July 2, 2025 –
China’s Circular Economy Breakthrough: Jiangsu Peepu’s Nano-Fiber PET Recycling Tech Goes Global
In a significant advancement for sustainable materials, Jiangsu Peepu Polymer Technology has commercialized its patented 15D ultra-fine denier recycled PET fiber technology – setting new benchmarks for circular economy solutions in the textile industry.
The breakthrough comes as global fashion brands scramble to meet ambitious 2025 sustainability targets. Peepu’s proprietary Liquid-Solid Phase Homogenization System, combined with its vacuum melt granulation equipment, produces recycled PET chips with unprecedented purity (0.013% ash content) and consistency (±0.008 viscosity variation).
“Traditional mechanical recycling simply couldn’t achieve textile-grade quality,” explained Dr. Liang Wei, Peepu’s CTO. “Our technology closes the performance gap between virgin and recycled PET, enabling applications from luxury apparel to medical textiles.”
The innovation has already attracted major international partners, with capacity expansions underway to meet growing demand. Current production lines are operating at full capacity to supply global brands including Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, displacing an estimated 12,000 tons of virgin PET annually.
Industry analysts highlight the technology’s broader implications. “This isn’t just about better recycling,” noted textile expert Sarah Chen from Hong Kong Polytechnic University. “Peepu has essentially redesigned the PET value chain, creating new possibilities for closed-loop manufacturing.”
The company’s fully automated smart factory in Jiangsu processes post-consumer bottles into premium fiber chips in a continuous process that reduces energy consumption by 40% compared to conventional methods. All production has achieved both FDA and GRS certification, with traceability ensured through blockchain technology.
Looking ahead, Peepu is adapting its technology for next-generation applications. Pilot projects are underway for battery separators in EV power packs and smart wearable substrates – markets projected to drive 35% of future PET demand growth.
The success reflects China’s strategic focus on advanced recycling technologies. With the domestic recycled fiber market expected to reach ¥110 billion by 2030, Peepu’s innovations position China as a leader in sustainable materials technology – a sector increasingly seen as critical to global climate goals.