On Display: Sample Packages - Sophisticated Samples
Dual-Chambered Blister
A sample-sized blister for a single-dose application features two separate compartments designed to keep products apart until they are dispensed. The Instant Action blister has a foil membrane that isolates two products and ruptures when the blister is squeezed. The two products then interact and are dispensed through a single orifice. Various blister styles are available. Klocke of America, Fort Myers, FL.
Tear-Top Tubes
Tear-top plastic tubes suitable for dispensing liquid, cream, and paste products are available in sizes ranging from 0.5 to 60 cm3. The double-compartment-style tube can dispense products separately or simultaneously. Single-compartment tubes are also supplied. Various dispensing tip designs are offered. Unette Corp., Wharton, NJ.
Sample-Sized Bottles
Sample-sized bottles are available in various materials, shapes, and colors. Glass colors include amber, flint, and cobalt blue. Some of the types of plastics offered are PET, styrene, and high-density polyethylene. Aluminum bottles are also an option. A range of pumps, sprayers, droppers, and dispensing caps can be provided. O. Berk Co., Union, NJ.
Decorative Samples
Flexible packages designed for promotional or sample distribution can be flexographically or reverse-flexographically printed with graphics of gravure-printed quality. The packages, made from polyester or paper, comprise multilayer laminates that provide a barrier against moisture and oxygen. Sample packets, sachets, resealable designs, mailers, magazine inserts, unit-dose packets, and hang-tag packets are among the styles available. Glenroy Inc., Menomonee Falls, WI.
Twist-Off-Tab Ampule
An ampule for single-dose dispensing can be provided with a twist-off tab designed for easy opening. Modeled after the supplier's MicroDose ampule, the MicroDose Twist-Tip ampule is suited for dispensing gels, lotions, creams, and liquids that do not require application in a precise dosage. The ampule is available in six bulb sizes ranging from 0.2 to 8 ml, and is made from a low-density and high-density polyethylene blend. Ampules with volumes of more than 0.5 ml are supplied with a flat base, allowing them to stand upright like bottles. Decorating options include various colors, ink-jet printing, and full-wrap pressure-sensitive labels. Unicep Packaging Inc., Sandpoint, ID.