Tethered caps

Tethered caps are opening devices designed to stay attached to the rest of the carton package, in compliance with a forthcoming EU Single-Use Plastic directive and to help prevent plastic litter.

Tethered caps for Tetra Pak^® carton packages

Tethered caps are the latest additions to our range of openings and closures, allowing you to achieve your ambitions in three essential areas – food safety, food waste, and the environment – simultaneously. We are introducing them now, well ahead of the legal obligation, as part of our ambition to deliver the world's most sustainable food package*.

Preventing litter

The EU Single-Use Plastic (SUP) Directive, which mandates that single-use beverage containers made with plastic will only be allowed on the market if their caps and lids remain attached, will come into force in 2024. The directive is an integral part of the EU's wider approach announced in their Plastics Strategy and an important element of the EU Circular Economy Action Plan. By starting the deployment of our tethered cap solutions portfolio, we plan to convert 30% of the total installed base in Europe by the end of 2022, before working towards full compliance by July 2024.

TwistCap^™ OSO 34 Pro

The TwistCap^™ OSO 34 Pro is a fully renewable one-step resealable tethered cap available for Tetra Rex^® carton packages. It is based on a screw opening mechanism with tethered strings that keep the lid attached to the package. The proportions of the closure provide a good grip and it is easy to control pouring, also for viscous products. It is suitable for chilled liquid dairy products (LDP) and other liquid dairy products (OLDP). This one-step opening comes with a slitted tamper band which ensures that the product hasn't already been opened. It’s available in multiple colours so it can fit seamlessly with any packaging design.

C38 Pro

The C38 Pro is a resealable and future-proof tethered cap. It is based on a screw opening mechanism and the cap stays attached to the package, helping to prevent litter. It also features a visible tamper band to make it clear when the package has been opened, helping to secure food protection. The opening size of 38mm ensures a smooth, even liquid flow, and it’s available in multiple colours so it can fit seamlessly with any packaging design. There is also a plant-based version of the cap available, which is made from polymers derived from sugar cane. This option increases the total amount of renewable content, which results in an expected CO₂ reduction when compared with standard packaging.

Tethered cap C38 on Tetra Top carton package

HeliCap™ 26 Pro

The HeliCap™ 26 Pro features a new screw and flip concept with a self-locking hinge after opening, providing convenience for in-home consumption. This one-step opening comes with a clearly visible tamper evidence ring, ensuring the product hasn't already been opened, while the 26 mm opening area offers a smooth liquid flow. The HeliCap™ 26 Pro has a cutter-based opening mechanism and is applied after the package is filled and formed over a pre-laminated hole in the packaging material. A plant-based option, using HDPE made from sugarcane, is also available, increasing the product's overall renewable content.

HeliCap™ 23 Pro

The HeliCap™ 23 Pro is based on a screw opening mechanism, with tethered strings keeping the lid attached to the rest of the package. A clearly visible tamper evidence ring ensures the product hasn't already been opened, securing food protection. The HeliCap™ 23 Pro has a cutter-based opening mechanism and is applied after the package is filled and formed over a pre-laminated hole in the packaging material. Available in several different colours, there is also a plant-based option using HDPE made from sugarcane, increasing the product's overall renewable content.

DreamCap™ 26 Pro

The DreamCap™ 26 Pro features a new screw and flip concept with a self-locking hinge after opening, for consumer convenience while drinking. This one-step opening comes with a clearly visible tamper evidence ring, ensuring the product hasn't already been opened. Designed to suit facial geometry, its 26 mm opening size ensures an optimal beverage flow, offering a comfortable drinking experience that's especially well-suited for demanding on-the-go consumers. The DreamCap™ 26 Pro has a cutter-based opening mechanism and is applied after the package is filled and formed over a pre-laminated hole in the packaging material. A plant-based option, using HDPE made from sugarcane, is also available, increasing the product's overall renewable content.

LightWing™ 30

The LightWing™ 30 is a new flip cap concept with a self-locking hinge, developed to provide convenience for in-home consumption. The closure snaps shut for later consumption. The neck of the closure is moulded in the filling machine directly onto the packaging material using the direct injection moulding concept (DIMC). It is moulded flat against the product side of the packaging material, creating a large flat pouring area of 30 mm that delivers excellent pouring. The lid is applied downstream. Available in several different colours, there is also a plant-based option using polymers derived from sugarcane, increasing the product's overall renewable content.

Tetra Pak carton with LightWing flip cap opening

*This means creating cartons that are fully made of renewable or recycled materials, that are responsibly sourced, therefore helping protect and restore our planet's climate, resources and biodiversity; contributing towards carbon-neutral production and distribution; are convenient and safe, therefore helping to enable a resilient food system; are fully recyclable