A common error made by those who are purchasing stand-up pouches for the first time is purchasing a smaller size than they really need. The volume of the bag is a major factor in selecting the proper size. For instance, whole coffee beans are more substantial than table salt.
Assessing the Contents of a Stand-Up Pouch
Shall we go over the fundamentals of bag measurements again? It is common practice to specify a stand-up pouch’s measurements in the following order: height, width, and gusset. The pouch is not a stand-up pouch if the measurements do not include a gusset. You can find a pouch with two or three seals that may be quickly identified from other shelf-bound pouches by their horizontal arrangement.
Next, as the following figure illustrates, it is advisable to estimate a pouch’s capacity backwards, starting at the outside of the bag. You should first check the bag’s measurements rather than assuming that your item will fit inside since the seam holds the bag together.
Ultimately, you must consider the positioning of any zippers, rip notch, or hang holes you want to include in your stand-up bag. The “fillable area,” or the portion of the bag that may be enlarged to contain additional goods, is located below the zipper. Recall that while though this area is part of the bag’s total measures, it has no bearing on the bag’s maximum capacity. In this case, the proverb “Measure Twice, Cut Once!” would have been rather helpful.
To begin, ask for many little packages of different sizes.
It is a good idea to buy a range of trial sizes for your stand-up pouches to check how they fit your product before deciding on a final size. A bag blowout occurs when a pouch is overfilled because the seams will rupture and the contents will spill out. There’s a chance you’re overspending on a bigger bag than you need and that your clients won’t be happy with how little of your merchandise they really got. We provide bespoke pouches that are tailored to precisely meet your demands because of this.
Make sure the bag has adequate room for the product’s natural expansion and any gasses it produces, otherwise it will explode while it’s being sent or displayed in a shop. It might be a good idea to add a degassing valve if your package has the potential to emit gas.
What size stand-up pouch would you recommend for me, please?
After learning how a stand-up pouch’s dimensions function, let’s determine how much of a certain product can fit in pouches of different sizes. An estimate of the volume of water (or other liquid) that can be contained in different pouch sizes can be found in the table below.
Make sure you test a range of product sizes in different sample pouches before placing an order for a large quantity of product packaging. After that, you may choose whatever product sizes fit within your box the best. For this reason, we provide complimentary product samples in sizes ranging from extra-small to extra-large.
Conclusion
The majority of stand-up pouches are made from metalized mylar. However, kraft, foil, silver, or transparent packing materials could be more suited for the contents. Compostable, recyclable, and biodegradable stand-up pouches are even used.