On Display: Pots and Jars - Perusing Pots and Jars
Sifter Design
A custom polypropylene sifter was added to the jar for Youngblood Cosmetics' Natural Mineral Foundation. Designed to dispense loose powder in a controlled fashion, the sifter was fitted into a supplier's 1-oz SAN Coltview jar. The black phenolic cap was silk-screened with a matte silver Youngblood logo. Coltview jars are also available in PETG and in sizes of 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 oz. Colt's Plastics Company, Inc., Dayville, CT
Footed Round Jar
A footed round jar is a stylish choice for cream, lotion, and skin care products. Made of PET, the jar is available in sizes of 15, 30, and 50 ml. Decoration can be applied using custom colors and frosting. A selection of jar closures is offered. The Cosmetic Packaging Group, a div. of O. Berk Co., Union, NJ.
Stackable Jars
Stackable styles are among a supplier's offerings for pots and jars. Other types include double-walled and low-profile designs, as well as oval, round, and square shapes. Sizes start at 1Ž8 oz, and materials include acrylic resin, polypropylene, and styrene. Custom molds can be created by the supplier's global design partners. Various colors, hot stamping, and silk-screening are available. Arrowpak Inc., Richmond Hill, NY.
Additional Jar Sizes
New sizes have been added to a supplier's stock collection of heavy-walled PETE cosmetic jars. In addition to sizes of 5, 30, 50, and 60 ml, the jars are now offered in 15- and 75-ml capacities. A 570-ml apothecary-style jar is also available. Various colors, in finishes such as clear, tint, and opaque, are possible. Decoration can be added via hot stamping, silk-screening, and spray frosting. Inoac Packaging Group, Bardstown, KY.
Metal Tins
Tins can be striking packages for personal care products like lip balm and pomade. Made of metal, plastic, or a combination of both materials, the tins can be enhanced using the supplier's award-winning lithographic printing technique. Embossing, labeling, and textures such as glossy, pebbled, and matte can be added. Contract packaging, mailing, and distributing services are also provided. J. L. Clark, Rockford, IL.
Options for Jars
Jars can be fashioned from glass, high-density polyethylene, PET, polypropylene, and polystyrene. Plastic jars can be made in clear, natural, white, and other colors. Jar sizes range from 1Ž8 oz to one gallon. Single-, double-, and thick-walled jars, as well as low-profile designs, are available. Brad-Pak Enterprises Inc., Garwood, NJ.