Poole Company’s EcoSure® 100% Recycled Fiber is Selected as the Textile Source for Century Place’s Rental Uniform Line

Corporate uniform company to use 100% certified post-consumer recycled PET polyester in the manufacturing of its knit golf shirts.


Greenville, SC – January 25, 2011 Poole Company – a leading manufacturer and distributor of recycled and virgin polyester fiber – today announced that EcoSure® has been selected by Century Place as the textile ingredient in manufacturing their environmental line of knit rental uniforms. EcoSure recycled fibers by Poole Company are certified by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) as being manufactured from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) PET polymer.

Century Place produces and sells a line of rental-friendly knits sold to the industrial laundry industry. The knit golf shirts are primarily used as corporate uniforms. Mike Carter, president of Century Place, commented, “The process of making our eco-friendly apparel begins with plastic bottles, such as soft drink containers. We utilize about eight 2-liter bottles to produce a knit shirt, and this is post consumer recycled material that will now be repurposed and diverted from a landfill.”

Studies from NAPCOR determined that 1.451 billion pounds of PET were collected and sold for recycling in 2008, and the use of PCR polyester versus virgin polyester reduces energy consumption by 84% and greenhouse gas emissions by 71%. In addition, the use of a PCR product means:

  • less landfill stress
  • less energy consumed
  • less greenhouse gases generated
  • less clean water used

Carter continued, “Century Place is paving the way for corporations to make environmental choices when they clothe their employees with rental uniforms such as our knit polo shirts. By choosing a product made of post-consumer recycled material, businesses of all sizes are showing corporate responsibility and embracing sustainability.”

David Poole, president of Poole Company stated, “We are pleased to be affiliated with Century Place as a leading supplier to the textile rental business. The alliance formed with Century Place demonstrates that both parties are committed to respecting our environment and doing our part.” Poole continued, “Not only does EcoSure allow companies and consumers to embrace the environment, but its unique production and composition offers manufacturers a leap forward in performance, color, and acceptability over other recycled fibers.” Century Place will use EcoSure in their Eco-Friendly Collection of rental shirts beginning in 2011.

For more information, contact Poole Company at (864) 271-9935 or visit www.poolecompany.com.

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About Poole Company

For over 35 years, Poole Company has been a leading global distributor of polyester, polypropylene, and rayon fiber. The company designs, manufactures, and provides technical services for recycled and virgin polyester fiber products across major markets with an emphasis on sustainability and value. By specializing in recycled fiber, textile fibers, nonwovens, heavy denier, and fiberfill, Poole Company provides high-quality products to domestic and international markets.

EcoSure fibers are made for the environmentally-conscious consumer from 100% post-consumer recycled PET packaging. Poole Company was the first staple fiber supplier produced in North America to earn the prestigious 100% recycled polymer certificate from Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) for their EcoSure fiber.

Poole Company is headquartered in Greenville, SC and has a 400,000 sq. ft. manufacturing and distribution center in Johnsonville, SC. In addition, the company has operations in India and China.
For more information, contact Poole Company at (864) 271-9935 or visit www.poolecompany.com.

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About Century Place

Century Place Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of knit apparel since 1980. The company is a vertical manufacture of knit apparel specializing in knit polo’s, tee shirts and fleece tops. Their products are provided to industrial laundries, as well as to numerous uniform, ad specialty, and corporate market wholesalers.

Century Place is one of the premier suppliers of rental friendly knit shirts to the Industrial Laundry Industry. The company is the first manufacturer to offer the eco-friendly 100% post consumer recycled polyester shirts to the laundries. A green shirt for a green industry.

Century Place has just moved into new headquarters in Charlotte, NC which also includes a 40,000 square foot distribution center. The products are produced in facilities located in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Contact Century Place at www.centuryplace.com or call at 1-800-762-7542.

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