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Collection and Preparation: Waste textiles are gathered, and hardware such as fasteners and non-polyester materials are removed. The remaining textile fabric is then chopped into small shreds for processing.
Chemical Breakdown: These shredded textiles enter a series of chemical reactors where the polyester is broken down into a molten, soup-like form. This stage effectively separates polyester from other fibers present in the blended fabric.
Purification: The mixture is meticulously purified to remove impurities, ensuring that the resulting material is of high quality and suitable for reuse.