Printed stand up pouches

What are custom printed stand up pouches?

Printed stand up pouches are an alternative to traditional packaging methods, such as plastic tubs, pots, glass jars and cardboard. Here’s what makes them unique:

• You can print detailed, vibrant and long-lasting designs directly onto the pouch to showcase your brand.
• They’re lightweight, making them cheaper to transport and distribute.
• You have the choice between various materials and finishes, such as kraft, aluminium or clear.
• They’re made from flexible materials that make storage and displaying your products easy.
• Printed pouches are available in many different shapes and sizes, visit our custom design page for inspiration.
• They offer a cost-effective solution for packaging goods, especially at larger order quantities.
• Pouches are suitable for products such as food, drinks and other consumables. They help to keep goods fresh and can extend their shelf life.
• If you sell to retailers, stand up pouches are easy to display on shelves or can be customised with a punched handle.
• Printed pouches are often a more sustainable option compared to other packaging alternatives.

What types of printed stand up pouches are available?

As we’ve mentioned above, printed stand up pouches can be produced in many shapes and sizes and offer multiple customisation options. Whether you want a regular stand up pouch, or something more specific to your product, such as a spout pouch, we can help you tailor your printed pouch around your requirements. 

We list several variations on our website that you can reference for the types of printed stand up pouches available to you:
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1. Stand up pouch: The most generic pouch available that offers many customisation options. Stand up pouches can be utilised and adapted to most products.

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2. Spout pouch: These pouches feature a spout and may come upright or flat on their side, making them ideal for liquid or gel products.

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3. Square bottom pouch: A variant of a stand up pouch. Square bottom pouches have a broader base and a side gusset that is often utilised for heavier or bulkier goods.

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4. Flat pouch: Pouches that lie flat rather than standing. They’re often used for products such as sauces or face masks.

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5. Aluminium pouch: Pouches with an aluminium finish on the outside layer, offering excellent barrier qualities.

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6. Kraft pouch: Pouches with a kraft, or paper-like finish on the outside layer, offering a different look and feel.

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7. Clear pouch: Pouches made from clear materials that allow customers to see what’s packaged inside.

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8. Windowed pouch: These pouches include a clear window that looks like it’s been cut out of the outer material. This helps to showcase your products inside their packaging.

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9. Coffee pouch: Mostly used for coffee products, the valve provides a clever system for expelling gases and keeping the goods inside safe and fresh.

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10. ‍Resealable pouch: If your product needs resealing between uses, such as nuts or protein, that aren’t consumed in one session, these pouches offer a way to keep your product fresh while in your customer’s home.
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What industries are utilising printed stand up pouches?

Ultimately, the product determines whether a printed stand up pouch is the right choice, so the industry you’re in shouldn’t be the main factor. However, some key industries regularly utilise printed stand up pouches because of the category of goods they’re producing and packaging. 

We’ve worked with many industries, helping them to choose a pouch, finalise their designs, and supporting them on an ongoing basis. Some examples of the type of industries utilising printed stand up pouches are as follows:

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1. Cosmetic packaging
2. Fishing packaging
3. Health and fitness packaging
4. Nuts packaging
5. Pet food packaging
6. Supplement packaging
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Printing on your stand up pouch

Once you’ve decided on the pouch type that’s best suited to your product, the next stage is to consider the design. There are two main components to consider for your design:
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1. Displaying legal information, such as ingredients, use by dates and company information.
2. Showcasing your branding, such as marketing slogans, product selling points and colours.
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Finding the middle ground between this information is essential in your design. Fortunately, stand up pouches offer a large printing area, and it’s almost always possible to fit the required information on your pouch.
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Other printed pouch customisation options

Making your printed pouches your own goes further than just the visual design. The materials you choose, the features you add, and the minor adjustments you make to the base model of your pouch all contribute towards finding the perfect combination for your product. 

There are endless pouch customisation options available, and we’re on hand to help you through the decision making process where needed. We’ve listed several of these options below, visit our custom pouch designs page for more information or contact one of our specialists.
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• Pouch style
• Materials and finish
• Seals
• Size and dimensions
• Gussets and openings
• Punched handle
• Material colour
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Working with SPS Pouches for printed pouches

We like to build ongoing relationships with our customers, and as time passes, the best materials and practices change. We are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to improve our printed pouch solution, and we will always pass our knowledge on to our customers.

We’re here to help you now and in the future of your business. Our UK based team offers guidance through every stage of your custom printed pouch journey, and we aim to help find the most effective solution for your product and brand. Your success is our success.

To get the process started or find out more about the service we offer, please do not hesitate to complete the contact form below or use any of the alternative methods listed on our contact page.