♻️ GRS Certified · Sustainable · rPET
Recycle Series
GRS-certified recycled polyester yarn made from post-consumer PET bottles. Full range including SD/FD/Bright DTY, FDY, Dope Dyed, CD, Sea Island and Covered Yarn. Transaction Certificate issued for every shipment.
GRS Certified
20D – 600D
FOB Xiamen
TC Per Shipment
Environmental Impact
Why Recycled Polyester Matters
Every kilogram of recycled polyester yarn diverts plastic bottles from landfill and reduces carbon emissions compared to virgin production.
~65
PET Bottles
Recycled per kilogram of rPET yarn produced
-50%
CO₂ Emissions
Lower carbon footprint vs virgin polyester production
-50%
Energy Use
Less energy consumed vs virgin petrochemical route
15%+
Global rPET Share
Of total polyester production — growing rapidly each year
Production Process
From PET Bottle to Yarn
Collection
Post-consumer PET bottles collected from recycling programs
Sorting
Sorted by colour and resin type, contaminants removed
Shredding
Crushed and shredded into PET flakes
Washing
Thoroughly cleaned and dried to remove impurities
rPET Chips
Melted and extruded into rPET pellets/chips
Spinning
rPET chips spun into DTY, FDY, POY or PSF
GRS Certified
Transaction Certificate issued for each shipment
Certification
GRS Chain of Custody
GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certification tracks recycled content through every step of the supply chain. A Transaction Certificate is issued for each shipment.
How GRS Certification Works
Every link in the supply chain must be certified
01
rPET Chip Producer
GRS-certified recycler converts PET bottles into rPET chips. Receives Scope Certificate.
02
Yarn Manufacturer (Yaakan)
GRS-certified mill spins rPET chips into yarn. Issues Transaction Certificate (TC) per shipment.
03
Fabric Mill / Buyer
Must also be GRS-certified to pass the claim downstream to brands.
04
Brand / Retailer
Uses TC documents for sustainability reporting and product recycled content claims.
📄 What You Receive with Every GRS Shipment
- Transaction Certificate (TC) — issued by our GRS certification body, verifying quantity and recycled content of your specific shipment
- Scope Certificate (SC) — our factory-level certification confirming we are an approved GRS-certified manufacturer
- Mill Quality Certificate — confirming yarn specification, denier, tenacity and other physical parameters
- All certificates are verifiable on the Textile Exchange certificate platform
Full Range
Recycle Series Product Range
Most Popular
Recycle SD DTY
20D – 300D
Semi-dull recycled draw textured yarn. The most widely ordered recycled yarn type. Used in sportswear, T-shirts, knit fabric and general apparel.
15D/6F – 300D/288F
NIM / SIM / HIM
Raw White
Woven Fabric
Recycle SD FDY
30D – 150D
Semi-dull recycled fully drawn yarn. For woven fabric, lining, taffeta and embroidery thread. Smooth, uniform and consistent denier.
40D/24F – 150D/48F
SD
Raw White
Matte Fabric
Recycle FD DTY
50D – 150D
Full dull recycled DTY for matte fabric applications. Non-reflective surface for military, technical and professional textile markets.
50D/72F – 150D/144F
Full Dull
High Lustre
Recycle Bright DTY
150D – 300D
Bright/shiny recycled DTY for high-lustre fabric, lining and decorative textile. Sustainable alternative to virgin bright yarn.
150D/48F – 300D/96F
Bright
Colour Yarn
Recycle Dope Dyed
75D – 600D
Solution dyed recycled yarn in black, grey, blue, beige and custom colours. Superior colour fastness — ideal for outdoor and sportswear with wash and UV requirements.
75D – 600D
Black / Grey / Blue / Beige
Custom Colour
CD / CD+SD
Recycle CD & CD+SD DTY
75D – 300D
Cationic dyeable and composite SD+CD recycled DTY. Two-tone colour effects combined with recycled credentials for sustainable fashion fabric.
CD: 75D–150D
CD+SD: 75D–300D
Two-Tone
Premium
Recycle Sea Island DTY
95D – 105D
Ultra-fine sea island bicomponent recycled DTY. Combines microfibre softness with sustainability. Available in raw white and DDB (dope dyed black).
95D/36F RW
95D/36F DDB
Sea Island
Covered
Recycled Covered Yarn
50D–300D + Spandex
Recycled polyester filament covered over spandex core. Maximum stretch with recycled outer layer. For stretch fabric brands with sustainability requirements.
50D–300D
+Spandex 20D/40D
Stretch
Specifications
Complete Specification Table
| Product | Denier Range | Lustre | Color | GRS TC | MOQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recycle SD DTY | 15D/6F – 300D/288F | Semi-Dull | Raw White | ✓ Included | 1,000 kg |
| Recycle SD FDY | 40D/24F – 150D/48F | Semi-Dull | Raw White | ✓ Included | 1,000 kg |
| Recycle FD DTY | 50D/72F – 150D/144F | Full Dull | Raw White | ✓ Included | 1,000 kg |
| Recycle Bright DTY | 150D/48F – 300D/96F | Bright | Raw White | ✓ Included | 1,000 kg |
| Recycle Dope Dyed | 75D – 600D | SD / FD | Black / Grey / Blue / Beige | ✓ Included | 1,000 kg |
| Recycle CD DTY | 75D/36F – 150D/48F | CD (Cationic) | Raw White | ✓ Included | 1,000 kg |
| Recycle SD+CD DTY | 75D – 300D | SD+CD Composite | Two-Tone | ✓ Included | 1,000 kg |
| Recycle Sea Island DTY | 95D/36F | SD / DDB | RW / Black | ✓ Included | 1,000 kg |
| Recycle Covered Yarn | 50D–300D+Spandex | SD | Raw White / Dyed | ✓ Included | 1,000 kg |
| Recycle Cotton Imitation | Ne 32 / 40 / 50 | SD / FD | White / Black | ✓ Included | 500 kg |
All prices FOB Xiamen. GRS Transaction Certificate included with every shipment. Contact us for current pricing.
Who Needs It
Is GRS Certified Yarn Right for You?
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EU & US Brand Suppliers
Nike, Adidas, H&M, Zara, Patagonia and most major global brands now require recycled content and GRS certification from their fabric and yarn suppliers. If your customer is a global brand — GRS is mandatory.
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Vietnam Sportswear Factories
Brand-facing factories in Vietnam increasingly require GRS yarn for their production. EU sustainability regulations and brand commitments are driving rapid adoption across the Vietnam garment sector.
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Outdoor & Technical Textile
Outdoor brands (Arc'teryx, The North Face, Columbia etc.) have among the highest sustainability requirements in the industry. Recycled polyester content is standard specification for most outdoor fabric.
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Eco Product Lines
Retailers launching sustainable product lines need verified recycled content. GRS TC documents are required to make "made with recycled materials" claims on product labels and marketing materials.
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Domestic / Local Market
If you sell into local markets without international brand buyers, GRS certification is typically not required. Virgin polyester is more cost-effective for these applications. We supply both — contact us to discuss.
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Industrial & Technical Use
For geotextile, filter media, industrial nonwoven and similar applications, GRS certification is generally not required. Performance and cost are the primary drivers. Virgin specification usually sufficient.
💡 Not Sure If You Need GRS?
Ask your buyer: "Do you require GRS-certified recycled content for this order?" If yes — order our Recycle Series with TC. If they don't ask — virgin polyester is almost always more cost-effective. We supply both and can help you decide. Contact us with your buyer's requirements.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
GRS (Global Recycled Standard) is an international third-party standard administered by Textile Exchange that certifies recycled content and chain of custody in textile products. A Transaction Certificate (TC) is issued for each shipment, verifying that the recycled fiber content has been independently audited. Without GRS certification, buyers cannot legally claim "made with recycled materials" on their products in most major markets. Yaakan provides GRS TCs for all recycled yarn shipments.
Yes. Our GRS-certified recycled polyester yarn meets the same quality standards as virgin polyester. Denier CV%, tenacity, elongation, lustre and shrinkage performance are equivalent to virgin specifications. The raw material source is different (recycled PET bottles vs virgin petrochemicals), but the yarn properties are identical for all practical textile applications. A mill quality certificate is provided with every shipment confirming the specifications.
GRS-certified recycled polyester yarn typically carries a 5–15% price premium over the equivalent virgin specification, depending on the current market conditions and specific yarn type. The premium reflects the cost of certified raw material sourcing, additional processing steps, and GRS audit costs. Contact us for current FOB Xiamen pricing on both virgin and recycled specifications — we can send a comparison quote.
You can buy GRS-certified yarn without being certified yourself. However, if you want to pass the GRS recycled content claim to your downstream customer (a fabric mill, brand or retailer), both you and your downstream customers must each hold GRS certification. If you just want to buy recycled yarn for your own use without making a formal recycled content claim, no certification is needed on your end. Contact us and we can advise on the requirements for your specific situation.
MOQ is 1,000 kg per specification for all recycled filament yarn (DTY, FDY). For recycled cotton imitation spun yarn, MOQ is 500 kg. Lead time is typically 20–30 days after deposit confirmation — slightly longer than virgin yarn due to the certified raw material sourcing process. GRS Transaction Certificate is issued and sent electronically within 3–5 days of shipment. All orders FOB Xiamen.
Ready to Source GRS Certified Yarn?
Send us your specification, recycled content % requirement and quantity — we'll reply with pricing, GRS certificate details and lead time within 24 hours.
