EasiWay Introduces Non-Toxic Solvent Cleaner

EasiSolv MPC Multi-Purpose Solvent Cleaner from EasiWay Systems Inc., Delano, Minn., dissolves and
breaks down all types of printing inks, and does not contain any hazardous substances, according to
the company. EasiSolv is suitable for removing high-density plastisol inks from thick capillary
film image sidewalls; and for pad printing applications, on-press color changes, screen opening and
save screens. The cleaner may be applied manually and can be recirculated through enclosed
automatic washing systems such as the EasiFlo Recirculating System.

October 2003

Executive Forum

A Proposal To The Textile IndustryGlobalization and free trade are irreversible tenets of the
world today. The best we can hope for is that free trade is not foul trade, and we must be able to
compete within that context. Fortunately, properly motivated American workers are the most
productive in the world, and American managers and scientists are the most innovative. The countrys
long-term salvation depends on those factors. During the past 18 months, our firm has committed
almost $3 billion of debt and equity funding to the textile and steel industries, mainly Burlington
Industries and Bethlehem Steel. We believe that illegal trade practices have created so much
unemployment that politicians, labor and management will be forced to cooperate aggressively to
solve the problems. If they fail to do so, we will be reduced to a nation of hamburger flippers,
stock traders and litigators, and the American standard of living will be something our
grandchildren will experience only in history books.The reason why 13 rate cuts by the Federal
Reserve and massive federal budget deficits failed to reduce unemployment is that recent job losses
are not just cyclical. They are permanent because we have been exporting jobs instead of products.
According to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), during the last two years, the United
States has lost 2.7 million jobs in manufacturing. During the same period, our balance of trade
deficit (the excess of imports over exports) has doubled to $500 billion per year, or 5 percent of
our economy. Gross imports of products now exceed the value of our total manufacturing output.
According to the Commerce Departments Bureau of Economic Analysis, the multiplier effect on the
economy is that losing $1 of final manufacturing sales also costs the economy an additional $1.43
of ancillary activity. Therefore, our trade deficit shrinks the economy by about 12 percent per
year. If we could just cut the deficit in half, back to where it was in 2000, we would virtually
eliminate unemployment. I believe this goal could be achieved just by eliminating illegal foreign
trade. Textile and apparel industries have lost about 250,000 jobs, and, according to a new study
released by the American Textile Manufacturers Institute, another 650,000 or more will be lost if
the Chinese quotas are eliminated in 2005. The industry is ill-prepared for this onslaught, partly
because illegal transshipment plus subsidization of Chinese exports by its currency manipulation
plus an awful retail environment in the United States have left the industry reeling. But, I
believe that if the industry pledges to make the structural changes listed below, it would be
economically appropriate and politically feasible for the administration to delay the quota
elimination by a year or more by implementing the quota safeguard mechanism that was part of Chinas
admission to the World Trade Organization (WTO). First, consolidation is essential. In sector after
sector, there are too many factories operating at low percentages of capacity and therefore are
unable to be competitive. Second, the owners of the survivingmills must commit the additional
capital needed to maximize efficiency of these larger-scale operations. Third, the owners must
commit to major research and development budgets for nanotechnology and other technological means
of enhancing products with proprietary features. Fourth, both management and labor must commit to
greater efficiency. This means management pay structure must involve less base compensation and be
more tied to profitability. Finally, the industry must commit not to ask for any further protection
once the foreigners play by the rules. These pledges may sound harsh, but I am afraid they are the
reality. We all know free trade is the correct long-term route to world growth and improved global
standards of living. This does not mean that China and others can break the rules and that it is
our governments obligation to make sure they dont, but the United States has failed historically to
enforce our bilateral and multilateral trade agreements and has abrogated too much power to the
WTO. The WTO was created by the Clinton administration as the successor to the General Agreement on
Tariffs and Trade to enforce global trading agreements. It has failed miserably by turning down
virtually every countervailing measure proposed by our government. This is because the WTO is
structurally flawed. It operates by consensus and has 146 members, 145 of whom have a single
objective improving their trade balance with number 146, the United States. Therefore, WTO really
stands for Wealth Transfer Operation out of the United States. Our government must change the
ground rules so that the WTO fulfills the purposes originally intended for it.To facilitate the
political effort, I have organized the Free Trade Action Coalition (FREETAC) to bring together
managers and labor in the textile, steel and other industries plagued by foul trade. According to
NAM, 46 states have each lost 11 percent of their manufacturing jobs over the last two years.
However, each industry tends to be concentrated in only a few states. Therefore, members of FREETAC
will try to convince elected officials in their respective regions to help all import-impacted
industries, not just the local ones. This is essential because a few American companies in each
industry cannot offset the diplomatic and lobbying strength of the rest of the world. But we have
one unique weapon: we vote here and they dont. No Michigan member of Congress will lose an election
for helping textiles, and no one from Georgia will lose because of helping steel. But if each state
with a foul trade problem joins forces with other states with different trade issues, the powerful
implications for the Electoral College will be clear to all.
Editors Note: Wilbur L. Ross is chairman of WL RossandCo. LLC, a private equity firm based in
New York City. Ross also is chairman of International Steel Group, Cleveland. His bid to acquire
Greensboro, N.C.-based Burlington Industries Inc. was approved recently by the US Bankruptcy
Court.Textile World encourages textile executives to speak out on matters affecting todays
textile industry. To participate in
TWs Executive Forum, e-mail: jborneman@TextileIndustries.com.
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October 2003

DTI Becomes INVISTA Koch In Acquisition Talks

DTI Becomes INVISTA;Koch In Acquisition TalksAs part of Wilmington, Del.-based DuPonts plan to spin
off DuPont Textiles and Interiors (DTI) its integrated fibers and intermediates subsidiary and give
it a distinct corporate identity, DTI has changed its name to INVISTA. We are stepping forward into
our future with more than 70 years of DuPont innovation and market strength behind us creating a
vital new company and identity that is up to the challenge of serving our global customers with
renewed determination and clarity, said Steve McCracken, president, INVISTA.To connect INVISTA with
its DuPont legacy, a linking line Built on DuPont Innovation accompanies the new name. A tagline
Step Forward refers to the companys future. INVISTA will serve as the stage on which our real stars
our consumer and product brands can shine, said Carol Gee, global director, brands, who spearheaded
the corporate identity initiative.

DTI worked with New York City-based Enterprise IG, a brand and corporate identity consulting
firm, to develop the INVISTA identity.In related news, Wichita, Kan.-based Koch Industries Inc. and
its subsidiaries, which include global polyester producer KoSa, Houston, have entered into
exclusive negotiations with DuPont to acquire INVISTA. According to Koch, the INVISTA businesses
would complement the polyester businesses of KoSa and its subsidiaries, and give the new company a
strategic advantage in the global fibers and resins markets. Koch cites INVISTAs innovation;
customer focus; research and development capabilities; branding capability; and commercial
leadership, notably in the nylon and spandex markets in addition to its assets, manufacturing and
marketing relationships, and resources in the Asian markets as valuable strengths to be gained in
the possible acquisition.Due diligence reviews are currently being conducted. Once they are
completed and approval is obtained from the Boards of Directors of both companies, a definitive
agreement will be executed.
October 2003

Global Diversity

Global Diversity
The 21st edition of Yarn Fair International featured new products from 62 global
exhibitors.At the 21st edition of Yarn Fair International, which took place recently in New
York City, 62 exhibitors from around the world showed novelty and quality yarns for a wide range of
end-uses. There were yarns for apparel, home products and industrial areas. Weaving, knitting,
hosiery, circular and flat-bed knitting yarns were shown. One-third of the exhibitors came from
Europe, one-third from Asia and about 23 percent from North America. There were new fibers and
fiber variants; high-performance yarns; and luster, classic and fancy yarns.Of the nearly 2,000
visitors to this show, there was an increasing number of retailers shopping for private label
product lines. They were looking for new and unusual yarns. Sandi Steiner, fashion merchandising
executive, Lew Magram Inc., commented on the trend presentation and quality of the show. She
especially liked mohair and chenille lustered yarns. Zoe Hansson, stylist, Hathaway Textiles, also
mentioned luster.Huntingdon Yarn Mill Inc., Philadelphia, showed a variety of colored metallic
yarns. One novelty in this line, Angelina® the super-soft metallic fiber from Meadowbrook
Inventions Inc., Bernardsville, N.J. is twisted with other fibers. Noted for its unique twisted
yarns for high-end markets, this company does a lot of spinning to order. Natural fibers are
blended together or with acrylic, polyester or nylon for special effect. At the show, Huntingdon
reported interest in skein dyeing.Felise Erdal, president of Yarn Mavens, the New York City-based
agent for Himiesa, Spain, said shine is a growing trend. She is selling bright filament yarns
year-round. Tapes with shine are popular, and buyers are asking for shiny hair or seed yarns.
Moulinwith up to six colors and mohair blends are other yarns she mentioned.Elizabeth Amoroso,
president, Hathaway Textiles, was looking for textured tweed spun yarns. She found them at the
booth of Germany-based Schoeller Spinning Group, which showed rustic tweeds and fleeces with
comfort stretch. Heavy and fine deniers sold well. Schoeller, noted for classic and fancy spun
yarns, has become a factor in performance yarns as well. It showed antibacterial, anti-radiation,
anti-static, flame-retardant, moisture-conductive, stain-repellent and temperature-control yarns.
One of its best sellers is a new yarn of 70-percent merino wool and 30-percent nylon that can be
machine-washed and tumble-dried. It is anti-fungal, prevents odor and is moisture-regulating. It
has been selling especially well to the sock industry.

Sunny Gold Textiles Co. Ltd., Taiwan, showed a collection of feathery, eyelash and tape
yarns; and skein-dyed and printed yarns at Yarn Fair International.Photograph courtesy of Sunny
Gold TextilesPhotographed by S.C. DrudingHigh-Performance YarnsFrom Europe, United StatesPharr
Yarns, McAdenville, N.C., returned to the show after several seasons absence. It was promoting
high-performance nylon and polyester spun products for niche markets. Flame-retardant and
protective yarns spun with Nomex® and Kevlar® are a large part of its business. Military flight
suits, industrial gloves and automotive interiors are some of the end-uses for these products.
Carpet yarns of polyester and nylon, and space-dyed yarns are going to residential and commercial
areas. Yarns for upholstery and apparel are another division of Pharrs business.Pharr spinning
systems include cotton ring-spun, air-jet spun and modified worsted. Currently, the company is
spinning solution-dyed polyester, natural polyester, acrylic, modacrylic, microfiber, nylon, rayon,
antimicrobial and wool yarns.At Kennetex Inc., Kennett Square, Pa., a recent partnership with Cedar
Jet Yarns Inc., Scranton, Pa., has given it the ability to spin more novelty yarns using hollow
spindle equipment
(See Spinning News, TW, this issue). Amy Seiler, director of sales and marketing, said
there is interest in novelty bouclnd thick-and-thin yarns in blends of cotton, acrylic and
polyester. Space-dyed and package-dyed yarns are also selling, especially to the upholstery
trade.Mercerized cotton is a best seller at Meridian Dyed Yarn Group, Valdese, N.C. Jim Laney,
executive vice president, marketing, also commented on fancy yarns. He said space-dyed yarns from
Meridians Astro Dye Works Division in Calhoun, Ga., are popular. The company is selling straight
space-dyed rayon, boucl#44; rayon wrap yarns, rayon with bright polyester and textured polyester
space-dyed yarns. Skein-dyed and stock-dyed yarns also are available.Terrence Chermak, president of
Britannia Mills Ltd., N.Y., commended the quality of exhibitors at the show. He said rayon matte
jersey with Lycra® is his best-selling fabric for apparel. Spain-based Villarrasa noted strong
rayon sales, especially in California. With the popularity of this fiber, the supply is tight.
Other popular yarns here are indigo-dyed cotton/linen, polyester/cotton twisted yarns and blends of
cotton/acrylic.Filati Maclodio S.p.A., Italy, continues to make inroads with yarn made from Lenpur,
a wood-based fiber produced by Texinpro S.r.l., Italy. Mauro Belussi, commercial director,
explained the major advantages of Lenpur over rayon are increased dimensional stability, greater
absorbency, thermal properties and odor resistance. Lenpur comes from white pine trees that are
pruned rather than chopped down. Recently it was introduced blended with cotton in sheets and
towels. Ge-Ray Fabrics Inc., Morganville, N.J., is developing a Lenpur fabric line. Texinpro has
applied for a new generic in Italy.Chenille Selling ForApparel And The HomeChenille is gaining
popularity. Jennifer Doyle Fischer, yarn sales representative, Nortex Yarns, Fall River, Mass.,
said chenille is its number-one seller in home furnishings. One recently introduced is a bouclith
sun-blocking properties that is going into outdoor furniture. For apparel, the company is selling
spaced-dyed bouclfor sweaters, scarves and hand knitting. Nortex is developing more novelties.
Fischer showed shag yarns and a three-color eyelash yarn. Nautica and 525 Made in America shop this
line.SandO Industries, New York City, has a new chenille spun of Tencel® that is going into woven
fabrics and sweaters. There are slubbed rayon and acrylic chenilles here and indigo-dyed
chenille.Israel-based Nilit Ltd. and Unifi Inc., Greensboro, N.C., had adjacent booths at Yarn
Fair. They have formed a joint venture in Israel to produce nylon 6,6 partially oriented yarns for
texturing. Nilit showcased Sensil® Cupelle. Fabric samples demonstrated the color versatility of
this product.Another new product at Nilit is Sensil Britex. It is a textured yarn that is extremely
bright, has high dyeing regularity and high knitting efficiency in seamless or circular knits, with
or without spandex. According to Molly Kremidas, merchandising manager, Nilit America Corp.,
Greensboro, fabrics created with Sensil Britex have a high level of shine and a soft touch, and are
produced as a single ply or a two-ply with a trilobal cross-section.Unifi introduced Satura, a new
family of solution-dyed yarns, at the show. They are bleach-cleanable and have a lightfastness of
1,000 hours. Satura solution-dyed yarns can be produced in a wide array of saturated colors,
including custom-matched shades
(See Quality Fabric of the Month, TW, this issue).Other products of note at Unifi were
Reflexx and a blend of Sorbtek and Augusta. Reflexx is going into woven bottomweight fabrics for
men. It provides 25-percent stretch and recovery to fabrics, plus wrinkle resistance and stain-free
properties
(See Knitting/Apparel News, TW, this issue).The Sorbtek/Augusta yarn has been adopted by
Gold Toe Brands Inc., Burlington, N.C., for bikers socks. Designed specifically for right and left
feet, these socks have anti-static, anti-chafing and stain-release properties. In addition, the
socks get softer each time they are washed, according to the company.Turkey-based Sanko, a
first-time exhibitor, is using Sensura® in T-shirts and sweats. This company has a capacity to
produce 300 tons of yarn per day. Fifty percent goes to European countries. Sanko sells yarns for
weaving and knitting. Organic cotton and cotton blends comprise the bulk of its line. At the end of
the show, company representatives said new contacts made were far greater than
anticipated.Spain-based R. Belda Llorens has been selling to the American market for about six
years. It is one of the largest mills in Europe, with a production capacity of 700,000 pounds a
week. Stock service is provided for dyed yarns with an extensive color range, for fast delivery.
Performance yarns include blends of micropolyester, microviscose and microacrylic that have thermal
properties and resist wrinkles. There are wool/cotton heather yarns. Cashmere Prices Down,Wool
Prices UpIn the luxury arena, Z. HinchliffeandSons Ltd., England, showed quality classic yarns of
100-percent cashmere, camel hair, lambs wool and angora; as well as blends. Stock service provides
165 shades, or custom colors can be dyed. Hilaturas Ribe, Spain, producer of quality yarns of
natural fibers, is considering developing a less expensive line. Although the current price of
cashmere is down, wool is higher. Along with wool and cashmere, silk and cotton were shown, used
alone and in blends. One best seller is a cashmere/cotton blend.

Hilaturas Ribe, Spain, uses mostly Shetland wool, lambs wool and angora in its yarns. The
adventurous spirit of the first explorers of Tibet and Nepal provided the inspiration for a recent
collection, which features cashmere/cotton blended yarns.Wool yarns at Shui Foong Woollen Mills
Ltd., Hong Kong, include cashmere, lambs wool, angora and machine-washable merino wool. Both fine
and chunky yarns are available. The bulk of its production goes into knitwear.China-based spinner
Shanghai Panfame Trading Co. Ltd. produces between 500,000 and 600,000 pounds of yarn annually, all
in natural fibers. About 20 percent is sold in the United States. In 1998, it developed a natural
stretch cotton yarn that is softer than normal cotton. Garments made using this yarn are 25-percent
lighter in weight. The cost is double that of conventional cotton yarns. Stretch comes in the
processing. Machine-washable, low-pill cashmere is another innovation here. The company also sells
mercerized washable lambs wool, mercerized spun silk, recycled silk, mercerized extra-fine merino
wool and regular cotton. In development are machine-washable, natural stretch lambs wool and merino
wool yarns.Another innovative Asian mill, Sunny Gold Textiles Co. Ltd., is a family-owned company
located in Taiwan. It has a volume of 300,000 kilograms per year. Fifty percent is sold in the
United States. Feathery eyelash, fringe, and novelty tape yarns are a specialty. They are spun of
linen, wool, cotton or acrylic. There are skein-dyed and printed yarns in this line. A lot of the
yarns are spun to order.Germany-based W. Schlafhorst AGandCo. was at Yarn Fair to promote its
Belcoro® Quality Label. Recently, Fruit of the Loom was certified to use the Belcoro label for its
line of value-weight T-shirts
(see Spinning News, TW, this issue), and will use the Belcoro label on all its packaging
and promotional materials. According to both companies, tests show there is a difference fabrics
knitted with Belcoro equipment look and feel better.A Final WordPhilippe Pasquet, president,
Textile and Fashion Expo in America Inc., New York City, organizers of Yarn Fair International,
said, We were pleased that the exhibitors from Yarn Fair are representative of the industry as a
whole right now. Reflecting the current economic trends, it appeared that the busiest exhibitors
were those offering creativity at a competitive price, such as fancy yarns in blends with perhaps a
little higher synthetic content than previously. As the economy recovers, we hope to increase the
number of American and European exhibitors, especially since Yarn Fair is the only yarn show in the
United States.Knitwear Innovations From DTIPrior to the announcement that it was going to change
its name to INVISTA, DuPont TextilesandInteriors (DTI) hosted a series of seminars in New York City
to introduce new knitwear designs for Fall/Winter 2004-05. Jean Hegedus, knitwear marketing
manager, said that although development fabrics covered a broad range of fibers, a lot of the news
was in performance fibers. Cordura®, Coolmax®, Supplex® nylon and T-400 were mentioned, along with
Tactel® nylon and Lycra® spandex. A lot of the protective fabrics shown had Teflon® stain-release
and stain-repellent finishes.Hegedus noted that T-400 is a new generic, elasterell-p. The company
will identify this fiber to the consumer as Lycra elasterell-P. Originally introduced for wovens,
it is now going into knitwear. T-400 provides comfort stretch. It is a self-crimping,
multi-component yarn.

Coolmax®/Tactel® Soft Black knit from Wykes

Fabric from Luigi BottoConcept fabrics developed by knitwear consultant Sheila-Mary
Carruthers included ideas for womenswear, menswear and childrenswear. All samples were knitted
using commercial yarns from global resources. Complete information about yarn sizes, gauges and
type of knitting equipment was attached to each sample. A double-faced hairy fabric made with a
soft novelty yarn from Italy-based Botto Poala and wool/Lycra from Italy-based Filatura di
Grignasco S.p.A. was knitted using a flat-bed five-gauge machine.According to Carruthers, there is
a continuation in activewear of fabrics with a plastic style. She showed slippery fabrics in hot
colors and with space-dyed effects. A group of fabrics called Be Aware takes its inspiration from
nature. There were rustic, open-stitch fabrics knitted with chenille yarns and brushed yarns. She
showed gutsy knits using Cordura dyed in camouflage colors.Of special interest was a group of
soft-colored fabrics knitted from brushed yarns of 100-percent Tactel from Mirella, Italy. They
included weightless wool/acrylic/Lycra open-stitch knits with a warm touch, and a shag knit using
an acrylic/wool/nylon/Lycra yarn from France-based Saint Lieven with Mirellas 100-percent
Tactel.Other fabrics shown had mock space-dyed effects, exaggerated surfaces and exotic piles.
Yarns were from Luigi Botto S.p.A., Overfil S.p.A. and Filati Lane Cervo S.r.l., all based in
Italy; D S.A., Spain; Tung Loong Mfg. Co., Taiwan; and England-based Wykes UK Ltd.October 2003

Pleva Wins VDTF’s Egon-Elöd Prize

The Association of German Textile Finishing Specialists (VDTF) recently awarded its Egon-Elöd Prize
to Ralf Pleva, Ph.D., president of Germany-based Pleva GmbH. The award was presented in recognition
of scholarly essays published by Pleva to report innovative measuring and control systems used in
textile processing. Recent innovations relate to picture evaluation in finishing, weft yarn
detection in automatic weft straightening, and fabric moisture and temperature measurement.

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Ralf Pleva, Ph.D. (left), receives the Egon-Elöd Prize from VDTF President Eckhard
Schollmeyer, Ph.D.

A team of process, physical and electrical engineers, and computer scientists at Pleva also
has been involved in the development of the company’s technologies, most of which have been
patented.



September 2003

Sauquoit Partners With Leatex To Market Contax™

Sauquoit Industries Inc., Scranton, Pa., has named Philadelphia-based Leatex Corp. its exclusive
marketing partner for Contax™ anti-static products for textile processing and other industrial
applications.

Contax contains highly conductive materials that completely remove static electricity
generated from the substrate during textile processing, Leatex reports. The company worked with
several textile companies to develop applications for the new product.

Fran Esposito, sales manager, Sauquoit Industries, said, “We relied on Leatex’s 80 years of
textile industry experience, on our company’s nearly 40 years of experience with conductive
materials, and on our engineering staff to solve the [static electricity] problem and develop
Contax.”



September 2003

Borgosesia Makes Bid To Acquire 51 Percent Of SMIT

Borgosesia Makes Bid To Acquire 51 Percent Of SMITItaly-based Promatech S.p.A. has entered into a
preliminary agreement under which Borgosesia S.p.A., also based in Italy, would acquire a
51-percent ownership stake in SMIT S.p.A., a Promatech business located in Italy. The remaining 49
percent of the company would be owned by SMIT Textile Management. When Promatech acquired
Switzerland-based Sulzer Textil in 2002, SMIT formerly known as Sulzer Tessile was spun off as a
separate company to satisfy EU antitrust authority regulations.
September 2003

GTP Acquires Burckleeds BCN Laminados Adds Offices

GTP Acquires Burckleeds, BCN Laminados;Adds OfficesBelgium-based Picanol NVs Global Textile Partner
(GTP) recently finalized two acquisitions. Switzerland-based Stli AG agreed to sell the reed
activities of its France-based subsidiary BurckldCie, along with the brand name Burckl44; to GTP.
Stli will retain the harness frame portion of Burckl business.GTP also acquired Spain-based BCN
Laminados S.L. The small company with only seven employees manufactures reed wire and related
production machinery. GTP sees this acquisition as an opportunity to monitor and control the
quality of its reeds.In other company news, GTP has added two more gravity points to its global
network. In addition to offices in the United States, China, Mexico, Turkey, Italy and Belgium, GTP
now has offices in Bandung, Indonesia, and SPaulo, Brazil. GTPs goal is to be able to provide the
customer with local service from one of its regional offices. The addition of two gravity points
helps the company meet this goal.Indonesia and Brazil are very important textile markets, from
which GTP cannot remain absent, said Koen Beckers, GTP president.
September 2003

Unifi Reports Q4 Year-End Losses

Unifi Reports Q4, Year-End LossesUnifi Inc., Greensboro, reported a net loss of $30.5 million, or
57 cents per share, for the quarter ending June 29, 2003. The figure includes pre-tax restructuring
charges of $16.9 million and $13.9 million related to the outcome of arbitration with Wilmington,
Del.-based DuPont concerning their alliance for the manufacture of partially oriented polyester
filament yarn. Net sales of $206.1 million compared with year-earlier net sales of $256.5
million.For the fiscal year ending June 29, 2003, Unifi posted a net loss of $27.2 million, or 51
cents per share, on net sales of $849.1 million compared with 2002 net sales of $914.7
million.Unifi ended the year with $76.8 million cash on hand and with no outstanding amounts under
its bank credit facility. We have continued to make progress in strengthening our balance sheet,
and remain focused on improving the overall performance of our operating results, said Brian Parke,
CEO. We have the right product, global expansion and marketing strategies in place, supported by an
organization that is leaner, faster and more efficient than ever.In order to better serve apparel
manufacturers operating in the Caribbean Basin, Parke said Unifi is working to improve its
transportation logistics and inventory management in that region. In addition, our operations in
Brazil have outperformed expectations, as strong demand for our products throughout that region has
resulted in greater than anticipated results, he said.
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