Recycled polyester, also known as rPET, is obtained by melting down existing plastic and

re-spinning it into new polyester fiber. While much attention is given to rPET made from plastic bottles and containers thrown away by consumers, in reality polyethylene terephthalate can be recycled from both post-industrial and post-consumer input materials. 

Recycled polyester is definitely a sustainable option for our wardrobe.

Keeping plastics from going to landfill and the ocean 

- Recycled polyester gives a second life to a material that’s not biodegradable and would otherwise end up 

in landfill or the ocean. 8 million metric tons of plastics enter the ocean every year, on top of the estimated 

150 million metric tons that currently circulate in marine environments. If we keep this pace, by 2050 there 

will be more plastic in the ocean than fish.

Recycled polyester is just as good as virgin polyester but takes less resources to make

- Recycled polyester is almost the same as virgin polyester in terms of quality, but its production requires 59 percent less energy compared to virgin polyester. Manufactures of recycled polyester, aim to reduce CO2 emissions by 32 percent in comparison to regular polyester. In addition, recycled polyester can contribute to reduce the extraction of crude oil and natural gas from the Earth to make more plastic.

Recycled fibers are usually used with digital printing sublimation techniques to craft stylish swimwear and activewear, pants, shirts, shorts, jeans, blouses, dresses, bags, and more.

Below example Bangwell backpack made from recycled polyester!