Recycled polyester is a material that has been recycled from used materials. The most common source of raw materials for recycled polyester is old PET bottles and raw material waste from the manufacturing industry.

 

THE BENEFITS

• Lessens our dependence on petroleum as a source of raw materials
• Requires 33% to 53% less energy than virgin fibres
• Keeps bottles out of landfills
• Polyester fibres are extremely strong, durable and have wrinkle free properties
• It is recyclable

 

COMMON CHALLENGES

• Microplastics released when washed