Program Insight

Why recycled polyester costs more than virgin

It's counterintuitive: waste should be cheap. But collecting, cleaning, and repolymerizing waste into high-quality fiber is an energy-intensive and multi-step process. Virgin polyester is just oil processing, which is highly optimized.

Why this matters for production

Decisions made at the spec stage for cost or marketing often ignore the physical reality of fiber processing. This leads to efficient programs on paper that become nightmares on the production line.

We help you navigate these trade-offs before you commit to volume.

Common Symptoms

  • ×Unexpected price jumps at scale
  • ×Quality rejections in dyeing
  • ×Compliance paperwork delays