Our Company
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Universal Fiber Systems℠, LLC is headquartered in Bristol, Tennessee, USA, and is comprised of six distinct operating brands—each bringing specialized expertise in synthetic fiber and polymer technologies to over 27 global market segments.
Premiere Fibers® Inc. produces highly customized performance POY, FDY and High Tenacity fibers for applications in industrial, military and apparel markets. Premiere Fibers Inc. is based in Ansonville, North Carolina USA with additional manufacturing in China, and distribution in Europe and Asia.
Universal Fibers®, Inc. is based in Bristol, Virginia USA with additional manufacturing facilities in Tennessee, Europe, Japan and China. Universal Fibers®, Inc. is a global leader in solution-dyed synthetic filament fibers, delivering innovative and sustainable fiber solutions for the commercial flooring, transportation, and performance textiles industries.
Sapona Yarns brings over 100 years of heritage in high-quality spun yarn production, offering custom blends for apparel, industrial, and technical applications with a reputation for reliability and craftsmanship. Sapona is a historic mill nestled on the banks of Deep River in Franklinville, North Carolina, USA.
FIT® (Fiber Innovation Technology) specializes in advanced technical fibers and staple fiber production, supporting demanding applications across defense, aerospace, medical, and industrial sectors. FIT is located in Johnson City, Tennessee USA
PolyThrive, located in Bristol, Virginia, specializes in resin recycling and polymer innovation. As part of Universal Fiber Systems, PolyThrive is dedicated to advancing sustainable material solutions through the production of virgin, wide-spec, and recycled resins. With a focus on innovation and circularity, the company continuously evolves to meet the dynamic needs of the polymer industry while supporting responsible manufacturing across our global network.
Filamatrix is based in Bristol, Virginia, and specializes in high-performance 3D printing materials engineered for precision and durability. Evolving from Breathe-3DP and backed by the polymer expertise of Universal Fibers, Filamatrix leverages decades of material science innovation to deliver advanced nylon and specialty formulations. Focused on American manufacturing and customer collaboration, Filamatrix is committed to advancing additive manufacturing through quality, performance, and innovation.