Unifi Inc., (USA) has introduced Repreve cationic-dyeable polyester that delivers 100-percent Repreve heathers and solids to the market. Offering deeper and brighter colors, as well as improved colorfastness, it can be used in a variety of constructions and across all market segments, from woven to knit to warp knit.

The dyeing of these yarns may offer energy savings as compared to some traditional disperse-dyed polyester by utilizing lower temperatures. Repreve Our Ocean is made with plastics collected within 50km of waterways or coastal areas in developing countries or regions.

The company is seeing strong interest from swimwear brands, according to Unifi.