Closures Of Perfume Bottles

“Closure” refers to the device used to seal your bottle. It will be either a simple screw-on cap or a fine mist spray pump. The wide range of standard perfume closures is a blessing for many cosmetic companies who want to differentiate their products. The enormous number of designs, materials, decorations and accessories of the perfect cap requires real brainstorming. In addition, it is also possible to design individual packaging, which makes the horizons extend endlessly. In history, however, perfume closures have changed many times… How does their offer look today?

The history of perfume caps goes as far back as the creation of fragrances in liquid form. Fragrance essences always needed a closure if you wanted to keep them fresh and with the full value of the aromas. At the same time, it was noticed that closing the bottle with cloths dipped in one end meant that the smell was transferred by the material outside the bottle and slowly spread around.

Over the centuries, things that we would call today a perfume caps, has evolved from simple lids to corks like in trapper wineskins… Such clogged bottles were sometimes secured with ribbons or put in the special cases. The most popular solution, however, and which gives additional protection of the cork, was waxing. The cork and the bottle neck were soaked in hot, liquid wax so as to seal even the smallest gaps and hold the cork. The more exclusive brands applied their stamp logo to the wax.

This method of sealing perfume bottles survived even the era of changing the closures themselves. When wooden and leather stoppers began to be replaced with glass, the fashion of pouring liquid wax over the whole thing continued for some more time. At one point, metal perfume caps also appeared on the market, but these never became the leading solution. For decades, the glass was a priority, but it had some disadvantages. It was still difficult to close enough to allow the bottle to be tight and then stored in any position. Even trying to create glass threaded caps didn’t help.

Conical glass plugs – still popular in carafes – have become a popular solution. Well fitted, they ensured the tightness, and the string tied between the cap and the neck of the bottle effectively supported the closure during transport. Such a solution has been implemented, for example, in the iconic Chanel no. 5. It is worth noting, however, that the Coco Chanel product appeared on the market in 1921, so already several years after the world began to know bakelite, the first plastic used on a mass scale. At that time, however, no one thought that plastics would completely change the cosmetics and perfumery market.

Closures are distinguished by “type” and “finish.” “Type” refers to the way in which the closure attaches to your bottle. “Finish” refers to its size. Your bottles and closures must share the same finish in order to get a proper seal.

Closures can be of three types — screw-on, crimp, and press-on.

If you use a cap to seal your bottle it will be a screw-on. To use the fragrance your customer must unscrew the cap; to seal it, he or she screws the cap back on again. If you used any other type of cap — such as a cap for a soda bottle, once you uncapped the bottle you wouldn’t be able to get the cap back on again — you would have to use the whole bottle of perfume or cologne without being able to reseal it!

Like caps, fine mist spray pumps can also be obtained with a screw-on thread. These are commonly used for short runs where the assembly work is being done by hand. Anyone can screw a pump onto a bottle if both are threaded. You don’t need a machine to do it.

For a number of years crimp-stye pumps have been the standard for commercial fragrances being produced in quantity. The pump fits over the neck of the bottle and is then crimped — by machine — around a ridge in the bottle’s neck.

Purchased in bulk, crimp-style pumps can be considerably cheaper than threaded (screw-on) pumps. It the early days of crimp-style pumps, — fifty or more years ago — the crimped part of the pump could look ugly. Today they look fine. Upscale marketers frequently put a collar around the crimped area of the pump so it doesn’t even show.

Crimp-style pumps are generally attached to bottles by machines that fill the bottle, set the pump in place, and then crimp it to the bottle, all automatically. An operator may feed bottles to the machine as the bottles are glass — and breakable — and (unless buying by the ton) generally come packed in boxes that, themselves, do not allow automatic feeding.

Manual crimping machines do exist. They are sometimes called “laboratory models.” They are not cheap and they are not perfect. In using them a certain number of bottles may be broken. But it is worth being aware that large, automated machines are not the only tools that can be used to attach crimp-style pumps to bottles.

The same machines that crimp sprays to bottles can also press on “press-on” style pumps. The action of the machine is similar but, for the press-on pump, the “inward” motion is eliminated and the pump is attached by a simple downward thrust.

From your point of view all that matters it that is it is generally done automatically, by machine, and your filling house will have a machine to do it.

“Finish” refers to the neck configuration of bottles and their matching closures. Trade associations have set standards for sizes but not all manufacturers adhere to them. Today sourcing for bottles and closures is global and when buying either bottles or closures, it is important to review samples — or buy both bottle and closure from the same distributor — to insure a secure fit.

Bottles with threaded necks — also referred to as “screw neck” or “continuous threaded neck” — require closures with matching thread sizes.

Threaded finishes are referred to by two numbers, the first indicating the outer diameter of the bottle’s neck in millimeters; the second, the thread configuration. Thread configuration is based on how many times the threads pass one another.

Common finishes for threaded bottles and closures would include 13/415 (13mm, 2 thread turns), 15/415 (15mm, 2 thread turns), 20/415 (2mm, 2 thread turns), 24/400 (24mm, 1 thread turn.)

Bottles and closures for crimp and press-on style closures are defined by a single number indicating the outer diameter of the bottle’s neck at its widest point in millimeters. The closure will fit over this rim and lock under it. Common sizes for perfume bottles using a crimp or press-on closure include 13mm, 17mm, 18mm, and 20mm.

Zamac perfume cap is made from zinc alloy metal, the surface is usually electroplated metallic colors, with a plastic inner lid, used as a sealing lid on perfume bottles.

In recent years, more and more brands, especially Niche and Luxury Perfume Brands like Charles De Beaune, have chosen to use zamac caps for their perfume packaging. In Europe, major perfume brand has been used or zamac cap instead, zinc ally material is environmentally-friendly, compared with plastic.

Zamac perfume caps are popular because they can be made with various metalized finishes to make the full bottle look upscale, heavy and cool to the touch. A variety of shapes can be customized, and a variety of decorations and embellishments can be added to make the perfume cap unique, such as stones, crystals, enamel etc.

If you are thinking to change or upgrade perfume packaging, zamac perfume cap could be a nice option.

An attractive perfume cap is one of the most important aspects of perfume packaging as it defines your brand. The material, shape, and design of your perfume caps all come together to create the first impression.

Paying special attention to every detail of the Zamac cap make your perfume packaging even more unique, glamorous, and refined, making your perfume stand out from the dazzling shelves.

To make a perfume bottle unique and stylish, the most direct way is to customize the perfume lid with your brand characteristics. It is not a complexity if you work with an experienced supplier partner. Normally for the zamac cap, die casting mold is a cost-effective way for mass production. The whole working steps are as below. 

Depending on whether your company opts for ODM (manufacturer’s design) or OEM (customer’s design) technique for perfume packaging, the design’s 3D drawing is made on a computer.

After finalizing the design, create a physical mock-up or prototype to check the general appearance and dimension.

Once the OEM/ODM prototype gets the customer’s green light, move on to the sample product phase, which roughly takes 35-40 days to perfect the zamac mold and produce initial new mold cap samples for final approval.

Zamac cap is produced by die casting mold, which is a very expensive special precision machinery. High mold cost, long production cycle, and difficult to repair, mold maintenance workers have not only exquisite technology and fine style but also have a serious and responsible spirit. So preparing your project in advance and working with a reliable supplier is essential.

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) systems allow for precise design instructions resulting in consistency throughout all units.

After the die casting process, it’s not uncommon for burrs to form on the surface of zamac perfume caps. These burrs are removed during the deburring /polishing step to get a smooth appearance.

Caps are electroplated to add a metal coating to give it a premium, glossy look and protect the perfume cap against corrosion. Surely, as per your needs, we could also paint the caps in any other personalized colors by painting.

The quality testing through the Stringent Quality System is essential. Conduct Salt Spray testing, Pull testing, Adhesion testing, Abrasion Testing, and Perfume Resistance Testing to guarantee that all products are up to standards.

Furthermore, the 3rd party inspections are welcome, like Intertek, Asia Inspection, SGS and etc.

The Features of the Zamac Perfume Cap

As a noble metal material, zinc alloy has natural advantages in corrosion resistance. After all kinds of customized surface treatment on the zamac cap, we will add an extra varnishing process to double-protect the cap from perfume corrosion. Because of its corrosiveness, the zinc alloy cover is highly collectible.

Moreover, not all zamac provides equal corrosion resistance, so at Abely, we exclusively use the purest zamac available in which the Zinc content is greater than 95%.

Any perfume cap that is heavyweight makes consumers feel like they’re holding something solid and durable in their hands. Zamac perfume packaging imparts the same heaviness to the perfume cap and builds an exquisite brand image for your company.

Perfume packaging with zamac caps is the signature look of high-end, premium brands that aim to crown their perfume bottles with a luxurious cap. These zamac perfume caps draw in customers who love the finer things in life.

Because the material itself is expensive and costly, zinc alloy cover is favored by high-end brands but is also a symbol of the high-end market.

At Abely, we offer countless zamac perfume cap designs for our customers with customization options. Here are some of our top picks.

Our round ball zamac caps, like the Zamac Perfume Cap ABZ79, weigh 105 grams and feel heavy when you hold them. They look the most appealing with round, cylindrical, and square-shaped perfume bottles.

When it comes to perfume packaging, animal caps allow you to use symbolism in their full capacity. At Abely, we offer different kinds of animal perfume caps, ranging from luxurious peacock heads to graceful zebra perfume caps.

Our crown-shaped perfume caps, like the Zamac perfume cap ABZ68, weigh 66 grams. Because of its solid weight and richness of the crown, it suits luxury perfume brands.

Besides of great range of existing zamac cap options, we could produce your own cap by creating diecasting molds. Send us your design or share your ideas. Our designer team is available here to support timely.

With advanced technology, state-of-the-art machinery, and equipment, our well-trained employees ensure that all products are of premium quality.

At Abely, we care about every detail in both practical functions but also aesthetics in terms of perfume packaging. Zamac has its appeal as a luxury option. We also offer other comparatively economical caps like ABS, surlyn, and acrylic.