As the demand for sustainable products continues to rise, verifying the authenticity of recycled polyester (rPET) in textiles has become important for brands who are committed to sustainability assurance. Intertek's Recycled Polyester Verification (rPET Verification) service offers a reliable solution to identify rPET in products, providing an added layer of assurance in your sustainability claims.
What is rPET ?
Recycled polyester, also known as rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate), is a sustainable alternative to virgin polyester that is made from existing PET materials, primarily plastic bottles and other post-consumer waste. This innovative fabric helps reduce reliance on petroleum-based raw materials and minimizes the environmental impact of textile production.
Intertek’s Solution
Intertek rPET Verification is an innovative solution using in-house developed test method for identification of recycled polyester fibre made from used PET plastic bottles.
The solution enables brands and buyers to verify recycled polyester claims, and vendors and factories to verify the content of yarns, fabrics and garments.
Benefits:
- Due diligence of rPET content used in products
- Understand the range of rPET content for pricing negotiation
- Substantiate your marketing claims of rPET to avoid incorrect labelling for merchandising and certification