The Right Stand Up Pouch for Your Business

Stand up bags are normally made of multiple layer barrier films laminated together. Depending on the product packaging requirements, these bags or pouches can be available with a re-closeable zipper seal or a spout.

Standup pouches give the retailers the opportunity to showcase their products in an attractive manner and maximize their shelf space. They offer an incredible opportunity for merchandising and branding at a reduced price. These bags are shipped flat, which minimizes the costs of warehousing and freight.

Standup pouch bags are available in a range of sizes and shapes, with a variety of different features. Which type you opt for depends on the weight and type of the product that you want to store in it. Listed below are brief descriptions of each style to help you in determining which bag suits your needs the most:

1. Round Bottom Gusset Style: In this type, the gusset’s edge is joined to the sides of supporting walls, which gives the package extra support and strength that it requires to stand up. This style is perfect for products that weigh less than a pound.
2. K- Seal Gusset Style: If your product surpasses a certain weight, you need to have a K-Seal gusset at the bottom. In this type, seals on either side of the bag rise at angles of 30-degrees from the bottom. Consequently, the stress is taken off the seals from both sides of the package, allowing it to hold additional volume.
3. Plow Bottom Gusset: This pouch style is made from a single piece of film with no gusset seal. This makes it ideal for granular products like salt or sugar that weigh more than a pound.

Other features in stand up bags include windows, spouts, tear notches, handles and hang holes, and valves etc.