Education & Sustainability
Materials Guide
Every container begins with a material choice. Understanding the properties, sustainability profile, and ideal applications of each material is the first step to great packaging.
Know What Goes Into Your Packaging
Glass (Soda-Lime)
Standard glass used for most cosmetic and food containers.
Glass (Colored / Coated Glass)
Glass with pigments or surface coatings for UV protection and aesthetics.
PMMA (Acrylic)
Crystal‑clear, glass‑like plastic used for premium cosmetic packaging.
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)
Clear, strong, lightweight polyester widely used for bottles and jars, with high recyclability. Variations: PET, rPET, PETG/PCTA
Aluminum
Aluminum offers a premium, lightweight metal aesthetic with excellent corrosion resistance and a naturally high-end tactile feel.
HDPE (High‑Density Polyethylene)
Opaque, tough, chemical‑resistant polyolefin used for robust bottles and closures.
Eco / PCR
ECO / PCR (Post‑Consumer Recycled) plastics incorporate reclaimed waste materials into new packaging components, reducing virgin resin usage and lowering overall environmental impact.
Fluorinated HDPE
HDPE treated with fluorine gas to improve chemical and solvent resistance.
Bamboo
Bamboo offers a natural, renewable aesthetic with a warm tactile feel and strong sustainability appeal.
Glass (Borosilicate)
High‑purity, heat‑resistant glass used for premium or technical packaging.
LDPE (Low‑Density Polyethylene)
Flexible, soft polyolefin used for squeeze tubes, liners, and films.
PP (Polypropylene)
Lightweight, rigid, heat‑resistant polyolefin widely used for jars, closures, and inner cups.
SAN, ABS, MS (Styrenics)
Clear or opaque rigid plastics offering good clarity (SAN/MS) or toughness (ABS).
COC, COP (Cyclic Olefin Plastics)
High‑clarity, medical‑grade polymers with exceptional barrier and purity.
EVOH (Barrier Layer – not standalone)
High‑performance oxygen barrier used as a thin layer within multi‑layer packaging.
Glass‑Polymer Hybrids
Multi‑layer structures combining glass aesthetics with polymer durability.
Bio‑Plastics (PLA, PHA, PBS, Sugarcane PE, etc)
Plastics derived from renewable sources with varying biodegradability and recyclability.
Silicone
Flexible, durable elastomer used for droppers, applicators, and seals.
Ceramics / Stone
Dense, premium materials offering weight, durability, and a luxury tactile feel.
Molded Pulp / Bagasse
Compostable fiber packaging made from agricultural waste.
Paperboard / Fiber Tubes
Renewable, printable fiber‑based packaging used for cartons and rigid tubes.
Tinplate / Steel
Strong, durable metal used for closures, cans, and rigid packaging.
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Sustainability at the Core
Every material in our catalog is evaluated for its environmental footprint, recyclability, and end-of-life profile. We believe beautiful packaging and environmental responsibility aren't mutually exclusive.
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