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WE’RE BIG IN RECYCLED.MADE RESPONSIBLY.TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.Repreve is fiber made from recycled materials.One of the most earth-friendly fabric ingredients you’ll find anywhere.BRAND PRINCIPLESWORKING HARD TO MINIMIZE OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT.DOING EVERYTHING WE CAN TO ACHIEVE THE HIGHESTSTANDARDS FOR SUSTAINABLE TEXTILES.Repreve is not just made with recycled content. It’s also made with integrity. It took us years to developour proprietary process, to make Repreve certifiably sustainable. Since the beginning, we’ve beencontinually improving Repreve as we develop new technology. Repreve has grown, and with the openingof the Repreve Recycling Center, so have our capabilities and manufacturing capacity. Repreve will keepevolving, but one thing hasn’t changed. As we commercialize new recycled products, we still follow theseRepreve brand principles:12 34MARKETS UNIFI SERVES: HOME FURNISHINGS OFFICE FURNISHINGS HOSPITALITY APPAREL SOCKS/HOSIERY SEWING THREAD INDUSTRIAL AUTOMOTIVE MILITARY MEDICALMAKING REPREVE FROMRECYCLED MATERIALSMAKING RECYCLED FIBERSCERTIFIABLY SUSTAINABLECOMPETITIVETEXTILE SOLUTIONSBRANDING RELATIONSHIPSFOR STRONGER MARKETINGWE’RE UNIFI, a leading producer of synthetic fibers.OUR GOAL is to provide both customers and consumerswith products that enhance the value of everyday things.But we’re not just making products.Reduces energy consumption andconserves petroleum-based resourcesby offsetting the need to producevirgin synthetic fibers, providing areprieve for our planetMade from a variety of waste streams,including post-consumer plastics, postindustrialwaste, and even fabricsOur U Trust verification programensures that Repreve recycled fibers aretraceable, transparent, and certifiablysustainableUnique Fiberprint technology forenhanced traceabilityRecycled content certified by a third partyRepreve fabric certification by UnifiExtensive recycled product line,including filament polyester and nylon,and staple polyester fiberRecycled fiber containing fabric wasteRecycled performance fibersGlobally availableConsistent quality; adheres to Unifi’sfirst-quality standardsTrue working relationships, from productdevelopment to marketingRepreve For the Planet; an engaging andeducational marketing programRepreve Gives Back supports non-profitenvironmental organizationsFrom offices to manufacturing to shipping, we’re doingeverything we can to provide SUSTAINABLE TEXTILE SOLUTIONS.With Repreve recycled fiber leading the way. FOR THE PLANET.{ 1 }REPREVE RECYCLED FIBERS WWW.REPREVE.COM REPREVEMARKETING@ UNIFI.COM WWW.UNIFI.COM

RECYCLED FIBERS.A REPRIEVE FOROUR PLANET.CONSERVING RESOURCES.Compared to making virgin synthetic fibers, our process also conserves energyand natural resources, including water. And it reduces greenhouse gas emissions.Oil refining is a complex industrial process that turns crude oil into a multitude of petroleum-based products. Some of theseproducts are then made into ingredients that go into plastics and synthetic fibers. Recycling materials to make Repreve helpskeep materials made from this precious resource out of the waste stream.REPREVE ECO-ASSESSMENTMAKING REPREVE FILAMENT FIBERSRECYCLED FIBERSRepreve conserves resources because it offsets the need to use newlyrefined crude oil. On average, five pounds of Repreve yarn conservethe equivalent of a gallon of gasoline.Repreve production will keep over 900 million plastic bottlesfrom entering landfills.*COMPARED TO VIRGIN POLYESTER,PRODUCING ONE POUND OF REPREVE…Û Saves enough energy to run a compactfluorescent light bulb for nearly 22 daysÛ Saves enough water to provide more thanthe daily drinking water for one personÛ Saves the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG)emitted while driving a hybrid car almost 3 milesPercentage Consumed/Emitted100806040200Reducesenergyconsumptionby over 66%ENERGYCONSUMPTION(MJ/kg)Virgin Natural PolyesterRepreve Natural PolyesterReduceswaterconsumptionby nearly 50%WATERCONSUMPTION(L/kg)Reducesgreenhouse gasemissionsby over 34%GHGEMISSIONS(Kg CO2/kg)Post-industrialfiber waste andpost-consumerplastics arecollected.VIRGIN POLYESTERCrude oil wellheadCrude oil refineryNapthaXylenesParaxyleneTA** & MEG***The collectedwaste then entersa unique materialconversion processwhere it’s chopped,ground, melted,and reformulated.REPREVE POLYESTERProcess eliminatedProcess eliminatedProcess eliminatedProcess eliminatedProcess eliminatedProcess eliminatedRepreve,a recycledchip, isformed.For every 1 lb. of Repreve polyesteryarn, 23,000 BTU’s* are conserved,equivalent to 0.2 gallons of gasoline.The Reprevechip is extrudedand texturedthrough aproprietaryprocess.Repreve—a familyof 100%recycledfibers.This process comparison is for hybridpolyester filament fibers. For moreinformation regarding nylon filamentand polyester staple fiber, please contactyour Unifi Account manager.Œ All resource conservation calculations are specific only to the Repreve product.Based on published and internal data specific tothe Repreve brand for textured polyster yarnPolymerizationExtrusionTexturingRepreve chip productionExtrusionTexturing* Based on 2012 production* British Thermal Units** TA is Terephthalic Acid*** MEG is Mono Ethylene Glycol (Can be made from oil or natural gas){ 3 }

AVAILABLEWORLDWIDE.WITH THESAME QUALITY.AND THE SAMEINTEGRITY.We understand the importance of providing our customerswith quality recycled products. That’s why we closely monitorall things Repreve from start to finish. We follow RIGOROUSPROCEDURES to qualify varying waste streams and ensure properblending in manufacturing. This assures we provide our customersquality products that are easily used in place of virgin fibers.FIND YOUR REPREVE.Now more choices. All traceable, transparent, and certifiably sustainable.It started with one simple idea: to make Repreve one of the most earth-friendly fabric ingredients in the world. It took us years to develop our proprietaryprocess. And we continue to expand our recycled product offering to provide our customers with an extensive array of sustainable solutions. We startedmaking Repreve from a blend of post-industrial and post-consumer waste. Then we added a fiber made entirely from recycled PET bottles. And now weare recycling fabric waste and other textile products that have reached their end of life. What are you looking for in your recycled fiber? Find it here.R ECYC LE D F I L A M E NTPOLYESTER FIBEROur original recycled polyester fiber,created with our proprietary processAvailable as 100% hybrid blend*A unique blend of post-industrialand post-consumer wasteAvailable as 100% post-consumer blendMade entirely from post-consumer waste(PET bottles, of course)Also available as…RECYCLED PERFORMANCE FIBERS**Designed to provide performance features,including:Û Flame retardancyÛ Moisture wickingÛ Comfort and performance stretchÛ UV protectionÛ Color technology• Solution dyed• Package dyedÛ Cotton-like; synthetic performanceRECYCLED FILAMENTNYLON FIBERMade entirely from post-industrial wasteAvailable in type 6Also available as…RECYCLED PERFORMANCE FIBERSDesigned to provide color technology,including:Û Solution dyed*Û Package dyedRECYCLED STAPLEPOLYESTER FIBERAvailable as 100% hybrid blend*Available as 100% post-consumer blendMade entirely from post-consumer waste(PET bottles, of course)RECYCLED FILAMENT POLYESTERFIBER WITH FABRIC CONTENTOur newest proprietary recipe, made from apost-consumer blend and reclaimed fabricsfrom certified customersAvailable as...TAKEBACK FIBERS*Designed to give fabrics a second chancethrough the Repreve Textile Takeback Program.Available in:Û Natural (color determined by fabric input)Û Solution dyedÛ Package dyedCOMPETITIVE TEXTILE SOLUTIONS* Repreve filament polyester fibers contain a minimum of 35%post-consumer recycled content.** Specific functional properties are available upon request.Products containing functional and/or performance additivescontain a minimum of 95% recycled content.* Solution dyed type 6 nylon fibers contain a minimumof 90% recycled content.* Repreve staple polyester fibers contain a minimumof 50% post-consumer recycled content* Repreve Takeback fibers contain a minimumof 5% fabric waste.Œ All fibers sold as flame resistant or retardant (FR) are warranted only to contain no less than 2000 parts per million phosphorous. Unifi makes no performance claims of flame retardancy or flame resistance based upon any standard,whether governmental, industry or otherwise. Unifi specifically disclaims any such performance claims. All purchasers of FR yarns must sign the Unifi DISCLAIMER AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT form before purchasing any FR yarns.{ 7 }

GIVINGFABRICSA NEW WAY TO CUT OUT WASTE.Our new, state-of-the-art Repreve Recycling Center opensup a world of possibilities for recycled textiles.REPREVE TEXTILE TAKEBACK PROCESSTEXTILE TAKEBACKA SECOND1 2 34 5 6CHANCE.Post-consumer andpost-industrial waste arecollected and recycledCollected waste ischopped, ground, melted,and reformulated intoREPREVE chipThe REPREVE recycledpolyester chip is extrudedand textured into fiberFabrics are manufactured withREPREVE fiber, then dyed,finished and rolled for shippingManufacturers cut and sew the fabricinto various consumer products(in the cutting process, an averageof 8-15% of fabric becomes waste)Finished products arepurchased and wornby the end user4a5a6aIt’s a BIG STEP FORWARD for our industry.Using the latest recycling technology increases our capacityto manufacture Repreve recycled fiber from more materials—plastic bottles, fiber waste, and even FABRICS.We accept supply chain waste and post-consumer fabrics thathave reached their end of life from Repreve customers, for ourTextile Takeback Program. We use these materials to createa new REPREVE TAKEBACK FIBER that includes recycled fabriccontent. Like all Repreve fibers, it’s traceable, transparent,and certifiably sustainable.INTERESTED IN BEINGA CERTIFIED PARTICIPANT?Participant eligibility startswith being a Repreve customer.7We employ mechanicalrecycling, so our focus is onrecycling supply chain fabricwaste made from polyester,and post-consumer polyesterfabrics at the end of their life.Recyclable componentsare returned to Unifi to bemechanically recycled intoREPREVE chip and fiberIf you meet these criteria,we invite you to enter ourRepreve Textile Takebackapproval process to checkparticipant feasibility.Fabric waste from textilemanufacturing is sent backto Unifi for recyclingFrom the fabric waste youprovide, we make RepreveTakeback fiber—offeringyou a new option in ecofriendlyrecycled fibers.Cutting waste is sent backto Unifi for recyclingFor more information,please contact your Unifiaccount manager or email us atReprevemarketing@unifi.com.Products that havereached their endof life are strippedof non-recyclablecomponents andsent back to Unififor recyclingŒ Disclaimers:* The Textile Takeback program is currently available in the Americas due to the proximity of the Repreve Recycling Center. As we continue to expand the Repreve brand, Unifi will strive to offer this program in other areas.** Repreve Takeback fiber, made from a post-consumer blend and reclaimed fabrics, contains a minimum of 5% fabric waste.{ 9 }

MADE BETTER.EASY TOBRANDING RELATIONSHIPSFOR STRONGER MARKETING.Repreve is made better. And we protect what it stands for, too.Here’s how to get your products certified.Products made from Repreve fabrics are tested and certified before they can use the Repreve brand name.To qualify for Repreve branding, fabrics must be certified to contain a minimum of 30% Repreve fiber by total fabric weight.WORKING WITH THE REPREVE BRAND NAMEHELPFUL HINTS FOR WORKING WITH REPREVE FIBERSBRANDING RELATIONSHIPSWORK WITH.Easily enhance your brand’s products and packaging by using theRepreve brand message. Once your product is certified by Unifi,we’ll work with you to provide you the appropriate marketingmaterials. These may include Repreve hang tags, artwork, language,and legal guidelines.To maintain our brand’s integrity, we’re very watchful of the claimswe and our partners make. Please contact reprevemarketing@unifi.com for details.Fabric processing and performance characteristics areconsistent with traditional virgin fibers.When working with Repreve, dye color selections should bedetermined and tested during initial development stages.For fabric construction recommendations and dyeing andfinishing guidelines, please refer to the Repreve Code of BestPractices. Please contact your Unifi Account Representativefor more information.NEW CUSTOMERLOG - I NAPPROVEDCUSTOMER LOG-INC E RTI F YA FABRICLOOK FOR REPREVECERTIFIED FABRICSIt’s easy and efficient for youto work with our products.If you’re a textile customer,our Certification Portal andFabric Library put you inimmediate communicationwith us. It’s quick, easy touse, private, and totally free.To start this process andreceive your log-in credentials,follow the easy steps.Log onto www.repreve.com.Look for the Fabric Library link.To enter, we just need you tosubmit a short application form.(Please complete all the fields tobe sure it submits.)The information you provide will stayconfidential and will not be used foranything beyond this application.Yes, we do screen out competitors andcurious bystanders.Log onto www.repreve.com.Look for the Fabric Library andenter your log-in credentials.Log onto the CertificationPortal through the FabricLibrary link and follow theeasy directions.Once you have submitted your productfor testing and certification, you can:Check certification status.Request Repreve hangtags.Log onto the Fabric Library andfollow the easy directions.Use this Library to:Research new and existing Reprevecertified fabrics.Create and print your own fabricswatch book.Request fabric samples.Œ Unifi ® has the right to accept or reject fabric submissions based on minimum performance requirements.Fabrics failing to meet the minimum required criteria may be submitted for testing, but certification maybe rejected on these grounds.REPREVE RECYCLED FIBERS WWW.REPREVE.COM REPREVEMARKETING@ UNIFI.COM WWW.UNIFI.COM{ 11 }

MARKETINGTOGETHERTO GET THEWORD OUT.MORE QUESTIONS?Please contact your Unifi representativeor email us at reprevemarketing@unifi.com.WANT TO SHARE OUR STORY?Manufacturers, brands, and retailers who choose Repreveare invited to work with us in all levels of marketing.And conserve paper at the same time? Go tohttp://www.repreve.com/BusinessCenter/BusinessCenter.aspxfor a downloadable, email-able version of this brochure.Our consumer-focused marketing supports and complementsyour environmental message. You can enhance your brand’sproducts and packaging by integrating the Repreve brandmessage into your product labeling. And your marketingprograms. When you participate with Repreve, we can workwith you to create CUSTOMIZED, CO-BRANDED PROGRAMS.Repreve-branded products can be included on our web site,in our public relations, and in other promotional opportunities.© 2012 UNIFI, INC.REPREVE IS A TRADEMARK OF UNIFI, INC.AND IS REGISTERED WITH U.S. PATENT ANDTRADEMARK OFFICE AND WITH OTHERS.U TRUST AND FIBERPRINT ARE TRADEMARKSOF UNIFI, INC.Œ Details of Repreve marketing programs are handled on an individual basis. Please contact a Unifi marketing representative to discuss specific opportunities.SW-COC-000668