rPET
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rPET
Recycled PET (rPET) is polyester yarn made from post-consumer plastic bottles. ~9 PET bottles → 1 t-shirt. Reduces virgin plastic use by 40-60%, but with similar durability. Common in eco-friendly tote bags, sportswear, fleece jackets. Often paired with GRS (Global Recycled Standard).