Materials & compliance
What is the difference between APET, PETG, GAG PET and rPET sheet?
Short answer
All four are PET (polyethylene terephthalate) sheet. APET is clear amorphous PET for punnets, trays and blisters; PETG is PET modified with glycol, tougher and better for deep or intricate shapes; GAG PET is a co-extruded sheet with PETG outer layers on an APET core, which forms and seals well; rPET is PET with recycled content, 30–100% in AVI's range.
Part of the guide: PET and rPET: the material guide
- APET thickness (AVI)200–1,200 microns
- GAG PET thickness (AVI)150–700 microns
- rPET recycled content30–100%
AVI's PET sheet grades
- APET Sheets for Thermoforming, Printing & PackagingAVI Global Plast produces high-quality APET sheets for thermoforming, blister and box packaging. Customisable...
- PETG Sheets for Thermoforming & Medical PackagingHigh-performance PETG sheets with crystal clarity, durability, and easy formability for thermoforming applications...
- GAGPET Sheets for Blister, Box & Medical PackagingAVI's co-extruded GAGPET sheet, 150–700 micron range. Request specifications and a quote.
- rPET Sheets for Thermoforming, Printing & PackagingrPET sheet from AVI Global Plast — 30% to 100% recycled content, 150–1,300 micron range, EN 15343 certified for...
Compared
| Sheet | Full form | What it is | Typical uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| APET | Amorphous polyethylene terephthalate | Clear, rigid PET | Punnets, clamshells, trays, blisters, boxes |
| PETG | Polyethylene terephthalate glycol-modified | Tougher PET copolymer | Deep-draw and intricate shapes, medical and box packaging |
| GAG PET | PETG / APET / PETG | Three-layer co-extruded sheet | Formed packs that need clarity and sealing |
| rPET | Recycled PET | PET with recycled content | Food packs where recycled content matters |
AVI also makes GRG PET, with rPET in the middle layer, for projects with recycled-content targets.
Which one to choose
Start from the pack: its draw depth, the closure (heat seal or hinge), food contact and any recycled-content target. AVI's team can match a grade and gauge to your tooling.
Related questions
What is the full form of APET?
Amorphous polyethylene terephthalate: PET in its clear, non-crystalline form.
What is the full form of PETG?
Polyethylene terephthalate glycol-modified, a PET copolymer that is tougher and easier to form into deep shapes.
Is PETG the same as PET?
It is a type of PET. The added glycol makes it tougher and keeps it clear in thick or deep-drawn parts.