Circular Polymers By Ascend And ReDefyne Experts Highlight Expanded Options For Post-Consumer Recycled Nylons, PET And PP

HOUSTON — November 14, 2023 — Recycling post-consumer nylons for high-performance applications is possible – and achievable with high product consistency and low energy consumption. Circular Polymers by Ascend leader Maria Field has been tapped by Compounding World Expo to show attendees the possibilities.

In her talk titled “Nylon Recycling: A Circularity Story,” Field will discuss how mechanical recycling can convert end-of-life carpet back into usable nylon 6,6 or nylon 6, without the use of added water. With Circular Polymers’ recycling technology, these materials can find new life as fibers or pellets used in new applications, including high-performance engineered materials. The company also recycles polypropylene, PET and calcium carbonate from carpet.

Circular Polymers by Ascend transforms end-of-life carpet into useful feedstocks and materials.

“Recycling carpet has never been more efficient or effective,” Field said. “At Circular Polymers, our proprietary process allows us to convert landfill-bound carpet into feedstocks for materials that go into finished goods such as automobiles, electric vehicles, furniture, household appliances and more.”

Field’s presentation is scheduled for 2:40 p.m. Nov. 15 at Compounding World Expo Theater Two in Cleveland, Ohio. The show runs Nov. 15-16, and Circular Polymers will co-exhibit with its parent company, Ascend Performance Materials, in Stand A-1208.

Ascend experts will be on-hand to discuss ReDefyne™, a line of post-consumer and post-industrial recycled compounds designed for demanding applications, such as under the hood of autos and in electric vehicles.

Circular Polymers by Ascend, a recycler of post-consumer carpet, provides the feedstocks for ReDefyne production. It also offers recycled fibers and pellets as feedstocks for compounds and injection molding applications. Earlier this year the company launched Cerene™, a line of recycled polymers and materials.

Ascend Performance Materials, a fully integrated producer of durable high-performance materials, is known for its innovations in nylon 6,6. Cerene continues that legacy with offerings in nylon 6,6 while also bringing to market recycled polymers such as nylon 6, PET and PP.

“Customers around the globe are seeking consistent and reliable post-consumer recycled materials,” said Maria Field, business director of Circular Polymers by Ascend. “All our feedstocks and Cerene materials come from a mechanical recycling process that minimizes carbon footprint and environmental impact.”

Circular Polymers by Ascend has redirected 85 million pounds of carpet from landfills into new goods in its California facility since 2018. Industry recognition includes the Plastic Industry Sustainability Innovation award, Innovation Showcase award from the Association of Plastic Recyclers, Arrow Award from the California Product Stewardship Council and Processor of the Year award from the Carpet America Recovery Effort.

Ascend has published its 2030 Vision, a set of nine sustainability targets including a target to reduce waste by 40% and reduce its scope 1 emissions by 90 percent. The company recently announced two new efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of its products.

Field is a leader in the commercialization and manufacturing of recycled products. As the business development director for Circular Polymers by Ascend, she leads the growth of the company’s recycled nylon 6, nylon 6,6, PET, polypropylene and calcium carbonate feedstocks. She previously helped create the carbon neutrality program for Ascend and its customers.

Posted: November 14, 2023

Source: Ascend Performance Materials

The LYCRA Co. Launches New LYCRA® Fit400™ Fiber

WILMINGTON, Del. — November 14, 2023 — The LYCRA Co., a global developer of innovative and sustainable fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, announced today the launch of new LYCRA® FiT400™ fiber for knits.

The company’s latest EcoMade offering is a unique bicomponent fiber engineered to optimize the performance and comfort of knits. It delivers a durable soft hand-feel, low shrinkage and high uniformity to fabrics. LYCRA FiT400 fiber is made from 60-percent recycled PET and 14.4 percent from bio-derived resources and is GRS certified.

The LYCRA Company has launched a new sustainable solution for athleisure, activewear and swimwear. LYCRA® FiT400™ fiber optimizes the comfort and performance of knits.

The fiber includes two different polyester polymers, which together create a helical crimp, providing permanent stretch and recovery properties, as well as breathability, cooling comfort and chlorine resistance to fabrics.

LYCRA FiT400 fiber helps set the stage for circularity, a key priority for The LYCRA Company. In controlled tests under specific conditions, this fiber was recycled back into new polyester fibers, thereby demonstrating the technical feasibility of this process.*

“We developed LYCRA FiT400 fiber to deliver in-demand performance benefits and an enhanced soft hand to the knit fabric category,” said Steve Stewart, chief brand and innovation officer at The LYCRA Co. “This innovation also meets customer and consumer expectations for more sustainable solutions since it is made with recycled and bio-derived materials.”

LYCRA FiT400 fiber will be advertised to the trade. The “It’s Time for Better” campaign aims to disrupt the activewear, athleisure and swimwear categories with the message that consumers and the planet deserve better — better-functioning garments offering reduced environmental impact.

Fabrics and garments powered by LYCRA FiT400 fiber are eligible for LYCRA XTRA LIFE™ or COOLMAX® EcoMade brand hangtags if they meet specific brand quality standards. Both brands enjoy high levels of consumer brand awareness worldwide.

*LYCRA FiT400 fiber is compatible with established polyester chemical recycling processes. In multiple tests, LYCRA FiT400 fiber components were blended with standard polyester components and recycled back into new polyester fibers with comparable performance as standard recycled polyester fibers.

Posted: November 14, 2023

Source: The LYCRA Company

Technip Energies Creates Reju – An Innovative Polyester Textile Regeneration Company

PARIS — November 14, 2023 — Technip Energies announces the creation of Reju, a new company focused on PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) recycling (rPET) of textiles that will leverage the innovative technology co-developed in joint-venture with IBM and Under Armour as well as Technip Energies’ global engineering and technology integration expertise.

Former Under Armour CEO and apparel industry veteran Patrik Frisk (on the left) is heading the new company Reju, along with Alain Poincheval (on the right), COO, a senior executive with Technip Energies. Photo: Business Wire

Reju will address the fast-growing market of global rPET whose demand from the textile market is expected to grow up to 20 Mtpa by 2033, driven by industry pledges and targets on recycling, regulation and consumer awareness of the need to reduce plastic waste.

Technip Energies, IBM and Under Armour have been working together since 2021 in a joint venture to bring VolCat, an IBM technology for rejuvenating waste PET packaging and polyester, to an industrial scale. VolCat allows the selective breakdown of polymers which IBM first applied to technologies like semiconductor lithography and microelectronics packaging. Reju intends to use this technology to address hard-to-recycle polyester garments and PET packaging lost to the waste stream today. With this technology, acting as a molecular sorter, PET could be regenerated infinitely.

The groundbreaking ceremony for Reju’s demonstration plant took place in September in Technip Energies Frankfurt Research Center with the facility expected to come on stream in 2024.

Arnaud Pieton, CEO of Technip Energies, commented: “Globally, less than 1% of PET textiles waste is recycled today. This means that most textiles end up as waste in landfills when they could be repeatedly reused in new clothes. What has been holding the world back in textile circularity is not a lack of demand for textile recycling but the lack of a solution that makes recycling of textiles economical on an industrial scale. For the first time in this domain, a unique scalable technology is directly associated with a scalability expert like Technip Energies. Reju will deliver the promise of economical textile recycling, and we are proud to extend our role as an active agent of circularity.”

Arvind Krishna, CEO of IBM, said: “The health of our planet has never been more pressing, and the amount of fashion apparel and textiles that end up in landfills today is enormous. The good news is that technology can help solve this challenge. IBM is proud to provide its VolCat technology to support Reju in advancing sustainable textile recycling. We look forward to collaborating with Technip Energies and Reju to champion initiatives like these that place sustainability at the heart of the global textile industry.”

Patrik Frisk, CEO of Reju, declared: “We have the opportunity to establish a genuine circular ecosystem for textile recycling and invite collaboration across the entire value chain, encompassing collectors and sorters, chemical companies, and the apparel industry. Through the creation of Reju, we are laying the groundwork for an ecosystem that can profoundly transform the PET textile industry, and brings us closer to a world that has moved past pollution.”

Posted: November 14, 2023

Source: Technip Energies

YKK’s 2023 Report: Leading The Way In Sustainability With 46.9 Percent Greenhouse Gas Reduction

TOKYO — November 14, 2023 — YKK Corp. has released “This is YKK 2023,” a comprehensive report that combines financial and non-financial insights, offering a holistic view of YKK’s management and business endeavors guided by the Cycle of Goodness® corporate philosophy as well as the company’s sustainability initiatives.

This year’s report, available on the company’s website at https://www.ykk.com/english/corporate/csr/eco/report/index.html, shares the company’s progress in addressing five sustainability themes: climate change, material resources, water resources, chemical management, and respect for people. These efforts are aimed at realizing ten Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) in line with the targets set forth in the YKK Sustainability Vision 2050, which aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

Additionally, YKK has compiled a separate Data Book that provides detailed data on the company’s environmental, social, and governance efforts, as well as its finances. In 2019, YKK declared its support for the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and has been disclosing information according to the core elements of governance, strategy, risk management, and targets and metrics elements advocated by the TCFD framework.

“The Cycle of Goodness places sustainability at the center of our management approach, with the primary objective of meeting the needs of our customers and local communities,” said Hiroaki Otani, president of YKK Corp. “Our company’s purpose is to be a socially responsible organization that not only benefits the natural environment but also contributes to the well-being of society, fostering shared prosperity. We are committed to practicing the Cycle of Goodness in order to fulfill the needs of our customers and communities while playing a vital role in building a sustainable society.”

Results of FY2022 Progress Toward Achieving the Goals of the YKK Sustainability Vision 2050

Climate Change

  • 46.9-percent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions and 20.9-percent reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions (from a FY2018 baseline)
  • 31 locations worldwide operating on purchased power derived from 100-percent renewable energy (increase of 20 locations, year-on-year)

Material Resources

  • 26 percent of textiles in fastening products use recycled, plant-derived, and other sustainable materials (up 14 points year-on-year)
  • 27.6 percent of packaging materials transitioned to sustainable packaging alternatives
  • Landfill waste reduced by 525-tons year-on-year
  • Waste resource conversion rate increased to 87.3 percent (up 0.3 points year-on-year)
  • Target year to reach a 90 percent waste resource conversion rate moved up from 2030 to 2025

Water Resources

  • 1,338,000-ton water intake reduction compared to FY2018 baseline (10,086,000-ton water intake in FY2022)
  • Cooperation with Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) certification and testing programs approved to form guidelines for ZDHC-compliant zippers and buttons

Chemical Management

  • Annual revision to the YKK standards (known as YKK RSL1) to include AFIRM2 RSL based on customer requirements and to incorporate guidelines for compliance with Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) regulations
  • The adoption of ZDHC MRSL3 approved for chemical management in manufacturing processes
  • Restricted substance management incorporated into the development flow when developing new 
products or changing materials
  • Annual renewal of the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certification for YKK fastening products
  • Expansion of products produced using YKK’s new AcroPlating® technology4

Respect for People

  • Implemented YKK Global Criteria of Compliance self-checks and audits at all applicable locations
  • Reviewed and revised the items and scope of YKK Global Criteria of Compliance
  • Revised the YKK Group Human Rights Policy

Major topics covered in This is YKK 2023

  • The Cycle of Goodness and Sustainability
  • President’s Message
  • Executive Dialogues
  • Cycle of Goodness and Value Creation
  • Sixth Mid-term Business Policy and Business Strategy
  • Results of FY2022 Progress Toward Achieving the Goals of the YKK Sustainability Vision 2050, FY2023 Planned Initiatives
  • Management Principles Promotion
  • Governance
  • Financial and Non-Financial Highlights

1 Restricted Substances List 


2 Apparel and Footwear International RSL Management Group 


3 Manufacturing Restricted Substances List 


4 A new plating technology for brass that eliminates 100% of hazardous substances such as cyanide, chromium, and selenium.

Posted: November 14, 2023

Source: YKK Corp.

Advanced Textiles Expo Attracts Thousands To Orlando For Successful Event

ORLANDO, FL — November 14, 2023 — Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) completed its debut of Advanced Textiles Expo, formerly known as IFAI Expo, Nov. 1–3, in Orlando, FL USA.

This year’s event was again collocated with Sun Shading Expo North America, which is organized by Messe Stuttgart, the founders of R + T, the world’s leading trade fair for roller shutters, doors/gates and sun shading systems.

Advanced Textiles Expo and Sun Shading Expo North America combined to attract 4,517 attendees to the Orange County Convention Center where they had direct access to the textile and sun shading industries’ leading companies. Beyond the action on the show floor, both attendees and exhibitors networked and socialized at the Opening Reception as well as the crowd-favorite Industry Night.

375 exhibiting companies made up the combined show floor, displaying their latest products, equipment, and services. In addition to visiting exhibit booths, the show floor also hosted live equipment demonstrations, market update meetings and over 20 campfire education sessions broken out by Emerging Technologies, Specialty Fabrics, and Shade and Weather Protection markets.

“The first ever Advanced Textiles Expo is a wrap and we’re pleased with the positive feedback on the trade show and the many social networking events last week. Our 2nd year collocating with Sun Shading Expo North America brought new leads, more to see and learn.” said ATA President and CEO, Steve Schiffman.

Schiffman also added, “Besides the name change from IFAI Expo, which was the last step of a comprehensive rebrand of the trade association, we added many new show floor content options, including a live podcast, new education tracks and more. These are just the first steps of our long-term strategy of improving the value proposition for everyone. For 2024, in Anaheim, we are merging Smart Fabrics Summit, with our Emerging Technologies Conference and continuing our content evolution, bringing new attendees to the event which will give exhibitors more reason to participate in Expo than ever before.”

New this year was the Emerging Technologies Conference, which was held on Oct. 31, the day before the show floor opened. This conference offered a Plenary session and networking lunch followed by an afternoon of 12 classroom education sessions dedicated to the emerging technologies and smart textile markets. Topics included wearables, aerospace advancements, biomedical applications, nanotechnology, automation and more.

Also taking place on Oct. 31 were two deep-dive workshops. The topics of the workshops were “Emotional Intelligence Training” taught by Dr. Melissa Furman of Career Potential LLC and “Mastering Leadership for the Modern Sales Team” taught by Toby Payne of Sandler Training. Each workshop supplied attendees with valuable information to help improve their company.

Advanced Textiles Expo also hosted 15 market-specific classroom education sessions focused on shade and weather protection, supply chain challenges, marine, sustainability, workforce development and business operations, along with a wealth of other specialty fabrics and advanced textile-focused content.

Highlights at Advanced Textiles Expo included the Opening Reception, which took place just outside of the show floor, allowing participants to socialize and listen to music. Industry Night at Blake Shelton’s Ole Red was a popular event where attendees enjoyed live music from ATA member band, Hangin’ by a Thread, which is comprised of industry veterans along with some guest vocalists.

Keynoter Jeff Butler engaged attendees with his presentation “Building an Effective Multigenerational Workforce”, focusing on how to manage and work with various generations.  The Annual Fun Run/Walk also returned to Expo this year and allowed participants to either run or walk around the mapped-out route near the Orange County Convention Center.

Outstanding new products and materials were recognized on the show floor at their booths as a part of this year’s Show Stopper Program. These companies received an award and winner’s flag that is displayed in their booth to signify their innovative work.

Attendees also had the opportunity to take part in the ATA Division Update Meeting that took place in the ATA Hub on the show floor. This meeting encompassed all divisions and member groups of ATA to provide updates and valuable information on how ATA membership can serve every member’s individual needs.

Join thousands of your industry peers next year in Anaheim, CA  for Advanced Textiles Expo 2024. The official dates are Sept. 24–26, 2024, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA USA.

Posted: November 14, 2023

Source: Advanced Textiles Association (ATA)

INDA’s Wes Fisher Named A 2023 Top Lobbyist By The National Institute For Lobbying And Ethics (NILE)

WASHINGTON, DC — November 14, 2023 — INDA, The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, is pleased to announce that Director of Government Affairs Wes Fisher was named a 2023 Top Lobbyist by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE). The list includes professionals with significant legislative success in 2023, have been innovative in their field, are held in high regard by their peers, give back to their community through charity or pro bono work, and adhere to the highest ethical standards.

Fisher joined the INDA staff in 2022, he previously held senior government affairs positions at the Pet Advocacy Network and the National Automatic Merchandising Association. His work at INDA has included interfacing with lawmakers, regulators, and stakeholders at the state, local, federal, and international levels and participating in UN negotiations regarding the ongoing Global Plastics Treaty. He serves on the board of directors of the Washington Area State Relations Group (WASRG) and in 2022 was appointed by the Governor of Virginia to the Virginia Rare Disease Council.

View the full list of 2023 Top Lobbyists here –  https://www.lobbyinginstitute.com/_files/ugd/3326ff_cda478ea4a6f46cab8ac10e95c163cb8.pdf

Posted: November 14, 2023

Source: INDA, The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

Q-Lab Receives National Recognition With Two Top Workplace Awards

WESTLAKE, Ohio — November 13, 2023 — Q-Lab is honored to be awarded two National Top Workplace awards for employee appreciation and employee well-being. While Q-Lab has received Regional Top Workplace awards for the past 9 consecutive years (10 overall), this marks the first time Q-Lab has been recognized nationally for its positive workplace environment.

“Our mission at Q-Lab is to make testing simple for our customers. And that mission is enabled by our truly phenomenal culture and team of talented individuals,” says Brad Reis, President & COO at Q-Lab. “Seeing our culture and team be given the national recognition they deserve is outstanding.  Our entire Leadership Team couldn’t be any prouder.”

Both the employee appreciation & employee well-being awards recognize companies for their dedication to providing a positive work environment for their employees.

Q-Lab was founded in 1956, and is a global leader in accelerated weathering and corrosion test equipment, outdoor and laboratory testing services, and standard test panels for the paint and coatings industry. Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, with facilities located in Florida, Arizona, United Kingdom, Germany, and China, Q-Lab’s success is driven and inspired by the passion and skill of its diverse global team.

Posted: November 14, 2023

Source: Q-Lab Corporation

Delta Galil Announces Acquisition Of Chantelle Group’s Passionata Brand

TEL AVIV, Israel — November 14, 2023 — Delta Galil Industries, Ltd., the global manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label intimate, activewear, loungewear and denim apparel for men, women and children, today announced the acquisition of the Chantelle Group’s Passionata brand.

The Chantelle Group, a globally recognized pioneer in the world of lingerie, launched Passionata in 1988, and the brand has been a beacon of daring and a celebration of femininity in the lingerie world since. After initially making waves by democratizing fine lingerie in France, the brand reached international prominence by 2000, especially in Germany, while its Passio line became a byword for daily comfort. By 2012, Passionata had embraced a more playful, seductive image, solidifying its online presence and expanding its global footprint across all wholesale channels in Europe, Asia and the Americas. The brand is renowned for offering some of the best fits in the market coupled with a unique touch of sexiness and sophistication. Passionata enjoys high global awareness thanks to its vast range of shapes that have been specifically adapted to the expectations of consumers in different regions all over the world.

“This is a unique and valuable addition to our global brand portfolio, as Passionata resonates so strongly with millennial women who are confident expressing their sensuality,” said Isaac Dabah, CEO of Delta Galil Industries. “We have a long history of growing brands, enhancing in-store and e-commerce experiences, and reaching target audiences through effective advertising, and we’re excited to strengthen our position in women’s intimates as we accelerate Passionata’s growth across 18 different countries and all distribution channels.”

The Passionata brand will be led by Antonio Iandolo, President of Delta Textile France, the Eminence Group’s holding. The brand will be managed by an international team based in France and will benefit from Delta Galil’s state-of-the-art back-office support.

“The decision to transition Passionata aligns with the Chantelle Group’s vision of strengthening and unifying its brands under the formidable Chantelle name,” said Guillaume Kretz, CEO of Chantelle Group. “Our aim is to bolster our brands collaboratively, venture into fresh markets and categories, and enchant a newer clientele. Delta Galil will reinforce Passionata’s multicategory product offer, unique selling proposition and purpose by investing in marketing and elevating the brand’s e-commerce and in-store presence.”

The transaction is expected to be finalized in January 2024. To ensure a smooth transition, Chantelle Group will retain the sole licensee rights to manage the brand until July 2024.

Posted: November 14, 2023

Source: Delta Galil Industries, Ltd.

Asahi Kasei Will Exhibit Its Solutions For A More Sustainable Material Life Cycle In The Sportswear Industry At ISPO Munich 2023

DÜSSELDORF And TOKYO — November 14, 2023 — Asahi Kasei will exhibit its solutions for a more sustainable material life cycle in the sportswear industry at ISPO Munich 2023, the leading international sports trade fair, from November 28 to November 30 in Munich, Germany.

Displays include a novel manufacturing technology for synthetic fibers and textiles from bio- mass feedstock, the ECOSENSOR™ fabric collection by Asahi Kasei Advance, ROICA™ premium stretch fiber, and RespiGard™, a PFAS and solvent-free waterproof membrane.

A sustainable material life cycle starts with the production of raw materials. For the first time at ISPO, Asahi Kasei will showcase its novel process technology to produce biobased basic chemicals from bioethanol. This breakthrough technology makes it possible to manufacture most synthetic fibers and plastics from biomass feedstock, including those that had been considered difficult to manufacture from raw materials other than petroleum. This technology enables reduced CO2 emissions and petroleum usage.

ECOSENSOR™ fabric collection

Grades from the ROICA Eco-Smart™ family will also be displayed in a designated area of the booth. ROICA™ EF is a recycled stretch fiber which features 58% pre-consumer recycled content, and is certified to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 in the product class 1 category. ROICA™ V550 is a degradable yarn which decomposes into CO2 and water, and has obtained a C2C (cradle-to-cradle) Certified Material Health Certificate™.

RespiGard™ membrane

RespiGard™ is a unique lightweight membrane designed for apparel with the optimal combination of waterproofness and breathability. The membrane is produced using a solvent-free manufacturing process with a low carbon footprint. The polypropylene material is recyclable and PFAS-free*. Outdoor sportswear and coats utilizing RespiGard™ have won numerous awards, including the 2021 Performance Days Performance Award and the 2019 and 2020 Outdoor Retailer’s Innovation Awards.

ROICA™ premium stretch fiber

To contribute to closing the material life cycle in the sportswear and apparel industry, Asahi Kasei and partner company Microwave Chemical are currently developing a new chemical recycling process for polyamide 66. The process utilizes microwaves to depolymerize polyamide 66 and directly obtain the monomers, which can then be used to manufacture new polyamide 66 for apparel. Asahi Kasei will describe this process at a presentation on November 29 from 11:30–12:00 at Munich Trade Fair Center, Hall B1, Pink Stage.

Be sure to visit Asahi Kasei’s ISPO exhibit in Hall B1, Future Lab Brand New Area: Booth 104.

Posted: November 14, 2023

Source: Asahi Kasei Europe GmbH

Culp Home Fashions Recognized As Environmental Partner By North Carolina Department Of Environmental Quality

HIGH POINT, N.C. — November 14, 2023 — Culp, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “CULP”) today announced that the company’s mattress fabrics division, Culp Home Fashions, has been recognized as an Environmental Partner by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Environmental Stewardship Initiative.

The Environmental Stewardship Initiative (“ESI”) is a voluntary program administered by the Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service and is designed to promote and encourage superior environmental performance in North Carolina. Companies interested in participating in the ESI program must apply to the Department of Environmental Quality and be approved by the DEQ Internal Workgroup.

ESI Environmental Partners are North Carolina businesses that are working to develop a systematic approach to improving their environmental performance. As an ESI Partner, Culp Home Fashions must demonstrate a commitment to meet and go beyond compliance requirements, set, and make progress towards environmental performance goals, and agree to report annually to the NC Department of Environmental Quality. As part of the program, ESI will support CULP by providing technical assistance and advice on strategies to reduce water, energy usage, and waste generation.

Jenny Tinsley receiving certificate

“We are excited to be taking this next step in our commitment to environmental sustainability,” said Tommy Bruno, President of Culp Home Fashions President. “We’ve made great strides over the past few years, but we look forward to working with ESI to make further progress and gain more technical expertise.”

CULP’s company-wide environmental initiatives already include being certified as “Zero Waste to Landfill” at its Stokesdale and High Point locations, using hydropower at its facility in Canada, using solar-power at its Read Window facility in Knoxville, and converting approximately 90% of its material movement equipment from propane to electricity.

The company’s efforts to promote sustainability in product development includes ongoing work with Unifi using its Repreve® recycled yarn in various mattress and upholstery fabrics, as well as participating in Unifi’s Textile Takeback program. To date, CULP has shipped 40 pallets, or approximately 6,000 lbs., of recycled polyester yarn to Unifi’s Yadkinville plant for Textile Takeback production.

ESI Certificate DEQ – Partner in Environmental Stewardship Initiative

“The ESI advisory team, along with a group from Waste Reduction Partners, recently completed an on-site visit at our Stokesdale plant to perform waste, water, and energy audits. They will be guiding us on specific projects to consider and opportunities for future initiatives,” explained Bruno. “With regards to our sustainability efforts, we are focusing on improvements that are realistically achievable while also maintaining an appropriate cost structure for our company and our customers. Participating in the ESI program is free, and the level of expertise and guidance we are receiving is top notch. If we can find ways to reduce our water and energy consumption while also reducing or maintaining our operational costs, then that is a win for the environment, a win for CULP, and a win for our customers,” added Bruno.

Posted: November 14, 2023

Source: Culp, Inc.

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