Custom Solid Shampoo & Conditioner Bars for the Travel Industry | Mid Solid

As a soapmaker, I’ve seen firsthand how a simple bar can be a powerful tool. It’s not just about cleansing; it’s about crafting an experience. For industries like maritime travel, where every square inch of space matters and the health of our oceans is paramount, the choice of guest amenities becomes a reflection of a brand’s entire ethos. Cruise lines and ferry operators are navigating a significant shift toward sustainability, and the humble bar of soap—reimagined—is at the helm of this change.

The tide is turning against single-use plastics, and for good reason. On the open water, the impact of plastic waste is impossible to ignore. Those miniature plastic bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and body wash create a staggering amount of trash that pollutes the very seas you travel. However, beyond the environmental imperative, they are often inefficient, prone to leakage, and offer a generic experience that doesn’t align with the premium journey you provide your guests.

It’s time for a better, more elegant solution.

The Superiority of Solid Bars for Onboard Life

Switching from liquid toiletries to solid bars isn’t just an eco-friendly choice; it’s a logistical and experiential upgrade. For cruise ships and ferries, the benefits address every key pain point of providing high-quality guest amenities.

1. Complete Elimination of Plastic Waste This is the most significant advantage. A single solid shampoo or conditioner bar can replace 2-3 plastic bottles. By offering solid amenities, you immediately and drastically reduce your plastic footprint. We can package our bars in fully recyclable cardboard or even provide them with no packaging at all, allowing you to present them in custom reusable dishes that enhance your brand. It’s a powerful statement of your commitment to ocean conservation.
2. Unmatched Space and Weight Efficiency Storage space is a premium commodity on any vessel. Solid bars are compact, uniform, and easy to stack, taking up a fraction of the space required for bulky liquid bottles. They are also significantly lighter. While it may seem small on an individual level, eliminating the weight of water from thousands of amenity bottles reduces overall vessel weight, contributing to fuel efficiency and lower operational costs.
3. A Leak-Proof, Mess-Free Guarantee There is zero risk of a solid bar leaking in a guest’s luggage or creating a sticky mess in a bathroom. This small detail removes a common travel annoyance, ensuring the guest’s experience remains pristine and enjoyable from start to finish.

Elevating the Guest Experience with Artisan Quality

At Mid Solid, we believe sustainability should never mean sacrificing luxury. Your guests are on vacation; they expect to be treated with care and pampered. Our solid bars are formulated to deliver a superior-quality hair and body care experience that feels like a spa treatment, not a compromise.

Speaking from a soapmaker’s perspective, the magic is in the formulation. We create pH-balanced and sulfate-free syndet (synthetic detergent) bars that are gentle on hair and skin, producing a rich, moisturizing lather that cleanses without stripping natural oils. This is the quality that discerning travelers notice and remember.

This is where a partnership with an expert manufacturer truly shines. We help you create a signature amenity line that reflects your brand’s unique identity.

• Custom Formulations & Fragrance: Do you want a refreshing ocean mist scent for a tropical cruise or a calming lavender for an overnight ferry? We can develop custom fragrance blends and incorporate premium ingredients that tell your brand’s story.
• Custom Shapes and Stamping: Move beyond the generic. We can create bars in unique shapes and sizes and stamp them with your cruise line’s logo. This transforms a simple amenity into a memorable, branded keepsake.
• Private-Label Partnership: This is your product, not ours. As your manufacturing partner, we work behind the scenes to bring your vision to life. We handle the production, so you can focus on providing an unforgettable journey for your guests.

Your Partner in Sustainable, USA-Made Quality

Transitioning your amenities might seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. At Mid Solid Press & Pour, we combine our artisan expertise with industrial capability. We proudly make all our products in Colorado, ensuring the highest quality standards and a reliable supply chain.

We understand the needs of the hospitality industry and offer a streamlined process to get you from concept to delivery. With a minimum order of 5,000 bars, we can scale production to meet the demands of your entire fleet while maintaining the handcrafted quality that sets our products apart.

The future of maritime travel is sustainable, efficient, and luxurious. Let’s work together to create custom, private-label solid amenities that will delight your guests, protect our oceans, and set your brand apart as a true leader on the high seas.

Ready to explore a better solution for your onboard amenities? Let’s talk about creating your first batch of custom solid bars.