Containers for food and cosmetics need to be as secure as possible, in which screw top tins are a useful solution. Tops must also be easy to open once the item is purchased. While there are many choices for lids, it's important for brands to be guided by sustainability, which is a growing concern among consumers. Here's a brief comparison between screw-top tins and other food packaging solutions.
Why Choose Screw Top Tins?
A major concern among package designers of food or cosmetic products is to make sure the package is tamper-free. Screw top tins come in different shapes and sizes and work well to deter people from trying to penetrate the package. Round tin containers with screw top lids are common for cosmetics. With a simple turn of wrist the container can be easily opened, but the lid is still fairly tight, as it prevents air and moisture from coming into contact with the contents.
Screw top tins are often made of eco-friendly materials that are free of harmful chemicals. Tin itself is one of the most sustainable packaging materials because it's easy to recycle. These containers are useful for storing any type of food items such as bread and candy. The screw top lid corresponds with the idea of a strong barrier, which gives consumers assurance that air will be shut out effectively.
It's a good choice for storing a wide range of goods. Many consumers want to reuse tins as a way to contribute to sustainability and waste reduction. Instead of throwing the container away to a landfill, it can be used over and over for a lifetime.
Secure Metal Solution
Using any type of metal as a packaging solution will command attention in the supermarket. Consumers instantly recognize metal as a secure solution for protecting perishable goods. Most screw top tins are made of tin-plated steel, which feels as strong as it appears.
Another viable metal packaging solution is aluminum because it's cheap, convenient, versatile and attractive. Furthermore, it's 100 percent recyclable. On top of that, it's rust resistant. When glass is too heavy of a container for the brand to consider, aluminum is lighter and can make more economic sense.
Different types of lids are available, depending on the shape of the container. Since tin protects well against corrosion, it's a top choice for long-term storage containers.
Ideal Products for Screw Top Tins
Spice containers correspond nicely with screw top tins because people may want to keep reusing the same containers. The tins are easy to manage when it comes to refilling spices. People who collect a wide array of spices like to organize them so that any given spice is easy to find. Smaller tins can be stored within larger tins for maximum protection against air and other elements.
Candy tins are popular containers around the holidays, as people like buying them as affordable gift ideas. Since candy is so widely enjoyed during holidays, packaging design is relatively simple. It's common to print colorful images directly on tin to make the boxes worth saving.
Cosmetic products are also ideal for screw top tins. It's common to store assorted cosmetic containers in one place, such as a purse or medicine cabinet. Screw top lids project the perception of easy access once the container has been opened.
Packaging Options
Not all producers may decide metal containers are the best packaging solutions for their products. Intended shelf life is a big factor in determining what type of packaging material to use. Certain products can be packaged more economically using paper or plastic. But metal may be the most practical solution for any product that's meant to have a long shelf life and special presentation.
Producers that want to be the most eco-friendly about recycling should choose metal over glass, which requires energy for recycling. Glass is otherwise generally eco-friendly, unless it falls to the ground and breaks into pieces then is abandoned. Then it becomes an environmental hazard.
Choosing Packaging that's Best for the Product
Regardless of the product being shipped, it's important for brands to pay attention to sustainable packaging solutions. A growing number of consumers expect sustainable packaging from their favorite brands. The more the product is intended to be a luxury item, the more fancy the design should be to attract attention. Printing colorful designs on tin with screw top lids is an excellent way to attract shoppers of food items seeking to feel special.
