In the world of plastics, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is an ideal packaging choice for many items, like vitamins, supplements, beauty, and personal care items. PET can also be used to manufacture bottles that package a variety of pharmaceutical products: liquid products such as cough syrup, solid dose prescription and over-the-counter medications, and vitamins and supplements in tablet, capsule, and softgel forms.
PET is part of the polyester family, and is known as the most common thermoplastic polymer resin. It is often compared to glass because it is transparent – the contents are visible from the outside. But PET offers additional benefits that enhance its appeal. If your product packaging of choice is glass, switching to bottles made with PET may be a better solution for a number of reasons:
- Transparency: PET is transparent. PET bottles allow the contents to be visible from the outside.
- Variety: PET is available in many colors; bottles are made in many shapes and sizes.
- Clarity: PET allows light to pass through, but can block out light when colorant is added to the resin.
- Light Weight: PET can save costs during manufacturing and transport.
- More Sustainable: PET uses less energy to produce, and uses less natural resources during production.
- Oxygen Barrier: PET is a very effective barrier in protecting products that are sensitive to oxygen.
- Rigidity: PET retains its shape under pressure.
- Impact Resistance: PET avoids dents and bruises.
- Cold Resistance: PET tolerates cold temperatures as low as -40 degrees F.
- Resistance to Sunlight: PET resists breakdown from UV light.
There are many additional advantages when PET or HDPE plastic is used instead of glass for product packaging. We have two videos that contain more in-depth information about lower costs and increased sustainability. Whether you consider PET or HDPE over plastic, this information can help you select the right material for your product.
Incorporate Even Greater Sustainability
Consumers are interested in purchasing products that are more sustainable, and that includes products packaged in more planet-friendly material.
If you currently utilize PET bottles, are considering a switch to a PET bottle from another material, or if you just want to explore the options, consider Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) PET produced through the Mechanical Recycling process.
Mechanically recycled PET helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions that are damaging our planet. In a circular economy, making new products from plastic waste removes plastic from the environment by converting discarded plastic back into resin that can be used again. Bottles made with PCR PET are also fully recyclable in the current recycling stream. Switching is easy – just approve a new material.
Want to learn more? Use our PCR PET Conversion Calculator that shows how switching can help you support a sustainable future.
Dedicated PET Bottle Manufacturing
Our plant located in Elysburg, PA, is home to our PET production lines. We manufacture a full line of bottles that are available in virgin or PCR PET. Available in a variety of shapes and capacities, you are sure to find a PET bottle that meets your packaging needs.
Our experts have over a half-century of manufacturing expertise and knowledge producing plastic bottles and closures. We are committed to strict cGMP procedures that yield repeatable quality – every time.
Find Out More
Plastic offers a wide variety of choices when it comes to product packaging. If you are looking for packaging that is transparent, available in a multitude of colors, and is a more sustainable packaging option, consider using bottles made with PET or PCR PET.
Our experts can guide you through the selection process and review the benefits associated with bottles made with these versatile resins.
For more information, call 610-367-5000 to speak with a knowledgeable representative immediately.
