Comparison
| APET | RPET | |
| Material source | Made from brand new, food-grade, high-purity PET raw materials. | Recycled PET raw materials |
| Transparency & Gloss | Extremely high transparency and gloss, like glass. | Transparent, but slightly inferior to brand new material, possibly with a slightly hazy appearance. |
| Hardness / stiffness | Harder, stiffer, and less prone to deformation | It is similar to APET, but slightly less tough. |
| Resistant to low temperatures | It can withstand temperatures down to -20℃ without becoming brittle. | It can also be refrigerated, generally without problems at -10 to -20℃. |
| Food safety | Completely food grade | It must be food-grade RPET |
| Environmental friendly | Recyclable, but not renewable | Recyclable + Regeneration, Environmentally Friendly |
If you need high transparency & premium look, choose APET.
If you need eco-friendly, GRS certificate & cost-effective, choose RPET.
Ultimately, the choice should be based on the specific needs.