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RECYCLED POLYESTER [1 record]

Record 1 2019-07-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
  • Synthetic Fabrics
  • Thread Spinning (Textiles)
CONT

Recycled polyester, also known as rPET, is obtained by melting down existing plastic and re-spinning it into new polyester fiber.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tissage (Industries du textile)
  • Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
  • Filature (Textiles)
CONT

Le polyester recyclé (souvent écrit rPET) est considéré comme une option «verte» dans le monde du textile.

Spanish

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