Glossary · Manufacturing
What Is PETG?
PETG is a glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate, a clear packaging plastic that is tougher and stiffer than PET and more resistant to alcohol and fragrance than acrylic. Brands use it where they want the appearance of glass without glass's weight, cost or breakage risk.
Why it matters when you source
Material choice usually follows what is inside the pack. Alcohol-heavy and fragrance-heavy formulas will stress-crack weaker plastics; PETG tolerates them better than acrylic, while a genuinely aggressive solvent load usually means going to glass or to an inert inner layer.
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