The popularity of aluminum bottle packaging is rising across every industry. Aluminum bottles have been around since the late 1800s, but it was not until the mid-20th century that aluminum bottles began to gain popularity. Back then, this was mainly thanks to the introduction of the aluminum beverage can. Nowadays, however, we see another rapid increase in the popularity of aluminum bottles, and this time it’s not only in the beverage can industry. Instead, a trend towards aluminum bottle packaging can be seen throughout many industries.
What makes aluminum bottles so popular lays in the vast amount of benefits these bottles bring along. The most important aspect of aluminum bottles that plays a major role in today’s swift towards aluminum packaging are its environmental benefits. Aluminum is, by nature, a metal that is found in abundance and it can be extracted from the earth in a clean manner without damaging the environment too much compared to other much rarer metals. On top of that, aluminum offers a clean and easy manufacturing process which is affordable and less polluting. But the main environmental benefit lays inside the recycling capabilities of aluminum bottles. Aluminum bottles can be recycled unlimited times without the metal ever losing its original quality. On top of that, the recycling of aluminum is cheap and easy. This has resulted in the fact that the vast majority of aluminum bottles on the market today are made, at least partially, from recycled materials. A recent study has shown that aluminum bottle packaging has the least impact on the environment compared to other beverage packaging options.
Besides the environmental benefits, aluminum bottles bring along countless other benefits for both the manufacturer and consumer. These bottles are affordable, light in weight, and easy to use. On top of that, aluminum bottle packaging is food-safe and BPA-free by nature. This makes them a favorite choice within the food, beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. The bottles are furthermore durable and tear-resistant. As a result, they won’t break or tear as easily compared to glass, plastic, and ceramics. Aluminum bottles furthermore have a premium appearance, with a high-end metal appearance which seems to appeal to the present-day consumer.
If all these benefits of aluminum bottles have convinced you to make the move towards aluminum bottle packaging, then it is important to understand the different options that are available. Throughout this article, we will give an in-depth review of the most commonly found aluminum bottles on the market that you can choose from. We will do so by looking at four different industries: cosmetics, beverages, pharmaceuticals, household goods and hazardous goods.
Aluminum Bottles For Cosmetics
Perhaps the largest increase in the use of aluminum bottles over the past years can be seen in the cosmetics industry. More and more premium cosmetic brands opt for the sustainable and high-end image that aluminum bottle packaging offers their brand. This is why today it’s not uncommon to find lotions, cremes, shampoos, and conditioners packed in an eye-catching metal bottle.
The aluminum packaging market has noticed this trend and has adjusted its assortment to suit the aluminum cosmetic bottle packaging needs. Due to the recent popularity of aluminum cosmetic bottles, you will find countless of different aluminum bottles on the market suitable for every type of product. Below, we will have a quick look at the most commonly found aluminum cosmetic bottles on the market.
Aluminum Screw Top Bottles
The most common aluminum bottle is the standard screw cap bottle. Although most popular in the beverage industry, this type of aluminum bottle is also used for cosmetics – mostly in the form of providing refill bottles. Many high-end cosmetic brands offer smaller aluminum screw cap bottles filled with their product for refill purposes. In this way, their clients can reuse the expensive, often larger size, aluminum bottles with pump dispenser. This offers clients a way to purchase refills and, after use, return the bottle for a discount on their next purchase. Reusing the aluminum bottles allows both the consumer and supplier to save on costs and, most importantly, reduce their waste production – thus saving the environment. Aluminum bottles with screw cap are easy to use as the screw-on cap can be easily applied and removed with a twist of your wrist. The screw-on caps can be reused unlimited times and, when they need replacement, they can be replaced for a fraction of the costs of the entire bottle.
Aluminum Pump Bottles
Perhaps the most common and popular type of aluminum bottle in the cosmetics industry is the aluminum pump bottle. One can choose from a vast assortment of different pumps both large and small to meet your product’s requirements. Think for instance about lotion pumps, treatment pumps, soap pumps, and foam pumps. Pump bottles are used for a range of different products including lotions, cremes, serums, shampoo, and conditioner. These easy-to-use pump dispensers with screw-on mechanism are simple to apply. They can furthermore be removed and reattached, allowing the consumer to purchase refills and reuse the sustainable aluminum bottle time after time. Aluminum pump bottles are usually available in a size range from 30 ml for testers all the way up to 1250 ml for bulk distribution. When combined with an eye-catching artwork, aluminum pump bottles will truly set your cosmetic product apart.
Aluminum Spray Bottles
Another popular type of aluminum cosmetic bottle is the aluminum spray bottle. These bottles, equipped with a fine mist sprayer, allow you to dispense of your product in a fine mist-like manner. Unlike aluminum pump bottles, which are used for thick cremes and lotions, these aluminum spray bottles work best with thin water-based liquids. Think for instance about facial sprays as well as perfumes. Aluminum spray bottles are most commonly supplied in smaller sizes from 10 ml up to 250 ml. These small and lightweight aluminum spray bottles allow the user to easily bring along their bottle on to go, giving them the option to always have your favorite product at-hand for when they need it.
Aluminum Pipette Dropper Bottles
Aluminum pipette dropper bottles are another popular packaging which can be commonly found in the cosmetics and skincare industry. Pipette bottles come equipped with a convenient pipette dropper lid that allows you to carefully dispense your product drop by drop. The lids feature a screw-on mechanism and are available in both standard and child-resistant versions. This added possible safety feature makes pipette bottles not only popular for cosmetics, but also for pharmaceuticals and beauty products that may be harmful to one’s health when consumed orally. In the cosmetic and skincare industries, aluminum pipette dropper bottles are mostly used for serums, facial oils, ampoules, and essences.
Aluminum Dropper Bottles With Orifice Reducer
Another, simpler, type of aluminum dropper bottle is the EURO dropper bottle. These aluminum bottles look similar to standard screw-on bottles but the difference is that they come equipped with an orifice reducer. This dropper insert reduces the amount of liquid that is dispensed when you turn the bottle upside down. As a result, your product will be dispensed drop by drop in a well-controlled manner. There are different types of orifice reducers on the market in terms of size and closure. The screw-on cap of these dropper bottles allows for easy usage and reusage. Aluminum dropper bottles with orifice reducer are also most commonly used for serums, facial oils, ampoules, and essences.
Aluminum Bottles For Beverages
The beverage industry is where aluminum cans and bottles first gained their popularity. Since the 20th century, beverages such as soda, water, and beers have been packed and dispensed in eye-catching colorful aluminum containers. Whereas these affordable aluminum cans and bottles have always been popular within the mass-production markets for soda and beer, lately a new trend has emerged where high-end water, energy drink, and wine & spirit companies have become interested in premium aluminum bottle packaging that brings the industry to a whole new level. To explain this better, we will break down the beverage section in two different bottle types; thin-body vs. thick-body aluminum bottles.
Thin-Body Aluminum Beverage Containers
When you think about aluminum beverage packaging, the chances are high that the first thing you think about are the affordable soda and beer cans you find in your local market. This is no surprise, as this type of aluminum cans have been around for decades. They are affordable to produce, appealing to the eye, and environmentally friendly.
Since the late 20th century, similar type of aluminum beverage package is available in the shape of a bottle rather than that of a can. These aluminum bottles often come equipped with an ROPP safety cap and they are used by companies distributing water, beer, and other type of beverages. Just like the original soda cans, these aluminum bottles are made of very thin and flimsy aluminum sheet with a thickness of around 0.15 mm – 0.25 mm. These containers are so thin that they can be easily dented or squeezed with a soft press of your fingers. On the inside, they are often coated with a BPA-containing coating to protect the beverage from getting into direct contact with the aluminum.
This type of thin-body aluminum beverage bottles are popular among companies who aim to keep their costs as low as possible. Whereas they care about the appearance of their product as well as the environmentally friendly aspect of aluminum packaging, they often do not have the budget to look into a more premium but expensive type of aluminum bottle due to the affordable nature of their product. This type of aluminum beverage bottles are great for selling water, beer, and cheap sodas.
Thick-Body Aluminum Beverage Bottles
As their name suggests, thick-body aluminum bottles are made out of thick and durable aluminum sheet. Whereas the traditional soda can and thin-body bottles have a thickness of around 0.15 mm to 0.25 mm, these high-end bottles feature a thickness between 0.6 mm to 0.9 mm. This increase in thickness brings along a significant increase in strength and durability. Unlike the thin-body bottles, these high-end thick bottles cannot be dented. The bottles are solid and rigid, just as what you would expect from a traditional glass bottle. The benefit these aluminum bottles have over glass bottles is, however, that they cannot break or tear.
The popularity of these premium type of aluminum beverage bottles has risen over the past 3 to 5 years and, especially in the alcoholic beverage industry, they have become a popular option to experiment with. Numerous high-end wine and spirit companies have opted for a product packed in an eye-catching and premium full aluminum bottle. These are often bespoke bottles that have been produced on-demand according to the client’s exact shape, size, and design requirements. They furthermore come with a range of different closures such as regular screw caps, ROPP safety caps, crown caps, and even cork caps. Some great examples of premium aluminum spirit bottles that have entered the market these years are those of DeNade Tequilla and Yellow Stone Whiskey.
Although appealing to the eye, it goes without saying that this type of bespoke aluminum bottle packaging may not fit within every company’s budget. The MOQ often starts from 50,000 units and the unit price will be several times higher compared to the affordable thin-body containers mentioned above.
Aluminum Bottles For Pharmaceuticals
Within the pharmaceutical industry the demand for aluminum bottle packaging has also been on the rise. Of course, there are the standard options which we have previously mentioned under the cosmetics section which are also popular for certain types of pharmaceuticals; think for instances about spray and pump bottles. But besides these standard aluminum bottles, there is another unique type of aluminum bottle packaging which is popular specifically in the pharmaceutical industry. These are the so called ‘medical pill bottles’.
Aluminum medical pill bottles, or pill jars, are a sleek seamless type of aluminum bottle that comes topped off with an air-tight and tamper-proof plastic pull-ring. This plastic pull ring is what sets this type of aluminum bottles apart as it allows for the air-tight and safe storage of pills, tablets, supplement powders, and more. The plastic pull ring creates an impenetrable seal that keeps out air, moist, smells, and other influences from the external environment. On top of that, it creates a safe and tamper-evident seal which prevents minors from opening the package. These sleek metal containers feature a completely seamless design and are appealing to the eye. Thanks to their functionality, safety, and appearance, these aluminum pill jars have become increasingly popular in the medical and health supplement industries.
Aluminum Bottles For Household Goods And Hazardous Goods
Last but certainly not least there is the house-hold and hazardous goods industry. These industries are often over-looked when one things about aluminum bottle packaging yet still, aluminum bottles are often used for the storage of this type of products.
Within the household industry, aluminum bottles are commonly used with standard screw cap, safety cap, or with a trigger sprayer. Think for instance about cleaning goods for cleaning furniture, kitchen, windows, and cars. Especially trigger spray bottles are popular within this industry thanks to their convenient usability for the client.
When it comes to real chemical and hazardous goods, aluminum bottles also play their role. Within these industries, specialized UN-grade aluminum bottles are commonly used. These aluminum bottles feature a plastic stopper insert and come equipped with a large PP plastic safety cap. The stopper and safety cap create an impenetrable barrier which ensures that, no matter the circumstances, the bottle cannot leak. These UN-rated aluminum bottles are produced specifically for holding chemical products including oil, paint, raw chemicals, and other hazardous goods.
Conclusion
No matter in what industry you are active, aluminum bottle packaging has likely grabbed your attention before. Aluminum bottles are becoming an increasingly popular packaging material in all types of industries. These sustainable bottles bring along countless environmental benefits as well as benefits in usage, costs, and other aspects of every-day life. If you are looking for a way to give your out-dated packaging materials an update, then we certainly recommend you to look into the use of aluminum bottles. With an aluminum bottle, you will lift your brand into the 21st century and both you and your client as well as the environment can enjoy the countless benefits these beautiful bottles have to offer.
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