produced from enzymatically recycled PET.
100% enzymatically recycled PET technical fibre for Michelin tires
The challenge
Develop high-performance technical fibers
Develop high-performance technical fibers
from recycled PET that meet the stringent mechanical, thermal, and durability requirements of tire.
Objectives
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Produce high-tenacity polyester fibers
suitable for tire reinforcement.
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Recycle complex PET waste
Colored and opaque bottles, textiles, packaging.
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Achieve high levels of performance
close to virgin PET in demanding industrial applications.
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Contribute to Michelin’s roadmap
toward 100% sustainable materials.
The application of PET enzymatic recycling in car tires: a world first
Carbios and Michelin have successfully demonstrated the use of enzymatically recycled PET plastic waste to produce high-tenacity technical fibres for tire reinforcement.
This breakthrough, validated through Michelin’s internal testing, marks a major milestone toward the development of 100% sustainable tires and confirms the versatility of Carbios’ technology across applications (from packaging to textiles and now highly demanding industrial uses).
Performance indicators:
to virgin PET (strength, durability, thermal stability).
with existing industrial processing conditions. Successful validation through Michelin’s testing protocols
Continue the Journey:
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