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<item><title>How to Choose a Glass Perfume Bottle Supplier in China: A 10-Point Checklist</title><link>https://www.shanxiglassworks.com/blog/how-to-choose-glass-perfume-bottle-supplier-china/</link><guid>https://www.shanxiglassworks.com/blog/how-to-choose-glass-perfume-bottle-supplier-china/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Check five things before you pay a deposit: the neck finish fits your pump, the factory owns the mold, samples match production, decoration is done in-house or by a trusted partner, and packing is drop-tested.</description></item>
<item><title>Qixian, Shanxi: A Buyer’s Guide to China’s Hand-Blown Glassware Capital</title><link>https://www.shanxiglassworks.com/blog/qixian-shanxi-china-hand-blown-glassware-capital/</link><guid>https://www.shanxiglassworks.com/blog/qixian-shanxi-china-hand-blown-glassware-capital/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:21:59 GMT</pubDate><description>Qixian County in Shanxi produces over 60% of China’s hand-blown glassware and exports more than 70% of it to 80+ countries. Here is what that means for importers.</description></item>
<item><title>Perfume Bottle Neck Finishes Explained: FEA 15 Crimp vs Screw Neck</title><link>https://www.shanxiglassworks.com/blog/perfume-bottle-neck-finish-fea-15-crimp-vs-screw-neck/</link><guid>https://www.shanxiglassworks.com/blog/perfume-bottle-neck-finish-fea-15-crimp-vs-screw-neck/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Crimp necks such as FEA 15 give the cleanest, most leak-resistant seal but need a crimping tool; screw necks are easier for small batches and refills. Always choose the pump and the bottle together.</description></item>
<item><title>Custom Perfume Bottle Cost and MOQ: What Really Drives the Price</title><link>https://www.shanxiglassworks.com/blog/custom-perfume-bottle-cost-moq-what-drives-price/</link><guid>https://www.shanxiglassworks.com/blog/custom-perfume-bottle-cost-moq-what-drives-price/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>The unit price of a perfume bottle is driven mainly by glass weight, whether a stock mold exists, decoration steps and the cap. Using a stock mold with your own color and logo is the fastest way to a low MOQ.</description></item>
<item><title>Glass Skincare Packaging Guide: Dropper Bottles, Pump Bottles and Cream Jars</title><link>https://www.shanxiglassworks.com/blog/glass-skincare-packaging-dropper-pump-jar-guide/</link><guid>https://www.shanxiglassworks.com/blog/glass-skincare-packaging-dropper-pump-jar-guide/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Use dropper bottles for oils and serums, pump bottles for lotions and emulsions, and wide jars for thick creams. Pick the glass color for your formula, and order the whole series from one supplier so finishes match.</description></item>
<item><title>Hand-Blown vs Machine-Made Glassware: Which Is Right for Your Market?</title><link>https://www.shanxiglassworks.com/blog/hand-blown-vs-machine-made-glassware/</link><guid>https://www.shanxiglassworks.com/blog/hand-blown-vs-machine-made-glassware/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:21:59 GMT</pubDate><description>Choose hand-blown glass for premium, thin-rim or small-batch designs; choose machine-made for high volume, consistent sizes and lower unit cost.</description></item>
<item><title>Borosilicate vs Soda-Lime vs Lead-Free Crystal: A Glass Material Guide for Importers</title><link>https://www.shanxiglassworks.com/blog/borosilicate-vs-soda-lime-vs-crystal-glass/</link><guid>https://www.shanxiglassworks.com/blog/borosilicate-vs-soda-lime-vs-crystal-glass/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:21:59 GMT</pubDate><description>Soda-lime is the low-cost everyday glass; borosilicate resists heat and thermal shock; lead-free crystal gives the best clarity and brilliance for stemware.</description></item>
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