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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the right package?
There are two key aspects to choosing the right package for your product, the aesthetics and the function.

Aesthetics refers to how the package influences the overall look of your product on a self. If you are delivering a consumer product then the packaging is a key element of your overall brand strategy. If your product is high end then you want a package that demonstrates the spirit of that brand, that makes it look exclusive and worthwhile.

Function is an equally important part of your packaging decision. The package or bottle is more than a container, it is a delivery mechanism that impacts the overall customer experience. Even if the package is aesthetical and compells your customer to purchase, function is what impacts the experience. If your customer has difficulty getting the product out of the package, or it makes a mess, then you've reduced the chance that the customer is going to buy it again.

What type of material should I use?
All Plastics bottles has distinctive properties that will affect how the consumer views and uses your product. For example, if you need to protect your product from mositure, or exposure to air, then certain plastics do this better than others. Also, the package affects the application, if you need a squeezable or rigid container, or how quickly your product should come out of the bottle. Below is a table that describes the various properties of different types of plastic.

Resin Polyethylene Terephthalate
(PET)
Low Density Polyethylene
(LDPE)
High Density Polyethylene
(HDPE)
PolyPropylene
(PP)
Polystyrene
(PS)
Polyvinyl Chloride
(PVC)
Material Code Symbol
Clarity Clear Translucent Translucent Translucent Clear Clear
Moisture Barrier Fair to Good Good Good to Excellent Good to Excellent Poor to Fair Fair
Oxygen Barrier Good Poor Poor Poor Fair Good
Max Temp Resistance 120F 120F 145F 165F 150F 140F
Rigidity Moderate to High Low Moderate Moderate to High Moderate to High Moderate to High
Resistance to Impact Good to Excellent Excellent Good to Excellent Poor to Good Poor to Good Fair to Good
Resistance to Heat Poor to Fair Fair Good Good Fair Poor to Fair
Resistance to Cold Good Excellent Excellent Poor to Fair Poor Fair
Resistance to Sunlight Good Fair Fair Fair Fair to Poor Poor to Good


What is a neck finish and what closure is best?
Similar to the material you use to package your product, the neck finish and cap type are important features to consider. Screw thread cap sizes are generally expressed as two numbers (ie 28/410). The first number refers to the cap diameter (in millimeters) and the corresponding Glass Packaging Institute (GPI)/Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI) finish diameter. The second number refers to the height and thread configuration of the closure or finish.