Sewing thread made from recycled material
With our sewing thread made from recycled polyester, we are taking responsibility for the environment and conserving natural resources.
Our contribution to sustainable textiles
Sustainable textiles are increasingly being produced without the classic raw materials cotton and petroleum. A&E Gütermann successfully set the first milestone in terms of sustainability in 2011 with the introduction of the first recycled yarn Mara rPET. At the time, we were the first sewing thread manufacturer in the world to offer a sustainable thread alternative made from 100% recycled polyester.
From fast fashion to slow fashion
We encounter textiles every day in a variety of ways—whether as clothing, towels, seat covers, upholstered furniture, or medical applications. Sustainability is a top priority at every stage of production. Sustainability begins right at the product design stage. In the apparel industry, the trend is increasingly moving toward slow fashion. There is a growing emphasis on high-quality products with a long lifespan and the use of recycled materials. At A&E Gütermann, sustainability is an ongoing process based on the “Ten Threads of Sustainability.”
How is sewing thread made from recycled polyester?
Color comparison Mara rPET vs. Mara
Like our original products, we also offer our threads made from recycled polyester in a wide range of colors. The recycled raw material is darker than the non-recycled material. However, thanks to our dyeing expertise, the color difference in the dyed thread is only minimal.
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Recycling is a process of reusing raw materials – in other words, the material has already been used once. Nevertheless, our recycled products are in no way inferior to the original materials in terms of quality. Mara rPET offers the best sewing properties and tensile strength, which are on a par with non-recycled thread.
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