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Can polyurethane be considered a good substitute for impervious PVC textiles?

04/22/2007 11:05 PM

I am curious to know if polyurethanes are the best substitute for textiles (upholsteries, carpet etc.) that are comprised of PVC? PVC is very durable, resists stains, is impervious and is relatively cheap. What do you consider the most environmentally sustainable substitute for PVC textiles? What plastics or synthetics will allow for true recycling instead of downcycling (so that it can be recycled into a plastic that is of the same quality every time) and have a make up that does not cause off gassing or release toxins during production or incineration?

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Re: Can polyurethane be considered a good substitute for impervious PVC textiles?

08/15/2007 9:21 AM

Any chemical can be considered substitute of textiles. The problem is those chemical are no comfortable to the human skin. Neoprene for instance, made of Polyurethane, is the most common known best substitute of a textile. It's an excellent performer for all uses that textiles could be used. Then, why is not a substitute? Well, PET textiles have different applications not only for cloths but for unlimited uses and companies like to have massive production of PET commodity instead of focusing only in one market (expensive and cheap). In other words, PET, nylon and all synthetic fibers are more suitable for many applications that polyurethanes.

PET (polyester) is recyclable, by the way.

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