PET Recycling
PET recycling makes it possible to reduce plastic waste, save resources and not have to resort to fossil raw materials. We use fabrics made from 100% recycled PET bottles, find out how here.
PET BOTTLES ARE COLLECTED
PET BOTTLES ARE COLLECTED
The empty PET plastic bottles are (mainly) collected in Taiwan and taken to the recycling plant. Our fabric suppliers Hoyu and Yaw Liamy obtain the yarn made from recycled PET bottles from the Far Eastern New Century Corporation (FENC). FENC recycles according to the Global recycling standard.
CRUSHED AND WASHED
CRUSHED AND WASHED
The bottles are crushed into PET flakes. These are then cleaned of dirt in a water bath.
PELLETS ARE PRODUCED
PELLETS ARE PRODUCED
The PET flakes are melted and mixed well. The resulting hot mass is then formed into thick fibers and cut into granules.
THE YARN IS SPUN
THE YARN IS SPUN
The pellets are melted again, drawn into long fibers and spun into yarn. The finished yarn is wound onto bobbins and transported to the weaving mill.
WOVEN AND PRINTED
WOVEN AND PRINTED
The yarn is processed into white fabric panels. These are then dyed and coated on both sides to make the fabric waterproof.
FINISHED PRODUCT
FINISHED PRODUCT
The fabric is then cut according to the sewing pattern. The different pieces of fabric are then sewn together to create a new pinqponq product.