Unifi's Textra combines appeal with performance
By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, August 2, 2004
High Point — Yarn source Unifi introduced a yarn called Textra at Showtime that it says offers the appearance of natural slub yarns like silk, linen and cotton, but with the performance attributes of synthetics.
"Textra is an economic alternative to linen or cotton, yet it mimics the appealing irregularities found in natural fibers," said Ron Mangrum, business unit director of dyed and airjet textured product. "Textra's added benefits include washability, durability and colorfastness."
"Fabrics made with Textra provide consumers an easy-care, subtly elegant alternative for their home furnishings," said Kimberley Lewis, market manager.
Mangrum said Unifi is "the only synthetic filament slub supplier in the hemisphere."
Textra is designed for upholstery fabrics as well as other home furnishings applications including top of bed and drapery.
