Recycled Polyester Yarn
Recycled polyester yarn — rPET for a lower footprint
Recycled polyester (rPET) yarn is made from post-consumer PET, typically recycled bottles. It performs like virgin polyester with a lower environmental footprint, for sustainability-positioned ranges.
Request a quoteWhy recycled polyester
rPET lets brands cut virgin fibre use and tell a circular-economy story without sacrificing performance.
Lower footprint
Diverts PET from waste into fibre.
Same performance
Strength and durability like virgin polyester.
Blend-ready
Blends with cotton and other fibres.
On-trend
Supports sustainability positioning.
Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Source | Post-consumer PET (rPET) |
| Forms | 100% rPET and recycled blends |
| Use | Activewear, value knits, blends |
| Positioning | Sustainable / circular |
Ideal for
- Sustainable activewear
- Recycled-blend t-shirts
- Value knits
- Eco-positioned ranges
- Blended fabric
- Export programmes
Tell us your blend and quantity and we will source recycled polyester or recycled-blend yarn to your spec.
FAQs
What is recycled polyester yarn?
Yarn made from post-consumer PET (often recycled bottles), which performs like virgin polyester with a lower footprint.
Does recycled polyester perform like virgin?
Yes - strength and durability are comparable, which is why it is widely used in activewear.
Can you supply recycled blends?
Yes - 100% rPET or recycled-cotton and rPET blends to your specification.
Sourcing recycled polyester (rPET) yarn?
Tell us your blend and quantity and we will quote firm pricing.
Get firm pricing