polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE), a strong, stiff synthetic fibre and resin and a member of the polyester family of polymers. PET is spun into fibres for permanent-press fabrics and blow-molded into disposable beverage bottles. PET (also abbreviated PETE) is short for polyethylene terephthalate, the chemical name for polyester. PET is among those plastics which are an important part of your everyday life. You find the polymer used in packaging, fabrics, films to molded parts for automotive, electronics and many more. For all the applications demanding lightweight and impact-resistant material, PET is of your choice. Also do not forget, PET is one of the most recycled thermoplastics as well.