Sample Pouch Format Selection Guide
| ouch Format | Suitable Products | Main Value |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Three-Side Seal Sachet | Creams, sauces, powders, wipes, test components | Compact, efficient to pack, and easy to add a tear notch |
| Stick Pack | Drink powders, sweeteners, electrolytes, gels, single doses | Narrow format supports controlled dispensing and convenient carrying |
| Mini Stand-Up Pouch | Snacks, supplements, pet treats, multi-use trial portions | Better shelf presentation with optional zipper or window |
| Custom Shaped Pouch | Beauty minis, kids’ products, promotions, seasonal samples | Distinctive outline improves recognition and campaign impact |
| Small Spouted Pouch | Liquid, gel, puree, lotion, sauce | Controlled dispensing and optional reclosure |
| Roll-Stock Formed Sachet | High-volume powders, liquids, wipes, single-serve products | Designed for automated sachet, stick-pack, VFFS, or HFFS lines |
Material Structure and Barrier Guide
| Starting Structure | Typical Direction | Selection Focus |
| PET/PE | Cosmetics, wipes, dry food, powders, general samples | Print quality, stiffness, flexibility, and reliable heat sealing |
| BOPP/PE or BOPP/CPP | Dry snacks, confectionery, powders, economical samples | Moisture resistance, gloss, machinability, and yield |
| PET/CPP | Selected foods, sauces, gels, and technical products | Printability, pack stiffness, heat sealing, and temperature needs |
| PET/VMPET/PE or PET/AL/PE | Aroma-, oxygen-, moisture-, or light-sensitive products | High barrier and longer protection targets |
| PA/PE or PA/EVOH/PE | Liquids, sharp components, diagnostic items, demanding packs | Toughness, puncture resistance, gas barrier, and seal integrity |
| ALOx PET/PE | Products requiring visibility plus transparent barrier | Clarity, oxygen and moisture barrier, and appearance |
| Mono-PE or Mono-PP | Projects designed around a single polymer family | Required performance and local collection and recycling compatibility |
The table provides starting directions only. Final structures should be confirmed through product compatibility, filling, sealing, transport, and shelf-life testing.
Customization and Project Development
Customization Menu
- Size and Dose — Fill weight or volume, finished dimensions, headspace, and portion-control target.
- Pouch Construction — Flat, stick, stand-up, shaped, spouted, premade, or roll-stock format.
- Opening and Dispensing — Tear notch, laser score, zipper, spout, corner opening, or controlled tear direction.
- Display Features — Hang hole, rounded corners, clear window, special outline, and shelf-standing base.
- Printing and Finish — Brand colors, full graphics, matte, gloss, metallic appearance, or selected tactile effects.
- Line Compatibility — Manual filling, semi-automatic filling, VFFS, HFFS, sachet, or stick-pack equipment.
- Material Direction — Conventional laminate, transparent barrier, high-barrier, or suitable mono-material design.
Project Development Workflow
- Define the Product — Confirm contents, fill quantity, pouch format, shelf life, filling process, storage, and transport conditions.
- Select the Structure — Match sealing, barrier, strength, appearance, opening, and sustainability targets to a practical laminate.
- Confirm the Dieline and Artwork — Review dimensions, seal areas, tear position, print registration, legal text, colors, and coding zones.
- Prepare and Test Samples — Choose the appropriate sample route and test filling, sealing, leakage, appearance, transport, and consumer opening.
- Approve Commercial Supply — Confirm specification, quality criteria, packing method, quantity, production schedule, shipping term, and documentation.
Information Needed for an Accurate Quote
- Product name and physical form
- Fill weight or volume per pouch
- Finished pouch width and height
- Preferred pouch format and features
- Current material structure or reference sample
- Shelf-life and barrier targets
- Filling method, sealing temperature, and line speed if known
- Artwork and number of printing colors or designs
- Quantity per design and annual forecast
- Destination port or delivery address and preferred trade term
