Plastic jars come in single-wall, double-wall, multi-chamber, and refillable forms, making them a versatile and widely used packaging component for many industries. Lightweight, cost-effective, and highly durable, they are a good alternative to glass containers. All Evergreen plastic jar facilities are ISO certified, and select facilities hold ISO and BRC certifications.
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Evergreen offers plastic jars in a wide range of finishes, shapes, colors, and materials. Create the perfect packaging for your product with our large portfolio of stock molds or custom tooling capabilities.
Many personal care products are packaged in plastic jars due their functional convenience and design versatility. With a large print area, plastic jars can be customized with a range of different colors, designs, and textures to help a brand stand out from competitors.
Plastic jars are lightweight, durable, and leak-proof, allowing food products to be easily stored and transported. At Evergreen, food-grade resin is always used to ensure food safety, and 3rd-party FDA compliance testing is provided.
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When it comes to choosing the right packaging for your product, plastic jars have many advantages. At MJS Packaging we have a team with years of experience in providing plastic jars across many industries. From food and beverage to nutraceuticals, personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, pet and veterinary products, and household and industrial chemicals, we offer a vast international catalog. We can also create a custom mold for a plastic jar to fit your exact design requirements. This article covers the benefits of plastic jars, including durability, customization, sustainability and cost-efficiency, comparing them to glass jars and working through the different varieties of containers you can use for your next project.
1. Jars vs. Bottles – User Experience and Ergonomics: Compared to bottles, plastic jars, such as wide-mouth jars and straight-sided jars, have wider openings, making it easier to access contents with a measuring cup, spoon or hand. This is particularly useful for protein powder containers, plastic peanut butter jars or plastic mayo jars where users need larger openings. Many jars, like pinch grip jars and pinch handle jars, are designed for easy handling and ergonomic benefits. Whether you need thick wall plastic jars or single wall jars for cosmetics, MJS Packaging has solutions that balance ease of use and product protection.
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2. Shatterproof Shipping and Durability: In today’s world of online shopping, it’s essential to choose packaging that can withstand shipping and keep products safe. Plastic jars offer shatterproof solutions that protect products like cosmetics, spices, and chemicals during transit. This reduces product loss and customer returns due to breakage. We can help you find the right plastic jar to increase product durability and safe shipping. In addition, lightweight plastic jars mean lower weight for shipping costs.
3. Customizing Your Product: Plastic jars offer flexibility in material and design. We work with various resins, including PET, HDPE, PP, PS and PVC, so we can tailor packaging solutions to your product needs. This includes options like double-wall plastic jars for added insulation for cosmetics and personal care or Firenze square jars for a unique, premium look. Whether you need grip handle squares, straight-sided jars or bulk and wholesale jars we can provide custom colors, textures and materials to match your brand identity. Our options also include design features like smooth, matte or soft-touch finishes to enhance consumer experience.
4. Product Usage vs Chemical Resistance: You should think about what type of container would best support your product’s integrity and shelf appeal when choosing packaging. For example, double-wall plastic jars or thick-wall plastic jars are often used for personal care products that need an elevated look and reinforced insulation and protection. HDPE jars are great for products that need chemical resistance like items in the pharmaceutical, OTC, household, and lawn and garden categories. Clear PET jars are lightweight and offer great visibility for products like food and supplements, where transparency helps the consumer see how much product is left.
PET Peanut Butter Jars
5. Recyclability and Sustainability: Sustainability is a growing priority for many companies and plastic jars offer various eco-friendly options. They can be mechanically recycled with post-consumer recycled (PCR) material making up 10% to 100% of new packaging. Advanced recycling methods can convert difficult-to-recycle plastics back into virgin plastic. Plastic jars made from sugarcane-derived PE are a great option for companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint as sugarcane absorbs carbon dioxide during growth.
6. Cost and The Supply Chain: One of the main benefits of plastic jars is cost efficiency. Whether you need plastic mayo jars, protein powder jars or spice jars, plastic packaging saves on production, shipping and handling. Plastic resins are widely available and use less energy than glass during manufacturing. Lightweight packaging means lower transportation costs, making plastic jars the perfect choice for brands looking to optimize their supply chain.
When choosing between glass and plastic jars it’s important to consider your product needs, brand identity and goals. Both have their advantages. Glass jars offer a premium feel and excellent recyclability. As we have outlined above, plastic jars offer durability, production and transportation cost savings, a wide variety of readily available resins, and unique customization capabilities for your product. By considering the benefits above you can choose the jar that’s right for your product and business.
Yes, MJS Packaging offers plastic mason jars. These PET mason jars are like glass but with added durability, lighter weight and cost-efficiency. Available in 12.65 oz, 22.25 oz and 24 oz sizes, these jars are perfect for food and beverage, personal care, household goods and even pharmaceuticals. If plastic isn’t right for your brand we also offer glass mason jars for the aesthetic and functional benefits you need.