Everything you need to know about jars

By Kayla Holman


Here's a scenario for you. You've run out of your favorite skin cream. You are standing in the store comparing two options, deciding which to buy. They're both listed as 2 oz, but one jar is obviously bigger. How can this be?

Plastic jars have different styles. A jar education will assist you in discovering the perfect packaging solution for your product. Remember what Uncle Ben says, "with great knowledge comes great responsibility". Well, maybe that's not the exact "Spiderman" quote, but you get the drift. Keep reading to enhance your spidey packaging sense.

Two pieces of plastic are used to create a double-wall jar. One piece creates the inner wall and the second piece wraps around and completes the external framework. Between the two plastic pieces is unoccupied space. This extra area gives the impression that the jar holds more product than it actually can. Your company could instantly become synonymous with generosity. Think you could live with that?

Our double-wall jars have either round or straight bases and are sold in black, natural, frosted and white colors. Sizes run from oz to 8 oz. Browse our low profile double-wall jars for additional options as well.

Single-wall jars are made in a variety of styles. The Oval and Tuscany are two examples. Both jars have shoulders and different forms, but like all single-wall jars, they are constructed from one piece of plastic.

Our single-wall jar sizes range from 1/8 oz to 32 oz, in various colors. Most are made from PET, but we supply options in both HDPE and eco-friendly Post consumer resin (see our post about this innovative plastic) as well.

Heavy wall jars are assembled from a single piece of plastic, like single-wall jars, only made from more resin, resulting in a thicker look. We stock these jars in clear and amber, from oz to 4 oz. A heavy wall is the quintessential spice jar.

Knowledge is power. Hopefully understanding the subtle differences of the jar styles will enable you to make the right decision for your product. Browse through our collection of jars, we may have just what you're looking for!




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