Packaging made easy: The process behind selecting our products

Do you know the trouble of wanting to package your products fast, easy and efficiently?  Well, we from ePac have found the perfect solution for you. In order to guarantee success we created selected steps when selecting and packaging your products. Let us walk you through the process: 

Step 1: Request a quote

Tell us about your product and ePac will send you a quote within 24 hours. You can find the form here.

Step 2: Submit your design

Send us your packaging design(s). Click here to see how to Submit Artwork for ePac. 

Step 3: Approve proof

ePac checks the designs for conformity. Then all you have to do is approve the proof for printing.

Step 4: Receive packaging

You will receive your pouches within 10 to 15 business days. This happens once the artwork is approved, of course. Our variety of packaging material includes stand up pouches, rollstock and  lay flat pouches.

Once the selection of your preferred packaging material is done we can start the journey of your pouch.

Step 5: Printing with Digital Speed

Your design is digitally processed and printed directly onto the film without the need for printing plates. 

This enables immediate design changes, the printing of variable data, and orders with multiple items (SKUs) without setup costs.

Step 6: Laminate for Barrier Protection

The printed film is laminated against a second (and sometimes third) barrier layer. 

This protects your design from scratches and ensures that your product stays fresh by blocking oxygen and moisture. Find out here, which type of barrier film is best suited for food packaging.

Step 7: Cure with Science (The Wait)

This is where engineering comes into play.

The laminated rolls must be stored in a temperature-controlled room so that the adhesives can chemically bond and cure. 

This process cannot be accelerated; it is crucial for the safety and durability of the packaging.

Step 8: Slit with the Art of Precision Cutting

Once curing is complete, the large parent rolls are mounted on high-speed cutting machines. They are precisely cut to the exact width required for your specific pouch size.

Step 9: The Finished Pouch

The cut rolls are processed into finished pouches, such as stand up pouches, rollstock and lay flat pouches. 

In this step, zippers (press-to-close), tear notches, and hanging holes are added before your custom packaging is packaged and shipped.

All of our custom pouches are produced in the UK or Europe at the facility closest to you, ensuring faster delivery. With production sites in the UK, France, Poland, and Austria, our provision of efficient, high-quality packaging is achieved with a focus on minimising environmental impact.

The minimum order for pouches is £2000. The minimum order for film rollstock is £1250. The amount in question is subject to variation depending on the pouch size and other specifications. For more information, please read our article: Understanding ePac’s Minimum Order Requirements.

Create your product, make your dream come true.

If you approve of these steps, nothing will prevent you from living the dream to create and distribute your own product.

Make your products really stand out on the shelves and boost your sales by using packaging that combines sustainability, speed and superior quality.