570.296.0350 REQUEST A QUOTE Product Packaging Services Quality Markets Served Shipping & Receiving About Us Stand-up Pouches Home > Product Packaging Services > Contract Packaging > Stand Up Pouches Stand up pouches offer flexible packaging options for the food packaging industry, making them a popular option in the market today. Instead of traditional box shipping, which can cost more and fails to optimize space, stand up pouches provide an inexpensive, convenient solution for both manufacturers and consumers. Before using stand up pouches or stand up bags, you should consider the following questions: What type of products is my company selling? Would they be an appropriate fit for stand-up pouch shipping and packaging? What value would stand up pouches add to my business, and to the customer? There are certainly many benefits that come from the use of stand up pouches. They are highly customizable, optimize storage and display space, are cost-effective and eco-friendly, and create attractive packaging that appeals to consumers. For over 30 years, Econo-Pak has been committed to providing innovative, high-quality packaging solutions to our clients. We work hard to meet the unique packaging needs of each one of our customers. With three decades’ worth of experience as a packaging specialist, we are the premier experts in stand-up pouches. STAND UP POUCH STYLES Apart from their versatility in packaging needs, stand-up pouches also provide a strong shelf presence\ that differentiates your products from those of your competitors. It is important to know the three basic types of stand up pouches in order to optimize your merchandising and marketing initiatives. The main difference between the styles of pouch design lies in the bottom (or the gusset) of the bag. DOYEN STAND-UP POUCHES The Doyen style of stand-up pouch – also called Round Bottom or Doypack – is the most common type of design. These bags feature a U-shaped gusset, which means that lightweight products lie on a stable base and can stand upright without the danger of tipping or falling over. In general, Doyen pouches are a good fit for products that weigh less than one pound. Recommended products to package in the Doyen style include: Small snacks (such as children’s snacks) Pet treats Spices Small grains Ready-to-drink beverages K-SEAL This is the preferred design for products that weigh between one and five pounds. The design is called a “K-seal” because the seals on the gusset resemble the letter K. The K-seal design holds a higher volume of product at the bottom. This design also mitigates the risk of punctures or tears, since the sides of the package are constructed to cave in at 30-degree angles. The best products for K-seal pouches include: Candies Pet foods Dry mixes Snack foods CORNER BOTTOM The Corner Bottom – also called Plow Bottom or Folded Bottom – is the sturdiest of the pouch designs. It is recommended for products that weigh five pounds or more. Since the products are heavier, there are no seals in the bag’s gusset. The product is flush with the gusset, and lies uniformly at the bottom. Instead, seals are placed at the sides or top of the pouch—for example, a tear-off seal on the top. Recommended products for the corner bottom design include: Salt Sugar Flour Tea Coffee Grain Other granular products CUSTOM STAND UP POUCHES PROVIDE SIGNIFICANT ADVANTAGES With many years of experience in the food packaging sector, Econo-Pak enjoys a clear understanding of the needs of both industries and consumers. Econo-Pak offers a wide selection of stand up pouches, which can provide the following benefits to the customer: A higher level of protection from external contamination Greater flexibility in package customization (colors, materials, finishes, etc.) A variety of available display options (hanging holes, bottom gussets) Eco-friendly options (such as rice-paper designs) Greater aesthetic appeal THE ECONO-PAK PACKAGING DIFFERENCE Econo-Pak is a family owned company, owned and managed by the Wiebel family for over three decades. As the premier food re-packager in North America, we are committed to providing innovative packaging solutions and the highest quality products and services to all of our customers. If you would like to learn more about our packaging services, please request a quote or contact us today. APPROVED BY: TERMS OF SERVICE PRIVACY POLICY SITEMAP ABOUT US PACKAGING SERVICES Econo-Pak 535 Route 6 & 209 Milford, PA 18337 Tel: 570.296.0350 Fax: 570.296.4201 Email: pjwiebel@econo-pak.com FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED, OVER 38 YEARS IN BUSINESS © 2021 Econo-Pak, All Rights Reserved | Site created by Thomas Marketing Services.