Giflor News

No Planet B creates eco-friendly line with Giflor

The company “NO PLANET B” has created this eco-friendly line for personal care, precisely body lotions, shower gels and moisturizing creams. To sustain the green pack approach, No Planet B decided to use 97% recycled material for the bottle and 100% recyclable material for the closure, choosing Giflor’s 857 matte finish cap to enhance this philosophy.

13 May 25

Ensuring F&B Safety in 2025: How Plastic Packaging is Keeping Drinks Fresher, Longer

With 2025 on the horizon, ensuring beverage safety and freshness has emerged as a top priority for both consumers and brands. As health standards rise and environmental regulations tighten, the packaging industry is innovating to keep beverages fresh for extended periods while also meeting sustainability targets. Advanced packaging solutions are now crucial.

15 Apr 25

Giflor provides an elegant packaging solution for Tulipan Negro

It is no coincidence that the closure system chosen by Tulipan Negro is, once again, a Giflor one. The variety of color combinations chosen for the caps strikes the eye while telling the story of the brand and the uniqueness of the product.

11 Feb 25

Minimalism Meets Functionality: How Plastic Packaging is Evolving for Efficiency

Minimalistic design is more than just a trend. In fact, it's transforming the packaging industry as brands seek sleek, functional, and eco-friendly solutions. In 2025, minimalist plastic packaging is emerging as a critical tool for balancing aesthetic appeal with sustainability. By reducing material usage and optimizing packaging for shipping efficiency, companies are creating solutions that meet both consumer demands for environmental responsibility and practical needs for cost savings and product protection.

15 Jan 25

The Power of Nostalgia: Why Retro Designs Are Making a Comeback in Plastic Packaging

In today's fast-paced world, nostalgia offers consumers a comforting escape into the past. Retro designs are making a significant resurgence in the plastic packaging industry, as brands leverage vintage aesthetics to evoke feelings of familiarity, authenticity, and timelessness. This trend isn’t just about visuals; it’s about crafting an emotional connection that reminds consumers of simpler times, creating a lasting bond between product and purchaser.

16 Dec 24

Why has Natura Oil chosen Giflor's caps?

Natura Oil's new line is a celebration of the very essence of natural beauty. Consisting of four product ranges, each enriched with precious organic oils, it offers a targeted solution for all hair and skin types. Choosing Giflor caps for the line was driven by the quest for aesthetic and functional perfection.

10 Dec 24

Tewua keeps pets clean and happy with help from Giflor's 855 cap

Tewua is a well-known Italian brand of pet care products formulated with natural vegetable ingredients that are not harmful for animals. For its main product lines “Ph Physiological Shampoos” and “Conditioners”, Tewua has chosen Giflor’s 855 bi-color cap with neutral base and dark blue top.

03 Dec 24

Siberian Wellness goes green with new black PCR cap

Siberian Wellness recently decided to restyle one of its best known and best-selling products, a multi-purpose healing balm. Turning to green, the company chose a new black PCR cap by Giflor Closure Technologies, a solution made with 100% recycled material that guarantees the same shelf impact, safety and durability features of the traditional closure systems.

29 Nov 24

Innovation and functionality: The winning partnership between Giflor and Genera

In the field of cosmetics and personal care manufacturing, competition reaches extremely high levels, and innovation is often the key to success. This is why establishing solid and strategic partnerships turns out to be of paramount importance to emerge. Giflor and Genera, a specialized personal care and hygiene brand belonging to the historic Padua-based company Fairness, have joined forces in a collaboration that has brought tangible benefits to both the companies involved and the end consumers.

22 Nov 24

Navigating Regulatory Challenges: How Packaging Products Are Adapting to Stricter Plastic Laws in 2025

With stricter regulations on plastic use and recycling introduced in 2024, the packaging industry had to rapidly adapt to new environmental standards. Beverage packaging, in particular, is facing increased scrutiny due to its widespread use and environmental footprint. In response to these challenges, this sector is embracing innovative solutions that reduce waste while maintaining functionality.

07 Nov 24

Ciao Chicago!

Giflor will be showcasing Italian style at the PLMA's World of Private Label Chicago event, taking place at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center on 18 and 19 November.

07 Nov 24

The Future of Sustainable Plastic Packaging: Embracing PCR Plastics and Refillable Systems

As we approach 2025, sustainability has shifted from a trend to an industry standard, particularly in plastic packaging. Consumers and regulators are increasingly demanding eco-friendly solutions that reduce plastic waste and environmental impact.

29 Oct 24

World's 3D Promo: Giflor's high profile tube closure with a low profile

It's the small things that often make the biggest impact and Giflor's 772 eco low profile flip top closure for tubes is one such product. Manufactured with less material for a lower weight and lower carbon footprint, the 772 closure is making waves across the packaging industry.

22 Oct 24

Giflor and Ekos Personal Care together persue eco-sustainable beauty

Two long-established and forward-thinking companies united by passion and a spirit of innovation. Here’s why Ekos chose Giflor closure solutions for its Personal Care brand.

09 Oct 24

Packaging that makes a difference — for your business and the planet

Sustainability isn’t just a trend — it’s a necessity. And we know that when it comes to packaging, making the right choices can feel challenging. That’s why we at Giflor have developed a solution that balances environmental responsibility with business efficiency.

26 Sep 24

Next stop Istanbul for Giflor!

Giflor's closures can be found around the world sitting atop bottles or providing the finishing touch to tubes

18 Sep 24

Design and functionality: The successful collaboration between Giflor and Faipa Cosmetics

The partnership between Giflor and Faipa Cosmetics is another example of positive synergy in the cosmetics industry. To ensure the highest quality and practicality, Faipa has chosen Giflor's flip-top cap art. 856 to complete its shampoo bottles.

06 Sep 24

Find Giflor at Fachpack

The last 12 months have been a busy time for Giflor. Not only has the Italian closures company obtained the ISO 14001 certification, it has also added new products into its offering. Visitors to Hall 6, Stand #6-349 at Fachpack will find out about all this and more first hand from Giflor's friendly and informative team!

02 Sep 24

I Provenzali dresses for success with Giflor's 655 closure

Italian brand, I Provenzali, has dressed its micellar water and eye make-up remover from the "Rosa Mosqueta" collection with Giflor's 655 PCR cap, a solution made from 100% recycled plastic now available in appealing, trendy colors.

17 Jul 24

SOLO - the winning new tap design

Giflor is launching a brand new product into its iTap dispensing portfolio. The SOLO is not just another tap. Rather it is a revolutionary tap with a brand new design that avoids microplastics, is drip-free and easy to use.

11 Jul 24

It's Giflor's Just Colors 856 for Vitalcare's shampoo packs

The attention in selecting raw materials and the continuous search for new solutions have led to the long-standing collaboration between So.di.co., the company that owns the Vitalcare brand, and Giflor.

08 Jul 24

Kélite chooses Giflor for Neutroderma

With the cap Just Colors art. 815, Giflor is proud of the collaboration with Neutroderma, a well-known brand specialized in personal care, which has made its bath foams the flagship product and the most widely distributed.

17 Jun 24

Giflor gears up for PLMA Amsterdam

Giflor is gearing up to highlight its caps and closures at PLMA's World of Private Label taking place in Amsterdam on 28 and 29 May.

20 May 24

Vitana + Giflor make a hot combination

Vitana is a Czech company specialized mainly in the production of dehydrated and ready-to-eat food and seasonings. With a philosophy of product and packaging safety as a top priority, the company has chosen the 28/410 655 model from Giflor's Classic Line collection for its line of chili sauces

14 May 24

Giflor delights the Big Apple

Luxe Pack is the premier trade show for creative packaging, so Giflor will be showcasing its premier caps and closures at the New York edition taking place at the Javits Center on May 8th and 9th.

25 Apr 24

Giflor partners with Villa Lodola to land its Eco Low Profile caps in the Japanese market

Villa Lodola that has chosen 2 of Giflor's Eco Low Profile tube closures to significantly reduce the amount of raw plastic in its new Fulgens and Tempus packs launched in Japan.

16 Apr 24

More tubes to benefit from Eco Low Profile Closures

Eager to open up opportunities for more packs to be completed with a more environmentally-friendly closure, Giflor has added a brand new option to its product offering to benefit tubes.

02 Apr 24

Giflor & Bioxcin: A successful partnership, just like the Aquathermal shampoo line!

The Bioxcin brand is one of the most successful dermo-cosmetic brands in Turkey. Since 2020, Bioxcin has been choosing Giflor's Just Colors Art. 850 Flip Top bi-color double-wall cap for the Aquathermal shampoo line

12 Mar 24

Federico Repetto is Giflor's new Managing Director

We're delighted to announce the appointment of Federico Repetto as the new Managing Director of Giflor. We are optimistic that under his guidance, Giflor will continue to thrive by investing in research and development and strengthening its international presence.

07 Mar 24

Giflor commits to environmental sustainability with ISO 14001 certification

Giflor has reached a significant milestone in its journey towards sustainability. We have been awarded the prestigious ISO 14001 certification for our environmental management system, a recognition that testifies our tangible commitment to the environment and our determination to lead the industry towards increasingly sustainable practices.

28 Feb 24

Pierpaoli's Anthyllis benefits from longstanding relationship with Giflor

The packaging industry is constantly evolving, but there are partnerships that last over the years and manage to always create something innovative and special. The long-lasting partnership between Pierpaoli and Giflor has resulted in a new beauty ritual.

16 Feb 24

Discover innovation in Birmingham

Giflor will be showcasing its latest innovations at Packaging Innovations and Empack Birmingham. Sharing a stand with Select Packaging, discover innovation in Birmingham at booth F82.

11 Feb 24

Giflor presents The Ring: The new frontier of bi-color caps

Giflor announces the launch of its latest gem: The Ring. Available in two distinct sizes (Art. 866 RING 24/410 and Art. 865 RING 28/410) Giflor's Ring is set to revolutionize the packaging world with its unique design and innovative features.

09 Feb 24

Giflor's colourful story for Lilien's Professional line

Lilien and its hair care products are a colourful story to tell. And Giflor is part of the brand's 'Professional' story as model 838 of the Just Colors collection completes the pack of Lilien references.

16 Jan 24

Ciao Paris!

Caps and closures specialist, Giflor, will be attending Paris Packaging Week 2024 as the company brings some Italian flair to the French capital. Discover Giflor's latest plastic caps and closures at booth J120.

07 Jan 24

Event News

Giflor: Around the world in 2024

2024 promises to be another year full of exciting opportunities for the Giflor team, with a series of confirmed appearances at the most prestigious international trade shows in the packaging industry.

05 Dec 23

Bebak partners with Giflor for elegant simplicity

Bebak, a stand-out Turkish brand, is a hymn to nature and its colors are fully expressed through the company's packaging style, on which Giflor’s Just Colors (models 806 and 850) closing systems stand out.

22 Nov 23

Chicago welcomes Giflor's Italian style

Giflor continues to strengthen its presence in the North American market. The Italian closures company will be highlighting its iconic, innovative and award-winning solutions at booth H1513 of PLMA taking place in Chicago on 13-14 November.

03 Nov 23

Just Color is just right for Naturaverde

Giflor's Just Color closures 838 and 816 have proven to be just right for Naturaverde Bio Kids and Baby certified biologic cosmetics offering a great aesthetic impact on shelf.

18 Oct 23

Clearly respecting the environment, Naturé Moi partners with Giflor

Naturé Moi is a pioneering brand in the natural hygiene market whose formulas are both respectful of the skin and of the environment. Giflor has added value to the Naturé Moi packs with the Eco Low Profile closure model 844 manufactured with less raw material.

20 Sep 23

Strategic opportunity sees Giflor acquire ITAP International

Giflor, a Vicenza-based injection-molded plastic closure systems manufacturer for the cosmetic, personal care and pet care, food, para-pharmaceutical and OTC industries has acquired 100% of ITAP International, one of Europe's leading manufacturers of plastic bag-in-box taps for food use.

04 Sep 23

Baltic care for healthy skin as Margarita chooses Giflor's 556

Margarita products are designed to protect the skin even in the most difficult climatic conditions, such as cold, rain and wind. Combined with Giflor's 556 closure the complete pack represents the spirit of the Lithuanian brand thanks to its simplicity of shape and use.

30 Aug 23

Giflor's 50-year journey on the road to global success

It has been technological innovation in conjunction with Italian style that has enabled Giflor to win over the international packaging community during the past 50 years. As the Vincenza-based closures company celebrates half a century of success, Nadia Copovilla, CEO, reflects on how Giflor has become one of the most important global references in the industry.

23 Aug 23

Giflor's quality is confirmed with AA+ distinction

Giflor Closure Technologies has obtained grade AA+ of the prestigious BRCGS (British Retail Consortium Global Standard) certification, the most stringent international standard for packaging operators, and, in particular, for manufacturers of components intended to come into contact with food

20 Jul 23

Giflor's 838 cap conveys the distinctive personality of Dicora Urban Fit

In terms of aesthetic impact, the pack of Dicora Urban Fit products is disruptive for its soft-touch material, unique bottle shape combined with pastel nuances. For the bath gel line, the Giflor's 838 cap becomes the perfect closing system to convey the product's distinctive personality.

12 Jul 23

Eco Low Profile tube caps wow the packaging market with multiple awards

At Giflor, we never stop innovating! We are always working hard to design and develop new closure solutions to meet customer needs. This year, one of our lines of products, the Eco Low Profile caps for tubes, has been receiving quite a lot of recognitions and we couldn't be prouder.

30 Jun 23

I PROVENZALI unites with Giflor for organic baby care line

The I Provenzali Organic Baby Line has been designed specially for babies' skin and is dedicated to parents and carers looking for a natural cosmetic with a safe and nourishing formula. Giflor's 556 closure was chosen for its outstanding functionality to ensure the properties of the formulation.

21 Jun 23

Starbrands' Duo Super Care line gets a super closure from Giflor

Feeling well and natural, strong visual impact, ease of use: thanks to its unique patented design, Giflor’s 855 closure perfectly matches the spirit of Duo Super Care shampoos, providing the customer with a pleasant and enjoyable experience under the shower.

17 May 23

Bottega Verde 'embraces the feeling' with Giflor

Bottega Verde recently launched a brand new product line inspired by nature that offers a unique body and sensorial experience inspired by natural scents and body wash massage effects. The company chose Giflor's caps to convey its nature-oriented inspiration.

19 Apr 23

Giflor is international in 2023

2023 is going to be a very busy year for the Giflor team, having already confirmed its presence at some of the most important international trade shows in the packaging industry throughout the year. In 2023 we will be showcasing our company's new projects and products at influential trade shows in both Europe and the USA.

04 Apr 23

Caresse Cosmetics chooses Giflor for Miffy, the iconic bunny loved by thousands of kids worldwide

Miffy is an adorable little girl bunny who is the protagonist of many adventures for kids 0-2. But what does she have to do with Giflor's collaboration with Caresse Cosmetics?

29 Mar 23

Giflor provides unique and innovative proposal for Diete.Tic's unique and innovative proposal

Diete.Tic provides a unique and innovative proposal among sweeteners. In light of the special formulation, the company asked Giflor to create a customized closure system for its packaging.

22 Mar 23

2XP and Giflor make the perfect combination

Australian 2XP products are sold across the world, therefore the packaging format and resistance are fundamental when shipping to ensure the packs arrive intact. Giflor's Eco Low Profile cap 743 is the perfect combination to withstand stressing transport conditions avoiding accidental openings and leaks.

15 Feb 23

Mario Fissi 1937 Firenze elects elegance and sustainability with Giflor's closure systems

Mario Fissi 1937 Firenze has chosen the green design of Giflor closure systems for two of its most successful personal care product lines as “elegance and sustainability are the key elements of this exciting and engaging project”.

18 Jan 23

“Less plastic, more impact”: Reducing packaging size increases product visibility and appeal

Biocare had no doubts when it selected the most suitable closure system for tubes that would enhance its market positioning. Inspired by nature, the brand decided to partner up with Giflor, for sharing the same values and respect for the environment.

15 Dec 22

Quality and transparency: the key to win over pet owners

The latest trends show the number of consumers that keep a close eye on the quality of the ingredients and the packaging of pet products is increasing. That's why Yuup! and Giflor have been working side by side to provide both quality and transparency in their new collection of unique pet care products.

19 Oct 22

Giflor confirms BRCGS grade AA certification for third consecutive year

Confirming the company's exemplary quality demands, for the third year in a row, Giflor Closure Technologies has obtained an impressive grade AA certification from the prestigious British Retail Consortium Global Standard.

13 Sep 22

Giflor seals the deal with its e-commerce E-closures line

Always looking to the future, Giflor's R&D department started developing closure systems specifically suited to e-commerce in 2003, with the creation of its E-closures line. These caps meet the needs of all major industries and are today globally recognized as a guarantee of style, functionality and a positive unboxing experience, without unpleasant surprises.

24 Aug 22

Giflor celebrates category win for Tube of the Year 2021 with Just Colors Eco Low Profile Cap

Just Colors Eco Low Profile Cap is awarded Silver for the Innovative Component or Process category at the Tube of the Year 2021 competition. The product is praised for its sustainability and bi-color possibilities.

20 Jul 22

Giflor becomes three times greener in 15 years by focusing on three main assets

How many ways are there to be eco-responsible? Giflor shares its sustainable advancements and successes in its 3 main areas of interest: the industrial plant, product materials and packaging design.

22 Jun 22

Vitélite chooses Giflor to ensure convenience without compromise on quality or aesthetics

To be more visible, quality too needs a refined look, especially in a competitive and sophisticated industry such as the care one. That is why Vitélite chose the premium design of Giflor’s closure systems to complete the packaging of its shampoo and conditioner line.

23 May 22

Tulipan Negro's Gourmand Geles line entrusts Giflor again

How to nail a new packaging design? Choose the same winning team! That's just what Spanish brand Tulipan Negro has done, entrusting Giflor with a new challenge.

10 May 22

Giflor's new ELP cap is set to transform the packaging industry

Giflor is set to transform the packaging industry with its latest innovation that has been added to the Italian closure manufacturer's packaging inventory.

06 Apr 22

Giflor's 38/400 closures: One for every need

Traditionally used in the food sector, 38mm diameter caps guarantee a fast-filling process and are ideal for top-down use. Throughout the years, Giflor's R&D department has evolved this solution to broaden its applications to other sectors.

16 Mar 22

Sustainable packaging proves a Royal Affair

When The Royal Affair started looking for a packaging solution that was entirely sustainable, and at the same time could convey that sense of "royalty" evoked by the brand, there was no doubt that Kim Pai Tuba’s mono-material laminated tube equipped with Giflor’s Eco Low Profile closure art. 772 was the only choice.

23 Feb 22

Giflor and K9 Competition groom horses and domestic animals to purrrfection

Giflor's latest customer success story is for Swedish brand, K9 Competition. The pet grooming brand has chosen Giflor's 740 ELP model for its animal care treatment products.

12 Jan 22

Giflor's dispensing solutions enhanced through Sempack® partnership

The new mono-material tottle packs offered by closure manufacturing specialist, Giflor, are a result of the company's latest partnership with French company, Sempack®. The Giflor and Sempack® alliance combines the manufacturing excellence of two well-known packaging producers for brands to access mono-material PP tottle packs with corresponding PP dispensing closures.

04 Nov 21

A touch of elegance with Giflor's 736-737 closures

Exploring objects through touch can generate detailed, lasting memories of an object enabling the tactile sense an opportunity to create a significant connection within the unconscious part of the mind. Using this to its advantage, Giflor Closure Technologies has designed the new 736 and 737 cylindrical flip-top models with a tantalizing matte finish to provide consumers with this experience with its closures.

22 Aug 21

Fanola chooses Giflor's 560 cap model: a guarantee for e-commerce

Fanola, an Italian brand and global leader in professional hair care has chosen Giflor's 560 closure to enhance its customers' online shopping experience in order to avoid product leakage at any point along the supply chain.

10 Jun 21

Giflor welcomes the SQUEASYT™!

Spearheading the plastic closures industry, Giflor welcomes a brand new closure into its portfolio. The SQUEASYT™ benefits from a TPE valve and delivers clean dispensing without droplet loss.

05 May 21

EuPhidra chooses Giflor for maximum sustainability!

EuPhidra is a brand of cosmetic products pertaining to the Zeta Farmaceutici Group dedicated to skin care and health. As an extremely innovative brand with high sustainability values, EuPhidra has chosen an Eco Low Profile closure for tubes from the Giflor catalogue to crown its new "Floreali" collection of 98% natural shower gels .

22 Apr 21

Giflor Closures: Consistently trusted by Tulipan Negro

Tulipan Negro bath gels stand out not only for their refined formulations, but also for their modern packaging that packs a strong visual and emotional impact into every product. It's no coincidence that the closure system chosen by Tulipan Negro is, once again, produced and designed by Giflor Closure Technologies.

05 Apr 21

There's a new arrival in Giflor's Just Colors line this spring!

Giflor's distinctive Just Colors product collection continues to expand and strengthen its market position through the addition of 2 new Ø20mm closures. The patented designs benefit from a classy look so that the newcomers to Just Colors are highly versatile and multi-skilled caps which are appealing across a variety of industries ranging from beauty to cosmetic, and food to pharma.

23 Mar 21

Giflor, where hygiene and sustainability meet

Giflor Closures has worked with Oliofora, a Portuguese brand of body care products made from native raw materials of northern Portugal to create easy-to-use sanitizing products. Sustainability comes first and foremost for Oliofora, so it comes as no surprise that Oliofora has chosen Giflor's 405 model in PCR.

16 Mar 21

Giflor wins gold for innovation - again!

Giflor has once again proven that it is a leader in the pursuit of producing innovative packaging which conforms to both the desires of brands and consumers. The Italian closure manufacturer is proud to announce that its patented Eco Low Profile 772 mono-material tube system has received a top award during the Tube Council's prestigious 2020 Tube Of the Year Awards.

09 Feb 21

Giflor's recycle-ready cap and tube solution

Following intensive development and testing, Giflor's eco low profile cap (ELP) is now part of a brand new laminate mono-material tube system that is recycle-ready as a single piece of packaging. The new launch marks another milestone on the path towards sustainable packaging and a circular economy.

16 Nov 20

Giflor's 560 is compliant with Amazon standards

Giflor's 560 closure is an exclusive screw-on push-lock cap with bore seal, which has ISTA-6 validation fulfiling Amazon's testing requirements for SIOC. The 560 has been tested in accordance with Amazon's own SIOC test methods which simulate different handling and transportation risk scenarios.

12 Nov 20

Top result for Giflor's BRC certificate

Giflor has obtained the British Retail Consortium (BRC) certificate with an impressive grade AA result, a step ahead of the company's initial grade A. This new certification accredits the constant evolution of processes and hygienic standards at the company.

07 Sep 20

Giflor's new products focus on sustainability

Giflor Closure Technologies, an international leader in the production of plastic closure systems for over 40 years, has a set a new goal for this year. Despite all of the global challenges 2020 has brought, Giflor has decided to further its efforts from an environmental point of view. The company slogan, "2020: two times green" testifies that this will be a decisive year for sustainability, a challenge that Giflor has been at the forefront of for some years now and wishes to continue improving upon. See how their latest products get greener.

13 Jul 20

Green is the goal for Giflor in 2020

Despite the countless challenges presented in the global market during 2020, Giflor has decided to further intensify its environmental efforts as the slogan chosen by the company indicates, "2020: two times green". It testifies that this will be a decisive year for the sustainability challenge, a challenge that Giflor has been at the forefront of for some years now. From products to processing, sustainability is at the heart of all company projects.

29 Jun 20

Giflor's classic and customizable Mushroom Caps

With their classic design, Giflor's Mushroom Closures are a timeless solution for any cosmetic, personal care, and health care products. The attractive and distinctive shape, flip-top opening, and different finishes of these plastic caps for evergreen pack solutions suit different brand attitudes and philosophies.

30 Mar 20

Giflor's 100% PCR closures

Giflor’s environmentally conscious Post Consumer Resin collection revolves around the use of “recycled” materials. This highly innovative and eco-friendly PCR closure collection responds to the growing demand for a circular economy and helps brands improve their sustainability credentials with 100% green packaging solutions.

19 Feb 20

One material, one vision: Giflor's innovative low profile closure system for laminate tubes

As increased efforts are being made for a more sustainable planet in 2020, Giflor has joined forces with Sibo for its "one material, one vision" commitment to lighter weight, recycle-ready full tube packs. This is a major innovative step forward towards an eco-friendly product developed through the design and manufacture of tube packages.

15 Jan 20

Push-lock technology showcased by Giflor's 560

Design is not only about creating an appealing product, it also means making the product extremely functional and user-friendly. Giflor's 560 patented cylindrical cap model combines both these features.

20 Dec 19

Giflor's Carbon Black Free resin enables recycling

Black plastic packaging poses a great challenge for the recycling process because the presence of carbon black does not allow the correct sorting of black parts at recycling facilities. Giflor’s Carbon Black Free (CBF) resin is the latest response to this challenging issue.

19 Nov 19

Giflor obtains grade A BRC Packaging and Packaging Materials certification

Giflor has recently obtained the prestigious BRC Packaging and Packaging materials with a grade A certification. The BRC standard, which is internationally recognized within the GFSI, allows GIFLOR to further qualify as a supplier of products to large retailers and stores as well as consolidate its position in foreign markets, especially the UK, USA and other countries that acknowledge this certification for its undisputed distinctive value.

07 Oct 19

There's more to Giflor's 850 than meets the eye

Giflor's 850 is a cap that has been designed to enhance the look and feel of a pack, offering outstanding advantages above those of standard disc-top closures. The patented cap is a double wall bi-injected flip top with a standard 24/410 neck.

22 May 19

Giflor's environmental commitment is enhancing sales

Cutting edge technology is being utilized to enhance sustainability at Giflor. And it's not just machinery that is benefiting a more environmentally-friendly production. Find out how the world renowned caps manufacturer is making its product offering greener and saving the world's resources.

28 Mar 19

Behind the scenes at Giflor Closures

Denis Dalla Fontana, Operations Manager at Giflor offers a unique opportunity for a behind the scenes look at the Italian caps and closures company. Inspiration comes from within at Giflor as the company maintains a cutting edge position at the forefront of closure technology and production techniques through investing, testing and exploring new materials.

27 Mar 19

Giflor selected as IPA sustainability award finalist

The ESTube Green Solution from CTL-CH Packaging has been selected as a finalist for the IPA Award in the Sustainability Section. The solution includes our Art. 772-50, Eco Low Profile flip-top closure for 50mm tubes.

14 Dec 18

Giflor's Eco Low Profile with big impact

Nowadays, a focus on sustainability is a MUST to ensure the survival of our planet. Always staying ahead of the times, Giflor Closure Technologies has been committed to this ever since 2006, when it launched its Eco Low Profile line for bottles, and the company now works with this philosophy in mind every day. As brands look for simple ways to improve their sustainability credentials, Giflor's Eco Low Profile cap options have gone from strength to strength, offering a lightweight packaging option utilizing less plastic material and benefiting a reduced carbon footprint.

10 Dec 18

Advantages of caps and liners for e-commerce

E-commerce has opened up global growth possibilities for many companies, however, there are characteristics which make some products more viable options for the sector. Headquartered in Italy, Giflor is one of the world's most innovative plastic cap manufacturers and much of the company's product offering is ideal for e-commerce trading.

04 Dec 18

Giflor is right on trend with its matte finish closures

As one of the world's best-known plastic cap manufacturers, Giflor is always at the forefront of closure trends. The Italian company's latest development is the enhancement of its Just Colors line with the inclusion of 2 new options that are ideal for the creation of stylish personal care packaging.

16 Oct 18

A glance at Giflor!

The Giflor story is narrated in a short movie which highlights the company's values such as reliability, flexibility and technological innovation. Giflor's global strategic approach, combined with Made in Italy design, has marked its success throughout the years.

13 Jun 18

Giflor on the go to Rosupack Moscow – Russia

A new date to save in your agenda: from June 26th to 29th come and visit us in Moscow at the RosUpack Fair where we will be with our partner CentrUpak. A great strategic platform to discuss labelling and packaging topics.

29 May 18

The 850 closure, launched by Giflor in 2017, confirms its success internationally

Giflor is experiencing a moment of great growth and success, positioning itself as a relevant brand in the cosmetics packaging market. 850 closure is the latest born of the Italian brand, a patented double-walled cap of 50 mm, which makes it unique in its design, functionality and versatility.

22 May 18

Giflor expands its territory in South America

Giflor Plastic Caps, the internationally renowned and award-winning caps manufacturer will be participating at Colombia's Andina Pack as the Italian company further expands its territory across South America. The South America market is a growing market for Giflor as the company already has a number of key customers in the region that turn to the company because of its excellent reputation and wide offering of closure options.

09 Oct 17

Tube Council awards Giflor gold!

Giflor, the Italian plastic caps and closures company has been awarded the Tube of the Year Gold Award by the American tube manufacturers association. The Tube Council presented Giflor with the award at the recent convention which was held in Las Vegas.

20 Sep 17

Paolo Lobba at Giflor tells us about expansion and what it takes to foster a packaging brand's success

Recently we were able to speak to Paolo Lobba, Giflor's head of R&D, to get his impressions on the current trend for packaging firms to expand into previously untapped markets. Giflor is one of Europe's leading closure providers, and Paolo was able to give us some details on how his company is meeting the challenges of expansion successfully.

23 Jun 17

Giflor takes two WorldStar awards with innovative closures

Two of Giflor's items, the "Eco low profile flip-top cap for tubes" and the "Eco low profile bi-color flip-top cap for bottles" were selected as winners within the "Health & Beauty" category of this year's WorldStar awards.

08 May 17

Giflor showcases numerous lines at this year's Interpack

Giflor has had quite a successful expansion year, with a number of ranges being recognized internationally as leading items in the beauty and personal care spaces. At this year's Interpack, the company showcased several of its flagship products to garner further exposure and make brands aware of the benefits of low profile closures.

01 May 17

Giflor launches a new website, where "innovation and Italian design meet sustainability"

Giflor is one of the world's leading suppliers of low-profile caps to a number of international markets, including some fo the world's largest packaging consulting firms. Recently, Giflor launched a new website to show existing and prospective clients its simple mission to offer innovative closures featuring gorgeous Italian design without added environmental impact.

19 Dec 16

The Eco-Low Profile: useful, eco-sensitive, and international

Giflor's Eco-Low Profile is a light weight tube closure solution designed to improve sustainability, reduce costs, and shorten lead times. It is perfectly compatible with laminated and extruded/injected tubes.

07 Nov 16

Giflor comes away with five separate prizes at the Starpack Industry Awards

Renowned internationally for producing a number of industry leading closures, Italian firm Giflor has won five times at this year's edition of the Starpack Industry Awards. Two of the company's closures were entered and managed to take top prizes based on a number of key features.

28 Sep 16

Eco Low Profile takes on the world

The industrial patent for Giflor's Eco Low Profile 772 tube cap has just been accepted in China, the 3rd major region to accept the Italian company's cap. Giflor's 772 tube cap has already been patented in Europe and the United States and the acceptance of the patent in China coincides with the anniversary of the invention and patenting of the first tube by John Goffe Rand, 175 years ago.

26 May 16

Giflor crowns award winning Coeur de Cigale body milk

It's a common requisite for natural products to source packaging of an eco-friendly nature. Afterall, a natural product is kindlier to the skin, so it makes sense that its packaging is kindlier to the Earth. This is the rationale which led Giflor's Eco Low Profile Cap crowning the award winning Coeur de Cigale body milk.

09 May 16

Winni's Bio Naturel selects Giflor caps for its latest product launch

Italian firm Winni's produces a number of natural products designed to offer consumers a full range of products for personal care and cleaning the home. When the Winni's team needed a new closure to offer proper dispensing and top its personal care items, they turned to Giflor and the popular 844 closure.

16 Sep 15

Giflor's bicolor flip top closures topping Expo travel kits

One of Giflor's most popular items and part of the Just Colors line, the 24/410 bicolor cylindrical flip top cap, art. 856, was selected to sit atop smaller format containers for this year's Milan Expo travel kits, providing perfect retention and dispensing for travel kit mainstays like shampoo, body gel, or moisturizer. Giflor's bicolor caps offer a unique and easy to use option for companies to create a unique piece of contemporary packaging.

19 Aug 15

Giflor's Eco Low Profile flip-top cap for tube wins in the Rosupack 2015 PART awards

Italian plastic cap specialist, Giflor has just taken the top prize at this year's Rosupack PART awards. The Packaging, Art, Research and Technology award was presented for the company's Eco Low Profile flip top cap for the tube which makes a considerable saving on the amount of plastic required when compared to a standard tube cap, thus helping the environment and whilst saving considerable costs in logistics.

07 Jul 15

Giflor takes inspiration from vibrant spring hues and tones to extend its standard colour range

Following the launch of Giflor's Eco Low Profile Oval bicolour closure, which is already generating positive results, Giflor has made the decision to extend its range of standard colours available. The company's standard range of colours now encompasses 333 different tones, shades, and hues from which to choose without any surcharge.

23 Apr 15

Giflor extends its offering to innovative new cap liners

Giflor, the Italian firm behind the latest advances in closures like the Eco Low Profile, has announced that it will be expanding its offering to include liners in its broad range of caps and other closures, providing clients with a simple and cost-effective way to provide a proper seal on products.

12 Jan 15

Giflor's Eco Low Profile line, now in bi-color XL

Giflor, one of Italy's most reputable and international closure firms has been busy further developing its popular Eco Low Profile line, today one of the company's top selling innovations. The line now offers an XL item for companies seeking to provide a more robust closure solution.

25 Jul 14

Giflor's mushroom caps are sprouting up all over

Giflor, Italy's premier supplier of a high quality closures for a variety of sectors, has extended the scope of its popular mushroom caps to meet the high market demand for the closures. The mushroom cap closure, long associated with ease of use and versatility, have become a top seller for Giflor over the years, and are now available in even more configurations.

07 Apr 14

Giflor's latest 24/410 and 24/415 closures

Giflor, one of the world's primary sources for Italian designed closures and packaging items, has released a wide range of flip-top caps for standard 24/415 and 24/410 neck finishes. The company's full line is not only available in a number of interesting and innovative shapes, they also come in over 300 standard colour choices, providing firms with a huge amount of flexibility when it comes time to selecting the perfect closure for standard bottles.

24 Feb 14

Giflor introduces a new paradigm with jigger flip-tops

Giflor, the leading Italian firm dedicated to excellent closure design and production, has released a new closure perfect for a number of applications. The closure combines the best of two paradigms as it may be used as either a dosing jigger or as a simple flip top.

10 Dec 13

Giflor releases its updated version of a timeless closure classic

Giflor, one of Europe's premier closure suppliers for a wide array of markets, including the personal care, cosmetic, and household spaces, has a trio of closures available designed to offer companies a superior item while maintaining a classic paradigm. The simple flip-top caps are the perfect fusion of technology and design, easily recognizable to consumers but with distinctive features that set them apart.

25 Nov 13

The Pushlock redesign by Giflor

Years ago Giflor introduced a totally new cap for cosmetics, a cap that offered both the performance of a classic disc top and flip top (open with one hand), and the security of a push pull closure. Now Giflor is relaunching the Pushlock with a modern design and improved functionality, along with a new series of bi-color caps for standard items (24, 28, and 38 mm).

08 May 13

Giflor receives TricorBraun's 2012 Supplier Innovation Award

More than 5 years ago, TricorBraun management visited Cosmoprof in Bologna and were intrigued by Giflor's display and product offerings. This introduction to Giflor, its products, and most importantly its people have obviously progressed quickly and finally after a number of smaller projects seems now to be on the development of impact business.

19 Dec 12

Giflor adds a new option to its Just Colors range

Giflor' Just Colors (Match emotions) range of products has grown once more with the addition of a new bicolor cap specifically for 28/410 necks. The new closure features a fusion of Italian design and perfect engineering, to create a cap that not only looks superb, the flip-top portion fits perfectly into the mount to create an excellent seal.

09 Oct 12

Giflor unveils a closure based on fine Italian design

The Giflor Just Colors (Match emotions) range of products has just seen the addition of a new bicolor cap for 38/400 necks. The new closure sets itself apart from others on the market by offering spectacular Italian design that gives the closure an aesthetic appeal that's closer to art than engineering.

01 Oct 12

Giflor releases a distinctive new oval bicolor cap

Due to an increasing need to provide fresh ideas for customers, Giflor strives to create products with original features. This promise of continuous innovation has led the company to create a new line of flip-top, bicolor cylindrical caps with distinctive oval tops for the cosmetic and personal care markets.

25 Sep 12

Giflor's Push-Lock caps, to be showcased soon

Giflor has released another solution bound to attract attention, with its unique, two-colour Push Lock caps, featuring an innovative opening/closing method.

19 Jun 12

Giflor to showcase the Just Colors line

Giflor has garnered a lot of attention of late thanks to its "Just Colors" line of bi-colour closures, featuring a gentle design and a highly customizable presentation, providing a creative solution.

12 Jun 12

Giflor's new bi-colour and Eco Low Profile closure collection

Giflor is to intropduce its newest bi-colour and Eco Low Profile closure collection for sustainable and attractive packaging. This new closure collection is suitable for standard neck finishes 24, 28 and 38mm, and also for oval snap-on neck finishes.

01 Mar 12

Domed or flat bi-colour closures

Giflor has launched a new standard dispensing closure, available in an oval shape and featuring a bi-colour decoration option. The new closure was designed to open up new markets looking for a premium closure option for personal care products. The new closures are available as either elegant, domed tops or flat caps to convert just about any bottle used into a tottle.

09 Sep 11

A premium closure for a wider market

Giflor has launched a standard oval bi-colour dispensing closure which has enabled them to open up the premium capping option to a wider market. As a complement to the existing Giflor range of oval dispensing closures, the new bi-colour closure provides an ideal solution for on-shelf product differentiation allowing for premium positioning in the mass market.

10 May 11

Giflor offers Cleo a solution

Giflor is a sound partner for many companies: through a combination of planning, technology, design, rational product management and thorough quality control procedures, the company offers ensure a continuous supply of high-quality, thoroughly tested products. The company has just incorporated its special Low Profile closure into the redesign of Italy's Cleo line of skin care products. The closure was chosen thanks to its light weight and stability as a tottle base.

15 Feb 11

Gilfor releases its new 706 cap line

Giflor, a top quality Italian manufacturer of caps and closure for the cosmetic and personal care markets, has just released its new 706 cap, interchangeable with its 701 & 705 fittings.

12 Feb 10