In the past year, the flexible packaging industry was extremely busy. This is not only because the four mergers and acquisitions involving major hose suppliers have changed the landscape of the industry, but also because hose manufacturers have provided as many as 200 million hose products for the cosmetics and personal care products market.
â—† The new shape of cheering Tubed Products (TP)'s innovation continues to expand under its new owner Kerr Group. According to reports, several new products of the company have been patented and will be launched soon. Its new motto, The Shape of Things to Come, shows the characteristics of the new product.
One of the innovations in hose products at the HBA was "Rectangle," a tube made from Zeller Plastik with a rectangular lid. For the cover to give a certain length of the corner/edge of the hose, the head of the package is shaped to fit the lid.
TP's "Gem" is another innovative shape hose package: six faces from Polytop Corp's lid that resemble jewels. TP also recently introduced two oval-shaped plastic hoses, 1.75 and 2 inches in diameter, respectively, with capacities ranging from 2.6 to 9.4 ounces (liquid). This type of flip-off oval dispensing cover guides the pattern on the hose.
◆ PCR tubing for green hoses CCL Plastic Packaging has developed a technology that combines virgin and recycled resins (PCR) to produce environmentally friendly or “green†softeners suitable for cosmetics and personal care products. tube. The recycled content is about 25%-30%; the company can also produce PCR caps with the same proportion of recycled materials.
Because of the recycled materials in its patented production process, CCL's technology can also control any inconsistencies. The environmentally friendly Aveda used CCL's PCR hose packaging in its product line.
CCL's PCR hoses are available in most standard sizes (.75- to 2 3/16-inch) and are compatible with B22-400, M8, M5, ND20.6, and dome (3/4 inch only) heads/fittings. Since the outer layer of this type of hose is made of the original resin, the PCR hose can also be decorated in the same way as a standard resin hose.
â—† Hose with Special Tools The Ceba Hose Pack with a sloping applicator tip was originally developed for lip products and is now being used for eye shadow and nail polish packaging. According to reports, this allows consumers to use the product directly without re-applying the product with the hands; the company can also provide the metal cover for the hose.
Handsfree Applicators Inc. and Norden AndBro, a manufacturer and supplier of hoses, have developed a delivery system for emulsions and gels that allows the use of products that do not need to be applied by hand, like sunscreens, or sunscreens. Products and topical analgesics. For example, Handsfree's three-in-one shave product, QuickShave, contains a shaving cream in the hose package, and a sponge stick and a removable razor blade on each end.
â—† Flashing Hose In response to the current packaging trend of pearlescent and luminescent colors, Cebal has developed Opal color hoses that can be sampled in four shades of shades and custom colors. This color hose single and multi-layer coextrusion hose is available in a variety of diameters from 5/8 to 2-3/16 inch.
Montebello Packaging is dedicated to aluminum and composite hoses, and its current trend also favors slightly glowing or flickering colors. The company said that in the composite hoses, their customers are very interested in silver laminates because it provides the appearance of a shiny aluminum hose with the material elasticity of a stylish laminated hose. For aluminum hoses, the final look of metallic luster and pearlescent, plus a colorful or transparent cover, is a preferred style for corporate customers.
Norden AndBro is now launching a high-grade oval hose that utilizes high-tech metal tags and a custom-made metal cover to give a full chrome appearance. It is understood that Norden's patented sealing process can fully cover the hose, resulting in a vibrant new look. This type of product has 11/2 and 2 inch diameters.
â—† Improves Decoration In August last year, Tubed Products added five colors and online silk screen printing to its products. Cebal also added screen printing capabilities of up to 5 colors to its products, ensuring excellent quality. The latest decorative achievements from Amcor include a hidden overlay that creates a 360-degree decoration on the offset hose. The company said that they are working on metallic multilayer foils and blanching products, with a focus on decorating rather than labeling.
â—† Airless technology Cebal's Airless hose is a 1-inch round that uses a special insert to prevent air flow back to the hose. However, the hose collapsed when the contents product was dispensed. When the pressure is released, the hose stays collapsed and there is no air flow back to the hose. This state-of-the-art technology meets the needs of some oxygen-sensitive modern care formulations; some consumers want products without preservatives, which encourages the need for backflow-free gas and/or better barrier packaging.
â—† Additional barrier lamination The Alcan company's laminating business has been growing steadily. They introduced Tubalflex: a laminate sheet sandwiched by aluminum foil sandwiched between polyethylene layers; and cooperated with some customers to increase the thickness of the aluminum layer by The reduction of 40 microns to 30 microns reduces the cost and does not affect the performance; this is mainly for toothpaste products and some cosmetic applications.
Alcan also offers more non-foil hose laminates for use in cosmetics and personal care products, combined with its patented Ceramis material, and other plastics such as PET or polyethylene to provide superior moisture Barrier and flex crack resistance.
Ceramis is said to be silicon oxide (SiOx) coated on thin films such as PE, PET or nylon; this film can be used as a barrier on hoses. Ceramis can be applied in the form of an opaque or clear coating; on a clear film, its clear coating allows the color of the contents to be displayed through the hose. Montebello was applied to the hose packaging of Cleartone Deep Pore Oil Extracting Mask from CBG Enterprises.
Ceramis provides excellent moisture and oxygen barrier properties. According to the company, this plastic barrier laminate has good memory and can maintain its shape without sagging. In addition, it provides long-lasting protection and excellent odor barrier properties.
â—† Cover for additional insurance Canadian experts at Mac Closure have developed child-resistant, adult-friendly FTC 19700, a 20 mm hose closure that features one-handed opening and reinsurance. The company said that no other similar products can match it; their tests confirmed that children cannot open the cover, but adults have no problem.
To open the FTC 19700, the bottom skirt must be squeezed on two arrows that are separated by 180 degrees. This operation creates enough pressure to deform the bottom skirt and release and open the top cover. When the flip is open and securely closed, a click sounds. The FTC19700 complies with the FDA-approved two-piece heat-sensing seal for PE foam substrates. The heat-sensing seal provides anti-theft features, and the foam substrate provides a second seal.
In addition, for products that require theft prevention, Cebal introduced a safety shrink film applied to the lid, which is also perforated for opening. Rexam Closures & Containers also offers a one-piece, adult-friendly, child-resistant hose lid for the personal care market, tested by the CPSC protocol. This TubeLoK (T-CR) lid has a push-and-turn mechanism designed for products in the form of creams, ointments, and gels.