ENCAP NORTH AMERICA / PACKAGINGPackaging. Equipment. A production perspective.
Encap North America — Packaging | Servicing | Machinery

PREMADE POUCHES

Choose the shape.
Build your pack.

Compare pouch shapes, closures and materials around your product and filling method.

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Packaging concepts: creatine monohydrate 500 g and plant protein 1 lb in resealable stand-up pouches
Creatine & plant protein · Packaging concept visualization

SEE HOW THE PACK WORKS

Look beyond the front panel.

Front appearance, bottom folds and filling access each affect how a pouch is specified.

Stand-up pouch front seals, bottom gusset and filling opening
Conceptual stand-up pouch example; seal areas are highlighted, not drawn to scale. Other bag shapes use different seams and bases. Confirm the actual drawing and filling opening.

YOUR PACKAGING CHOICES

Eight formats to explore.

Supplier reference images illustrate bag shapes. Materials, closures and dimensions are specified separately.

Supplier reference example: Three-side seal

Three-side seal

Three sealed edges and an open side for filling, then final sealing. A simple flat format to compare for single portions or compact packs. Confirm seal width and usable fill space.

Supplier reference example: Stand-up pouch

Stand-up pouch

A bottom gusset opens under the filled product to support shelf display. Compare the front and back print area, bottom gusset, zipper position and filled stability.

Supplier reference example: Flat-bottom / eight-side seal

Flat-bottom / eight-side seal

An independent flat base and side panels create five display surfaces. Consider it when shelf stability, capacity and additional brand space matter; review the filled pack and construction cost.

Supplier reference example: Quad-seal pouch

Quad-seal pouch

Four longitudinal corner seals define the front, back and side panels. The base differs from an independent flat bottom; assess filled stability and compare manufacturing cost for the same specification.

Supplier reference example: Back-seal side-gusset bag

Back-seal side-gusset bag

Folded side gussets expand as the bag is filled; the back seam closes the film. Review fold depth, filling access and the filled base rather than assuming flat-bottom stability.

Supplier reference example: Back-seal / pillow bag

Back-seal / pillow bag

A back seam and end seals leave the front panel uninterrupted for artwork. Confirm whether your project needs supplied bags or rollstock formed on a compatible machine.

Supplier reference example: Shaped pouch

Shaped pouch

Custom die-cut outlines can make the pack recognizable. The shape, usable volume, edge seals and opening design need to be developed together with tooling and filling requirements.

Supplier reference example: Spouted pouch

Spouted pouch

A pouch body with a spout and cap for liquid, semi-liquid or paste products. Specify spout position, bore, cap, product viscosity and whether filling will use the spout or an open pouch edge.

YOUR PACKAGING CHOICES

Opening, closing & display.

Choose features around how customers open, dispense and store your product.

Tear notches & zippers

Discuss tear notches, tear-open zipper arrangements or internal resealable zippers. A zipper supports repeated access; it does not replace the agreed initial seal.

Hang holes

Round or slot-style hang holes can support display. Keep them clear of the filled area and coordinate their position with the final pouch drawing.

Special closures

Child-resistant zipper options require a defined design and appropriate evaluation before any child-resistance claim. A valve shown in a sample is an optional component to confirm for the product, not a standard feature.

YOUR PACKAGING CHOICES

Retort is a processing requirement.

A bag shape alone does not establish heat resistance.

Specify the complete thermal process.

The supplier reference discusses boiling and retort applications, including a common 121°C process. This is a starting point for specification, not a temperature rating for every pouch. Share temperature, holding time, pressure, cooling method, product formulation and storage requirements. Confirm the laminate, sealant, adhesives, spout and closure as one pack, then evaluate filled samples under the intended process.

Retort constructions may use different shapes, including flat, stand-up, flat-bottom or spouted formats, subject to the complete specification.

YOUR PACKAGING CHOICES

Match the material to the contents.

Select barrier and contact layers independently of the bag shape.

Share moisture and oxygen sensitivity, light protection, oils, acidity, alcohol content, temperature exposure and intended shelf life. Compare complete laminates with their thicknesses and test conditions.

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YOUR PACKAGING CHOICES

Prepare your pouch inquiry.

Samples and drawings make the discussion more specific.

  1. Product, fill weight or volume, bulk density and target shelf life.
  2. Bag shape, width, height, gussets, seal areas and closure features.
  3. Manual or machine filling, equipment model, loading method and any thermal process.
  4. Quantity per design, artwork, finish, destination and target arrival date.

Minimum quantities, tooling, production timing and sample arrangements are quoted for the chosen pouch.