Why is pvc vs pet Better?

PET or polyethylene terephthalate is increasingly replacing PVC or polyvinyl chloride. Let&#;s see the main differences and considerations of these two plastics:

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• PET is more expensive than PVC but, unlike PVC, it is environmentally friendly.
• PET is 100 per 100 recyclable, does not lose its fundamental properties during the recovery process and can therefore be transformed repeatedly to produce fine products.
• Because of its partial toxicity, PVC is not suitable for food packaging. PET, on the other hand, is widely used in the food sector: mostly for packaging beverages and, to a lesser extent, food.
• PET is non-toxic, tasteless, resistant to corrosion, anti-filtration and, also because of these characteristics, is increasingly used in food packaging.
• PET packaging complies with the strict hygiene conditions imposed in the food, cosmetic and pharmacological sectors. This is why it is used in the packaging of products from these industries.
• Compared to PET, PVC has a lower resistance to temperature and has a smell: even these characteristics do not recommend its use for food packaging.

Today, PET is used everywhere. Europe, North America and Asia are the countries that make the most of this valuable material, mainly for the production of beverage packaging.

Crystal-clear transparency, low weight, high strength and long service life are the attributes that make PET the modern, popular synthetic material it is today. Thanks to its properties, PET is being used in more and more areas. From container production to film production to textiles, the possibilities of PET are endless. Years of research and development have transformed PET into one of the most innovative and future-oriented materials for the manufacture of modern packaging. Constantly improved production techniques have also made it possible to optimise the material in such a way that the range of possible applications for this incredible material has been extended.

All Farmo Res packaging machines use PET as a packaging material, among others.

Many types of plastic materials are available to produce packaging. When you need to create a design to package your products, you may soon discover that two plastic materials are commonly used: PET and PVC.  At Plastic Ingenuity, we have clients ask us which plastic materials prove to be most advantageous for their thermoformed packaging designs. Here, we&#;ve outlined explanations for these two plastics, as well as which proves to be the most beneficial to help you determine which to use.

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PET plastic

PET, or polyethylene terephthalate plastics is one the most widely used plastics for thermoforming. The material is molded into the designated shape, and then dried for increased resistance. The plastic is used to produce food containers, beverage bottles, synthetic fibers and more. PET is the most common plastic for thermoforming packaging designs because of its high-strength barrier that can resist outside tampering or other elements.

PVC plastic

PVC plastic, or polyvinyl chloride, is a rigid plastic designed to withstand harsh impacts and extreme temperatures. The material is most commonly used when creating cables, roofing materials, commercial signage, flooring, faux leather clothing, pipes, hoses and more. PVC plastic is created through suspension polymerization to produce a hard, rigid structure.

PET plastic

The following are the biggest benefits that PET plastic provides:

• More versatility&#;PET plastic can be thermoformed for a variety of applications. Although the material is lightweight, it is still strong enough to withstand outside elements for many applications.
• Safer for storing materials, especially food&#;PET plastic is highly suitable for packaging food items, as well as retail, electronic and other products.
• Increased durability &#;PVC is a rigid plastic that has some durability. Over time, though, the material may break down from exposure to UV rays&#;something that is not ideal for packaging materials, especially for food or retail designs. PET plastic, however, is designed to withstand UV rays, making it a suitable choice for almost all thermoformed packaging designs.

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