rPET Glossary: IV, PVC ppm, Hot-Wash, COA, TDS and Other Terms Explained
Plain-English definitions of every term you’ll meet buying rPET flakes or selling PET bottles — from IV and PVC ppm to crush, tare and FOB.
Okara, Punjab · Supplying manufacturers across Pakistan
Shahbaz Traders collects, sorts, crushes and hot-washes post-consumer PET bottles into clean, consistent recycled flakes — supplied in bulk to fibre, sheet, strapping and packaging manufacturers across Pakistan.
Call / WhatsApp +92 300 2504023 · Sat–Thu, 6am – 8pm · Friday closed
What we do — we turn discarded PET bottles into recycled PET (rPET) flakes: clear and coloured, hot-washed, low-moisture, with COA & TDS available on request. We also buy back post-consumer PET from suppliers.
Consistent material, documented quality and a supply chain built for manufacturers & suppliers alike.
Both clear and coloured post-consumer PET flakes, sorted by stream and ready to run on your line.
A multi-stage hot-wash strips glue, labels and residue for clean, low-moisture flakes.
Documented material — Certificate of Analysis and Technical Data Sheet whenever your QA team needs them.
Colour and polymer sorting with caps, labels and PVC removed before crushing and washing.
Reliable bulk volumes with dependable logistics to fibre, sheet, strapping and packaging makers across Pakistan.
Fair, transparent buy-back for vendors, factories and collection points — with honest weighing and prompt payment.
Shahbaz Traders is a post-consumer PET recycler based in Okara, Punjab. We operate a crushing and hot-wash line that turns discarded PET bottles into recycled flakes manufacturers can rely on — closing the loop between plastic waste and reusable raw material.
From collection to export-ready flakes — every step handled under one accountable roof, with quality you can measure.
Organised pickup and buy-back of post-consumer PET from vendors, factories and collection points — with transparent weighing.
SRT Colour and polymer sorting removes caps, labels and non-PET contaminants, then compact baling for efficient transport.
CRU High-capacity granulators crush bottles into uniform flakes with tightly controlled particle size.
HW Multi-stage hot-wash strips glue, residue and fine contaminants for clean, low-moisture flakes.
SUP Reliable bulk supply of clear and coloured rPET flakes for fibre, sheet and packaging manufacturers.
CEC We help brands set up buy-back and recycling programmes that reduce waste and support ESG goals.
A clean, transparent four-stage workflow engineered for purity, consistency and minimal environmental impact.
Stage 01 Bottles arrive from our network and are weighed, logged and quality-checked on arrival.
Stage 02 Non-PET, caps and labels are removed; material is graded by colour.
Stage 03 Granulation into flakes followed by a multi-stage hot-wash and rinse cycle.
Stage 04 Flakes are dried, quality-checked and packed for bulk delivery.
We keep material honest and documented — so your procurement and quality teams know exactly what they’re buying.
| Source | Post-consumer clear PET bottles |
|---|---|
| Wash | Hot-washed, rinsed & dried |
| Contaminants | Caps, labels & glue removed; PVC-controlled |
| Documentation | COA & TDS on request |
| Supply | Bulk, nationwide logistics |
| Source | Post-consumer coloured PET bottles |
|---|---|
| Sorting | Graded by colour stream |
| Wash | Hot-washed, low-moisture |
| Documentation | COA & TDS on request |
| Applications | Fibre, strapping, sheet & packaging |
Need a specific grade, IV or moisture target? Tell us your application
For scrap dealers, collectors, factories and collection points across Punjab. Bring your post-consumer PET bottles to our Okara yard or ask us to collect — honest weighing, today’s rate, prompt payment.
Bring your bottles to our Okara yard. Weighed in front of you and paid promptly.
Tell us your quantity and location — we quote today’s rate and can arrange collection.
Factories, collection points and bulk suppliers — agreed rate, schedule and dispatch.
Get a better rate: clean, dry, sorted bottles — kept apart from other plastics, and baled if you can — are worth more than mixed or wet loads.
WhatsApp or call with the quantity, bottle type and your location. A photo helps.
We quote a fair buy-back rate for your grade — clear, coloured or mixed, loose or baled.
Drop off at our Okara yard, or we arrange pickup for larger loads.
Weighed transparently on arrival and paid without delay.
Send us your quantity on WhatsApp — we’ll reply with today’s rate. Or come straight to our yard.
Every batch is checked for contamination and consistent flake grade.
A high-capacity plant means dependable volumes and on-time delivery.
Water-recycling wash lines cut waste and protect local resources.
Competitive buy-back rates for suppliers and transparent flake pricing.
Real photographs from our Okara line — intake, sorting, crushing, washing and dispatch.
Straight answers on recycled PET — grades, quality, pricing and the Pakistan market.
Plain-English definitions of every term you’ll meet buying rPET flakes or selling PET bottles — from IV and PVC ppm to crush, tare and FOB.
Which rPET grade suits which fibre product, how to accept lots consistently, and how Sheikhupura plants can secure supply that holds through winter.
Where we are on Okara Bypass, when we’re open, what we buy, and exactly what happens when you bring PET bottles to our yard.
Whether you have PET to sell or need premium recycled flakes, our team is ready to help you build a cleaner, more profitable supply chain.
Tell us your grade, application and monthly volume. We’ll quote with the spec behind it — COA & TDS on request.
Fair buy-back rates, honest weighing and prompt payment for vendors, factories and collection points.