Description
Recycled PET or rPET (polyethylene terephthalate) is a plastic obtained from used PET bottles and packaging. It retains the transparency, strength and lightness of virgin PET, while reducing its environmental footprint.
Properties and features
Recycled PET retains good mechanical strength and rigidity, enabling it to effectively protect the products it packages, while maintaining a stable structure under a variety of conditions.
Like virgin PET, recycled PET is a lightweight material, making it easy to handle and reducing transport costs, while remaining strong and durable.
Recycled PET can be transformed into transparent products, such as bottles or packaging films, allowing the contents to be seen while offering effective protection.
Recycled PET is able to withstand impacts without breaking, making it suitable for packaging requiring extra protection.
PET is resistant to a wide range of chemicals, making it ideal for cleaning products, cosmetics and beverage containers, with no risk of degradation.
Its electrical insulation properties make it useful in certain electronic applications.
Applications
Consumer goods
Bottles, preforms, trays, straps, textile fibers, food packaging.
Textile
Recycled polyester : jackets, T-shirts, sportswear. Accessories: bags, shoes, etc.
Electronics
Insulation components, light and resistant molded parts.
Automobile
Carpets, seat trim, under-hood components.
