Greensboro – Textured yarn manufacturer Unifi has launched new yarn technology that is said to combine the luxurious look and feel of linen with high-performance, easy-care, and textile-to-textile recycled materials.
Unfii says that its Luxel yarn is designed for brands and consumers who value comfort, style, and sustainability, capturing the natural look and feel of linen while offering advanced performance features such as moisture-wicking, wrinkle resistance, and odour control.
This technology is built directly into the yarn, providing versatility across a wide range of fabric constructions ranging from apparel and footwear to home furnishings, work wear, and accessories.
Luxel is available globally and made with Repreve recycled polyester yarn, including 30% Repreve Takeback.
By incorporating recycled content, including textile waste, Unifi says that Luxel helps brands reduce environmental impact while delivering high-performance, stylish fabrics.
“Luxel represents a true innovation in textile performance,” said Eddie Ingle, CEO of UNIFI. “We developed this yarn to provide designers and manufacturers with a product that delivers the premium look and tactile appeal of linen but delivering on enhanced benefits of easy care, durability, and sustainability.
“Luxel allows brands to offer elevated, functional fabrics, made with Repreve Takeback, and designed for premium functional performance, which is important to today’s consumers.”
The yarn is also embedded with Unifi’s proprietary FiberPrint tracer technology and verified by U-TRUST to certify recycled content.
