Bottle-grade PET
A PET class used in beverage and liquid packaging, with high clarity and mechanical strength.
- Water and soft drink bottles
- Oil and liquid food packaging
- Preform production
POLYMER TYPES
Offering high clarity and strength in packaging and bottle production, PET is produced in different classes: bottle-grade PET, sheet-grade PET/APET and rPET. Review the technical properties to choose the right PET type for your application.
PET PRODUCT GROUPS
The difference between PET types comes from intrinsic viscosity (IV) and source (virgin/recycled), which determine clarity, mechanical strength and process suitability.
A PET class used in beverage and liquid packaging, with high clarity and mechanical strength.
PET developed for extrusion and thermoforming applications, offering clarity and formability.
Recycled PET is used in different packaging, fiber and sheet applications depending on its source and quality level.
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
PET type selection should be based on clarity needs, barrier performance, recyclability and process conditions.
High light transmission is why it is preferred in packaging where product visibility matters.
Offers a good barrier against gas and moisture permeability, extending product life.
Its low density offers advantages in packaging weight and logistics costs.
Thanks to its extensive recycling infrastructure, it is advantageous in terms of sustainability.
APPLICATIONS
PET has a wide range of applications from packaging to textiles thanks to its balance of clarity and strength.
When choosing the PET type for your application, consider IV value, color, acetaldehyde level, virgin/rPET preference and production process together. Contact our team for suitable products and sourcing options.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Bottle-grade PET is produced at an IV value suited to preform and blow molding, while sheet-grade PET has a different IV and additive profile for extrusion and thermoforming.
rPET quality depends on its source, recycling process and cleanliness level; under suitable conditions it can be an alternative to virgin PET in many applications.
Intrinsic viscosity (IV) is a critical parameter that determines PET’s molecular weight and therefore its mechanical strength and processability.
Yes. Bottle-grade PET, sheet-grade PET and rPET prices can differ by IV value, source and market conditions.
PET SOURCING SOLUTIONS
Share your product type, IV value and quantity; we’ll review suitable sourcing options for your bottle-grade PET, sheet-grade PET or rPET requirement.
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