Universal to Produce Fiber Recycled Nylon 6,6

Bristol, VA, June 11, 2007--Universal Fibers has developed state of the art technology that will allow the company to produce the first ever nylon 6,6 fiber from recycled carpeting. The technology breakthrough means that more discarded carpet can be diverted from landfills each year while providing high quality carpet for the commercial market.

"The ability to now reprocess post-consumer nylon 6,6 carpet fiber and produce high quality product is a milestone for the flooring industry and the environment," said Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Bill Goodman. Until now, no economically viable method for reprocessing post-consumer nylon 6,6 carpet fiber into new high-quality nylon 6,6 products was available.

This advancement works in cooperation with new technology developed by InterfaceFLOR, the leading commercial carpet tile manufacturer. This technology separates carpet face fiber from backing in a way that preserves the materials in a form suitable for recycling. Through it, InterfaceFLOR can reclaim all types of carpet from both commercial and residential markets, reducing the demand on landfills and cutting reliance on virgin materials.

"This is another step forward in our ongoing commitment to developing innovative products for the marketplace," said Goodman. "We are determined to reducing our carbon footprint on the environment."

Universal Fibers is a pioneer in environmental stewardship. Its focus has been toward using as much non-virgin material as possible in the creation of products, and has developed ways to minimize waste and reduce energy consumption for more than a decade.

"Environmental stewardship is something we take seriously and have focused on for many years," said Universal Fibers President Bentley Park. "We understand that part of being a good corporate citizen involves protecting the environment and conserving our resources. This technology is another example of our commitment to that end."

Univeral Fibers is continuously working to develop and commercialize market leading products. The company is using its research and development assets and expertise to develop new innovative technology and systems that will represent the next generation of yarn for the flooring industry. "Our researchers are already working on other innovative solutions for the marketplace. This technology represents another significant milestone in our vision for future sustainable products."

Universal Fibers, Inc., is a multi-platform producer of solution-dyed synthetic yarns for the commercial carpet, transportation carpet and industrial markets. The company is both SCS and ISO 9001 certified.

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