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2025-05-05
Your guide through the packaging jungle
Selecting the right packaging for your product can be challenging. With numerous options and even more details to consider, the decision can feel overwhelming. Not all packaging solutions are created equal, and not every type is suitable for every product. Three key factors that influence your packaging choices are the product's characteristics, ingredients, and dosing requirements. These factors play a crucial role in the product's functionality, shelf life, and overall customer experience.
At Paragon Nordic, we have extensive experience with a wide range of packaging solutions. In this article, we’ll guide you through the most common options to help you choose the best packaging for your product.
1. Pressurized aerosols - For fine and even application
- Enables easy and controlled application
- Long shelf life due to airtight sealing
- Protects contents from contamination
Common uses:
- Hairsprays and deodorants
- Paint sprays and lubricants
- Cleaning products
2. Tubes - Flexible and convenient for paste-like products
- Allows for easy product dispensing
- Lightweight and easy to transport
Common uses:
- Toothpaste, skin creams, and hair styling products'
- Adhesives and industrial lubricants
3. Trigger and finger pump sprayers - For even and fine dispersion
- Reusable
- Allows for easy product dispensing
Common uses:
- Perfume, facial sprays, and hair styling products
- Cleaning agents
- Plant care products
4. Bottles - Versatile and customizable
- Available in various materials, such as plastic and metal
- Can be customized with different nozzles and closures
- Reusable and often recyclable
Common uses:
- Hair and body care products
- Chemicals and industrial products
5. Jars - For solid or thick liquid products
- Easy to use and reseal
- Available in plastic, metal, and glass
- Often recyclable
Common uses:
- Skin creams and lip balms
- Waxes
6. Airless packaging - Protects sensitive contents
- Longer shelf life without preservatives
- Hygienic alternative as contents are protected from air and bacteria
Common uses:
- Skin and hair styling products
7. Stick & roll-on - Convenient for cosmetic products
- Allows for easy product dispensing
- Portable and user-friendly
- Minimizes waste
Common uses:
- Deodorants and sunscreen sticks
- Lip balm and solid perfumes
8. Jugs & jerry cans - For larger volumes of liquid
- Cost-effective for large quantities
- Sturdy and durable
- Reusable and often recyclable
Common uses:
- Chemicals and cleaning products
- Bulk food items, such as cooking oil
- Fuels and industrial liquids
9. Buckets - Practical for large quantities
- Stackable and easy to transport
- Long shelf life
- Reusable and often recyclable
Common uses:
- Paints and construction materials
- Chemicals
10. IBC containers - For industrial-scale liquids
- Ideal for large-scale storage and transport
- Reusable
Common uses:
- Chemicals and fuels
- Food industry
Packaging material
Once you've selected a packaging type, the next step is deciding which material it should be made from. Our material and recycling guides highlight the key features, benefits, and environmental considerations of the most commonly used materials - plastic, metal, and paper.
MATERIAL AND RECYCLING GUIDE: PLASTIC →
MATERIAL AND RECYCLING GUIDE: METAL →
MATERIAL AND RECYCLING GUIDE: PAPER →
When you develop your product with us, you will always receive additional guidance on packaging and material selection.
Have any questions? Contact us, and we’ll be happy to provide more information.
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