The Packaging Rap
SKS Bottle & Packaging Newsletter

Plastic Tubes

SKS offers a tube to fit nearly any need. There are several options for lip balm tubes that could be used for lip and hand balms, solid perfume, sunscreen, or insect repellent. Lip balm containers are items guests will use after their stay and they are available in white, black and natural in oval, round, or slimline shapes. Pair these tubes with flat caps or hook caps available in several colors.

Slim Cylinders Bottles

SKS offers 1 oz slim cylinder bottles in clear, amber, blue, and green PET, as well as a 5 ml natural frosted polypro cylinders. To package body sprays, tanning oils, or hairspray, pair these cylinders with compatible sprayers, or use for lotion, shampoo, or creams when paired with dome caps or treatment pumps. These slim cylinders provide a sophisticated look that is sure to make an impression with your guests.

PET Bottles

There are a wide variety of PET bottles that can be used to package many amenities like shampoo, bath oils, lotion, or hand sanitizer. Cosmo rounds, modern rounds, squat bottles, boston rounds, rectangle amenity bottles and amenity bottles with rounded shoulders are all available in clear and sizes as small as 1 oz. Pair them with various closures like white and black ribbed caps, snap top caps, aluminum caps, ball caps, dome caps, or dispensing closures. Cosmo rounds and boston rounds are also offered in amber, white, black, blue or green.

HDPE and LDPE Bottles

SKS also offers HDPE and LDPE bottles that could be used for amenity containers. LDPE round bottles are available in 2 dram, 1/2 oz, and 1 oz sizes, and can be paired with black, white, or aluminum caps. These bottles could be used for soaps, spa products, or hair care products. HDPE powder style bottles are available in 30 cc, 3 oz, 4 oz, 6 oz, and 8 oz sizes, all paired with sifter caps intended to be used for dispensing powder based products.

PET Roll On Containers

A PET roll-on container could be a great option for packaging and applying perfumes, lip glosses, or scented body oils. SKS offers PET roll-ons in 10.6 ml and 13 ml sizes. The 10.6 ml roll-on is offered with white and black caps, while the 13 ml comes with white caps.

Glass Roll On Containers

SKS also offers glass roll-on containers that could be used to house products like aftershave, lip gloss, and aromatherapy blends. Each roll-on bottle comes three components, the ball, housing, and caps. Opt for a closure in any of the variety of colors offered. Clear, frosted, blue frosted and green frosted roll-ons all come in 0.35 oz, and can be paired with white, black, silver, or gold closures. Bronze and purple roll-ons are also available in 0.35 oz, both come with black closures.

Glass Amenity Bottles

Choose a ¼ oz clear glass sample bottle that could be used to package products like perfumes, essential oils, or colognes. These bottles are paired with black ribbed, phenolic, and dropper caps to suit a wide range of needs. If looking to package breath fresheners or body sprays, glass mini cylinders could be a great choice. These vials are 4 ml in size and come with white sprayers that feature clear over caps to prevent unwanted dispensing of the product.

Metal Containers

Hinge top metal tins and slide top metal tins are a great choice for an amenity container sure to make an impact. These tins come in four different sizes, and could be a great choice for packaging mints, chocolates, or small sewing kits as a convenience for guests. Twist top tins with screw cover lids and deep metal tins with slip cover lids are available in various sizes ranging from 1/2 oz to 16 oz. These tins could be a unique option to package traditional amenities like lip balms, candies, or lotions.

Amenity Containers

Whether looking to package shampoo, candies, or sunscreen there are many versatile options to fit nearly any need. Click the links below to browse SKS’ wide selection of amenity containers.

Packaging Tip

Choosing an Induction Liner

Looking to make your product tamper evident? Induction liners are one way to do this. Choosing the right liner is important, and is dependent on a few things, like the container’s material, and the application method. There are one-piece and two-piece induction liners available. The one-piece induction liner is either a foam-backed or paper-backed foil laminate, which will be completely removed from the cap after the sealing process. A two-piece liner has additional wax and pulp board layers. When applied properly with an induction sealing system, the wax will melt and be absorbed into the pulp board, releasing it from the foil liner. For improved resealing after the foil liner is removed, the pulp board remains inside the cap. There are a few things to keep in mind when choosing materials to package with. Plastic containers featuring continuous thread plastic caps will provide the most consistent seal with the least challenges, while there are some glass containers that need to be treated to properly accept an induction liner. Induction liners can be used with metal caps, however, this could become a safety hazard as the induction system will heat the metal cap, and could possibly melt the threads of plastic containers. Looking to make your product tamper evident? Induction liners are one way to do this. Choosing the right liner is important, and is dependent on a few things, like the container’s material, and the application method. There are one-piece and two-piece induction liners available. The one-piece induction liner is either a foam-backed or paper-backed foil laminate, which will be completely removed from the cap after the sealing process. A two-piece liner has additional wax and pulp board layers. When applied properly with an induction sealing system, the wax will melt and be absorbed into the pulp board, releasing it from the foil liner. For improved resealing after the foil liner is removed, the pulp board remains inside the cap. There are a few things to keep in mind when choosing materials to package with. Plastic containers featuring continuous thread plastic caps will provide the most consistent seal with the least challenges, while there are some glass containers that need to be treated to properly accept an induction liner. Induction liners can be used with metal caps, however, this could become a safety hazard as the induction system will heat the metal cap, and could possibly melt the threads of plastic containers.

Product of the Month

16 oz Oblong Sauce Bottles

SKS recently added a new style of PET sauce bottles. These bottles are 16 oz and feature a 38/400 neck finish. They can be paired with a wide variety of dispensing and non-dispensing closures to suit nearly every need. These bottles have an oblong shape that helps with squeezing to gradually dispense product and will be sure to make your product stand out on the shelf. They could be a great option to package products like sauces, marinades, or condiments. These sauce bottles are made of PET, which is a great packaging material with good resistance to heat and is a good barrier to gas and moisture. PET is a durable material, resistant to dilute acids, oils, and alcohols.