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Increased glycol production for polyester fibers and PET resins
Glycol, especially ethylene glycol and propylene glycol, serves as a chief raw material in the production of polyester fibers and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins. Both polyester and PET have experienced astronomical growth in demand over the past few decades. This can be attributed to their wide usage in textiles, packaging, and other plastic goods. Properties such as strength, durability, stability, and sustainability have made polyester the most popular manufactured fiber globally. Likewise, PET has emerged as the packaging material of choice for beverages due to its lightweight and shatter-resistant qualities.
As developing economies expand their manufacturing capabilities and infrastructure, coupled with the rising global population, the demand for affordable textiles and packaged consumer goods continues to surge. This downstream demand pull effectively fuels greater consumption of glycol upstream during polyester and PET synthesis. Their inherently recyclable nature has garnered industry support for increasing adoption into various product applications as well.
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