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Benefits of recycled and recyclable polyester clothing is that it lessens dependence on oil, curbs discards thereby prolonging landfill life and reducing toxic emissions from incinerators, it helps to promote a new recycling stream for polyester clothing that is no longer wearable, and it creates less air, water and soil contamination.
Recycled Polyester is a polyester that has been manufactured by using previously used polyester items. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is one of the most important thermoplastic polyesters. The most common use for recycled PET is textiles. Fifty-six (56%) goes into the manufacturing of fiber for things such as carpet and clothing. Thirty (30) percent is used for bottles and containers.
Five (5) recycled PET plastic soda bottles make enough fiber to fill 1 ski jacket, make 1 extra large tee shirt, or 1 square foot of carpet.
Recycled polyester clothes may also be created from used clothes.
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| Recyled Fleece |
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