Beverage Bottles Selection

It is very important to make sure that both the beverage and the bottle are suitable for each other. There are many factors to consider when selecting a beverage bottle. Among them are color, size, weight, shape and the capability of the beverage bottle to withstand heat, cold and various types of chemical reactions. Plastic Bottles - On a global scale, plastic beverage bottles are the most used common type of bottles used. Most single-serve beverage bottles sold in the U.S. use polyethylene terephthalate (PET). PET has become the material of choice for beverage bottles because it is inexpensive, lightweight and shatter resistant. PET bottles must pass strenuous safety testing. Beverage bottles made with PET are widely used for everything from water and fruit juice to soft drinks. Even some beer companies use PET bottles. Plastic bottles are compact and lightweight, making them an ideal choice for storage and transportation purposes. They can be left transparent or be pigmented using solid or diffused colors. Plastic bottles are available in various shapes and sizes, making them suitable for a variety of contents, such as liquids, grains, cereals, etc. They can be easily recycled if handled responsibly. Glass Bottles (c) Glass beverage bottles convey a premium appeal and are often the packaging that makes the strongest impression on the consumer. The look and feel of a glass beverage bottle is appealing to both the visual and tactile senses by their shape and decorative treatments. In a highly competitive marketplace, only glass provides such a wide array of options to help manufacturers differentiate their products from their competitors. However, all of these positive attributes must outweigh the higher cost of this type of container.