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Introduction to IHS Seals - When to Use Them (and When Not To)

Induction Heat Sealing is a way of hermetically sealing a laminated disc to the top of a plastic or glass container. Done right, it provides...

Packaging Terminology Sustainability Bioplastics

What is Sugarcane Bioplastic?

Sugarcane bioplastic is widely used for skincare packaging...

Packaging Terminology Sustainability Bioplastics

What is Elephant Grass Bioplastic?

Elephant grass biopolymer is a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics...

Packaging Terminology Sustainability Recycling

Prevented Ocean Plastic

Prevented ocean plastic is being used more and more...

Packaging Terminology Closures Plastics Recycling

What is a Shive?

Our team get asked this question a lot...

Decoration Techniques Packaging Terminology

Which is Better, Direct Printing or Clear Labelling?

When you're going through the design process for any new pharmaceutical or skincare range, this is a question that often comes to mind...

Storing Primary Packaging Packaging Terminology Packaging Problems

It's Hot! - and PET Bottles Don't Like It

PET is a very sensitive material, which seems suprising. With the current weather in the UK being comparatively very hot, some...

Quality and Compatibility Glass Packaging Terminology Packaging Problems

Glass Packaging Defects and How to Identify Them

Defects in the construction of your glass bottles and jars are relatively rarely seen these days, with the huge improvements in quality control. However, when...

Quality and Compatibility Packaging Terminology Sustainability

What Will the UK's Plastic Packaging Tax Mean for You?

Will I have to pay the UK's plastic packaging tax when it is introduced on 1st April 2022? The answer is, only if...

Skincare Market Focus Packaging Terminology

Why Successful Cosmetics Brands are Suddenly Taking Mini Tester Packs Seriously

In a luxury market where a discerning consumer thinks nothing of paying £25 or more for a single jar of face cream, premium brands used to offer testers at the beauty counters of every high street retailer. But those...

Packaging Terminology Sustainability Bioplastics

What is Sulapac?

Bio-based materials are being used more and more for Skincare, and Sulapac is a market leader...

Quality and Compatibility Recycling Packaging Terminology

Packaging Industry Commentary - The Recyclability of Aluminium

There are many arguments around the features and environmental benefits of different materials...

Sustainability and Recycling Plastics Recycling Packaging Terminology

What is PCR Packaging?

PCR means Post-Consumer Recycled material - in simple terms, it is packaging that is being given a second...

Quality and Compatibility Glass Packaging Terminology Packaging Problems

Technical Commentary - What is Blooming or Weathering on Glass Containers?

A glass container may sometimes be affected by a phenomenon is known as "weathering" or "blooming” which occurs due to the presence of water on...

Decoration Techniques Glass Packaging Terminology

Packaging Decoration Focus - Acid-Etching and Frosting

This is a process where regular, clear glass is transformed into a translucent aesthetic, which ultimately reduces clarity but allows light to...

Decoration Techniques Packaging Terminology

Packaging Decoration Focus - Embossing/Debossing

Embossing or debossing is an innovative way to include your branding on your packaging. Offering a tactile dimension to your product...

Packaging Terminology Airless Lotion Pumps

What is the difference between a lotion pump and an airless pump?

Recently we had a conversation with one of our premium cosmetic skincare customers on the key differences between a lotion pump and an airless pump...

Packaging Terminology Airless All Plastic

Airless Dispensing - Protecting your product

Airless packaging has become a necessity for sensitive formulations, with particular focus on the skincare, cosmetic, and personal healthcare industries...