Resealable packaging is any type of

packaging Packaging is the science, art and technology of enclosing or protecting products for distribution, storage, sale, and use. Packaging also refers to the process of designing, evaluating, and producing packages. Packaging can be described as a coo ...

that allows the

consumer A consumer is a person or a group who intends to order, or use purchased goods, products, or services primarily for personal, social, family, household and similar needs, who is not directly related to entrepreneurial or business activities. ...

or user to reseal or reclose the packaging. Often packaging needs to be resealed in order to maintain product freshness or prevent spillage.

Reusable packaging Reusable packaging is manufactured of durable materials and is specifically designed for multiple trips and extended life. A ''reusable package'' or container is "designed for reuse without impairment of its protective function." The term returnabl ...

allows for multiple uses which can help reduce waste.

Methods

* Screw caps or other container closures with similar functions *

Hook and loop fastener Hook-and-loop fasteners, commonly known as Velcro (a Generic trademark, genericized trademark), hook-and-pile fasteners or touch fasteners are versatile fastening devices that allow two surfaces to be repeatedly attached and detached with ease ...

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Pressure sensitive adhesive Pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA, self-adhesive, self-stick adhesive) is a type of nonreactive adhesive which forms a bond when pressure is applied to bond the adhesive with a surface. No solvent, water, or heat is needed to activate the adhesive ...

strips and tapes * Interlocking plastic strips such as found on

Zipper storage bag A zipper storage bag, slider storage bag, zipper bag, ziplock bag, zip-lock bag, ziploc bag, or zippie is an inexpensive flexible rectangular storage bag, usually transparent, made of polyethylene or similar plastic, that can be sealed and opene ...

s * Zip packs: resealable packaging with a zip feature that keeps the container airtight. These packs are designed with an ergonomical clip which functions like a zipper but is airtight. These products feature flanged interlocking profiles that create a reliable seal when pressed together.

Ziploc Ziploc is an American brand of reusable, re-sealable sliding channel storage bags and containers originally developed and test marketed by Dow Chemical Company in 1968 and now produced by S. C. Johnson & Son. The plastic bags and containers c ...

and Zip-Pak are manufacturers specializing in these products, the latter employing a slider to open and close the bag. The zip component of the packaging is supplied on a continuous roll, and is inserted between the upper and lower webs of the plastic film provided with the packaging. The zip is bonded to the packaging by a heat activated adhesive that is pre-applied to the backing of the zip. The first resealable packaging with a zipper was licensed in the United States by Minigrip® in 1954. :"Ziplock" is now used as a noun or adjective in relation to plastic bags using this type of seal regardless of manufacturer. Note that registration (including free trial) is required *

Plastic wrap Plastic wrap, cling film, Saran wrap, cling wrap, Glad wrap or food wrap is a thin plastic film typically used for sealing food items in containers to keep them fresh over a longer period of time. Plastic wrap, typically sold on rolls in boxe ...

used to cover opened containers *

Lid (container) A lid or cover is part of a container, and serves as the closure or seal, usually one that completely closes the object. Lids can be placed on small containers such as tubs as well as larger lids for open-head pails and drums. Etymology The ...

Twist tie A twist tie is a fastener made of one or more metal wires encased in a thin strip of paper or plastic, in such a way that it can bend and retain its shape. Wireless polymeric twist ties have also been developed. Use It is used to tie the opening ...

s *

Hook-and-loop fastener Hook-and-loop fasteners, commonly known as Velcro (a Generic trademark, genericized trademark), hook-and-pile fasteners or touch fasteners are versatile fastening devices that allow two surfaces to be repeatedly attached and detached with ease ...

s to reattach a flap or lid

References

* Yam, K. L., "Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology", John Wiley & Sons, 2009, * Soroka, W, "Fundamentals of Packaging Technology", IoPP, 2002, Packaging {{Tech-stub