Fabric
Recycled Polyester
PET bottle flake recycled in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu
Impact score
57/ 100
Moderate
A blended indicator of water, carbon, chemical load, durability and recyclability.
Measured impact per kg of fibre
Water footprint40 L / kg
Carbon footprint4.9 kg CO₂e / kg
Process energy66 MJ / kg
Microfibre sheddingHigh shedding
BiodegradableNo
Durability8 years typical wear
Recyclability60 / 100
Data confidence
highHigh confidence — multiple peer-reviewed or industry datasets agree
Sources: Textile Exchange PFMB 2023 · Higg MSI 2023
Figures are cradle-to-gate averages per kilogram of fibre or fabric, not measurements of your specific garment. A typical adult shirt weighs roughly 0.2 kg.
Qualitative ratings
Water useLow
Carbon footprintModerate
Chemical loadLow
DurabilityHigh
RecyclabilityModerate
What is it
Polyester spun from recycled PET bottles or textile waste.
Why it matters
Roughly halves energy and carbon versus virgin polyester, but still sheds microplastics.
Water Carbon Chemicals End of life
What you can do
Good choice for outerwear; still bag-wash it and avoid blending with cotton.