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In 2026, adjustments to China’s PVC export tax rebate policy have brought significant cost pressure to the cleaning brush and broom industries, which have long relied on PVC bristles. Previously, PVC filaments dominated the market because of their low cost and ability to form “flagged” (split-tip) bristles. However, with the removal of export rebates, PVC’s cost advantage has disappeared, prompting the industry to seek high‑performance, future‑oriented alternatives.

Comparable Costs, Superior Performance — Tai Hing PET Filament Leads the Way

With PVC prices soaring, PET filaments have reached cost parity while offering clearly superior performance. Both materials can be processed into flagged filaments suitable for cleaning applications, but PET filaments outperform PVC in abrasion resistance, heat and chemical resistance, and overall service life — effectively solving PVC’s long‑standing weaknesses such as deformation and limited usage conditions.

Among PET filament manufacturers, Tai Hing PET stands out for its outstanding quality and production stability. Its key advantages include:

• Durability upgrade: Far greater wear resistance and fatigue strength than PVC, ensuring long‑term shape retention and more consistent cleaning performance.
• Precision fabrication: Fully replicates the flagged filament effect, delivering the soft, full bristle texture ideal for household brushes and brooms.
• Chemical and thermal stability: Maintains performance in contact with water, oil, detergents, and even under high temperatures — perfectly suited for complex cleaning environments such as hot‑water applications.

In short, Tai Hing PET filaments not only match but exceed PVC in every aspect of performance critical to the cleaning sector.

Environmentally Compliant — Tai Hing PET Filament Defines Sustainability

As global environmental regulations tighten and consumer expectations rise, PVC’s environmental drawbacks have become increasingly evident. PVC is difficult to recycle, can persist in landfills for centuries, and releases harmful substances when incinerated. Furthermore, some PVC products risk exceeding plasticizer safety limits, running afoul of updated product safety standards. The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has also listed new pollutant‑related projects, including PVC, under stricter environmental assessment controls — driving up PVC’s compliance risks.

In contrast, Tai Hing PET filament perfectly aligns with the global push toward sustainability.

• No harmful additives: PET requires no toxic plasticizers, ensuring safety across production, use, and disposal stages.
• Recyclable & eco‑friendly: Enables a full life‑cycle environmental management loop.
• Compliance advantage: Helps enterprises avoid environmental liabilities and meet green product expectations in global markets.

By adopting PET, manufacturers not only meet tightened compliance standards but also strengthen their brand image and market competitiveness under the green‑consumption trend.

Switch to Tai Hing PET — Seize the Opportunity Early

The end of PVC export rebates is not a temporary disruption but a signal of industry transformation. The shift from low‑end PVC capacity to high‑value, environmentally friendly materials is inevitable. Now that Tai Hing PET filament matches PVC in cost while excelling in performance, safety, and sustainability, it represents the optimal transition choice for forward‑thinking manufacturers.

Whether your priority is stabilizing costs, mitigating compliance risks, or upgrading product quality, Tai Hing PET filaments offer a long‑term, high‑value solution for cleaning brushes and brooms.

If you’re planning to switch from PVC to a premium, sustainable, and future‑ready material, Tai Hing PET is your trusted partner.

We focus exclusively on PET filament R&D and manufacturing, capable of producing flagged and customized filaments precisely tailored to your cleaning product needs. Let Tai Hing help you confidently navigate industry change, capture the booming green‑consumption trend, and lead the next era of product innovation.