Guide

Packaging guides

Short explanations of packaging materials, types and sizes, so you can choose before you ask for a quote.

  1. PET, HDPE and PP bottles compared

    All three are common packaging plastics, but they behave differently. PET is chosen for clarity, HDPE for chemical resistance, PP for heat.

    Updated 29 September 2026

  2. Pouch types and sizes

    Choose the shape first, then a material that protects the contents well enough, then the size. The size table below helps you estimate from the fill weight.

    Updated 29 September 2026

  3. Plastic codes 1–7: which are food grade?

    The number in the triangle names the plastic; it does not promise food grade. Whether a pack is safe for food depends on its material and on meeting the food packaging rules.

    Updated 29 September 2026

  4. Choosing cosmetic and plastic bottles

    PET, HDPE, PP, glass and airless bottles for skincare, soap and detergent, with pumps, sprayers or droppers.

    On the Bottles page · Updated 29 September 2026

  5. Choosing custom stand-up pouches

    Custom stand-up pouches with zippers, kraft, foil or spouts for coffee, snacks, powders and soap refills.

    On the Pouches & Bags page · Updated 29 September 2026

  6. Skincare packaging: matching pack to product

    Skincare and cosmetic packaging: dropper and airless bottles for serums, jars for creams, tubes for sunscreen.

    On the Personal Care & Cosmetics page · Updated 29 September 2026

  7. Thinwall, paper bowls and cups for food businesses

    PP thinwall, paper bowls, paper cups and plastic cups for food and drink businesses, many with logo printing.

    On the Food & Drink Containers page · Updated 29 September 2026