BottleSales Blog | Choosing the Right Glass Bottle Closure - Screw Caps, Stoppers and More
The closure is arguably the most critical component on a glass bottle, responsible for protecting your product while allowing convenient access. With many options for sealing and dispensing, how do you pick the right closure for your glass bottle?
The screw cap is the most ubiquitous glass bottle closure. From wine and beer bottles to sauces and juices, its popularity stems from practicality. Screw caps provide excellent sealing against oxygen and leakage. They are cost-effective and user-friendly with a simple twist to open and close. Stylish screw caps complement modern, minimalist packaging.
Stoppers
For a premium, apothecary-style look, glass stoppers make an excellent choice. Made from materials like stainless steel, aluminum, wood, crystal, or plastic, stoppers add sophistication. Their tapered shape seals fluids or thicker contents with an airtight friction fit. Glass stoppers give vials and bottles an elegant touch popular for spirits, olive oils, perfumes, and cosmetics.
Droppers
Ideal for essential oils, tinctures, perfume samples and other liquids dispensed by drops, droppers allow precise dispensing straight from the bottle. Customizable dripper caps control flow while plastic pipettes add measured dosage capabilities. Dark glass bottles prevent light degradation of contents.
Spray Pumps
Spray pump closures are perfect for packaging thinner liquids like aromatherapy mists, facial sprays and cleaning products. Pumps dispense a regulated spray volume to avoid waste. They range from fine mist to stream variations. Airless pumps in higher-end cosmetic products prevent oxygen exposure.
There are many factors around bottle shape, viscosity, dispensing needs and target market that determine the ideal glass bottle closure system for your product. Partnering with an experienced bottle manufacturer will ensure you get the best pairing of bottle and closure.
