On Display--Sample Packaging
Slanted-Tip Tube
A supplier has introduced a 13-mm plastic tube with a slanted applicator tip. The package is an ideal promotional package for upscale lip products. According to the company, it is unusual for a tube with a slanted applicator tip to be offered in such a small size. The tube has a rounded cap, and the tube sleeve can be produced using monolayer, dual layer, and five-layer EVOH copolymer. A standard 13-mm tube is also available without an applicator tip. World Wide Packaging, Florham Park, NJ.
Large Foam Applicator
A foam applicator with a large surface area is now offered on a supplier’s 2- and 5-ml plastic ampule. The applicator’s large surface area is ideal for liquid-based beauty products that must be applied to a large topical area on the skin. A variety of foams can be used, and the applicator can be designed in a range of configurations, depending on a brand’s product formula and the nature of the application. The plastic ampule allows users to activate the package with a gentle squeeze, which ruptures the ampule’s patented internal membrane. Another squeeze then dispenses product onto the applicator tip. James Alexander Corp., Blairstown, NJ.
Foil Laminate Packette
A sample packaging and contract filling specialist has added a new Stick Pack packette to its single-use packaging line. Ideal for product samples and giveaways, the Stick Pack is a tube-like, foil laminate packette. It is available in sizes ranging from 1 to 30 ml. The Stick Pack features a channel that directs product flow for precise application. High-level flexographic printing can be applied to the foil laminate. Unette Corp., Wharton, NJ.
Sample-Sized Tubes
Sample-sized Unit Pack tubes are offered in various shapes and in sizes ranging from 0.5 to 90 cc. Multicolor printing is available for enhanced aesthetics and brand identity. Packages can also be manufactured from Saran Wrap in clear, white, or black colors. Thermoformed unit-of-use packages that resemble the shape of a retail package are also available. Unit Pack Company, Inc., Cedar Grove, NJ.
Pouch with Applicator
The DelPouch is a unit-dose squeezable pouch with a built-in foam pad that is designed for direct application. The DelPouch dispenses product in a precise dose and is convenient to use. It is also hygienic because only the foam pad comes in contact with the treatment area, without requiring customers to apply the product with their fingers. The DelPouch is ideally suited for skin care treatments, sun care products, and topical drugs. The pouch itself is available in sizes of 0.5 and 1.0 g. It is patent protected until 2017. Catalent Pharma Solutions, Philadelphia.
Environmentally Friendly Clamshell
The ClubPak is a sustainable alternative to a standard clamshell because it reduces the amount of plastic used—ultimately cutting costs. The supplier of ClubPak specializes in carded packaging and specialty paper converting. Its products include blister cards, clamshell inserts, folding cartons, sleeves, and specialty displays. The firm is devoted to developing sustainable packaging concepts that address the concerns of the cosmetic industry regarding material reduction and recycling. CardPak Inc., Solon, OH.
Peelable Laminates for Sample Packaging
A range of innovative peelable barrier laminates provides ease of opening and ease of processing for personal care sample packaging. The laminates feature patented peelable technology with separate seal and peel layers to deliver consistent peel strength over a wide temperature range and increased line speeds. The controlled peeling features avoid damaging a package’s fragile contents during opening. Ideal for fragrance strips, the package is available in a wide range of structures, including PET/foil, paper/foil, metallized PET, and clear barrier structures. Rotogravure and flexographic printing are available in up to 10 colors. Amcor Flexibles, Madison, WI.