Car air freshener materials
Materials, Refills and Responsible Choices
Customers increasingly ask what a car air freshener is made of and what happens to it afterwards. Good answers start with facts: the materials in each part, how long the product body is used, and what the packaging is made of. Here are our material choices and how we help you describe them clearly on your packs.
- Material breakdown for every product
- Refillable designs
- Lighter, paper-based packs
One body, many refillsWhat products are made of
Main materials by format
We provide a material breakdown for each product, so you can describe it accurately and plan disposal guidance.
| Format | Main materials |
|---|---|
| Paper hangers | Fragrance board, printing inks, cotton or elastic string, film pouch |
| Felt hangers | Polyester or blended felt, inks, string, pouch |
| Vent and visor clips | Plastic housing and clip; optional metal, wood or ceramic face; fragrance insert |
| Hanging diffusers | Glass bottle, plastic plug, wooden cap, cord, fragrance oil |
| Gel and fiber cans | Metal or plastic can, gel or fiber carrier, seal film |
| Ceramic and wooden | Ceramic, plaster or wood carrier; holder; fragrance oil |
| Electric diffusers | Plastic or metal housing, electronics, battery on some models, cartridges |
| Packaging | Paperboard, plastic film, blisters, molded or paper inserts |
Refillable design
Keep the body, change the refill
A refillable vent clip, diffuser or bottle stays in the car while customers buy refills, which means fewer complete products bought over time. We help you design refills with lighter packs and clear instructions, so customers keep using the body they already have.
- Refills matched to each body, with version marks
- Lighter refill packs than the starter pack
- Clear refill instructions on pack and product
Packaging choices
Lighter packs, the right protection
For scented paper and liquids, we pair the barrier films and closures they need with lighter outer packs.
Paper-based retail packs
Cartons and header cards in paperboard for most formats.
Reduced-plastic blisters
Smaller windows and paper backing cards where the product needs to be seen.
Mono-material films
Single-material pouches where the product and barrier needs allow.
Paper inserts
Paper or molded-fiber inserts instead of plastic trays in boxes and gift sets.
Material statements, backed by facts
Statements that build trust
Clear, specific material statements build trust with customers and retailers. For each statement on your pack, we supply the supporting facts.
| Statement | Supporting information |
|---|---|
| “Made with” a named material | Material specification |
| “Recycled content” | Supplier documentation of the recycled content percentage |
| “Recyclable” | Material identification, and whether collection and recycling for that material is available where the product is sold |
| “Biodegradable” or “compostable” | The test standard and results for the material and conditions |
| “Phthalate-free” or “free of” a substance | Test report or supplier declaration covering the relevant substances and limits |
| “Natural” | A clear definition and supporting composition information |
Evidence and disposal
Facts for your pack, guidance for your customers
Evidence we can provide
For each product: material breakdown by component, supplier declarations for materials, fragrance documents (SDS, IFRA documentation) and test reports. Additional tests can be arranged with independent laboratories.
Documents and market requirementsDisposal guidance
Clear disposal guidance on the pack helps customers sort each part into the right stream. We help you write it for your pack and market.
Lighter packaging, fewer mixed materials and refill formats that use less material. We bring these options to every customer developing a new range.
Ask about materials
Plan materials and pack statements together
Tell us the product, the market and the statements you would like to make. We reply with the material breakdown, packaging options and the facts behind each statement.
- 01We review the product and your target statements.
- 02You receive materials, options and supporting documents.
- 03Disposal guidance is drafted for your pack and market.