Film crews from the international television show ‘How It’s Made’ will follow the production process of ‘Repreve’ at Unifi’s Yadkinville manufacturing plant in North Carolina after the recycled polyester yarn attracted the attention of Robert Morselli, director of research for ‘How It’s Made.’

“Global sustainability is an issue that people are becoming increasingly aware of,” said Morselli. “It directly affects our communities and, ultimately, each one of us as an individual. In the corporate world, some organisations have taken the lead in promoting awareness of global sustainability by educating consumers about their product’s origins and manufacturing these products in a way that ultimately benefits the environment.”

“I have identified Unifi and Repreve as examples of these corporate leaders; this is why we have selected them to participate in the taping of a ‘How It’s Made’ episode,” he added.

Based on Unifi's projected volume for fiscal year 2008, the equivalent of approximately 6 million gallons of gasoline will be conserved in the production of Repreve versus virgin polyester.

The episode will air on the Discovery Channel during season 12 (begins January 2009).