As testament to Polindo Utama’s manufacturing capabilities, the company produces fibre-grade PET flakes for many leading multinational textile and garment companies in Indonesia and abroad. The company’s rigorous sorting processes separates high-quality and medium grade PET bottles before they are grounded into flakes. The low intrinsic level (IV) of certain PET bottles makes them ideal components for yarn used to make fabrics and carpets, and as a company focused on environmental efficiency, Polindo Utama’s fibre-grade PET flakes therefore demonstrate the limitless applications and high-quality of its products that can compete with virgin PET flakes.
In the production of fibre-grade PET flakes, Polindo Utama separates the post-consumer PET waste where it is sorted by colour before they are crushed, washed and subjected to an intense drying process in order to remove unwanted moisture. The company’s adherence to the highest standards in the sorting and processing of materials is a key factor in maintaining the uniformed quality of the finished products; this illustrates Polindo Utama’s standing amongst local and international textile and garment companies. By being a fully recycled and regenerated product, the recycled fibre-grade PET flakes provide a cost-effective alternative to virgin PET in addition to contributing plastic waste management initiatives.
The fibre-grade PET flakes are characterised by their lower IV levels compared to food-grade PET flakes and are used to produce fleece-based apparel, knitted fabric, jackets and an array of other garments. Furthermore, recycled PET yarn can be used alone or combined with other fibres to create a wide-range of fabrics that are manufactured to produce bags and shoes among others. This showcases the diverse applications for fibre-grade PET flakes as clothing companies seek innovative and environmentally-friendly ways to manufacture fabrics.
Polindo Utama’s fibre-grade PET flakes cater to the demand for recycled materials in clothing lines. Moreover, the growing awareness from consumers to choose brands that have utilised recycled materials has pushed fashion and apparel companies to utilise eco-friendly raw materials in their production processes. With the rise in the use of sustainable textiles in the industry, Polindo Utama’s fibre-grade PET flakes can provide fashion brands with a long-term alternative without impacting on the quality.