Bottle Shapes

Glass bottles come in many shapes from rounds to squares and in a variety of colors such as blue, green, brown, clear and opaque. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration categorizes glass as “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS). The raw materials used to make glass are all natural, sustainable and 100% recyclable. Glass beverage bottles often have very elaborate designs.

Tactile Sense

Glass beverage bottles appeal to the consumer’s tactile sense in a way different from plastic and aluminum. Glass packaging can make a big impact on the consumer. A glass beverage bottle is very appealing to the eye. Choosing a suitable bottle for the beverage is very important. There are many factors to consider when selecting a beverage bottle such as color, size, weight, shape and the capability of the beverage bottle to withstand heat, cold and various types of chemical reactions. Bottle closure options are vast including silver caps, cone lined caps, tamper evident caps, lotion pumps, glass droppers and dropper inserts (orifice reducers).

Glass

Only glass containers can claim all five of these consumer-desired attributes:

1. Microwavable
2. Keeps the product inside colder longer
3. Does not deteriorate, corrode, stain or fade (i.e., it always looks great)
4. Transparent and can showcase a product to entice the buyer
5. Sustainable material, safe and healthy for the consumer and environment