Pajamas (Synthetic)
Feedstock: Crude Oil
Refinery Fraction: Polyester
The Engineering Blueprint
- Refinery Parent: Xylene / Ethylene Glycol
- Process: Polymerization
- Tray Position: Tray 1 (Aromatics)
The Realist Argument
The clothing of the masses is oil-based. Polyester is the most used fiber in the world because it is cheap, durable, and highly recyclable.
Human Impact & Utility
Flame-retardant, durable clothing for global consumer markets.