Aoki molding technologies have created the ultimate in lightweight and thin-wall containers, and we call it the Ugly Duckling. This container weighs 7 grams and holds 300 milliliters. Aoki’s unique Direct Heatcon molding technology has enabled the molding of this ultimate injection stretch-blow molded container.

With walls less than 0.1mm at the thinnest point, this PET container has an unimaginable feel that is unlike anything in the past. The easy foldability of the shape is an idea taken from a paper bag. This groundbreaking container design is very portable and is easy to dispose of after use as well.

The Ugly Duckling is currently in the spotlight for a number of reasons. It does not only have potential as a container but also because it represents an approach to reducing the environmental burden, which is the most critical issue we must address today. The massive fossil fuel consumption of the past is reaching its limits. Plastic containers play an essential role in our daily lives, but going forward environmentally friendly container development will become a necessity. From the perspectives of design, functionality and post-consumer handling, this container has realized that objective. In the near future, this type of container might even become the norm.