Unifi Inc., together with polyester filament yarn manufacturers across North and Central America, has launched YarnProof, an industry-wide initiative designed to provide immediate, physical verification of polyester filament yarn origin throughout the supply chain.
YarnProof, powered by FibreTrace technology, embeds an invisible and permanent tracer into polyester filament yarn during extrusion. The tracer remains with the material throughout its lifecycle and can be detected using a proprietary FibreTrace handheld scanner at designated points across the supply chain.
By linking physical verification to origin claims, YarnProof supports compliance with the yarn-forward requirements of the CAFTA-DR and USMCA trade agreements.
“Supply chain integrity is a top priority for our brand,” said Nick Pence, senior director of material supply at Under Armour. “As we continue to rely on yarn manufacturers in the region to fulfill our brand’s strategic goals, we are encouraged by the proactive steps the industry is taking to enhance transparency and reliability throughout the supply chain, and to provide physical evidence to support sourcing history.”
As concerns over non-compliant trade continue to grow, trade regulators such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection have emphasized the importance of private-sector solutions that help strengthen supply chain traceability.
“Traditional methods of fraud detection, such as document review and site visits remain important,” said Kim Glas, president and CEO of the National Council of Textile Organizations. “With the launch of YarnProof, the region gains a new tool for substantiating origin claims, giving brands greater confidence in their sourcing decisions while creating additional opportunities for North and Central American manufacturing.”
North and Central American polyester filament manufacturers that have united behind YarnProof include: Aquafil O’Mara, CS America, CS Central America, Nan Ya Plastics Corp. America, Premiere Fibers, Sans Americas, Skytex México, Tecnología Textil Avanzada, Textufil, Unifi Manufacturing and United Textiles of America.
For more information on YarnProof, please visit www.yarnproof.com.
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