PET Dye sublimation is the newest evolution in lanyard design.
PET stands for polyethylene terephthalate which in Layman's terms is simply recycled plastic bottles melted down and then wet spun into a material base. Because of the production process and materials utilised in manufacturing this lanyard it is flammable, when the material heats up it melts and disintegrates almost instantly.
PET tends to be very resilient, quick drying, resistant to biological damage such as mold and mildew, easy to wash, and able to hold forms well. While polyester is often maligned as a textile, it has many useful applications.
PET originated from Polyester invented in Britain in the early 1940s by two gentlemen working with synthetic polymers. In the 1950s, the new textile took off, becoming popular for its easy care, drape, and versatility.
In the United States, Dupont is one of the major manufacturers of PET and has been making Dacron polyester since 1950. Dupont has researched the properties of polyester extensively and devised a number of uses well beyond textiles, such as mylar and other polyester films. Dupont has also been driven to find ways to recycle polyester products to help keep costs down, as the base chemical substances that combine to form polyester are petroleum products.
Recycled PET lanyards are truly an incredible invention for the lanyard industry with PET being so versatile. Not only are these lanyards recycled, they are recyclable again and again, they can be formed into plastics that are highly malleable material and will appear in all sorts of applications, from drink bottles to floppy disk liners. PET can also be used to make polyester fiber, which is used in auto upholstery, quilt batting, and clothing of all sorts.
PET lanyards are extremely versatile and comfortable to wear, the fine weave of this material makes them excellent for CMYK digital printing (dye sublimation) and also other imprint methods such as screen printing and heat transfer.
