Recycling Plastic Bottles into Clothing Fibers

Everyone, I hope, knows that plastic bottles labeled #1 or #2 can be recycled. Some even know that these plastic bottles can be recycled ... into fibers that make clothes!

Today it's holding your drink - tomorrow it's holding in your body heat!

"EcoSpun is a high-quality polyester fiber ... developed by the U.S. company Wellman Inc. Many different fabrics are made using EcoSpun, including fleece fabrics ...One would never guess the source of the fiber - recycled plastic pop bottles!"

" ... can also be blended with other fibers, such as wool, cotton and tencel,... EcoSpun is used mostly for vests, jackets, pants, blanket throws and accessories...."

The outdoor gear maker Patagonia is one company that uses recycled plastic bottles to make their clothes.

Via: eartheasy.com Link

From: http://greentechnolog.com/2008/02/post_19.html