83 Sustainable Sourcing RECYCLED PET New life for plastic Polyester is the most used fiber in the clothing sector: 55.1 million tons of polyester were produced in 2018, making 52% of global fiber production*. To produce virgin polyester fabrics, significant quantities of raw materials and chemicals are required and they can pollute water and air and can cause health problems. Textile Exchange, a global non-profit organization that identifies and recommends the most sustainable fibers and materials, promotes recycled polyester (R-PET) as one of the best alternative to virgin polyester. COLLECTION AND PROCESSING OF PLASTIC WASTE REALIZATION OF SECONDARY RAW MATERIAL HIGH-QUALITY FINAL PRODUCT *Preferred Fiber and Materials Market Report 2019, Textile Exchange.
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