Tekni-Plex granted patent for first-of-its-kind Sniff Seal technology
Sniff Seal liner technology provides the olfactory experience without removing the seal.
Tekni-Plex, Inc., Wayne, Pa., received patent approval for its Sniff Seal technology, which is dubbed as the first liner to enable scent permeation through an induction seal closure liner without affecting the seal or compromising the contents.
“There are many instances where consumers want to know what a product actually smells like before putting it in the shopping cart. Unfortunately, there are times when consumers peel back seals or remove fitments to experience the scent before buying. When a package is returned to the shelf in a compromised condition, it is no longer sellable. As a result, the retail industry experiences a significant amount of loss annually,” says David Andrulonis, senior vice president and general manager, Tri-Seal, a Tekni-Plex business unit.