Black rPET Ø 3 mm.

A 3mm polyester rope 100% made from recycled plastic PET bottles. This newly developed polyester fiber is called rPET (recycled PET). The technical properties of this recycled polyester are comparable to a ‘regular’ polyester rope. This rope is produced with 12 strands.

Specifications

• 100% recycled polyester yarns (rPET)
• Made in Europe
• High Quality Yarns
• Weight per meter: 4 gram
• Rope construction: 12 strands
• 40 recycled PET Bottles for one kilo rope
• Specific gravity: 1.38 g/cm³ (Sinks)
• Washable at 30 °C

Advantages of Polyester Rope

Polyester yarns and ropes are high-quality products with higher abrasion and UV resistant scores than ppm (polypropylene). Please note that polyester has a higher weight than PPM.

• Very strong.
• Little to no stretch.
• Retains strength when wet.
• High melting point.
• UV resistant.
• Excellent Abrasion resistance.
• Mildew & Rot Resistant!

What's the deal with Recycled plastics (rPET)

rPET yarn is ready for the upcoming more stringent EU regulations regarding the maintenance of a low carbon footprint. But recycling PET doesn’t solve the fact that once plastic is made, it is here to stay for a long time. Finding a new life for these already-made products, however, it is a step in the right direction. Read more about rPET and sustainability in this blog post: https://earthhero.com/whats-the-deal-with-rpet/