RPET fabrics (Recycled PET fabrics) are a new type of eco-friendly recycled fabric. Its yarn is extracted from discarded mineral water bottles and Coke bottles. And recycled yarn reduces petroleum usage. 6 tons of oil can be saved per ton of finished yarn. So, it has made a certain contribution to reducing air pollution and controlling the greenhouse effect.
RPET fabrics have wide use in daily life. Such as canvas shoes, skirts, women’s clothing, tank tops, shirts, cheongsams, children’s clothing, storage boxes, home textiles, curtains, pajamas, umbrellas, etc. Because this product is waste recycling, it is very popular in developed countries in Europe and America.
What are the features of RPET fabrics?
High strength and toughness
The short fiber strength is 2.6~5.7cN/dtex, and the high strength fiber is 5.6~8.0cN/dtex. Due to its lower hygroscopicity, the wet strength of recycled polyester is about the same as the dry strength. The impact strength is 4 times higher than that of nylon and 20 times higher than that of viscose fiber.
Good lightfastness
Lightfastness is second only to acrylic. The light fastness of recycled polyester fabric is better. In addition to being worse than acrylic, its light fastness is better than natural fiber fabrics. Especially behind glass, the light fastness is very good, almost on par with acrylic.
RPET fabrics have good elasticity
Its elasticity is close to that of wool. When the elongation is 5%~6%, it can be almost completely recovered. The wrinkle resistance exceeds other fibers, that is, the fabric does not wrinkle. In addition, dimensional stability is good. The modulus of elasticity is 22~141cN/dtex, which is 2~3 times higher than nylon. Recycled polyester fabric has high strength and elastic recovery ability. Therefore, it is durable, wrinkle-resistant, and easy-care.
The dyeability is poor, but the color fastness is good and it is not easy to fade
There is no specific dyeing group on the molecular chain of recycled polyester. Therefore, dyeing is more difficult and its dyeability is poor. And the dye molecules are not easy to enter the fiber.
Recycled polyester has good abrasion resistance.
The wear resistance of recycled polyester is second only to nylon with good wear resistance. That is better than other natural and synthetic fibers.
Recycled polyester dries easily after washing
Recycled polyester dries easily after washing. And the wet strength hardly decreases and does not deform. However, it has poor hygroscopicity and feels stuffy when worn.
Preservative
It is resistant to bleaches, oxidizing agents, ketones, petroleum products, and inorganic acids. Meanwhile, it is resistant to dilute alkalis and is not afraid of mildew. However, hot alkali can decompose it. In addition, they also have strong acid and UV resistance.
A plastic bottle = reduces carbon emissions by 25.2g = saves fuel by 0.52cc = saves water by 88.6cc
The RPET fabric uses recycled and eco-friendly fiber raw materials recycled from Coke bottles. Then, the recycled Coca-Cola bottles are crushed into pieces and processed by spinning. And that is recyclable and effectively reduces CO2 emissions. It saves nearly 80% of energy compared with the conventional process to produce polyester fiber.
Specifications: 210D/300D/420D/500D/600D*300D/600D/750D/800D/900D/1000D/1200D/1680D etc.
Recycling process
PET bottle recycling→PET bottle quality inspection and separation→PET bottle slicing→Spinning, cooling and collection→Recycled PET yarn→Weaving into fabric
Fabric classification
According to the type of yarn:
filament fabric, elastic fabric, and staple fabric.
By weaving style:
| RPET Oxford fabric Stretch fabric Filament fabric Peach skin fabric Suede fabric Chiffon fabric Satin fabric Non-woven fabric Conductive cloth (anti-static) | RPET canvas fabric Polyester cotton fabric Plaid fabric Jacquard fabric Knitted fabric RPET mesh cloth (sandwich mesh cloth, pique mesh cloth, bird’s eye cloth) RPET flannelette (coral fleece, flannel, polar fleece, double-sided fleece, PV fleece, super soft fleece, Shu cotton fleece) |
Application of RPET fabrics in daily life
| Clothing | Luggage & Bags | Home Textiles | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| pajamas down jacket, coats windbreaker, jacket, coat vest vest, sportswear, beach Shorts, cotton trousers baby sleeping bag, swimsuit, scarf, shawls overalls, fashion clothes, gown, etc.; | satchel, laptop bag, Backpack, trolley case, suitcase, makeup bag, pencil case, Shopping Bag, tote bag, gift bag, drawstring bag, baby cart, storage box, Storage Box, medical bag, Bag lining, etc.; | towel bath towel, gloves bed four-piece set, blanket, backrest, Toy, upholstery cloth, sofa cover, pillow, apron, Umbrella, raincoat, parasol, curtain, wipe cloth etc.; | clothing trims like woven labels tent, sleeping bag, peaked cap, Berets, canvas shoes, sports shoes, Automotive interiors, etc. |
What is the difference between polyester and recycled polyester? Why are so many people using recycled polyester?
Different performance
- The strength and other properties of recycled polyester fiber are poor.
- The strength and other properties of polyester fiber are relatively good.
Different raw materials
- Recycled polyester is re-granulated with recycled materials (PET bottle flakes, foam materials, etc.), and then drawn into fibers.
- Polyester is made of chemical raw materials PTA and MEG polymerized and drawn into fibers.
Why use RPET fabrics?
Recycled polyester fabric is the repeated recycling of a large number of waste plastic products produced by people’s daily consumption. Then, it can effectively get rid of excessive dependence on oil resources. Besides, it reduces carbon dioxide emissions. Therefore, they can protect the environment, and reduce pollution. Thus, it will play a good role in environmental protection and energy saving.
Resource recovery and recycling are currently very common methods used to reduce carbon emissions. Among them, PET bottles (plastic bottles) are recycled and made into recycled polyester fibers. In addition, we can use them on garments, bags, textiles, shoes, etc. Recycling 1-liter plastic bottles can reduce 0.042 kg of carbon dioxide emissions. And every 20 PET bottles recycled can be processed into a summer T-shirt.
Data show that every ton of recycled polyester yarn can save 1 ton of oil and 6 tons of water. Thus, the use of RPET fabrics is of great significance for global low-carbon emission reduction.
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