Unifi to Explore Potential Merger or Sale

Greensboro, NC, October 20, 2005--Unifi Inc. said it is exploring various options, including a potential merger or sale of the company and restructuring of its outstanding debt. The textile company said in a news release the alternatives included expansion into low-cost locations around the world and starting non-textile related businesses. The company said it had cash-on-hand of $90.7 million at the end of the quarter ended Sept. 25.