To make polyester fibers, PET plastic pellets are melted and extruded through tiny holes called spinnerets to form long threads, which are then cooled to harden into a fiber. This process is called melt spinning. The shape and qualtity of holes can be altered to create fibers with different qualities.

What is needed to make a polyester?

Polyester is made through a chemical reaction involving coal, petroleum (from crude oil), air and water.

Where is most polyester produced?

The fastest-growing regional market for polyester is China. It holds the largest production volume of polyester, among all the countries producing polyester. China is the major exporter of polyester to the U.S., India, Vietnam and many more countries.