Polyester Fabric Explained: Virgin vs Recycled Yarn

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Quick Answer

Virgin and recycled polyester look and perform alike. The difference is where the raw material comes from.

Polyester fabric

Polyester is the most widely used textile fibre. It is strong, light, quick-drying and holds colour well, which suits printing and value added finishes.

Virgin polyester

Virgin polyester is made from new raw materials. It gives consistent quality lot after lot. At Dynamic Knitfabs we use virgin polyester yarn from Reliance only.

Recycled polyester

Recycled polyester is made from post-consumer or pre-consumer waste, such as used PET bottles. It lowers the demand for new raw material. We use recycled polyester yarn from Alliance, and certified fabric can be supplied with GRS documentation on order.

Do they perform differently?

In most fashion fabrics, buyers will not notice a difference in look or handle. The main differences are cost, availability and the paperwork needed to make a recycled claim.

What to ask your supplier

  • Yarn source and type
  • Certification and Transaction Certificate for recycled claims
  • GSM, width and finish

See our polyester fabrics or GRS certification.

About the Author

The Dynamic Knitfabs Team

Dynamic Knitfabs Pvt. Ltd. is a family-run fabric manufacturer founded in 1990, with in-house knitting, weaving and sublimation printing in Surat and Noida, India. The company is led by Directors Rajeev Jain and Siddharth Jain and supplies fabric to 100+ international and Indian fashion brands.