KnowraPolyethylene terephthalateLinked fromLinked fromThe 22 pages that link to Polyethylene terephthalate, each with the reason it gives.All 22Broader topic 11Related 4Compared with 7PolyethyleneCompared with: It offers greater stiffness and gas barrier performance than polyethylene in many packaging applications.Polyvinyl chlorideCompared with: PET is a common alternative to PVC in clear packaging and bottles.PolypropyleneCompared with: PET often serves packaging roles where its clarity and barrier properties differ from polypropylene’s.PolycarbonateCompared with: PET is a common alternative for clear packaging, with different stiffness and heat performance.PolystyreneCompared with: PET bottles and trays are common alternatives to some rigid polystyrene packaging.Nylon 6,6Compared with: PET is a major synthetic-fiber alternative with different moisture and abrasion behavior.Polylactic acidCompared with: PET is a familiar packaging polyester, but it is not industrially compostable like some PLA products.