Accelerating the ecological transition of cosmetics packaging, Texen is consolidating its materials expertise with a broader partnership approach. One of the objectives of the materials R&D roadmap is to make eco-design accessible to all brands and distributors, whatever their size and environmental maturity, through streamlined, customizable solutions.
Texen's mission is to transform materials into experiences in a virtuous way. Texen positions itself as a solutions provider for brands and distributors, thanks to a qualified eco-material library and the efficiency of its Texen Lab (R&D and technical support).
SK Chemicals, a model of collaboration
As part of this optimization exercise, Texen is broadening its field of investigation and initiating flexible, responsive partnerships with certain materials suppliers. For example, Texen is collaborating with SK Chemicals, whose relevant catalog and collaborative investigation approach are a promise of responsible design.
Innovation in materials
To meet market requirements such as transparency, juice resistance and compatibility with household recycling channels, SK Chemicals offers a wide range of copolyesters, including a complete range (Ecotria) combining copolyesters and recycled PET. Thanks to the chemical recycling of copolyesters, this range is pollution-free and therefore color-neutral. In this way, it meets customers' expectations in terms of eco-responsibility.
Standard products and customer developments
The collaboration covers both standard Texen developments and specific projects. Standard products from Texen products are now available in Ecotria R, composed of 70 % PETG and 30 % PET from mechanical bottle recycling. They are recyclable in the PET recycling chain.
Whatever their size and maturity, market demand invariably focuses on the recycling method used to produce the injected material, its recycled content, recyclability and performance in use.
Texen's material library
Over the last few years, Texen, via the Texen Lab, has tested and validated a panel of materials for beauty and spirits applications (injection process, compatibility with decors and formulas...). Texen's objective is to be a source of proposals through the objectivity of its material characterizations. A collaborative tool will see the light of day in the second half of 2021 to pave the way for promising developments with its partners.
