Flat-bottom pouch (box pouch)

A flat-bottom pouch, also called a box pouch or block-bottom pouch, combines a flat rectangular base with two side gussets. Filled, it stands like a carton and gives you five printable surfaces: front, back, both sides and the base.

Typical uses

Specialty coffee, premium nuts and granola, flour and rice, and heavier multi-kilo products such as pet food are common applications.

Benefits

• Very stable on shelf, even with heavy fills.
• Square shape lines up neatly and uses shelf space efficiently.
• Strong premium look with plenty of room for branding and product information.
• Works with front or side slider zippers, pocket zippers, degassing valves and windows.

Considerations

Because it involves more folding and sealing steps, a flat-bottom pouch usually costs more per unit than a doypack or a side-gusseted bag, and minimum order quantities tend to be higher. Artwork must respect the fold lines of the gussets and base, so always design on the manufacturer's dieline.