On Display--Pots and Jars
Silicone Liner
ABS jars are provided with a silicone liner that helps keep products fresh and protected. The jars are available in sizes of 3.5, 6, and 14 ml. The supplier adds that ABS offers the appearance of glass and is recyclable. Arrowpak Inc., Richmond Hill, NY.
Protective Jar
Geared to the luxury skin care market, a jar with a vacuum system is designed to increase product shelf life, protect light-sensitive ingredients, and keep product hygienically contained. The double-walled PVC jar, called the Touch Jar, is topped with a sculpted, concave PP covering. When customers push down on the covering, product is dispensed through and onto the covering, where customers can then swipe product onto their fingers. Jar sizes range from 2 to 6 oz. Cosmopak Corp., Port Washington, NY.
Jar Selection
A company has long been a provider of aluminum closures for treatment product jars. Now, the firm can manufacture stock and custom PETG and PMMA single-wall and thick-wall jars to accompany these closures. The firm has also invested in the molding technology to produce two-piece jars, which offer numerous decorating options. Eyelematic Manufacturing Company, Inc., Watertown, CT.
Heavy-Wall Plastic
A supplier uses refined stretch blow molding to create heavy-wall PET containers. Stock jar sizes range from 3 to 570 ml, including an apothecary jar design. Custom molding is also available. The firm offers a wide range of color and frosting options. In addition, the firm can match any color in translucent, opaque, or pearlescent finishes. Inoac Packaging Group, Bardstown, KY.
Square Shape
A 50-ml acrylic square jar was developed with the luxury skin care market in mind. It is suited for creams, gels, and powders. The square cap is available in a variety of colors and features grooved side walls for a unique look. World Wide Packaging Inc., Florham Park, NJ.
Graphic Appeal
A supplier offers a new decorating technique for its domed metal jar caps. A sheet of printed paper, such as one printed with a photograph, can be laid on the cap’s top and covered with a polymer dome. Cameo Metal Products, Brooklyn, NY.
Powder Stays Put
A small jar features an inner component designed to keep powder contained. Suited for glitter, mineral, or standard powders, the jar is offered in a 5-ml size. Many decorating options can be provided, including a gold “crinkle” finish on the cap. International Cosmetic Suppliers, North Point, Hong Kong.