Plastic Caps

Plastic caps are often requested because they offer a practical and versatile solution for closing various containers and preserving different types of products. In addition to their versatility, they are particularly durable, lightweight, and—perhaps most significantly—afford extensive customization options. For these reasons, they are among the most popular choices for packaging products in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries.

Discover our range of plastic caps

In the Ipercap catalog, we offer various plastic caps to meet your specific needs and the unique characteristics of your product. Available in various shapes, finishes, and colors, they are designed to ensure a secure closure and can be customized to enhance the aesthetics of your products.

PLASTIC DIFFUSER CAP
DECANTER PLASTIC CAP
PLASTIC T POURER
GPI SCREW CAP
GPI KNURLED SCREW CAP
KNURLED PLASTIC CAP
SMOOTH PLASTIC CAP
SCREW CAP FOR FLASK

Characteristics of Plastic Caps

First and foremost, a plastic cap is designed to ensure a secure and airtight closure of the bottle or container, protecting the product from external contamination and leaks. Other key features include:

  • Lightweight: plastic caps are perfect for reducing the overall weight of packaging without compromising product safety;
  • Resistance to impacts and chemicals: they are therefore ideal for liquid products and substances subject to deterioration;
  • Versatility: they are available in various shapes and mechanisms, such as screw caps, snap caps, and dispensers.
  • Ease of customization: they can be customized with different colors, textures, and finishes for a design that reflects your brand image.

What are plastic caps used for?

Plastic caps, precisely because of their versatility, can be used in a variety of fields and sectors. First and foremost, the food industry, where they are used for bottles of oil, vinegar, sauces, or condiments, especially because they can be integrated with dispensing spouts and anti-refill systems.

However, they are also increasingly used for spirits and liqueurs, because they guarantee a hermetic seal and are a practical solution for consumer products.

They can also be used for cosmetics or in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. In the first case, they are especially used to protect creams or perfumes. In the second, they are used to close bottles of syrups, mouthwashes, or detergents thanks to their resistance to chemical agents.

What type of plastic is used in the production of caps?

To ensure the resistance of the cap and the safety of the product it protects, the production of plastic caps involves the use of selected materials. And the choice of material depends on the specific use of the cap and the characteristics required by the product to be sealed.

Among the most commonly used materials are:

  • Polyethylene (PE): a flexible and impact-resistant material, ideal for measuring and flip-top caps;
  • Polypropylene (PP): lightweight and robust, used especially for threaded and snap-on caps;
  • PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): used for transparent, recyclable plastic caps and widely used in the cosmetics industry;
  • Recycled and bio-based materials: to reduce environmental impact without compromising the quality of the product protected by the cap.

Shape, texture, and finish of a plastic cap

Beyond functionality, a plastic cap can help you differentiate your product on the shelf because it can be easily customized. And customizations can include shape, texture, color, and various finishes.

For example, plastic caps can have classic or ergonomic shapes: they can be round, cylindrical, or have knurled edges for an easier grip. Furthermore, you can customize them with satin, embossed, or engraved textures to give them a unique look.

Aware of the importance of the cap as a distinctive element of a bottle, at Ipecap we offer various types of customization for plastic caps.

We allow you to choose specific colors to match your brand’s Pantone or to match the bottle label. We also allow you to add logos, decorations, or text using advanced techniques such as pad printing, laser, hot stamping, or embossing.

The goal is not only to protect your excellence, but to transform the cap into a design element that fully reflects and enhances the value of your brand.

Plastic caps: what characteristics should the stem have?

The stem of the plastic cap is an essential part of the cap’s structure, helping to ensure a stable closure. For optimal performance, however, it should have the following characteristics:

  • Custom diameter and height: it must fit perfectly around the neck of the bottle to prevent leaks;
  • Resistant and flexible material: for a secure seal even after repeated opening and closing;
  • Compatibility with gaskets and tamper-evident seals: to ensure the integrity of the product until final use;
  • Integration with dosing systems: In caps with a pourer or spout, the stem must ensure a controlled and precise flow of the product during pouring

In short, a good plastic cap should protect your product, but not be limited to mere functionality. It should be tailored to your brand, your bottle, and the message you want to convey.

That’s why at Ipercap, we strive to bring even our customers’ most creative ideas to life, offering customized solutions quickly. This way, your product can reach the shelves quickly and stand out from the crowd.

Are you looking for durable, versatile, and customizable plastic caps?

As cap manufacturers, we offer companies a wide range of materials (plastic, wood, rubber, etc.), mechanisms (pourers, push-buttons, screw-tops, etc.), and sectors.

With Ipercap, you have the production capacity of a large industry, combined with the speed and flexibility typical of an artisanal company.

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