This report series gives an introduction to recycled polyester for the sportswear and outdoor industries and innovations in this field.

Part one of the report introduces polyethylene terephthalate polymer as a manufacturing material and provides some background on recycling processes. It also offers an overview of some process developments and innovations and briefly discusses consumer views on recycled products and the circular economy.

Part two provides an overview of sportswear and outdoor industry-driven developments and innovations in recycled polyester and outlines some of the key suppliers of recycled polyester.