Polyester is one of the most commonly used materials in the textile industry. Every year, more than 22.67 billion tons of polyester garments are produced globally. Because of its excellent elasticity and "sweat resistance", it is especially popular in sportswear. However, polyester is also one of the most unsustainable and polluting materials on the planet. In this blog post, we will discuss the technical quality and sustainability of the comparison between recycled polyester and virgin polyester. We will also explore why this is the first choice for making sportswear and how it can help us have a positive impact. What is polyester? Polyester-the most common form of polyethylene terephthalate (PET)-is a man-made synthetic fiber derived from a chemical reaction between petroleum, air and water. It was patented in the 1940s. Since then, the use of polyester in the production of products such as industrial fabrics, furniture and clothing has grown exponentially. For example, the...