Unifi says new yarn offers stretch without spandex
12/02/2025
US-based yarn manufacturer Unifi has launched a spandex-free stretch yarn, which it describes as a multi-functional sustainable yarn, at PV in Paris.
Integr8 is made with recycled polyester-based Repreve and is said to combine softness, moisture management and functionality.
The continuous filament yarn also offers UPF protection and low-wrinkle properties and is embedded with FiberPrint technology – a pigment that can be tracked through the supply chain to the finished garment.
Eddie Ingle, CEO of Unifi, said: “Integr8 represents a breakthrough, particularly for apparel and footwear brands that have long sought the stretch of spandex without the associated environmental burden.”
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