stand out on the shelf
high vapor barriers
Films that block moisture, oxygen, and aroma from entering or exiting the package.
hang holes
Hang your packaging on retail shelving with our round or sombrero hang holes.
finish options
Choose from finish options including matte, soft-touch matte, gloss, and metallized.
tear notches
Consumers can open your packaging with ease with the option to add a tear notch.
closures
Choose between press-to-close zippers, Certified Child-resistant zippers, or no zipper.
variety of sizes
Pouches are available in a wide range of sizes to fit your product needs.
print substrates
Films are available in PET, Metalised PET, PE, Recyclable PE, PCR, and BOPP.
transparent or clouded windows
Add a clear or clouded window so consumers can see what’s inside your packaging.
spot embellishments
Make your product pop by highlighting certain parts of your packaging.
cold seal
Seal your lay-flat pouches with a cold-seal to ensure moisture stays in, and oxygen stays out.
puncture & tear resistant
Packaging that won’t tear or damage on the shelf, in transit, or with customer handling.
Lay Flat Pouch Specifications
Sizes
- 80 (W) x 90 (H) mm
- 76 (W) x 150 (H) mm
- 100 (W) x 115 (H) mm
- 130 (W) x 203 (H) mm
- 160 (W) x 240 (H) mm
- 240 (W) x 330 (H) mm
- Custom sizes available
Seal Options
Two-Side, Three-Side
Material Options
PET, Metallic PET, PE, Recyclable PE, BOPP, AVOH
Pouch Options
Hang Hole, Tear Notch, Zipper, Child-Resistant, Window, Metallic Effects
Finish Options
Gloss, Matte, Soft Touch Matte
say hello to vibrant packaging
Setting yourself apart on and off the shelf is key to increase product sales and gaining more brand exposure. ePac’s flexible lay flat pouches help you do just that, with photo-quality images, a wide variety of colour choices and well-designed packaging.
Our 100% digital printing process produces crisp-images and vibrant colours, allowing your package design to POP and stand apart from your competition.
“Our customers like the colours, and they’ve commented to me that the packaging is easy to read, and differentiate between flavours. It’s made a big difference in stores and our customers are thrilled by the switch!”
— Cassandra Plas
Owner, Gezellig Cookies
keep your products fresh
Packaging for freshness is simple: choose the right type of packaging for your specific product, and your product will have an extended shelf life and stay fresh for your customer. Our team of experts will help you determine which film is best for your product and make recommendations based on our years of experience. The premium-grade films used with all of our packaging provides maximum protection and a great look for your products.
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What are the lay flat pouch options?
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
- Metalised 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.
What are your film structures and material options?
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
- Recyclable films
- Metalised PET and foil
- Freezer safe and Microwaveable options available
What are the pouch dimensions?
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.
Do you offer recyclable or compostable lay-flat pouches?
We’re very proud to offer a recyclable PE pouch suitable for the UK’s On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) system and for RecycleNow Store Collection points, as well as a pouch using up to 30% post-consumer recycled resins. We are also in the process of developing a compostable pouch that we hope to launch in the very near future.
What is your turnaround time on lay flat pouches?
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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