Unifi, AF and Y FormPolypropylene AgreementUnder the terms of an agreement between Unifi Inc., Greensboro, N.C., and American Fibers and Yarns Co. (AF and Y), Cumming, Ga., Unifi is now the commissioned false-twist texturizer of AF and Y polypropylene.Unifi now texturizes polypropylene feeder yarn supplied by AF and Y. Some of the textured yarn is returned to AF and Y for sale and distribution to home furnishings and contract upholstery markets. Unifi sells the remaining yarn into its core markets.This partnership with Unifi combines the technology, knowledge and experience of both companies to allow us to supply high-quality textured polypropylene products to our customers, said Mike Apperson, president, AF and Y.March 2002
