Polythene vs. Polyester — What's the Difference?

Variant of polyethylene.

Polyester is a category of polymers that contain the ester functional group in every repeat unit of their main chain. As a specific material, it most commonly refers to a type called polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

A light thermoplastic used in packaging etc.; polyethylene.

A synthetic resin in which the polymer units are linked by ester groups, used chiefly to make synthetic textile fibres.

A lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation

Any of numerous synthetic polymers produced chiefly by reaction of dicarboxylic acids with dihydric alcohols and used primarily as light, strong, weather-resistant resins in boat hulls, textile fibers, adhesives, and molded parts.

A wrinkle-resistant fabric of fibers made from any of these resins.

Any polymer whose monomers are linked together by ester bonds

A material or fabric made from polyester polymer

Of, or consisting of polyesters

Any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant

A complex ester used for making fibers or resins or plastics or as a plasticizer

Any of a large class of synthetic fabrics