| Polyethylene Terephthalate | Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate | Polyethylene |
| Used in food, beverage and plastic containers
Synthetic fibers in clothing
Resin of polyester family
Various shapes
Does not contain polyethylene
Sometimes called Ethylene Terephthalate
Clear |
Extremely Durable
Stress resistant
Used in hot-melt adhesive
Example is glue sticks
Can be clingy
Used to expand rubber or fam rubber
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Most common plastic
Bags, packaging
Not common in laminate
Some laminates can contain PE plastic |