Retail packaging.  The mere thought of what that means is almost mind-boggling, what with the millions upon millions of retail products available. From toys to toiletries, food to fashion, and from clothing to candy, we have an almost unlimited choice of shopping choices.  Many of these products are packaged in boxes, cartons, crates, bottles, jugs or bags.   For those that can be sold from store shelves, stand up pouches are perhaps the best type of retail packaging available. 

Also known as stand up bags, custom printed stand bags, Mylar™ bags and barrier bags, stand up pouches are a unique and highly effective retail packaging method.  Constructed by laminating together multiple layers of scientifically designed barrier film, these bags protect contents from moisture, vapor, odor and, if necessary, light and/or oxygen.  

The stand up bag design creates a bag that has a stable base and sturdy sides, resulting in a package that stands up on the shelf and, therefore, stands out from the competition.  The wide front and back panels are ideal for marketing because they provide ample space to apply labels or custom print (in  up to 10 colors) of your choice of text and graphics.  Your product data, company information and even language promoting your other product lines can all be displayed on these bags.  

Speaking of displaying, not only are these bags built to stand up on the shelf, available hang holes (round or sombrero-style) provide another option for retailers.

When it comes to retail packaging that provides the ultimate convenience, nothing surpasses stand up bags.  Available tear notches allow for easy opening with no mess.  Zip lock closures ensure that, if applicable, the freshness of the product is preserved and shelf live is extended.  If your product is a liquid, easy open screw caps and pour spouts are available.  Either way, stand up pouches guard against spillage and spoilage.    

It has become increasingly important to cater to those consumers who base purchasing decisions, at least in part, on whether the manufacturer has policies that consider the environment.  In fact, pressure from the retail sectors of it's business has influenced Campbell Soups to increase its use of solar power generation, so this retail segment carries a LOT of weight!  The stand up pouch retail packaging will provide those customers the comfort they seek when they buy.  The bags are recyclable.  Perhaps more importantly, they take up very little space in the landfill, giving your purchasers the knowledge that you offer products packaged to reduce their consumptive waste.  

All in all, stand up pouches wrap up retail packaging very neatly.  Want to learn more?