Stand Up Pouches- The Definitive FAQ Guide

Stand Up Pouches- The Definitive FAQ Guide

• What are Stand Up Pouches?

• What is the idea behind the design of stand up pouches?

• What additional features can be used for Stand Up Pouches?

• What products are Stand Up Pouches used to package?

• What are the advantages of using stand up pouches?

• Do stand up pouches make use of degassing valves?

• Stand up pouches make use of what type of degassing valve?

• How many material choices are available for stand up pouches?

• What are the types of Stand up pouches?

• What is Bottom gusset stand up pouches?

• What is side gusset stand up pouches?

• With this kind of design, they usually have a good retaining capacity for the products that they are being used to package?

• What is spouted stand up pouches?

• What is retort stand up pouches?

• What are Inverted cap stand up pouches?

• What application types of Stand up pouches are available?

• What are Foil stand up pouches?

• What is rice paper stand up pouches?

• How many printing services are available for Stand up pouches?

• Are stand up Pouches FDA approved?

• Are stand up pouches Recyclable?

• How many printing colors are available for stand up pouches?

• Are samples of stand up pouches available?

What are Stand Up Pouches?

Stand up pouches are packaging pouches that are designed in such a way that they are able to stand on shelves, cabinet or anywhere they are placed.

Because of this important feature that they possess, they are being used across industries for the packaging of both edible and non-edible products.

DCpack manufactures stand up pouches and other packaging material.

Tedpack are professionals in the artwork and designs of packaging bags and pouches.

Stand up pouches

What is the idea behind the design of stand up pouches?

Stand up pouches are designed in such a way that they have both gussets at the bottom, and this makes them stand comfortable.

Stand up pouches also have side sealed edges.

These edges are incorporated at the side of the pouches.

The side edges run from the top part of the pouch to the bottom of the pouch.

The edges provide stand up pouches with very strong sides, and they also help them keep their balance and remain in a standing position at all times.

Also unlike conventional packaging pouches, side seal pouches are designed to be very comfortable and user-friendly.

This is why they are lightweight and easy to handle.

What additional features can be used for Stand Up Pouches?

Companies can choose to add more components or features to stand up pouches in such a way that they are easier to use for consumers.

Some of the numerous features that can be incorporated into the designs of stand up pouches by packaging companies include the following:

• Stand up pouches with punch holes

• Stand up pouches with valves

• Stand up pouches with handles

• Stand up pouches with zip locks

• Stand up pouches with spout Stand up pouches with round corners etc.

Tedpack manufactures stand up pouches with all of these features, depending on the recommendation of the customer.

Tedpack can also provide assistance and guidance to help a customer choose the best feature based on the product that the pouches will be used to package.

What products are Stand Up Pouches used to package?

Because of the packaging versatility of stand up pouches and how popular a packaging material it is, it is being used in a lot of industries.

Stand up pouches are used for the packaging of both edible and inedible products. Some of them include the following:

• Snacks

• Pharmaceutical products

• Agricultural products

• Washing detergents

• Pet foods etc.

What are the advantages of using stand up pouches?

Stand up pouches offers more advantages compared to other packaging pouches or bags, and this is why they are a preferred choice.

Some of the advantages of using stand up pouches include the following:

• They are self-standing pouches, and this makes storing them easier than storing other packaging materials.

• They are very durable and long-lasting because they are made from high-quality materials

• They offer an option of user-friendliness and improved usability.

• They have barrier resistant properties against contaminants that are likely to affect the quality of stored products. Examples of the contaminants are moisture, oxygen, Uv light, etc.

• Stand up pouches are highly printable packaging materials, and this offers a lot of aesthetics benefits that aid brand awareness and advertisement.

• Stand up pouches meet packaging expectations, this makes them very cost-effective.

Do stand up pouches make use of degassing valves?

It is important for packaging valves to be airtight so as to prevent the passage of oxygen which could reduce the lifespan of the product.

In some cases, degassing valves are incorporated in the manufacturing of stand up pouches, to produce an airtight environment for the product.

Stand up pouches with degassing valves are most important in the packaging of products that tend to emit gas. The type of valve mostly employed for this is the one-way degassing valve.

This valve type makes it possible for the emitted gases to escape, and at the same time prevents the passage of oxygen into the pouch.

For those kinds of products, the implication of not using a degassing valve results in the accumulation of CO2 that later causes the products to burst.

Tedpack manufactures stand up pouches with degassing valves.

Degassing Valve

Stand up pouches make use of what type of degassing valve?

Tedpack makes use of 2 different types of degassing for the manufacture of stand up pouches.; the goglio valve and the Wipf valve.

How many material choices are available for stand up pouches?

Various conditions are looked into before choosing materials for stand up pouches.

They include:

• Products packaged

• Consumers choice

• Preference of the customer placing the order.

Materials that are used for the manufacturing of stand up pouches include the following:

• Cast polypropylene

• Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate

• Ethylene-Vinyl Alcohol

• Aluminum Foil

• High-density polyethylene

• low-density polyethylene

• Linear low-density polyethylene

• Metallized PET film

• Oriented polypropylene

• Polypropylene

• Polyethylene

• Polyethylene Terephthalate

What are the types of Stand up pouches?

For various packaging qualities and the packaging of various types of products, there are numerous befitting types of stand up pouches.

Some common types of pouches are:

• Bottom gusseted stand-up pouches

• Side gusseted stand up pouches

• Flat bottom stand up pouches

• Spouted stand up pouches.

• Shaped stand up pouches.

• Retort stand up pouches

• Stand up pouches with zippers

• Inverted cap stand up pouches

Tedpack are professionals in the design and packaging of all of these types of stand up pouches.

What is Bottom gusset stand up pouches?

These are one of the most popular types of stand up pouches utilized by various industries.

Bottom gusseted stand-up pouches are designed in such a way that the pouch supports the quantity of the product in them.

The gusset edges are attached to the sides of the pouch, from the top till the bottom, this gives the pouch a perfect shape, as well as the ability to stand upright.

A bottom gusseted stand-up pouch can be designed in such a way that the bottom can assume a number of shapes.

Some of the shapes used for bottom gusseted pouches include the following:

• Round bottom gusset shape

• K corner bottom gusset

• Plow bottom gusset.

Bottom gusset stand up pouches

What is side gusset stand up pouches?

Side gusset stand up pouches are stand up pouches that have gussets on all sides.

As usual, the gussets run from the top to the bottom of the pouch.

At the top of the pouch, the sealing takes the shape of the pouch, and at the bottom of the pouch, a horizontal sealing is used.

With this kind of design, they usually have a good retaining capacity for the products that they are being used to package?

One benefit if using side gusset stand up pouch is the abundance of space for both artworks and branding.

This makes it the best stand up pouch for labeling

The material used for this kind of pouch is decided by the product that you want to package.

Side gusset stand up pouch

What is spouted stand up pouches?

One reason that has led to the success of spouted stand up pouches in the packaging market today is the fact they are used as a replacement for plastic and glass bottles.

They offer economic benefits over plastic and glass bottles, and at the same time, they give the same packaging productivity.

Spouted stand up pouches have spouts at the top, and this makes them very easy to fill, open, pour and close.

The spouts are also designed in such a way that they have fitted caps.

Spouted stand-up pouches require a high technique to manufacture, and this is why you need a reputable and experienced manufacturing company to handle this.

Tedpack is capable, and they have all the technology and personnel to manufacture this.

 Spouted stand up pouches

What is retort stand up pouches?

These are stand up pouches that are mostly used for the packaging of edible products in unfavorable conditions.

They are designed with film structures through the lamination of various materials so as to give the packaging effect that is desired.

Several layers of the materials are laminated together, and they protect the products from oxygen, moisture, vapor, and other contaminants.

Retort stand up pouches are the alternative packaging for cans or any other type of food container.

Some edible products that require retort stand up pouches include:

• Pets food

• Organic products

• Soup

• Fresh food

• Industry Use

Tedpack stand up pouch can be used widely used in a lot of industries,especially use in food storage,like snack,chips,biscuits,cookie,nuts,chocolate,candy packaging;also widely use in sugar,spice,sauce,milk powder,oat,coffee,tea,also can be used for detergent,toys, seeds,garments etc.

With tight heat seal strength, it performs a good barrier in freshness, flavor, fragrance and nutritional qualities or chemical potency.

Figure 6: Retort Stand up pouches

What are Inverted cap stand up pouches?

Inverted stand up pouches are one of the latest types of stand up pouches used today. However not a lot of manufacturing companies design this stand up pouch.

This stand up pouch is designed in such a way that the upper part is the bottom that the pouch stands with.

This means that the part of the pouch that dispenses the product in it is also used for standing. They are very easy to use.

They also provide the product with a long-lasting life span, and this is because of the laminated films and other high-quality materials that are used to manufacture it.

They also serve at good barriers against all sorts of contamination, including vapor, moisture, and odor infiltration.

The inverted nature of the pouch gives it a unique look that makes it display all other parts of the pouch elegantly. This makes it one of the best pouches for aesthetics and branding.

Tedpack are professionals in both the manufacturing and the graphics and branding of inverted caps stand up pouches for the packaging of various products.

What application types of Stand up pouches are available?

Stand up pouches are customized and manufactured in such a way that they are able to meet a lot of packaging and market needs.

Due to this, there are a lot of applications of stand up pouches to meet various demands. Some of the application include the following:

• Foil stand up pouches

• Rice paper stand up pouches

• Poly stand up pouches

• Clear stand up pouches

• Metalized stand up pouches

• Satin and matte stand up pouches

• Crystal clear stand up pouches

What are Foil stand up pouches?

These are stand up pouches that are made with different laminated materials but have aluminum foil as the dominant material.

This is because of the benefits that aluminum foil materials have, such as odor barrier, prevention of moisture and oxygen

Foil stand up pouches are mostly used for the packaging of products such as:

• Cosmetics and beauty care

• Medical productsFarm products

• Laundry products etc.

Across industries, they are one of the most used stand-up pouches, and this is because of their exceptional properties.

Customized Option

Tedpack Stand up pouch with customized printing and dimension options is also another best point of stand up pouch packaging,any colors prefer, with customized logo and any advertisements on it, up to 10 colors printing on it, with matte or varnish finishing, fast delivery within 2-3 weeks time, volume from 50g-1Kg, even 5Kg option is also available, size and color full choice.

The material can be clear plastic, Matte surface, metalized, aluminum or even paper surface option.

Before sending out our stand up pouches from our factory we will do below test in our Lab for your en-trustful use in filling.

Like Inter-layer adhesion, Seal strength, Drop, Burst, Tensile, Leak, Compression, Puncture resistance test.

Foil stand up pouch

What is rice paper stand up pouches?

These stand up pouches are used mostly for packaging snacks.

They are preferred for this purpose due to their texture, great appearance and ability to print on them.

They have gussets that are folded both upwards and inwards, and they are designed in such a way that they have both sides of the pouch sealed.

The bottom gusset gives them a standing position.

Some of the materials used for the manufacturing of rice paper stand up pouches include the following:

• Polyethylene

• Polypropylene

• Kraft paper

• Metalized polyethylene

• Their top-notch display properties, together with their ability to for different shape and the window features make them the perfect type of stand up pouch for packaging snacks and related products.

How many printing services are available for Stand up pouches?

Tedpack offers some of the most advanced printing technologies for artwork and designs on packaging bags and pouches, stand up pouches included.

The printing services are:

• Rotogravure.

• Flexo

• Digital printing technologies.

Are stand up Pouches FDA approved?

All Tedpack packaging bags and pouches, stand up pouches included, meet the requirement of FDA, and a confirmation letter will be sent with the products.

Are stand up pouches Recyclable?

Yes, Tedpack’s stand up pouches are eco-friendly and recyclable.

How many printing colors are available for stand up pouches?

Tedpack printing colors for packaging bags and pouches are 8.

If customers have special requirements, they can speak to the sales personnel.

Are samples of stand up pouches available?

Yes, Tedpack can send samples to the customer’s location.