Our Considered Fibres: Recycled Polyester
An alternative to virgin polyester, recycled polyester helps reclaim plastic waste and make treasure from trash — while using less energy than its counterpart.
The Fabric
Sheridan uses recycled polyester from recycled plastic bottles (rPET); known as recycled polyethylene tetraphyte. Recycled polyester is functionally versatile, durable and strong.
The Process
1. Sorting: Plastic (PET) bottles are sorted, separated, sterilised, cleaned, dried with all secondary materials removed
2. Grinding: Ground into small chips, they’re heated and dried to remove moisture
3. Filtering: Melted down, the liquid is filtered through tiny holes in a dye plate
4. Fibre: Filaments are hardened, sent over air rollers, spooled and stretched
5. Fabric: Is knitted or woven into fabric
The Feel
Primarily used as a fill or wadding across our decorate, bedding, kids & baby categories, recycled polyester helps provide some stability and loft, for comfort. We also use it as a fabric outer for a plush touch, and as woven yarn. Our Martella collection — crafted wholly from recycled polyester — is lightweight and soft, adding warmth.
