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RPET is the abbreviation for recycled polyethene terephthalate or, essentially, recycled plastic, this can be in the form of bottles, fishing nets, straws etc. Once processed, the recycled plastic can be used to make a host of different products; from reusable plastic packaging to textile items like activewear, outdoor gear, and even shoes.
Choosing RPET helps create a circular economy by keeping these precious materials that have already been extracted from the earth in circulation. Because this product is waste recycling, it is very popular abroad, especially in developed economies in Europe and America.
It supports the recycling industry and the companies that are embracing change. It saves energy, and resources, and rescues these plastics from landfills where they can take thousands of years to biodegrade.
Furthermore, recycled yarn can reduce the amount of oil used, and each ton of finished yarn can save 6 tons of oil, which makes a certain contribution to reducing air pollution and controlling the greenhouse effect.
RPET plastic is commonly used in various industries due to its highly versatile features. Firstly, it is a thermoplastic, which means when heated, it gets soft, making it easier to use in new products. Secondly, it is lightweight, has good resistance to chemicals, is strong, durable, safe to use, and can be recycled (most of the time).
One of the main strengths of RPET, its durability, is also its biggest problem. While some forms of polyester are biodegradable, most of them are not, and polyester production and use contribute to pollution around the world.
The Global RPET fabric market accounted for $XX Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
When it comes to fashion and textiles, the most common fabric used is PET (polyethene terephthalate), which is made from fossil fuels and contains microplastics that are highly unsustainable. Likewise, over a third (35 per cent) of all microplastics released into the world’s oceans are from synthetic textiles.
To combat the ever-growing problem of plastic pollution a new and more eco-friendly alternative material, named rPET has been developed. This innovative fabric focuses on a circular economy model and is created from recycled plastic.
