Surface & Colour
Frosted Glass Finishing
Frosting is produced either by acid etching the glass surface or by applying a matte coating. Etching alters the glass itself; coating sits on top and can be tinted to any colour.
Why brands use it
- Softens the look of clear glass without opaque coverage
- Provides partial light diffusion for the formula inside
- Creates a tactile, matte hand feel associated with premium skincare
Process
- 01Method selectionEtch for durability and neutral frost; coating for tinted or gradient effects.
- 02SamplingFrost level sampled — light, medium or heavy — and handled before approval.
- 03ApplicationEtching bath or spray line, with consistent coverage monitoring.
- 04InspectionUniformity, coverage and abrasion checked against the retained standard.
Available materials
Typical applications
- Serum bottles
- Cream jars
- Dropper bottles
- Fragrance flacons
MOQ considerations
Etched frost in a neutral finish has a lower minimum than coated frost in a custom colour, which requires a colour set-up on the coating line.
Lead time
Samples 10–15 days; adds roughly 5–10 days to standard glass production.
Other services
Often specified together
Frosted Glass Finishing FAQ
Acid-etched glass generally hides marks better than a dark tinted coating. If a coated frost is essential to the design, an anti-fingerprint topcoat helps significantly.
Yes — partial frosting with a masked clear window is possible on both methods, though masking adds a step and some cost.
Yes — standard samples, decoration samples and pre-production samples. Standard samples are usually available quickly; customised samples are quoted with the project because they require set-up.
Yes, through masterbatch resin colour, spray coating on glass or plastic, or printed colour on cartons. Coating gives full Pantone freedom at a lower minimum; masterbatch is more durable but needs a larger volume.
Yes — silk screen printing, UV printing, hot stamping, embossing and labelling. We will advise which method suits your artwork, substrate and quantity, including minimum legible sizes.
Next step
Tell us what you are packing. We will send a specification and a price.
Share the product type, capacity, quantity and any decoration you have in mind. Qualified RFQs are answered within one business day.