Ask the Collective
The questions independent drinks founders ask most — answered. Distilled from years of community knowledge so the good stuff never disappears in the feed again.
Where can I find suppliers for custom colour-matched wax seals for bottles?
Members have identified two suppliers offering custom colour-matched wax seals. **British Wax** — described as "really good", with a minimum order of 25kg for custom colours. **Bruni Erben** — also offers colour-matched wax. However, members strongly cautioned against Bruni Erben due to serious reliability issues: lead times for reordering existing caps are 16–18 weeks, new projects for caps/PVCs are nearly 24 weeks, and they have been inconsistent about communicating actual production schedules (one member reported being told delivery wasn't possible until May when Q1 production didn't happen in January). Members noted that Bruni Erben "consistently lie about lead times and production capability". If pursuing custom wax seals, confirm lead times in writing and build in substantial buffer time.
Where can I source PET 5cl bottles, particularly with custom colours?
For small-format 5cl PET bottles with custom colour options, members have successfully used **Embaco** (www.embaco.com). They offer custom colours and tops — one member recently received a quote for blue bottles with pink tops. The supplier was reported as helpful and responsive to inquiries. This appears to be the go-to option for this size and customisation level within the community.