1. What is RPET fabric?

RPET fabric is a textile made from recycled PET bottles that are washed, processed into chips, melted, and spun into yarn. It offers durability, low environmental impact, and consistent quality when produced with controlled dyeing, weaving, and finishing systems like those used at Lovrix’s facilities.

2. How does recycled nylon differ from virgin nylon?

Recycled nylon maintains similar tensile and tear strength to virgin nylon but may require adjusted dye curves and controlled heat-setting. At Lovrix, recycled nylon is sourced from certified mills and tested to ensure colorfastness, coating adhesion, and mechanical stability across multiple production cycles.

3. What certifications should a recycled fabric manufacturer have?

A reliable recycled fabric manufacturer should provide an up-to-date GRS Scope Certificate and issue Transaction Certificates (TC) per shipment. Lovrix maintains full GRS compliance, with traceable yarn batches, documented dyeing recipes, and chain-of-custody controls for every order.

4. Is RPET strong enough for backpacks and luggage?

Yes—when engineered correctly. RPET 300D–900D can reach tensile strengths of 450–900N and abrasion resistance above 8,000–40,000 cycles. Lovrix adjusts denier, weave density, and coating thickness to ensure RPET fabrics match the demands of backpacks, duffle bags, or travel cases.

5. Does RPET fade easily under sunlight?

Standard RPET can fade under UV exposure, but Lovrix uses UV-grade dyes and anti-UV finishing to achieve colorfastness levels of grade 4–5. Xenon-lamp accelerated testing ensures the fabric maintains color over long outdoor use.

6. Why does recycled fabric sometimes have odor?

Odor often comes from inadequate washing or finishing. Lovrix uses multi-stage washing, controlled drying, and low-VOC chemical systems to eliminate this issue. Every batch undergoes internal odor evaluation to ensure neutral smell.

7. Can recycled fabrics match pastel or light colors?

Yes, but dyeing must be precisely managed. Lovrix controls whiteness index, dye curve profiles, and brightness adjustment to produce clean pastel colors. We also run ΔE shade testing to ensure repeatability across batches.

8. What is the typical MOQ for recycled fabric?

MOQs vary by construction. Lovrix supports 500–1000 meters for development orders and 2000–3000 meters per color for stable production. For long-term programs, we lock yarn sources to guarantee consistency.

9. What coating should I choose for waterproofing?

PU coating offers lightweight protection, while PVC provides higher hydrostatic pressure resistance for heavy-duty products. Lovrix tests hydrostatic pressure (ISO 811) on every coated batch to match your usage environment.

10. Can recycled fabrics be used for sublimation printing?

Yes—Lovrix offers RPET 150D and 210D with special printing-friendly finishing. Heat-set stabilizing reduces shrinkage, and the surface coating improves ink anchoring for crisp sublimation prints.

11. How does Lovrix ensure color consistency?

We store master shade standards, use Datacolor spectrophotometers, control ΔE < 2.5, and document dye curve parameters for every color. Our dyeing system is engineered to remain stable across multi-year programs.

12. What is the lead time for recycled fabric production?

Sampling usually takes 3–7 days depending on complexity. Bulk production takes 15–28 days. Lovrix shortens lead time by using locked yarn suppliers, automated looms, and centralized dyeing within our integrated supply chain.