Black 8mm 100% Recycled Polyester Rope (rPET)

An 8mm polyester rope 100% made from recycled plastic PET bottles. This newly developed polyester fiber is called rPET (recycled PET). The technical properties of this recycled polyester are comparable to a ‘regular’ polyester rope. This rope is produced with a 32 strands sheath and a braided core. The result of this construction is a flexible rope with a smooth hand-feel and a luxury appearance, slightly comparable with the appearance and hand-feel of Paracord Type V.

Specifications

• 100% recycled polyester yarns (rPET)
• Made in Europe
• High Quality Yarns
• Weight per meter: 24.6 gram
• Rope construction: 32 strands sheath and braided core
• 40 recycled PET Bottles for one kilo rope
• Specific gravity: 1.38 g/cm³ (Sinks)
• Washable at 30 °C

Advantages of Polyester Rope

Polyester yarns and ropes are high-quality products with higher abrasion and UV resistant scores than ppm (polypropylene). Please note that polyester has a higher weight than PPM.

• Very strong.
• Little to no stretch.
• Retains strength when wet.
• High melting point.
• UV resistant.
• Excellent Abrasion resistance.
• Mildew & Rot Resistant!

What's the deal with Recycled plastics (rPET)

rPET yarns fit into the “green lifestyle" of modern consumers. rPET yarn is ready for the upcoming more stringent EU regulations regarding the maintenance of a low carbon footprint. But recycling PET doesn’t solve the fact that once plastic is made, it is here to stay for a long time. Finding a new life for these already-made products, however, is definitely a step in the right direction. Read more about rPET and sustainability in this blog post: https://earthhero.com/whats-the-deal-with-rpet/