FLEXIBLE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
We design flexible packaging structures for toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, wet wipes, and household cleaning products, combining high production speed, yield per roll, and sustainable options for each subcategory.
Individual BOPP packaging and PE multipacks for toilet paper.
High-performance wickett for feminine hygiene products.
PET/PE Laminates
Technical support from the specification phase through production.
Personal care and household products are high-volume, high-turnover categories that demand high production speeds. Packaging must function flawlessly on high-speed production lines, clearly communicate the brand in a competitive mass-market channel, and move toward sustainability in response to growing regulatory and commercial pressure throughout the region.
Litoplas works with manufacturers of personal care and household products in Colombia and Central America, developing flexible packaging solutions that meet the technical requirements of each subcategory, with a focus on performance, efficiency, and reducing environmental impact.
This category includes products with different technical requirements, but they share cross-cutting challenges that are common to all subcategories:
Personal care products are manufactured on high-speed production lines where the material must have stable sealing properties, mechanical tear resistance, and predictable performance throughout the roll. A material with variable properties causes line stoppages and product rejects, which directly impact productivity.
The per-unit packaging cost in the personal care industry is a critical factor. Reducing thickness without compromising mechanical properties results in a higher number of packages per roll and lower logistics costs per unit produced.
Wet wipes require airtight packaging that preserves the product’s moisture throughout its shelf life. A poor seal or a material with inadequate WVTR causes the product to dry out before its expiration date, leading to returns and reputational damage.
Personal care is a category where packaging design has a direct impact on purchasing decisions. Color accuracy, surface finish, and the stiffness of the material—which ensures the packaging retains its shape on the shelf—are factors that influence the perception of the brand’s quality.
Retail chains and local regulations in Colombia and Central America are moving toward restrictions on plastics that are difficult to recycle. Personal care companies need concrete options for more sustainable materials that do not generate significant additional costs or require major changes to their production lines.
Personal Care and Home bring together products with different technical requirements. Here are the solutions Litoplas has developed for each:
Toilet paper requires packaging with high transparency to ensure product visibility, sufficient mechanical strength for stacking and transport, and compatibility with high-speed production lines. The difference between single-unit and multipack packaging determines the type of material and the packaging process.
Single-unit packaging:
-BOPP-based packaging for single-unit packages with high transparency, good rigidity, and a high-definition print surface.
Multipack:
-PE packaging for multi-unit packages (packs of 4, 6, 9, or 12 rolls) with high mechanical strength for stacking and higher yield per roll than BOPP.
Sanitary napkins require high-speed packaging with precise sealing and mechanical tear resistance. The wickett format is the industry standard because it allows for high-speed packaging while maintaining product integrity.
-Manufacturing of high-performance wickett-style packaging for high-speed automated production lines.
-Materials with precise sealing and mechanical tear resistance to minimize in-line rejects.
-High-definition printing option for brand communication at the point of sale.
Moist bread rolls are one of the products in this category that place the highest demands on airtightness. The packaging must preserve the product’s moisture throughout its shelf life, with a high-integrity seal that prevents the evaporation of the liquid filling.
Conventional solution:
– PET/PE laminates with good moisture barrier properties, airtight sealing, and high print fidelity for brands positioned as premium in modern retail channels.
Powdered detergents, disinfectants, and general-purpose cleaning products require packaging structures that combine chemical resistance to the contents, a moisture barrier for powders, and a good printing surface for brand communication. A leak-proof seal is critical for liquid or powdered products, as leaks can compromise the supply chain.
Detergents and cleaning powders:
– PET/PE laminates for powdered detergents with good moisture barrier properties and adequate mechanical strength for package sizes ranging from 500g to 5kg.
– BOPP/PE options for brands with sustainability commitments that need to transition to recyclable structures.
Liquids and disinfectants in sachets:
– Four-seal pouches with high seal integrity for single-serve cleaning liquids, specifically designed for institutional and professional cleaning applications.
– Materials with validated chemical resistance for the specific product content.
The personal care category is one of the sectors facing the greatest pressure to ensure packaging sustainability, especially in the modern retail channel, where large chains have made public commitments regarding recyclability to their suppliers. Litoplas offers concrete alternatives:
Thickness Reduction with High-Performance PEHigh-performance PE films make it possible to reduce the thickness of multipacks for toilet paper and personal care products without compromising mechanical properties, resulting in greater yield per roll and lower weight during shipping.
Single-Material with Plaxi HBFor household care products requiring a medium-level barrier, single-material PE structures with Plaxi HB are compatible with conventional mechanical recycling streams, advancing toward circularity without compromising product protection.
rPP from chemical recyclingFor products that currently use polypropylene structures, the incorporation of chemically recycled rPP enables progress toward a circular economy without compromising barrier properties or print quality.
BOPP is the standard choice for single-unit packaging because it offers greater rigidity, better transparency, and high print fidelity, which enhances the product’s appearance on the shelf. PE is the right choice for multipacks because it offers greater mechanical resistance to stacking and higher yield per roll, which reduces the packaging cost per unit for large packages.
Premature drying of wet wipes is caused by a seal failure or insufficient WVTR of the material for the product’s storage conditions. A review of the sealing process and an evaluation of the current material’s WVTR against the product’s requirements usually identify the source of the problem.
Wickett is a packaging format in which the bags come pre-perforated and stacked on a metal rack. The operator or robot places the product into the open bag, and the line seals it automatically. It is the standard for feminine hygiene products, diapers, and personal hygiene products that require high-speed packaging of bulky or irregularly shaped items.
Yes. We work with medium- and large-scale manufacturers in Colombia and Central America. The minimum order quantity varies depending on the type of structure and format. Please contact us to assess feasibility based on your production volume.
Our technical team can guide you from the design phase through to validation on the packaging line, with a focus on speed, performance, and sustainability.
