16s Eco-friendly Recycled Polyester Cotton Yarn for Textile

Product Overview

Our 16s Eco-Friendly Recycled Polyester Cotton Yarn merges sustainability and performance, combining 60% recycled polyester (from post-consumer PET bottles) and 40% recycled cotton (from garment cutting waste) to create a versatile textile solution. This 16s medium-count yarn balances durability (from polyester) and breathability (from cotton), making it ideal for socks, towels, and home textiles that demand both comfort and longevity. By diverting 1.2 kg of post-consumer waste per kilogram of yarn from landfills, it reduces landfill impact while cutting water usage by 70% and carbon emissions by 45% compared to yarns made from virgin fibers. The blend undergoes rigorous processing to remove impurities, resulting in a soft, low-lint yarn that performs comparably to virgin fiber blends—proving sustainability doesn’t require sacrificing quality.

Product Specifications

Material Blend: 60% recycled polyester (GRS-certified) + 40% recycled cotton (GRS-certified)

Yarn Count: 16s (medium thickness, 28–32 tex) with open-end spinning option

Tensile Strength: 3.5–5.0 cN/dtex (balances strength and softness)

Moisture Management: 6–8% moisture absorption (cotton-like breathability)

Color Options: Natural gray (undyed), 15+ pre-dyed shades, custom Pantone matches

Shrinkage Rate: <4% after 5 washes (30°C gentle cycle)

Certifications: OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 (Class II), GRS (full supply chain traceability)

Product Features

Circular Economy Champion: Each ton of yarn recycles 28,000 PET bottles and 1.2 tons of cotton waste, with GRS certification ensuring full traceability from waste collection to finished yarn.

Durable Comfort: Polyester reinforcement reduces cotton’s tendency to pill and shrink, extending product lifespan by 25% while retaining cotton’s natural softness against skin.

Low-Impact Production: Uses 70% less water than virgin cotton processing and 90% less than virgin polyester production, with dyeing done using eco-friendly reactive dyes that minimize chemical discharge.

Design Flexibility: Takes dye well (reactive, direct, and pigment dyes) and supports various textures, from rustic heathers to solid colors, for diverse design needs.

Applications

Sustainable Socks: Eco-focused brands use it for casual and athletic socks, marketing the 1.2kg waste diversion per kg as a key consumer appeal.

Home Textiles: Durable towels, bed sheets, and curtains that balance absorbency (from cotton) and quick drying (from polyester) for family use.

Workwear Uniforms: Hospitality and healthcare uniforms requiring frequent washing—resists fading and maintains shape through industrial laundry cycles.

FAQ

Q: How does GRS certification ensure recycled content quality?

A: GRS mandates third-party verification of 90%+ recycled content, ethical labor practices, and environmental compliance throughout production, with traceability documents provided for each batch.

Q: Can this yarn be dyed after purchase, or must it be ordered pre-dyed?

A: It can be dyed post-purchase—undyed variants accept reactive and direct dyes well, though pre-dyed options reduce processing steps and environmental impact.

Q: What is the production lead time for standard vs. custom orders?

A: Standard colors (15+ shades) ship in 4–6 weeks; custom Pantone colors require 8–10 weeks to allow for dye testing and batch consistency checks.