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Not always, although the term is widely used for plastics such as polystyrene and polyethylene, and for artificial fibers such as Dacron, which like plastic bottles is a form of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). There are some natural polyesters.

A "polyester" is any natural or synthetic polymer (repeated chain molecule) containing esters. But the term is usually applied to two groups of synthesized molecules: thermoplastics and thermosets.

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No, polyester is a specific type of synthetic polymer used in clothing and textiles. Plastic refers to a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic materials made from polymers, including but not limited to polyester.

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