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What is rPET testing?
Recycled polyethylene terephthalate or rPET (also known as recycled polyester) is obtained by melting down plastics such as Ppolyethylene Tterephthalate (PET) bottles and converting them to polyester fibres. The production of recycled polyester uses less resources than new fibres and generates less carbon emissions. rPET has been increasingly used by many brands as an environmental marketing claim on their apparel and footwear articles.
TÜV SÜD conducts rPET testing to measure the percentage of rPET in a product to verify that claims made by manufacturers are accurate. This recycled polyester testing helps importers and brands create higher value-added articles with recycled materials to cater to the needs of environmentally conscious individuals.
TÜV SÜD conducts rPET testing to measure the percentage of rPET in a product to verify that claims made by manufacturers are accurate. This recycled polyester testing helps importers and brands create higher value-added articles with recycled materials to cater to the needs of environmentally conscious individuals.
Why rPET testing is important
- Circularity principles – The textile industry is moving towards circularity principles such as reducing waste and increasing secondary material use.
- Truthful sustainability claims – You can ensure that your rPET products are truly made from recycled plastic bottles.
- Laws and regulations – There are various laws around the world to protect consumers from deceptive marketing claims.
- Prove with certainty – With rPET testing, companies and brands can prove with certainty that their products are made from recycled plastic bottles.
- Increased consumer confidence – With greater transparency, your brand will inspire greater confidence in environmentally conscious consumers.
How TÜV SÜD can help you with rPET testing
TÜV SÜD has developed a test method that uses gas chromatography and thermoanalytical techniques to quantify the percentage of polyester in a product that is recycled.
Our recycled polyester testing can ensure that your products have the same quantity of recycled polyester as claimed and can be sold in your target markets, which minimises your time to market.
Our global network of experts supported by state-of-the-art laboratories means we conduct recycled polyester testing with the highest degree of professionalism and conformance to international guidelines and standards.
Our recycled polyester testing can ensure that your products have the same quantity of recycled polyester as claimed and can be sold in your target markets, which minimises your time to market.
Our global network of experts supported by state-of-the-art laboratories means we conduct recycled polyester testing with the highest degree of professionalism and conformance to international guidelines and standards.
