PET is an abbreviation for Polyethylene Terephthalate. PET is the common name for a unique plastic belonging to the polyester family. Raw materials for PET are derived from crude oil and natural gas. PET is used to manufcture an array of plastic products used in society, including: Post Consumer Product Packaging Food Packaging Fibers Truck Liners Automobile Carpeting Geotextile Fabrics Cellular Soft Drink & Water Bottles Personal Care Products Industrial strapping