Sisley has chosen Irresistible Airless by Aptar Beauty for its new face care product for sensitive skin, formulated with 100 % ingredients of natural origin. The French brand selected this solution for its high-protection airless technology, reinforced by a patented barrier system preventing microbiological contamination. 

High-tech packaging

Irresistible is the airless solution offering the highest level of protection in the Aptar Beauty portfolio. It incorporates a patented barrier technology specifically designed for preservative-free formulas: the Preservative-Free System (PFS). The PFS combines sterilizing micro-filters in the pump with a hermetically sealed tip (Tip Seal system), preventing any microbiological retro-contamination of the formula.

The preservative-free formula of Peaux Sensibles Soin Apaisant by Sisley is protected in a hermetically sealed bag-in-bottle inside the bottle. Any contact with the metal of the pump is avoided. 

This multi-layer pouch reinforces the barrier properties of the PFS system against airborne bacteria and other external contaminants.

The Irresistible pump, with its POM-free motor, dispenses a constant dosage of 150 µl via a lockable push-button. An all-plastic version, made entirely from polyolefins and featuring a Pfas-free microfilter, is currently under development and will be available in early 2026.

Specific packaging

To make Sisley's expert formula completely preservative-free, Aptar Beauty called on the French P&B Group and its patented UHT (Ultra High Temperature) technology. This dynamic technological process of rapid heating followed by immediate cooling ensures the total destruction of micro-organisms. 

Exposure time and temperature are controlled and adapted to the type of formula and its viscosity, in order to preserve formula quality and properties. A dedicated vacuum filling line, operating in a sterile environment, has been developed to avoid any contamination during filling or assembly.

Irresistible by Aptar has validated the CVIT¹ and TSIT² microbiological approval protocols, which guarantee the absence of contamination before and after opening (PAO). Throughout its use, this packaging protects Sisley's preservative-free formula from internal microbial contamination, as well as from external aggressions such as contact with fingers or ambient air.

"Irresistible Airless is our solution best suited to consumer expectations for preservative-free products, guaranteeing their safety, quality and integrity. UHT technology is particularly relevant for high value-added products, such as Sisley's Soin Apaisant."says Florence Roullet, Laboratory Development & Quality Manager, Aptar Beauty.

Sisley's Peaux Sensibles 40 ml soothing skin care product is made in France and decorated with a sophisticated double-pass silk-screen print, in keeping with the brand's aesthetic universe. The product's shiny silver metal trim adds a premium touch.

_{¹ CVIT (Container Ventilation Integrity Test): tests the integrity of connections between different parts (moving, static, functional) to assess the risk of microbial contamination via ambient air.
² TSIT (Tip Seal Integrity Test): subjects the pump system to intense and repeated microbial contamination in a humid environment, simulating the risks of everyday use, including contact with users' fingers.}

Amorim Top Series is a subsidiary of the Amorim Group, the world's leading cork manufacturer.

The company will be presenting its Sustainable Collection at Luxe Pack Monaco 2025, with the new FullCork (an all-cork solution), Re.Cork (an assembly containing up to 40 % of cork with a biobased or recycled polymer as binder) and Re.Wood (a composite based on wood fibers combined with 100 % biobased and recyclable polymers), which offer alternatives to standard crown corks, with a lower carbon footprint and extended life cycle.

Production capacity doubled

With the creation of two new industrial units, Biocape, dedicated to the processing of raw wood, and Elfverson, focused on the production of wood heads, the company confirms its strategy of vertical integration of its production chain, spread across the main markets of Portugal, France, the United States, Mexico and Scotland.

With a total surface area of 55,000 m2, the Elferson and Biocape sites enable Amorim Top Series to double its wood-head production capacity.

These two industrial units are equipped with cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence and robotics, reinforcing Amorim Top Series' focus on modernization and productivity.

"The construction of the new Biocape and Elfverson units represents a key moment in Amorim Top Series' strategic development. It demonstrates both our commitment to strengthening our production capacities and our desire for vertical integration in the cork and wood industries".says Christophe Sauvaud, General Manager of Amorim Top Series France.

Woola's recycled wool packaging solutions will be showcased at Luxe Pack Monaco on the stand of Enterprise Estonia, Estonia's economic development agency.

Based in Tallinn, Woola offers a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic packaging. The young company has developed an innovative industrial process for recovering wool waste and transforming it into packaging. According to the company, some 200,000 tonnes of wool are burned or buried every year in various European countries, as it is deemed unsuitable for the textile industry.

"Every challenge also creates an opportunity, and Woola embodies this philosophy perfectly. I'm delighted to take part in this event and help Woola introduce its fantastic products to a wider audience."says Viljar Lubi, Estonian ambassador to France.

Operating in France for three years, the startup has developed a range of packaging solutions in recycled wool: bottle sleeves, envelopes or wool foil, as well as a bespoke service to meet specific needs.

Woola points out that wool - which can be recycled or composted - has superior qualities to plastic, notably elasticity, waterproofing and resistance to temperature variations. 

Woola's packaging solutions have already won over a number of brands and companies in France, including Mademoiselle bio, Casa Zanoni, Cravan, Maison Matine, as well as two houses in the LVMH group.

Favoring a short supply chain, the company works with small breeders based in Estonia, from whom it buys directly wool deemed unsuitable, and has thus valorized 128,000 tons of wool.

Luxe Pack Monaco will take place from September 29 to September 1.^er october 2025.

Leonhard Kurz sets new standards in surface finishing with patented technology slim. By reducing the substrate thickness from 12 µm to 10 µm for hot stamping, and down to 6 µm for cold transfer, this innovation offers concrete advantages to converters - technically, economically and ecologically.

Optimized processes for increased productivity

The optimized layer structure achieves a significantly higher gloss level, more precise release, and enhanced production efficiency. By reducing the number of roll changes, converters can streamline their operations and limit downtime. The technology slim improves the entire finishing process, both operationally and qualitatively.

Integrated sustainability

The technology slim also sets new standards in terms of sustainability. Compared with traditional substrates, the reduced use of PET means lower material consumption, less waste and lower processing costs - which translates into a significantly reduced carbon footprint, according to Kurz. With lighter rolls offering the same film length, users also benefit from easier handling and reduced transport emissions.

These advantages are part of Kurz's commitment to sustainability. The finishing process leaves no plastic film or laminate on the final product, thus preserving its recyclability. What's more, thanks to the Recosys 2.0 take-back and recycling system, the PET substrates used are recovered and recycled in an ecologically responsible way. 

"With slim technology, we offer our customers a solution that combines efficiency gains, superior finish quality and sustainable commitment in a single product. Our aim was to design a technology that would make life easier for converters, while preserving resources".says Stéphane Royère, Packaging & Print Division Manager, International Sales and Marketing.

A patented innovation designed for industrial use

The technology slim from Kurz is implemented in a new generation of products, such as KPS slim 2.0, KPW XU slim and Ecofin CWO slim - all protected by a European patent.