Recycled polyester
Along our journey to creating a more sustainable future, our studios are working to incorporate innovative textiles into our product offering. The technical advancement of recycled yarn production has led to textiles which are not only more environmentally friendly, but emulate the soft handle of virgin fibres. In this article we explain the process of transforming post-consumer plastic bottles into recycled polyester yarn, through an investigation into the production of our first recycled product Kumo Recycled by James Dunlop.
Woven in 92% recycled polyester and 8% polyester yarn, Kumo Recycled presents a modern perspective on fibre construction. Available in 15 decorative shades, Kumo Recycled is suitable for those seeking a high-performance wide width sheer that is fire retardant and has a weighted selvedge in both residential and commercial applications, elegantly framing the view in any setting.
THE RECYCLING PROCESS:
At the recycling facility, post-consumer PET bottles are magnetically sorted by a metal detector and the labels are washed off with water in a revolving cylinder called a Tromel. The clean PET bottles are then sorted into types and colours by a near infrared ray and spectrum camera before being shredded into flakes underwater.
Separation occurs as lighter plastics float to the tank’s surface. The flakes are dried in a tumbler, then rinsed with sodium hydroxide, dried, rinsed in water, and dried once more. Residual contaminants and metals are then blown out and the flakes are shredded into smaller flakes, ready to be used to produce a liquid polymer (resin).
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Tauranga SeniorNet Club Inc
Welcome to 2025. Come and join us if you want to have fun and learn more about how to use digital technology, whether it is a phone, computer, ipad, or tablet
The club is a not for profit registered Charity ,all coaches are volunteers who aim through classes and workshops to help Seniors understand and learn how to use their various electronic devices and caters for both beginners plus more advanced users
Annual membership is $35 per person, there is an additional small fee for classes and workshops
Membership includes additional on_line learning and groups through the SeniorNet Federation at no extra charge
Application for Annual Membership and enrollment for available courses can be made and paid for on the clubs open day, Eftpos and online banking are available
If you or a friend would like to learn more about the club how to use your device or are interested in offering your services as a volunteer coach come and meet some of our friendly members at the clubs open day which is being held from 10.00 am until 2.00 pm on Tuesday tje 14th January at its club rooms, Building 70 Tauranga Historic Village on 17th Avenue, Tauranga
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further information and current planned 1st term courses
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