Packaging Terminology

What is a Shive?

Our team get asked this question a lot...

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...

Cosmetic Glass vs Pharmaceutical Glass: What's the Difference?

When choosing glass packaging for your product, it’s important to understand the differences between cosmetic and pharmaceutical glass. While both types...

In Depth: Cosmetic Dropper Pipettes (Part 3 of 3)

The bulb is possibly the most critical part of the product, as it...

In Depth: Cosmetic Dropper Pipettes (Part 2 of 3)

Pipettes are a commonly used closure in a range of different industries, one of which is cosmetics/skincare. However...

In Depth: Cosmetic Dropper Pipettes (Part 1 of 3)

Pipettes are widely used in both the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries - but while...

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...

What is Sulapac?

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

Prevented Ocean Plastic

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

What is Elephant Grass Bioplastic?

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

What is Sugarcane Bioplastic?

Sugarcane bioplastic is widely used for skincare packaging...

Traditional Ribbed Pharmaceutical Pipettes vs Smoothwall Cosmetic Pipettes

When it comes to choosing which pipette type to choose it can be difficult...

Disctops vs. Fliptops - what is the difference?

The name really says it all! But what are the points of...

What is a pipette?

There are many different packaging terms out there, and it can all become...

The magical GlassPET explained

When it comes to container material, and your specification is something premium...

How glass bottles are made

When it comes to the actual process behind the finished product, do you know what went...

Why use Airless?

Airless dispensing offers a superior method of delivery for premium...

Foam Dispensers and Soft Touch Bottles

Our foam dispensers are a non-aerosol way of dispensing liquid into a foam. They feature two chambers, one for liquid and one for air...

Diptube Terminology Explained

Getting the correct length of a foam pump or atomiser is really important to the final...

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...