Recycled Polyester in Swimwear: From PET to Textile

Recycled polyester is polyester made from recycled feedstock rather than relying entirely on virgin input. When the recycled feedstock is PET, it is commonly described as rPET.

How does PET become textile?

Suitable PET plastic can be collected, sorted, cleaned and processed before being converted into fibre or yarn. The exact process and feedstock depend on the supplier and textile.

Does rPET automatically mean ocean plastic?

No. rPET means recycled PET. It should not be described as ocean plastic unless the specific material documentation confirms that origin.

What does EcoAGN use?

EcoAGN's active swimwear uses rPET — recycled polyester made from recycled plastic — and highlights GRS recycled-content certification and OEKO-TEX Standard 100.

Read the full material guide in the Journal: What Is rPET Swimwear? How Recycled Plastic Becomes a Swimsuit.