PET (polyethylene terephthalate) chips are produced by granulizing polyester formed in a polycondensation reaction of pure terephthalic acid and monoethylene glycol. They are manufactured for textile applications and are supplied to the yarn- producing industry in semi-dull and super- bright.
At Filatex, we produce Textile grade PET chips in Semi-Dull luster. PET Chips used in Textile Industry is also known as Fibre grade PET chips, filament grade PET chips or textile grade PET chips. Textile grade PET Chips are used for making Polyester Filament yarn like POY, FDY and Staple fibre used widely in the Textile industry.
They have the following characteristics :
- High Reaction Speed – low thermal degradation, bright whiteness, resistant to yellowing and deterioration.
- High Degree of Polymerization – high crystalline regions, concentrated molecular weight distribution.
- Diversified Packaging – Can be packaged and shipped according to customers’ specific requirements.