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Sulapac: Sustainable material for luxury bottle caps

Thanks to a new solution from Finnish start-up Sulapac, caps for luxury bottles can now be plastic-free and recyclable without compromising on aesthetics and functionality.

Thanks to a new solution from Finnish start-up Sulapac, caps for luxury bottles can now be plastic-free and recyclable without compromising on aesthetics and functionality. The new Sulapac Luxe material is an addition to the company's sustainable cosmetics range.

Cosmetics brands are looking for sustainable alternatives to conventional plastic packaging. Sulapac's expanded portfolio now also includes Sulapac Luxe, a biogenic material that is ideal for caps for perfume bottles and can be used as an alternative to conventional plastic packaging. an alternative to hard plastics such as ABS should be. This enables cosmetics brands to achieve their sustainability goals with a wide range of applications without compromising on quality or aesthetics.

„With Sulapac Luxe, we have proven that conventional plastics can be easily replaced without compromising on quality. We have listened carefully to the challenges our customers face. That's why the material has undergone a comprehensive development process to ensure that it meets the highest demands of this luxury segment.“

Colin Strobant, International Sales Director of Sulapac

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High density, resistance to temperature fluctuations, ceramic haptics and acoustics as well as a smooth, glossy surface are among the properties of the material that are important for luxury brands. Sulapac Luxe is not only recyclable, but like all Sulapac materials can also be produced with recycled components, another feature that, according to Strobant, is important to many premium brands.

„Sulapac is a pioneer in terms of bio-based recycled materials, and our goal is to work exclusively with recycled biopolymers within the next five years.“

Dr. Suvi Haimi, CEO and co-founder of Sulapac

Sulapac Luxe consists of industrially compostable materials and does not leave behind any lasting pollution from microplastics or environmental toxins.

Several exclusive beauty brands have already expressed their interest in using the new material for their current glass perfume bottles or jars. The material is commercially available for all manufacturers and Integrates seamlessly into existing injection moulding production lines.

Sulapac Luxe
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In addition to materials for injection moulding and extrusion processes, Sulapac's portfolio also includes solutions for thermoforming processes that cosmetics companies can use to design sustainable logistics trays and sales displays. Materials suitable for 3D printing enable the production of sustainable prototypes.

The demand for sustainable solutions is growing at a rapid pace as companies actively seek alternatives to certain conventional plastics that are widely used in cosmetics packaging. Thermosets in particular are not recyclable and are therefore subject to Possible restrictions due to the forthcoming European Commission regulation on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR). Country-specific restrictions on certain materials such as ABS are also to be expected, pushing companies towards more sustainable solutions.

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