Single Wall or Double Wall Jars

[Brenda (OH)]

I have been playing with shea creams and was wondering if there is a specific difference between the single wall and double wall jars to package it in. I understand the single wall and double wall concept, is it preference only?

[eugenia]

I understand the single wall and double wall concept, is it preference only?

Yes, it is.

[Brenda (OH)]

Thanks Eugenia - So being a "preference" one doesn't have much of a benefit over the other other than appearance to the consumer?

[sudsnwicks]

For you, the benefit of single wall is you'll have more color/shape choices, while the double wall may offer slightly more protection (insulation) against outside temperature changes. For the consumer, a double walled jar will look bigger - some people just go by size instead of reading the volume/weight on the label.

[Brenda (OH)]

Thanks bunches for the replies - I will test both types taking into consideration the added protection of the double wall. I really like some of the single wall styles to choose from but don't want a nicely packaged product to go rancid. I know I have had pre-based samples that have molded so I'll take the double wall into consideration. Thanks again !

[sudsnwicks]

Brenda, I doubt a double walled jar could prevent mold or rancidity. It is more for helping the contents not to melt if the room gets warmer in the summer. It is just a little extra protection and not a whole lot.

[Brenda (OH)]

Hey thanks !! I appreciate your helpfulness . . .so out of curiousity and quite possibly another silly question, do the plastic inserts that lay on top of the creams before putting the lid on add a benefit? or do most lids suffice?

Blessings ~ Brenda

[sudsnwicks]

From what I understand, the purpose of those plastic inserts is to help prevent leakage and to keep the lid clean (at least until the person starts using it). If what's in the jar is solid enough not to leak, and it isn't important to you if the product touches the lid, then the lid itself should suffice.