Sparkling bottles and method for manufacturing

摘要

A plastics container and a method for forming a plastics container, wherein the material from which the container is formed comprises a quantity of particulate matter, the particulate matter being visually distinct from the remainder of the material. The materials comprises a resin. The particulate matter is preferably reflective, and may conveniently comprise metallic flakes, such that a "sparkling" appearance is imparted to the container. Such an appearance may be used to indicate the presence of a carbonated beverage within the container, or merely to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance to the container. The container is formed by blow-moulding after forming a preform from the material by extrusion or injection moulding.