rPET Bags
Made from recycled plastic bottles. GRS certified. Every batch traceable.
rPET stands for recycled polyethylene terephthalate. In plain terms: post-consumer plastic bottles collected, cleaned, broken down, and spun into polyester yarn. That yarn becomes your bag.
The result is a bag that performs like standard polyester, with the same durability, the same print quality, and the same load capacity, plus a certified, documented recycled content percentage. For buyers who need to back up a sustainability claim, this is the material that comes with the paperwork.
Why rPET now
Two things are driving demand right now
In Europe
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) requires minimum recycled content in packaging by 2030. Buyers who are building their supply chain now are ahead of that deadline. rPET with GRS certification can support recycled-content targets under PPWR programs. Final compliance depends on product scope and legal review.
In the US
The FTC Green Guides expect sustainability claims to be specific, accurate, and verifiable. GRS certification gives you a documented audit trail. US marketing claims should still be reviewed by counsel before publishing.
If your company has made a public sustainability commitment, or if your procurement team needs to demonstrate responsible sourcing to stakeholders, rPET with GRS certification gives you the verified trail.
At a glance
Specifications
| Material | Recycled PET (rPET) polyester yarn |
|---|---|
| Source | Post-consumer plastic bottles |
| Load capacity | Up to 18 kg (40 lbs) |
| Available styles | Tote, grocery bag, cooler bag, duffle, backpack, garment bag |
| Certification | GRS (Global Recycled Standard), BSCI, Sedex |
| Recycled content | 80-100% rPET depending on style |
| Customization | Size, color, handle type, print method |
| MOQ | 10,000 pcs |
| Production | Vietnam and China |
From bottle to bag
How a bottle becomes your bag
1
Post-consumer PET bottles are collected and sorted
2
Cleaned, sanitized, and ground into flakes
3
Flakes are melted and formed into pellets
4
Pellets are extruded and spun into polyester yarn
5
Yarn is woven or knitted into fabric
6
Fabric is cut, printed, and assembled into your bag
Every step in this chain is documented under GRS certification. You receive a certificate showing the percentage of certified recycled content in your finished product.
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- Rpet bags
- Duffle bags
- Shopper bag
- Pouch bags
- All Products
- Rpet bags
- Duffle bags
- Shopper bag
- Pouch bags
Coated vs uncoated
GRS · Global Recycled Standard
Uncoated mono-material rPET bags are generally more recyclable where collection and recycling streams exist. They can re-enter the recycling stream when the bag is no longer usable.
Laminated or coated rPET bags are more water resistant and have a different surface finish, but the coating affects recyclability. If a closed-loop claim matters to you, we recommend uncoated.
We will tell you which finish works best for your use case.
Certifications
What comes with your order
GRS
GRS — Global Recycled Standard
Third-party verification of recycled content from raw material through to finished product. Required for any claim about recycled content percentage. We provide the GRS certificate with every rPET order.
BSCI / Sedex
BSCI and Sedex
Ethical and social compliance across our production facilities. Available for clients whose procurement or compliance teams require social audit documentation.
FAQ’s
How is rPET different from standard polyester bags?
Standard polyester uses virgin PET made from petrochemicals. rPET uses the same material but sourced from post-consumer plastic bottles. Performance is the same. The difference is in the supply chain and what you can claim about it.
What percentage of recycled content do the bags contain?
Most of our rPET bags contain 80-100% recycled content depending on the style and any additional components. The exact percentage is documented in the GRS certificate for each product.
Can I make a recycled content claim on my bags?
With GRS certification you can state the verified recycled content percentage. We recommend working with your legal or marketing team on the exact wording to stay within FTC Green Guide requirements (US) or equivalent local regulations.
Can I see a sample before committing to an order?
Yes. We can send samples of existing styles. A sample fee applies whenever artwork or dimensions change from a previous version. This covers the cost of producing a new sample to your exact spec.
How long does production take?
45-60 days after artwork approval. Custom development adds 2-3 weeks for sample approval.
Need GRS documentation alongside your order?
Want to compare rPET to another material? Send us your requirements and we will come back within 24 hours.