recycled product

02.10.2025

A product made in whole or part from material recovered from the waste stream.

recyclability

The ability of a product or material to be recovered from, or otherwise diverted from, the solid waste stream for the purpose of recycling.

recovered materials

Waste materials and by-products which have been recovered or diverted from solid waste, but the term does not include those materials and by-produc...

reclamation

A smooth, soft-luster plain-weave silk or rayon fabric similar to habutai.

reclaimed polymer

Synthetic waste from any source such as carpet, fabric, yarn or soda bottles that is melted down and re-extruded.

reactive dyes

Used to dye cellulose fibers. Reacting chemically with the molecules of the fibers, resulting in unusually fast, brilliant colors. Also referred to...

rayon

A man-made fiber produced by forcing a cellulose solution through fine spinnerets and solidifying the resulting filaments. Also referred to as cupr...

raw silk

The fabric or yarn made from untreated silk as reeled from a cocoon.

ratine

A loosely woven fabric with a rough nubby texture. Also called eponge, frisé and sponge cloth.