Saturday 3 August 2019

The Innovation of Perfume Packaging

Perfume is considered a big part of the beauty world. But did you know that it’s constantly changing itself to create more innovative products that we sure can love.  This is something that definitely has changed our world, with people still wearing this. It definitely is a growing luxury industry, which accounts for anywhere from 10-25% of sales around the world. This is still growing, but one way that it’s changing is the brand packaging. For cosmetics of course, the packaging is mostly because it is selling the product, and it exceeds the function. The marketing impact of this is definitely increasing a lot more, especially in cosmetics, simply because of the materials which are used. The bottle is definitely the way that these are marketed, but there are new ways that they’re doing it, such as stars and celebrities being associated with these “tailor-made” types of brands and such. Traditional perfumes are definitely still a big part of the application of the products, but let’s take a look at how this has started to transform, and the impact of sustainable packaging on this too, especially when it comes to marketing and the like. 


The Action of The Spraying 

For packaging, the spray is a big part of the characteristics, since because it does spray the particles amongst a wider surface, and it offers a new sensation. The spray is definitely a traditional sort of means, but with new transformations including aerosols and pumps that are being changed to offer a wider, more impactful, or even a mor aerial spray to create a mist sort of texture for this. Hair mists is one of these, and it’s becoming more and more impactful over time. There are larger and finer sprays too, to change the sensation of the products. Dolce is one, where they’re using a new insert, that creates a single route of particles that offer a more micron precision for the spray, which offers more softness. 


The user as well can choose how intense, or even how long they’ll have the fragrance on, and they’ll use certain pressures to offer this. Innovation is also in how it’s put on.  There is now a new workaround spray with different terminologies, and there are even new gestures that are being reinvented, made more fun, and oftentimes, offers a more fun gesture, and a better surface for application. The fragrance universe and the mystery o this and the dip tubes being invisible is still a fun marketing selling point for a lot of people who do like this. There is also new manufacturing techniques in order to offer a more eco-design and function to this. That way, they’re not just messing up this, but instead are offering a more modifying type of material for brands. Sometimes, this isn’t easy, since it can be a part of replacing components of plastic parts and such, but the brands can work to offer a more technical sort of means. There is also the eco-formulation of different water-based fragrances, which uses micro-encapsulation, and they may adopt this to something that offers better development over time, and manufacturers as well will definitely enjoy this. Perfume has been around for thousands of years, and it’ something that a lot of people still use to this day to make sure that they smell good and such. But, with the rise of eco-friendly packaging and the like, it’s moved into new realms that are a little different from the norm, but still keep the traditional texture of the bottles and such too that people will love. Traditional perfumes are definitely still a big part of the application of the products, but let’s take a look at how this has started to transform, and the impact of sustainable packaging on this too, especially when it comes to marketing and the like. 

The Action of The Spraying 

For packaging, the spray is a big part of the characteristics, since because it does spray the particles amongst a wider surface, and it offers a new sensation. The spray is definitely a traditional sort of means, but with new transformations including aerosols and pumps that are being changed to offer a wider, more impactful, or even a mor aerial spray to create a mist sort of texture for this.Hair mists is one of these, and it’s becoming more and more impactful over time. There are larger and finer sprays too, to change the sensation of the products. Dolce is one, where they’re using a new insert, that creates a single route of particles that offer a more micron precision for the spray, which offers more softness. 


The user as well can choose how intense, or even how long they’ll have the fragrance on, and they’ll use certain pressures to offer this. Innovation is also in how it’s put on.  There is now a new workaround spray with different terminologies, and there are even new gestures that are being reinvented, made more fun, and oftentimes, offers a more fun gesture, and a better surface for application. The fragrance universe and the mystery o this and the dip tubes being invisible is still a fun marketing selling point for a lot of people who do like this. 

There is also new manufacturing techniques in order to offer a more eco-design and function to this. That way, they’re not just messing up this, but instead are offering a more modifying type of material for brands. Sometimes, this isn’t easy, since it can be a part of replacing components of plastic parts and such, but the brands can work to offer a more technical sort of means. There is also the eco-formulation of different water-based fragrances, which uses micro-encapsulation, and they may adopt this to something that offers better development over time, and manufacturers as well will definitely enjoy this. Perfume has been around for thousands of years, and it’ something that a lot of people still use to this day to make sure that they smell good and such. But, with the rise of eco-friendly packaging and the like, it’s moved into new realms that are a little different from the norm, but still keep the traditional texture of the bottles and such too that people will love. 


Wednesday 4 April 2018

How to Move with the Best Boxes and Gear

Moving is not an exciting topic.  Most people do not like it but when home values climb that they have in 2021 then you get pretty pumped fast.   So if you are seeing your home value go crazy and are looking to move, then we have learned a few tricks and tips that have ended up saving time, making the trips easier, and even saving money. Don't get me wrong I have also failed many times and actually ended up in the hospital from some back injuries due to my failure.  But with all of the bad has come some really good information and now moving can be an ok time if you know some useful tips and tricks to rock the job.


Don't fall into the biggest American trap.  Trucks actually suck for moving.  People end up damaging more items and hurting themselves more getting heavy items into trucks than anything else.  The fact is that they sit higher up than almost any other vehicle and for the most part, can't be ramped or have a ramp put in place to pull stuff upon them.  I have scratched and dented at least 4 trucks, and lots of furniture and felt super bad about all of it.  The truth is that the damage for each one of those cost more than renting a trailer for the day.  There is also nothing worse than stacking cheap moving boxes up in a truck and having all the stuff simply fall out of them because they had to be lifted over the side of the truck bed.  This move right here has cost thousands of dollars of damage and that is not only due to the truck.  Now part of that issue was the fact that I was using cheap moving boxes and I am the only one to blame for that.



If you have a trailer that you can use instead of a truck then do it.  Or go and rent one because it is so worth it.  I have used a flat trailer for the last 4 moves and it not only made moving all large and cumbersome items easier but much faster.  None of the items go damaged and no people got injured.  We were simply able to walk up a super short ramp that was not steep with items or able to use a cart or hand cart to roll them in and secure them.  This has been an amazing thing, but our trailer is not covered.  So it does have a downside of being open to the rain.  We rented one even though it did not have a roof. Still, it was cheap and worth the price. 


If you are moving then you also need to get good things to put your items in.   if you are using those old packages you have moved multiple times with, then you are in for a bad time.  Flimsy boxes are simply a danger to you and the items you are moving to.  Hop online and buy a moving box package from a nice packaging supplies store and spend less than fifty dollars to save all your items and sanity.  I always get the mover I am helping or us a set of nice packages that have tape and sharpies that come with them.  You know that is just nice and now that I am older it is worth every penny.



Monday 19 March 2018

Cheap Moving Boxes 2

It’s almost Springtime. And you know means? Spring cleaning! It’s probably one of the best/worst times of the year. It’s great because you finally are clearing out and getting rid of all the junk you hoarded over the winter, but on the other hand you have to...well, clean. I for one will be starting with my garage. Between the kids’ sports gear, my husband’s tools he never uses (but somehow wind up all over the place), and all the dirt and slush the cars brought in daily, it’s in sore need of some TLC. But I’m not going to just jump in there with a broom and start sweeping. No, no. I’ve learned from past experience that when it comes to Spring cleaning you need to have a winning plan, or it will beat you down. Trust me. So here are a few of my helpful hints for some good old-fashioned SC that will have your entire family thinking you’re Wonder Woman. 

 

First things first, get the family out of the house. Trust me, you’re better off without them. You may think you want them to help you, but five fights, four spills, and more tantrums than you count later, you’ll be wishing you’d taken my advice. Have your partner take the kids to the park, out to movies (if you’re able too with COVID), or better yet, to the in-laws. Once they’re gone, you’ll have the quiet and time you need to get things done. 

 

Secondly you want a list. Now, I’m sure I don’t need to tell you the importance of a to do list. But I’m going anyway. Have your list, check it more than twice, and prioritize. Tackle the most important jobs first. Then maybe, if your mind is still set on it, have the kids and spouse help with the little things later. 

 

Always have extra boxes on hand. I somehow still have a bunch of cheap moving boxes laying around in our attic from our move of about 6 years ago. (Some of them have yet to be unpacked.) So, grab those and keep them handy. They’re perfect for storing winter clothes or items you won’t be needing for a while. Or even keeping things organized in the attic or garage. Just remember to label. Always label. 


 

On that note, learn how to throw (or give) things away. Trust me, you may say you’re going to wear that blouse again, but you won’t. Just rid yourself of it and simplify your life. Also, don’t be afraid to get rid of your children’s things. Most times they won’t even notice. But, if you’re worried about their wrath, just make sure that before they leave the house you have them set aside their most valuable possessions. 

 


Finally, find a good jam, put your headphones on, and go get it! The house is now your oyster to clean and organize at your will. Have fun with it and enjoy your time alone dancing around the house and you clear the clutter from your life. Just make sure you look where you’re going, or you may trip over one of those cheap moving boxes you thought would be so handy. (Not that it ever happened to me.) Happy Spring cleaning! 


Thursday 2 March 2017

Choosing A Contract Packaging Company


So, you have done the research and then decided to hire a contract packaging company. You have decided it because you want to outsource your supply. You know that it will help simplify your business and save money.

After making this decision, now you are looking at some contract packaging companies. However, you are not sure about the factors to consider while choosing a contract packaging company.

At this point, you will have a lot of questions in mind. These questions could be about:

  • Capabilities of the contract packaging company
  • Resources they have at their disposal
  • Location of that contract packaging company
  • Costs of contract packaging

There are undoubtedly some crucial questions. You will want to make sure that the vendor you choose can meet your needs right according to these questions.

In this article, we will try to answer all these questions.

Ingenuity

If you want to be sure that a contract packaging company is reliable enough to become your partner, the first thing you will have to look for is ingenuity.

A contract packaging company is successful because it is resourceful. Logistics can become complicated. Having a creative approach is the best way to solve every logistics-related puzzle.

For this purpose, first, you will have to see if the contract packaging company you are about to hire can meet unexpected challenges. You will also need to see if they can fulfill your orders during tough situations like a pandemic. They should also be able to assist in design, graphics, and branding.

By answering these questions, you can find the right contract packaging company.


Ability to handle your supply chain

You will have to see if your contract packaging company can meet your supply chain demands. Although it sounds trivial, it’s an important question. The good news is that most of the qualified contract packagers have this ability.

A contract packaging company will be able to manage a lot of elements of your supply chain, including packaging machinery, labor force, warehousing, materials, and logistics.

You can ask in-depth questions about these abilities in each of these areas. By asking these questions, you will be able to know whether or not you are questioning the right potential partner.

Requesting them a physical or virtual walk-around of their facility will be more than fair. It will help you know more whether they can handle the supply chain of your business.

Adaptability during challenging situations

The right packaging vendor will have the capability to adapt to challenging situations. These situations could include surprises, unforeseen circumstances, and other significant events.

A good packaging company will have a backup plan. This backup plan will help them shift gear during challenging circumstances.

The most recent example of challenging situations is the COVID pandemic, which caused a halt to the global supply chain. However, companies that had a backup plan kept on running their operations to some extent.

Location of the contract packaging company

You will have to see where your packaging partner is located. The best approach is to find a packaging vendor near your physical location. The further away your packaging vendor is, the higher the packaging costs will be for your business.

Friday 10 February 2017

Small Custom Branded Shipping Products for The Business Needs you have

With unique packaging there you want to make sure that it’s something that’ll help you get the most out of your business. With vibrant packaging and bespoke boxes out there to help create the best and most unique unpacking situation for your customers, and also some custom branded paper for your product, this is definitely something to consider using, and here, we’ll go over some of the best branded packaging. 

Branded Boxes 

This is pretty much boxes that offer a unique kind of experience for everything. They are boxes with your logo and are done to offer a unique and memorable experience for a lot of people who use these. They usually use the slotted carton and lock mailer options, or the easy fold mailer and front lock types of boxes. 

These can be personalized to the type of branding you want, and there are even designers that can help with this. Personalized boxes can even be customized with the logo and branding that’s on there and are perfect for businesses of all kinds who want to have something a little more personal for everyone. 

 Branded Mailers 



For a lot of people, branded mailers are becoming more and more popular since it does lower the shipping costs. You can use bubble poly mailers for a little more protection, or flat for a cheaper alternative. This is usually made with a high quality material and they include graphics, images, different text advertising your brand, and are pretty easy to customize with the tools online. You can usually use these if you’re shipping out tiny products, and they are very easy to work with right away. 

Branded Tape 

There is a tape which is branded too. They have water-activated tape now that you can customize to your needs, which means that this high-quality tape can attach to the packaging with a water seal, and it’s very supportive and strong for those looking to have tamper-evident packaging. 



It also is recyclable and biodegradable, and it’s the perfect way to offer custom packaging if you don’t want to put in an order for mailers or boxes.  It’s pretty easy to make, and you can include just a simple logo or the colors that you have in order to offer the best custom experience that you can for the packaging you may have. 

Branded Tissue Paper

There is also branded tissue paper, which can be used as a filler inside the packaging to offer better brand recognition for others to find the business. This can be designed and even customized with different colors, patterns, and whatnot. You can get it in different colors, and even have the logo or the name of the brand put on there a good way to offer a bit of a personalized touch to the packaging if that’s what you’re looking to do. 

Labels and stickers 

Finally, if you’re looking for cheaper ways to sell your business, then look no further than labels and stickers. Labels can be used to offer a name of the company on different bags, glasses, and other kinds of items, and they offer a great way to have brand awareness. 



If you don’t want to spend a bunch on packaging or boxes, branded stickers can be designed with your logo on there, and even a slogan and you can stick this on the boxes, inside of them, on packaging inserts, and even on mailers as a sealing option. There are tons of ways to customize, you just have to choose as a company what to use. 


Thursday 5 January 2017

Reducing Product Waste In Contract Packaging


If you are working with a contract packaging company, you may need to supply that company with enough products to allow for some waste. It will make room for occasional mechanical issues and human errors.

Many contract packaging companies have to move from a small warehouse to a relatively larger space to sustain the current requirements of their customer base. They may have to travel a distance to move to that new location.

These processes can result in wastes produced by machinery and other material problems. That is why a manufacturing company must provide their contract packaging company with some extra products to compensate for that potential loss.

The most significant waste production happens in the food industry, where packers have to act fast. Sometimes, a hassle can result in an extra amount of product loss. These wastes products then end up in landfills.

Since many people in the world have to sleep hungry, wasting this much food is utterly unacceptable. Despite some significant challenges, it is necessary to work on factors to reduce food wastes.

In this article, we will discuss how to reduce product waste in contract packaging.

Reducing product waste in contract packaging

When you outsource the task of packaging to a contract packaging firm, you have to factor in some waste. The purpose of this anticipation is to fulfill every order without running short on the product.

Many contract packaging companies face the challenge of dealing with the product leftover. In case the product is a food item, the best approach is to give away all that leftover food to charity. Even then, the amount of food is too much to manage. As a result, the excess food expires and the packaging company has to send it to a landfill.


What is the solution?

Eliminating product waste completely is too much to ask from a packaging company. However, there are some ways to reduce that waste significantly.

While working on a solution to reduce wastes, you have to strategize the process of giving those products away before they expire. A sustainable waste management strategy combined with a systematic way to give away products before they expire can help reduce waste quite significantly.

If you are a contract packaging company, the first thing you have to make sure of is to remain in contact with your client. You can ask them if they can take the leftover product back before its expiry. Or, you can ask them if you can donate that entire leftover food to a food bank.

If they agree to take the leftover food back, you will be able to save a significant amount of time and money. Here is how you can go ahead with the process.

  • You can inventory any extra product that has not been used to fulfill orders. Make sure that you work on this step as soon as the order is complete.
  • You can load that leftover food onto a trailer and send it off to your client. They can then donate the product to a local food bank.

By working on these simple measures, you can prevent product waste significantly. It will also make you a sustainable packaging company.

Wednesday 25 June 2014

Health Food Supplements Packaging

Health food supplements are important, but what’s definitely something to consider, is the boxes for each of these. The goal of this packaging is to make it minimal, clean, while also elegant. The goal of this is to transmit those feelings of typical, purity, and healthy and wellness features. 

The goal of most food packaging is to get people to have a supplement, and for the most part, they use white on this, as it conveys a sense of purity. Another thing that these items do convey is that feeling of simplicity, whether the clarity and the immediacy of this is great for customers. It helps with improving their ability to choose, reducing the difficulty that comes with choosing these items, and also, it’ll help with adding extra features to this, such as the box model, and also, for the most part, a lot of these supplement companies get a tuck end box that also uses aero tucking to back it up. 



This is a characterization that is much different from the different types of packaging, especially if there are active ingredients based on the presence of different letters that correspond to the vitamin contained. That means that the lettering is the primary element that’ll identify each product. This is something that’s important, because fonts only get printed for a little bit, and then the rest of it is carved with the other part of this. when you assemble the packaging, this is one that really works, because on the box sides, it hangs like a flag.  

One detail for these boxes as well is that the different supplements will indicate what customers will purchase. The colors are another major element identifying each of these, and the fonts associated with each of these offer different colors.  For instance, in our packaging we use an orange color to delineate the A vitamin. For blue, we use it for the B vitamin, and the green color is utilized for Vitamin D. 

This is one that’s great, because when you use this type of food supplements packaging, people recognize this almost immediately. This is a vital part of most beauty and healthcare products, as this is exhibited on other boxes that utilize all sorts of health food supplements to try out. 

With all of these variants and displays made to reach unified visual identities through the use of colors, and graphics on each packaging that’s out there, this is one that stands out.

Remember too, with vitamins, the key is for simplicity to take hold, and to stand out. The cool thing with vitamin boxes is that you don’t have to go too crazy to get the results. You just need to use a four color digital printing box for this.

And, if you’re not sure whether or not the box will close, you’re in luck.  This comes with a snap lock base that closes together though snapping the lock, creating a wonderful, brilliant, and more exciting means for you to build the best packaging possible.



Health and wellness is great, and a lot of people are definitely going to benefit from this. If you're someone who is ready to take your health and wellness brand to a whole new level, then you can do so through the packaging that you offer. 

Check out all of the packaging types, and everything that comes with this. From there, you’ll be able to, with each of these pitching pieces, create the best, most intuitive packaging ideas out there and packaging that you’ll be proud of, no matter what type of product.


The Innovation of Perfume Packaging

Perfume is considered a big part of the beauty world. But did you know that it’s constantly changing itself to create more innovative produc...