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PET
What does the word pet mean?
The word PET is an abbreviation of the English term Polyethylene Terephthalate. In fact, we can consider polyethylenes as a type of material composed of polymers that are obtained from negative units of ethylene. There are different types of polyethylene that are used in the plastic industry and related products. Polyethylene terephthalate is one of the types of these polyethylenes, which has its own characteristics and uses.
Applications of granular pet
Granule pet has many uses. Among them, we can mention the production of plastic items, bottles and fibers. But among all the applications that exist for granule pet, making bottles with this type of granule has been more attention than the rest in Iran.
“Polyester” is the same PET polymer that is referred to by this title in the textile industry.
Characteristics of granular pet
PET polymer is a very suitable waterproofing agent, and this has increased its popularity in the textile and clothing industry. In fact, we can consider granule pet as a safe, strong, light, flexible and non-toxic material that can be easily recycled. The presence of all these features in one product has attracted the attention of all people working in the field of packaging to this product. Among the features that have led to the use of this product in the packaging of food and beverages, we can mention its lightness, strength, preserving the health and freshness of the product, and being unbreakable. One of the main uses of this product is its use in mineral water and carbonated soft drinks.