recycled polyester

Bottles become fabric

Recycled polyester is synthetic fabric made from repurposed plastic, typically PET bottles or discarded polyester garments.

The material performs like virgin polyester but diverts waste from landfills and requires less petroleum to produce.

Common in athletic wear, outdoor gear, and eco-conscious fashion lines: This jacket is made from recycled polyester.

Related

fleece · activewear · eco-friendly · upcycled · synthetic · microfiber · fishing nets · textile · stretchy · moisture-wicking · performance wear · fast fashion · sportswear · landfill · carbon footprint · petroleum · melted · shredded

Opposites
environmental sustainability

recycled polyestersingle-use plastic

Petroleum product meant for discard

material naturalness

recycled polyesterorganic cotton

Chemical-free natural fiber

natural fiber · virgin wool · linen · hemp fiber · bamboo fiber

material type

recycled polyesterraw wool

Unscoured sheep fiber

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G