Flat Pouch
Flat pouch packaging
Flexible & Cost-Effective Packaging Solution
Flat Pouch, also known as a Four-Sealed-Edges Pouch or Pillow Pouch, is a type of flexible packaging formed by sealing all four edges of two layers of flexible material (plastic film, foil, or laminate). This creates a simple, flat rectangular or square bag. Crucially, this pouch style can be easily upgraded with a resealable zipper closure (also called a press-to-close zipper), transforming it into a highly functional Zipper Pouch.
Unmatched Versatility
Key Advantages of Customization
Excellent Product Protection: The four seals create a strong barrier against external contaminants, moisture, and air (especially with barrier films).
Versatility: Suitable for a vast array of products: food (snacks, coffee, dried goods), hardware (screws, nails), stationery, cosmetics samples, pharmaceuticals, pet treats, seeds, textiles, spare parts, etc.
Cost-Effective: Simple design and efficient material usage generally make it one of the most economical flexible packaging options.
Space Efficiency: Flat storage minimizes warehouse and shipping volume when empty.
Branding Canvas: Offers large, flat, unbroken surfaces ideal for high-quality printing, vibrant branding, product information, and barcodes.
Zipper Functionality (Key Benefit): When equipped with a zipper:
- Resealability: Protects unused contents, maintains freshness, prevents spillage.
- Convenience: Easy for consumers to open and close repeatedly.
- Product Integrity: Extends shelf life for many products.
- User Experience: Significantly enhances practicality and perceived value.
- Customization: Highly customizable in size, material, thickness, color, printing, and zipper type/placement.
- Lightweight: Reduces overall shipping weight compared to rigid packaging.
Engineering Excellence • Global Scale • Sustainable Innovation
Why Choose Our Three-Seal Flat Pouches?
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Ultimate Seal Integrity & Leak Prevention
The three sealed edges (bottom + two sides) provide a significantly stronger barrier compared to simpler bag designs. This virtually eliminates the risk of seam failure, leakage, or contamination – critical for powders, granules, liquids (within limits), fine components, moisture-sensitive items, and high-value goods.
Enhanced Product Protection & Security
Beyond leaks, the triple-seal construction offers superior defense against external threats like dust, dirt, moisture vapor, and pests. Your products arrive in pristine condition, enhancing customer satisfaction and reducing returns.
Material Expertise
Available in various materials (LDPE, HDPE, laminates) and thicknesses to precisely match your product's needs – whether requiring moisture barriers, light blocking, grease resistance, or specific food-grade certifications (e.g., FDA, EU compliance).
Consistent Quality & Reliability
Rigorous quality control ensures every batch meets exact specifications for seal strength, dimensions, material thickness, and print quality, guaranteeing dependable performance for your operations.
lay-flat faq
ePac’s lay flat pouches are made with premium-grade films and ready to ship within 15 business days. Our lay flat pouches are fully-formed pouches that are designed to, you guessed it, lay flat on and off the shelf. Often referred to as a “pillow pouch,” lay flat pouches are ideal for a variety of products including snacks, processed meats like jerky, supplements, and more.
Our lay flat options include the following:
High vapor barriers that block moisture, oxygen, and aroma from entering or exiting the package
Different hang hole options
Round
Sombrero
Transparent or clouded windows
Metalized films
Puncture and tear-resistant
Tear notches
Closures including:
Press-to-close zippers
Certified Child-resistant zippers
Available in a wide range of sizes
We strive to provide solutions for each person. For custom requests, please contact our team here or by calling us at 844-623-8603.
We offer our customers a variety of materials and film structures including:
Print Substrates PET, Metallized PET, PE, and BOPP
Finishes available in:
Traditional Matte
Soft-touch Matte
Gloss
Metallized
High-barrier and multi-layer sealant films
Specialty laminate films
Metalized PET and foil
Recyclable films
Vegan films
Freezer safe and Microwaveable options available
We can create a custom-sized lay flat pouch for your brand, or provide you with our standard sized pouches if you’re unsure of where to begin.
Once your artwork has been approved, your lay flat pouches will be produced in 15 business days. Same goes for our stand-up pouches. Rollstock takes 10 business days.
Yes. In order to avoid messing with zippers and tear notches, our bags are designed to fill from the bottom.
Once your artwork has been approved, your lay flat pouches will be produced in 15 business days. Same goes for our stand-up pouches. Rollstock takes 10 business days.
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