Recycled Polyester in Work Clothing: What's the Story?
Polyester is typically made from petroleum-based raw materials. Recycled polyester, often referred to as rPET, is produced by reprocessing existing PET. The material is cleaned, shredded, and mechanically or chemically processed into new fibers.
These fibers are designed to have properties as similar as possible to those of newly produced polyester. These include durability, dimensional stability, quick drying times, and easy care. These properties are particularly important
Expert knowledge: Industrial washability – why it is not standard
Industrial washability is often assumed, but it is not a given for classic workwear, shirts, sweaters or stretch products. Many textiles are designed for domestic washing – not for the significantly higher stresses of professional processing.
