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Copolyester Pack
A pack for the Mania fragrance by Giorgio Armani was molded from a supplier's copolyester. The chemical-resistant Eastar copolyester was molded and decorated with a dark matte finish by Rexam Cosmetic Closures (Simandre, France). Eastman Chemical Co., Kingsport, TN.
Promotional Carton
A promotional carton for direct-mail distribution was customized for an Always Envive product by Procter & Gamble. The carton's long-fiber art board is finished with an aqueous coating. Graphics are offset-printed on the four flaps. A pop-up sample compartment houses the product. Interconti Systems Inc., La Jolla, CA.
Gift Box
A box with an injection-molded polystyrene base and a translucent lid houses White fragrance products by Emporio Armani. The base is spray-painted with either silver or white lacquer. The lid incorporates a translucent aqua-blue maze; two balls within the walls are colored to match the shades of the products. Dapy Paris, New York, NY.
Low-Profile Pumps, Collars
Low-profile pumps and collars were customized for the 50- and 100-ml bottles of Bal à Versailles Eau de Toilette Spray by Genesis International Marketing Corp. Part of the supplier's Crimpless System, the low-profile pumps require little force to actuate and have good spray characteristics. The metal collars and pumps were anodized in a bright gold color to complement the rest of the package. A recessed bead on the collar provides a snug fit with the bottle's injection-molded cap. Risdon-AMS, Watertown, CT.
Stand-Up Pouch
A flexible pouch serves as a secondary package for the reformulated Pro Lash mascara by MAC. The pouch, made from partially metallized film, is designed to stand upright. The back panel is tinted in a slightly darker shade of gunmetal gray than the front panel. The pouch is resealable, allowing it to be used as a makeup bag. Specialty Films & Associates Inc., Hebron, KY.
Locking Pump
A locking pump was supplied for the 4.2-oz bottle of Le Male Deodorant Natural Spray by Jean Paul Gaultier. The supplier's VP3 pump distributes the product in doses of 200 µl. The polypropylene actuator is blue-green with metal pigments. Valois, Marly-le-Roi, France.
Aluminum Sleeve
An aluminum sleeve is fitted over the primary bottle for the Higher fragrance from Parfums Christian Dior. To form the sleeve, the aluminum was extruded, cut, stamped, deflashed, and anodized. The supplier specializes in plastic and metal packaging. NioB Ltd., part of the Ileos Group, Berlin, CT.
Neckbands, Sleeves
Heat-shrinkable labels were supplied for the bottles of the Stress Relief, Dirt Digger, and Breathe Free herbal steam-treatment products by American International Industries. Made of PVC, PET, and OPS films, the labels are available as tamper-evident neckbands and full-body sleeves. The labels can be supplied clear, colored, or printed with graphics. Graphics can be printed in up to nine colors via rotogravure printing. Ameri-Seal Inc., Chatsworth, CA.
Airtight Stick
An airtight stick package is designed to keep Speed 17 foundation by Boots from drying out. The silver-anodized aluminum shell has a matte finish. Blue graphics are silk-screened on the stick's base. Techpack America, New York, NY.