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TMC: rPET ‘no more likely’ to fragment than virgin polyester

04/07/2023
TMC: rPET ‘no more likely’ to fragment than virgin polyester

After carrying out tests on 251 different fabrics, new research from UK campaign body The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) has found that mechanically recycled polyester (rPET) is no more likely to lead to fibre fragmentation from clothing than virgin polyester.  

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