, NILIT offers a comprehensive range of quality products and services for apparel and engineering thermoplastics applications. Operating in more than 70 countries, our motto is "no customer is too small, too big or too far away." NILIT’s key competitive advantage is its people. We work closely with our customers to provide the right solutions and bring real value. Fully integrated, our company has the technology and development capabilities to customize solutions and introduce original products. In turn, our products and solutions help our customers meet the demands of their increasingly competitive markets. Our Community and Environment From NILIT's earliest days, Ennio Levi led the industry in ensuring a safe work environment. Over the years, NILIT has stayed true to its founder's principles, and it continues to emphasize occupational and environmental safety. NILIT is an active and responsible member of the community. Inside our plants, occupational safety and hygiene are never compromised. In the surrounding communities, NILIT treats the environment seriously and promotes a variety

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of social programs. Additionally, we support several sustainability initiatives, including the development of a patented recycled yarn. http://www.nilit.com/company-profile.asp NILIT® Values Since it was founded by Ennio Levi, NILIT has been guided by a well-articulated set of values: they are the foundation of our company, differentiate us and underlie our success. For more than three decades, these values have shaped our corporate culture, our business strategies and our vision for the future. Integrity Honesty, trust and credibility must be the basis of all relationships with our employees, our customers and our suppliers. Quality At NILIT, we believe that quality pays for itself. Therefore, we constantly strive for excellence in both product and service quality. All NILIT manufacturing facilities are certified compliant with the most stringent, relevant ISO standards. Commitment to Nylon From the beginning, NILIT has focused on nylon. We are true specialists in our field and committed in resources, investments and spirit to advancing the industry. Excellence We believe that achieving our goals depends on the individual performance of each and every employee. As a result, NILIT has built a corporate culture that inspires excellence in all endeavors and at every level, from line workers to senior engineers. Social and Environmental Responsibility NILIT is devoted to enhancing quality of life in the communities surrounding our manufacturing facilities. This includes following safe and responsible manufacturing processes, caring for the surrounding nature areas, and many corporate responsibility programs, such as volunteer projects in the community and scholarships for local youth. http://www.nilit.com/company-values.asp Partners We at NILIT® believe in fostering relationships based on trust and creditability with all our partners: employees, customers and suppliers. It is these relationships that have helped us reach our strong position in the market. Out of our many partners, listed below are a select few. Hanesbrands, Inc. www.hanesbrands.com In 1996, NILIT and Sara Lee Corporation announced a joint venture to produce nylon 6.6 POY yarns for the Hanesbrands apparel line in NILIT's Israeli manufacturing facility. In 2006, Hanesbrands was spun off from Sara Lee to become a stand-alone, publicly held company. The nylon produced by this joint venture is used in intimate apparel, activewear, legwear and bodywear.

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Unifi Manufacturing, Inc. www.unifi-inc.com In 2000, NILIT and Unifi formed a joint venture to produce nylon 6.6 POY yarns for texturing in NILIT's Israeli manufacturing facility. The nylon produced by this joint venture is used in intimate apparel, activewear, legwear and bodywear. Pompea S.p.A www.pompea.com In 2006, NILIT and Pompea initiated a new state-of-the art POY production line, a culmination of the strong and close partnership between the two companies. The production line, located in NILIT's Israeli manufacturing facility, generates advanced POY nylon 6.6 fibers. http://www.nilit.com/company-partners.asp Safety Environmental safety is a top priority at NILIT. We are committed to a safe and clean environment with zero accidents in all our operations. We work toward ensuring occupational safety and hygiene for our workers, visitors and contractors through a process of effective continuous improvement. This process is implemented with the direct involvement and responsibility of managers and workers alike and includes:

• Developing an increased awareness of safety and hygiene • Providing proper training • Confirming adherence to work procedures • Reporting and investigating accidents • Correcting non-conformances to safety policies and procedures

Compliance with NILIT's Safety and Hygiene policy and worldwide safety standards is mandatory for all NILIT employees. NILIT's policy and standards exceed all applicable local laws and regulations regarding safety and hygiene at each plant's location. http://www.nilit.com/company-safety.asp Parkdale Mills, Inc. About Us Parkdale was chartered in 1916 by a group of investors in Gastonia, NC. Operation began in 1918, producing 425 tons of thread yarn per year in one plant. Fifty years after the company was first chartered, Parkdale Mills Plant #2 opened in Gastonia, doubling the production of the company. More acquisitions followed, and by 1992, Parkdale was operating 18 yarn spinning plants in the United States. While acquisitions continued, business strategy turned to construction in the mid-1990s. Over a period of 15 years Parkdale built nine new plants in the U.S., the latest being the W. Duke Kimbrell plant which opened in Gaffney, South Carolina in 2010. Additionally, an international manufacturing and distribution strategy initiated operations in Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, and Colombia.

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In 2008, Parkdale furthered it’s expansion and diversification by acquiring US Cotton, LLC, the dominant supplier to almost every major US, Mexican, and Canadian retail chain of private label cotton based consumer products. These products include swabs, cotton balls, rounds and square pads. Today the parent company, Parkdale Inc., through its subsidiaries, processes 60% of the U.S. annual cotton consumption. It is one of the largest provider of spun yarns in the world, producing over 8,000 tons per week of products at 29 manufacturing plants in the US, Central America, Mexico, and South America. Our customer base in both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres has positioned us to be one of the largest exporters of product out of the United States. The success of Parkdale – to produce a product equal to, if not better than, any in the world – has hinged on several factors: skilled leadership, constant pursuit of the most advanced technology in the world, the development of a highly skilled workforce, and most importantly, paying strict attention to the needs of our customers. http://www.parkdalemills.com/about/) U.S. EXPORT SALES FOR WEEKENDING 12/5/2013 Cotton: Net Upland sales of 174,100 RB for 2013/2014 were down 30 percent from the previous week and 46 percent from the prior 4-week average. Increases were reported for China (50,700 RB, including 900 RB switched from South Korea and decreases of 300 RB), Turkey (37,400 RB), Taiwan (20,900 RB), Indonesia (18,900 RB, including 1,000 RB switched from Japan), and Brazil (14,000 RB). Decreases were reported for Japan (300 RB). Net sales of 400 RB for 2014/2015 were reported for Indonesia. Exports of 165,200 RB were up 55 percent from the previous week and 94 percent from the prior 4-week average. The primary destinations were China (63,500 RB), Turkey (30,300 RB), Mexico (12,300 RB), Indonesia (10,100 RB), and South Korea (9,500 RB). Net American Pima sales of 3,300 RB for 2013/2014 were down 37 percent from the previous week and 82 percent from the prior 4-week average. Increases were reported for China (1,800 RB), Indonesia (400 RB), Japan (400 RB), and Mexico (300 RB). Exports of 26,100 RB were primarily to China (18,500 RB), India (3,400 RB), Pakistan (2,600 RB), and Peru (1,300 RB). Optional Origin Sales: For 2013/2014, outstanding optional origin sales total 17,500 RB, and are for Thailand (9,300 RB), South Korea (4,600 RB), unknown destinations (3,300 RB), and Vietnam (300 RB). Exports for Own Account: For 2013/2014, the current exports for own account balance is 53,400 RB, and is for China (53,000 RB) and Vietnam (400 RB). http://www.parkdalemills.com/wp-content/uploads/cotton-data/PDFs/530%20Cotton%20Export%20Sales%20Week%20Ending%2012-05-13.pdf For more report on economic news click on the link below: http://www.parkdalemills.com/cotton-economic-news/ Pharr Yarns, LLC About Us Pharr Yarns has been located in McAdenville since 1939. Started as a joint venture between Robert Stowe, Daniel Stowe and William Pharr, we continue today as a privately owned company. With a strong family heritage, the Carstarphen family, today, provides an environment where prosperity is obtained through a family environment. Headquartered in McAdenville, North Carolina, Pharr Yarns is one of the most diversified sales yarn manufacturers in the world. We serve our diversified global customer base from offices across the United States and Europe. Our US operations include North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina and California. Throughout the world, Pharr is recognized for innovation, quality and responsiveness.

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Highly dedicated employees, coupled with sound financial strength, allow us to focus all our energies on serving customers. At Pharr, you deal with experienced people who have been with us for years and whose primary concern is meeting your request quickly and to confidentially provide effective answers. Every final answer must pass a test even tougher than our corporate criteria-it must meet the exacting personal standards of a Pharr Yarns employee. A tradition of innovation has shaped our past and will continue to guide us toward improving our business and our customers', as well. http://www.pharryarns.com/introduction.htm Products & Uses: Spun and/or BCF yarns for the tufted or woven carpet and rug manufacturers. We feature natural yarns, solution dyed BCF yarns and space dyed yarns in long spacing or short spacing. Additionally, our space dye process allows Pharr to provide nylon BCF and also polyester BCF with excellent color fastness properties. Fibers: All branded nylon 6,6 spun or BCF yarns, BCF unbranded T-66 and T-6 nylon yarns, unbranded spun polyester BCF yarn and licensed Dupont Sorona™ producer for automotive and upholstery applications, semi-worsted 100% wool or blends of wool, acrylic or nylon fibers. Count Range: Spun yarns 0.90cc to 10/2cc, BCF range from 650 denier to 4500 denier. Multi plies available in every yarn system. Spinning System: Modified worsted spinning Heat Setting System: Superba, Suessen and tumbled autoclave, both straight set and textured. Corporate stability and product diversity. At Pharr Yarns, the two go hand in hand. Some of our customer relationships are decades old. We think it's because people know we are rock solid and we have the resources to fully explore new yarn product development. That's also how we got to be the largest, most advanced and most flexible independent carpet yarn source available today. Over the years, we have teamed with our customers to createthousands of yarns. Today the end products using Pharr's yarns include everything from industrial mats to the most elegant designer floor coverings on the market. At present, we offer fine and coarse spun yarns and BCF yarns for tufted, woven , and fusion-bonded carpet products. Whether you request your yarns natural or dyed, ring spun in singles or plied, heat set or non-heat set we deliver. In addition, we have added state of art extrusion of nylon 6,6 and polyester BCF. Pharr Yarns employs five yarn plants around the country to give customers what they need when they need it. We are a non-vertical yarn source that understands the importance of conducting all business with unfailing integrity and discretion. And the quality and service for which we are widely known is always provided to every Pharr customer, regardless of size.

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So if you're looking for a partner who is going places today, and will still be there tomorrow, contact Pharr Yarns. We'd like to show you how a single source of unparalleled diversity and flexibility can be your partner in prosperity far into the future. http://www.pharryarns.com/Carpet_main.htm Mission and Quality Our policy is to meet or exceed our customers’ expectations for product quality and service. Our intention is to achieve this through:

• Safety in the workplace • Doing it right the first time • New product development • Employee involvement • Continuous improvement

Quality Comments Our manufacturing plants use the latest technologies and methodologies to observe and preserve the utmost quality in our products. We constantly inspect and design into our systems the means necessary to meet or exceed our customers' applications. The High Performance Products Division at Pharr is ISO 9001:2000 certified and is routinely audited to maintain excellence in a global industry. http://www.pharryarns.com/Quality_statement.htm Premiere Fibers About Us Our mission is to provide continuous improvement, constant innovation, industry-leading technical support and dependable service, in order to provide our customers with the broadest array of specialty products, all with outstanding quality. Located in the textile region of North Carolina, Premiere Fibers has the flexibility and quick turnaround to create highly customized performance POY and FDY fibers for the most demanding applications; industrial, military and apparel, just to name a few. History Long one of the best-kept secrets of the fiber industry, Premiere Fibers has been quietly leading the way in manmade fibers for decades. Our history of exceptional service includes: Polymer Tanks

• More than 25 years of experience in Partially Oriented Yarn • More than 10 years of experience in Fully Drawn Yarn • Long-standing leadership in solution-dyed fibers

This history and the vast experience of our staff with multiple polymer types, has proven helpful to our clients time and time again. So when you choose Premiere Fibers, you are choosing quality, experience and results. http://www.premierefibers.com/about.shtml

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Exceptional Products. Extraordinary Performance. Because of our versatility in creating multiple polymer types, Premiere is able to create a range of fibers that serve diverse industries and segments. All of our products are made to the highest standards and offer a variety of exceptional performance characteristics. Here are just a few of the products we offer.

• Fully Drawn Yarn • Flame-Repel™ • Partially Oriented Yarn • Earth-Color™ • Low Melt • Other Specialty Nylons & Polyesters • EcoInnovation™ • HealthSure™

http://www.premierefibers.com/products.shtml Diverse Products for Diverse Markets Thanks to our multiple polymer capabilities and experience, including POY and FDY, Premiere Fibers has the ability to see opportunities others may miss. By combining the strength of unique polymers with specific performance-enhancing additives, our products have the potential to work everywhere. Current and Potential Industries: • Apparel • Military • Sports • Construction • Home • Medical • Industrial • Environment • Protection/Safety • Security • Hygiene • Transportation • Packaging We are also constantly exploring and investing in the latest technology, training and environmental stewardship practices in order to be both more environmentally sensitive and to help our customers strengthen their own green initiatives. Our eco-conscious, no-water, melt-coloration processes and waste-filament recycling procedures are smart for the environment, as well as smart for business. http://www.premierefibers.com/customized.shtml Greener for all of us Premiere Fibers’ stewardship procedures and operations serve to preserve and improve a positive environment, both socially and environmentally. With the ever-growing awareness of environmental and social implications, Premiere Fibers recognizes our stewardship commitment as both smart for the planet and smart for business.

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The stewardship benefits of our product include:

• Dramatic water and resource conservation resulting from our solution dyeing process, thanks to eliminating separate dyeing procedures

• High-content recycled fibers to conserve resources • Antimicrobial fibers that are formulated for environmental safety, keeping both people and the environment

healthy • Green Glass GlobeGreen products from Premiere Fibers empower customers to promote and celebrate the

green aspects of their end products. Thus, we’re all making the world greener and healthier for ourselves and the generations to come.

http://www.premierefibers.com/green.shtml Unifi Inc. About Us The Unifi Story The roots of the Unifi story actually began before the birth of the company's founder, George Allen Mebane IV, who was born in 1929 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Mr. Mebane's great-great-grandfather owned a cotton mill, the workings of which intrigued young Allen. After attending the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science (now known as Philadelphia University), Mr. Mebane spent the next 21 years working various textile jobs until investing in and opening Unifi in 1971. The corporate headquarters were established in Greensboro, N.C. and a polyester texturing plant was started in Yadkinville, North Carolina, which still remains in operation today. Early Success Unifi prospered during the early and mid-1970's, but the popularity of polyester started to plunge by the late 70's. Dismissed by retailers and consumers as a fad, polyester's appeal faded as markets looked to natural fibers such as cotton, silk and wool. During the downturn of the market, Unifi benefited from the initial strategy employed by Mebane and his management team of investing in cutting-edge manufacturing equipment. Today this strategy continues to provide the company with long-term cost and quality advantages over competitors in a price-sensitive market flooded with overcapacity. Expansion Unifi began its international focus in the 80's. Pursuing new international customers in Latin America, South America, Australia, Israel, Africa, and the Far East, Unifi was among the first U.S. companies to begin selling to China when opening its doors to exports in 1980. Also vital was the Company's entrance into Europe, acquiring plants in Ireland and England. In addition, the Company diversified into nylon, developing a niche in the hosiery business. By 1991, Unifi was one of the largest manufacturers of polyester and nylon in the world. With continuing success throughout the 1980's, the company experienced even greater expansion and profitability during the early 1990's. Even while the markets were down, Unifi's leadership emphasized long-term growth, exploring new markets for its polyester and nylon to increase the company's share of the market. During this time, many of its less efficient competitors were forced out of the industry. The collapsing market led to many acquisitions in the 90's and as a result, Unifi was better positioned to take advantage of recovering markets.

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Innovation In the early 2000's, Unifi employed a new strategy to competitively position the company for the growing global competition. Unifi began investing in product innovation and marketing to provide its global customer base with differentiated products. Some of the new yarn developments included permanent properties such as odor control, UV protection and moisture management. As a part of the new marketing strategy, Unifi began branding its products with names like A.M.Y.®, MYNX® UV, SATURA®, SORBTEK® and the latest introduction, REPREVE®. http://unifi.com/un_about_history.aspx • Our Capabilities & Services

Our manufacturing processes turn raw materials and fiber into synthetic filament yarns. These yarns are then sold and further processed into fabrics. Outside of our wide range of manufacturing capabilities, we provide many value added services to our customers including onsite technical service and door-to-door delivery through Unifi owned and operated transportation.

• POY

The first step in producing synthetic yarn begins with the raw material known as POY (partially-oriented yarn). POY is made from small polymer beads that are melted and extruded through microscopic holes to form a single fiber filament. In addition to producing natural POY, Unifi also has the ability to produce solution dyed polyester for use in color rich fabrics.

• Texturing & Air Jet Texturing

We draw, heat and twist the continuous filament yarn to optimize various physical characteristics like bulk, strength, stretch and dyeability. Our advanced air-jet texturing capabilities and innovative texturing methods allow us to produce finished synthetics that look and feel like natural yarns, or provide products with unique and superior performance characteristics.

• Package Dyeing

Using the most advanced color-matching applications, we're able to match exact color specifications for even the most color-critical markets, such as home furnishings, automotive and specialized apparel. We dye many substrates including textured and spun polyester, rayon, cotton, acrylic, nylon and various blends of these fibers.

• Covering

By wrapping or air-entangling filament or spun yarns around a core yarn, we can significantly enhance a fabric's ability to stretch, recover its original shape and resist wrinkles. We use air covering, single covering and double covering.

• Twisting

We combine filaments into yarn by twisting them together for applications such as sewing thread, home furnishings and apparel.

• Beaming

We wind polyester and nylon, textured and flat yarn on to beams to be used by customers in warp knitting and weaving applications.

http://unifi.com/un_about_whatwedo.aspx • We Strive For Excellence

Excellence in the products we make, in the services we provide and in the innovations we introduce. Delivering on this promise of excellence is the key to fulfilling the Unifi vision.

• Our Vision

Unifi will be much more than a yarn supplier -- we will be the leader in providing global textile solutions.

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• Our Mission

To profitably grow our business by understanding our customer's needs, focusing on operational excellence and driving product innovation.

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