Edmir Silva

Dr Edmir Silva is a global textile expert with over three decades of experience in the industry. He has worked in various commercial and technical roles and is passionate about exploring the innovative applications of fibers, polymers and yarns to enhance our quality of life. Edmir holds a PhD in fiber and polymer science from North Carolina State University.

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Enabling circular economy in America for fiber, yarns and fabric

Made by Unifi, Repreve is a global leader in recycled performance fibers and resins. Using proprietary recycling technology, Repreve leverages multiple waste sources, including single-use plastic bottles, ocean-bound plastic, textile waste and recycled yarn. Repreve has transformed more than 40 billion plastic bottles into recycled fiber, powering globally scalable products for world-leading brands. Repreve powered by the Textile Takeback process recycles global post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste into next-generation materials using proprietary technologies. Made traceable with FiberPrint technology and certified by U-Trust, Repreve spans sports apparel, fashion, home, automotive, construction, transportation, military, medical and packaged goods.