Polyethylene terephthalate PET

PET is an engineering thermoplastic from the polyester family. It is found in a wide range of applications and is used to produce plastic bottles (PET bottles), plastic films and textile fibers, among other things. Its mechanical properties are excellent.

PET is used as a textile fiber because it is crease-resistant, tearproof and weather-resistant. The fiber absorbs only very little water and is suitable as a fabric for sportswear which needs to dry fast. Ultrathin, highly transparent foils and sheets are also made of PET.