The demand for polyester fiber is growing globally, environmental sustainability is also a major concern while producing polyester fiber. Polyester is considered as a type of synthetic fiber that is made up from petroleum based products. It is considered as a highly versatile for of fiber that is widely used in the home textile, industrial sectors, and fashion industry. The disposable and the production of polyester fiber is considered as a challenge to the environment. This blog post will provide an overview about how to integrate sustainability in the polyester fiber production. To know more about the recent development in the polyester fiber market kindly visit Coherent Market Insights latest report.
Environmental Impact of Polyester Fiber Production
The impact of polyester fiber is largely related to with the reliance on the energy saving nature and fossil fuels. The traditional fiber are produced by the purified terephthalic acid and the ethylene glycol, these two material are produced from petrochemicals. This will contribute to the greenhouse gas emission and also depletes non-renewable resources.
The production of polyester fiber will also use substantial water usage and also release micro plastic in the environment. The washing of these microplastic shed from the polyester will lead to ocean pollution and provide a negative effect on the aquatic life.
Sustainable Polyester Production: Addressing the Challenges
The textile industry has shifted towards the use of sustainable polyester production. The major restraint is the need for large scale shift towards sustainable raw material and manufacturing process. Companies are now focusing on developing innovation and develop green methods to less the environment impact of these fibers.
Polyester Recycling Technologies:
The most important area in the field of sustainable polyester production is the polyester recycling technologies. The recycled fiber will help in reducing the environmental impact of these fiber by keeping it in circulation and by reducing the requirement of new polymer. These two major polyester recycling types are:
- Mechanical Recycling: In this process the used polyester fabrics are collected and then they are shredded and melted to develop a new fabric or yarn. This is cost effective process but the fiber that is developed is of low-quality.
- Chemical Recycling: This is about to break down the polyester at its molecular level and then allow to reprocessed into high-quality fiber so that it can be reused in new products. This method provide great potential for the purpose of recycling.
Bio-Based Polyester Fibers: the Future of Sustainability
Another innovation that is done in the field of sustainable fiber production is the creation of bio-based polyester fiber. These fibers are derived from plant based material such as corn, sugarcane, and other agricultural products. These are developed to reduce the dependence on the fossil fuel and help in reducing its carbon footrprints.
Leading players in the market has started to develop companies in the market has started the production of bio-based polyester fabrics. They have developed fabric by using bio-PET in their production process.
