PET is the most commonly used acronym for the polymer poly ethyleneterephthalate. PET is a member of the “polyester” polymer family. PET is manufactured with an organic acid – terephthalic acid – and a base – ethylene glycol. When polymers are manufactured, the process uses a substance called a monomer and when two monomers react with each other they form a poly(mono)mer, or polymer for short.
When PET is used for fibre or fabric applications, it is usually referred to as “polyester”. When PET is used for container and packaging applications, it is typically called “PET” or “PET resin”.
PET is the most commonly used acronym for the polymer poly ethyleneterephthalate. PET is a member of the “polyester” polymer family. PET is manufactured with an organic acid – terephthalic acid – and a base – ethylene glycol. When polymers are manufactured, the process uses a substance called a monomer and when two monomers react with each other they form a poly(mono)mer, or polymer for short.
When PET is used for fibre or fabric applications, it is usually referred to as “polyester”. When PET is used for container and packaging applications, it is typically called “PET” or “PET resin”.
