PETpla.net Insider 01+02 / 2024

CAPS & CLOSURES 19 PETplanet Insider Vol. 25 ronmental and commercial. The 25/22 variants offer reduced cost of production and weight savings of up to 1.85 g, compared with 29/25 (GME 30.26). Husky has developed a portfolio of 25/22 solutions that enable brands to achieve weight savings without compromising the consumer experience (see Fig. 5). An extended height 25/22 (~8.7mm) offers more grip than the typical 29/25 (~8.2mm) closure. This extended grip offers a good balance between weight savings and preserving the consumer experience. The above example is one of many innovative closure designs that Husky offers to help brand owners and closure manufacturers improve their sustainability efforts while improving profitability. The company says that all of this can be realised without compromising the consumer experience. www.husky.co Fig. 5: 29/25 & 25/22 dispensing system (neck + closure) comparison Fig. 4: Popular neck finish options (still water)

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