Recycled Polymers
rPET Fiber Colored — Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate Fiber Grade Colored
This recycled PET grade is derived from post-consumer bottles and processed into fibers. Available in various colors, it's widely used in the textile industry for apparel, home furnishings, and non-woven fabrics, offering a sustainable alternative to virgin polyester.
rPETRePET FiberEcoPET Color
Manufacturers
3
Grades
2
Applications
5
Equivalents
0
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.38-1.40 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.1-0.3 %
- Transparency
- Opaque (due to colorant)
- Shrinkage
- 1.5-2.5 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 2.5-3.5 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 45-65 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 20-50 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- N/A (fiber application)
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- 70-80 °C
- Melting Point
- 250-260 °C
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 70-80 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 50-60 °C (0.45 MPa)
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 3.0-3.2
- Volume Resistivity
- 10^12-10^14 Ohm·cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 15-20 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Good resistance to dilute acids
- Bases
- Poor resistance to strong bases
- Solvents
- Resistant to most organic solvents
- UV Resistance
- Moderate
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Recyclable (as PET)
- Recycling Code
- 1 (PET)
- Carbon Footprint
- Significantly lower than virgin polyester fiber
Manufacturing compatibility
SpinningExtrusion
Applications
Apparel
Home textiles
Carpets
Non-woven fabrics
Filling material
Available grades
rPET Fiber Black 1.4DEcoPET Fiber Blue 3D