What is a PET Bottle and Why is PET Plastic Suitable for Bottles?

PET is a popular choice for plastic bottles because of its unrivaled strength-to-weight ratio, cost reduction, transportation savings compared to its glass counterparts, and its track record for safety and reliability when packaging consumer products.

From the onset of the manufacturing process, PET is engineered to be a strong, yet pliable material that allows for its use in several different types of plastic bottles and containers. It is important to note that each bottle is tested and carefully monitored to meet safety standards. By using compounds such as PET, we can have safe plastic bottle containers that save energy throughout manufacturing, are economical to make and are also recyclable and sustainable.

Is PET Plastic Safe?

PET plastic is a safe packaging material for many food and beverage products. PET plastic has been approved as safe for food and beverage contact by the FDA in the United States and similar regulatory bodies across North America and around the globe for more than 30 years. 

One of the main concerns from the general public has been the “leeching” of chemicals from plastic bottles into the products they are consuming. As part of its assessment, the FDA checks for the transfer of plastic components and other substances to the liquid contents of the bottle, which has been within safe standards.

In summary, PET is the most widely trusted plastic for direct-to-consumer goods, especially for beverage and food packaging. There are many reasons why so many companies and brands use it. Its strength and flexibility are comparable to glass, But it is cheaper to produce and transport both before and after bottling.

YUCI offers a variety of PET products. Shop our entire category of lightweight PET plastic bottles and jars. If you have any questions regarding PET and your product give us a call or shoot us an email. We are happy to assist!