Stand-up Pouches

Today's retail markets are finding endless benefits tostand up pouch happens when it goes through a set
using stand up pouches as they have maximized howof plows that folds the material into a w-shape
products can be displayed at retail stores. With theguesset into the bottom so the pouch will be able to
different types of material structures available you canstand up. Now if you want a re-closable zipper as part
package food products, liquids, chemicals, etc.of your pouch it is sealed on the inside of the face of
Pouches use much less material than other traditionalthe web near the top edge of the material.
packaging methods like corrugated cartons orRe-closable zippers are the most common method,
laminated boxes. Pouches can be customized to fitbut spouts, perforations, and other re-closable openings
any of your needs but you need to understand whyare also available.
stand up pouches can be so beneficial to yourOnce the gusset is formed vertical seals are then
business. Understanding how stand-up pouches aremade along the pouches side and the re-closable
made can be cheaper and run more efficiently thanzipper is pressed into the same area to seal the ends
you may think.and flattens out. The laminated pouch is then cut apart
The first thing to remember stand up pouches is thatvertically through the center of the of the side seals to
they are made up of co-extruded material from 3-create the finished stand up pouch.
layer, 5-layer, 7-layer, 9-layer or the material can be aAfter the product is dispensed into the pouch it travels
single mono layer and laminated with a number ofthru the filling station where the re-closable zipper is
other film structures from p.e.t., nylon, metalized p.e.t., foilclosed and the pouch is sealed above the zipper.
etc. They can be printed any color up to 10 color lineWith stand-up pouch technology you have more
print to 10 color process print with your logo or design,options for packaging a wide variety of products like
so the potential to really make an impact on retailliquids, dry chemicals, pet foods, personal care
shelves is very high.products, granular products like cereal, sugar, salt, etc.
Pouches are made from a continuous web of materialThe stand up pouch is very user friendly both for
where the first step in manufacturing process of aconsumers and to help reduce packaging cost.