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Eco-Friendly Stand Up Pouches

TedPack is one of the top manufacturers of environmentally friendly stand up pouches for your food packaging needs that are based in China. Providing customers the highest quality products with the least effect on the environment.

We manufacturing lightweight stand up pouches but durable with long life span stand up pouch. Perfect usage for food, cosmetic products, fertilizer, also in chemical packing products and many more.

Eco-friendly stand up pouches become one of the easiest and more convenient storage options. One of the stand-up pouch that is easy to dispose and reusable.

In TedPack, you can ensure that all of our stand up pouches are do not easily break down with the action of air and sunlight. Suitable for all types of storage conditions.

At TedPack, we strive so hard to produce eco-friendly stand up pouch for your packaging business. By choosing TedPack, you can guarantee that your stand up pouch are FDA approved and pass from food hygiene standards.

Eco-Friendly Stand up Pouches: The Ultimate FAQ Guide

Today’s guide will answer all questions you have about eco-friendly stand up pouches.

It covers types of material, classification, designs, printing options, add-on features, benefits, and quality standards, among other factors.

Let’s get started:

What is an Eco-friendly Stand Up Pouch?

An eco-friendly stand-up pouch is a flexible packaging solution made using 100% compostable material.

This pouch can independently stand on flat surfaces, shelves, or cupboards.

Due to this feature, eco-friendly stand-up pouches are being across the packaging industry to package non-refrigerated products.

Also, they can be hanged on display shelves due to the round hanging hole feature at the top of the zipper.

Customers can, therefore, easily view packaged products with ease.

 Eco friendly stand up pouch

What are the Different Types of Eco-friendly Stand up Pouch?

Some of the most common options include:

· White Kraft Paper Eco-Friendly Stand-up Pouches

This pouch type is ideal for packaging dry goods such as powdered mixes, candy, snacks, sea salts, coffee, and tea among others.

It is additionally durable and provides a resealable zipper to extend product freshness.

It is made using Kraft paper and comes in white Kraft.

In addition, they have a laminated inner lining made of a combination of ALOX coating and PLA.

· Eco-Friendly Kraft Paper Stand up Pouches with Valve for Coffee

This eco-friendly stand-up pouch has a valve as a closure option.

It is used mainly to package coffee beans and roasted coffee products.

The valve helps keep the aroma in the pouch as well as prevent it from bursting due to excessively produced gases from the coffee.

Also made using Kraft paper.

· Eco-Friendly Kraft Paper Stand up Pouches with Handle

This pouch has an additional feature of a handle. This handle helps in facilitating the flexibility of the pouch.

You can carry the pouch easily from one place to the other using this feature.

It is made using white Kraft in combination with ALOX coating and PLA material which are sustainable and eco-friendly.

· Eco-Friendly Kraft Paper Stand up Pouches with Zipper

This pouch has a zipper as a closure option. The zipper enables you to open and reseal the pouch several times after the first use.

Kraft paper is used to create an eco-friendly stand-up pouch because it has a great barrier as well as puncture-resistant properties.

It is used to package foods such as dry fruits, nuts, and cosmetic products among others.

Eco-friendly Kraft paper stand up pouch comes in white Kraft.

It can be printed with up to 9 colors if customized.

Is Biodegradable Stand up Pouch the same as Eco-friendly Stand up Pouches?

No, they are not the same.

Even though they are both made of 100% compostable material, a biodegradable stand up pouch is made using materials that are biodegradable, while the eco-friendly stand-up pouch is made using pure materials from plants.

They are made using bio-based and durable material.

 Biodegradable stand up pouch

What is Compostable Stand up Pouches?

Compostable stand up pouches is made using 45-60% renewable wood pulp starch for an environmentally-friendly and smart way to display your products.

These are pouches that can easily break down upon disposal.

Why is China the leading Supplier of Eco-friendly Stand up Pouches?

Chinese manufacturing companies supply eco-friendly stand up pouches to several nations such as America, Canada, Australia, and Europe among others.

In fact, they have 90% repeat orders.

China is the leading supplier of eco-friendly stand up pouches because most of its companies manufacture high-quality and durable stand-up pouches at affordable prices.

Chinese stand-up pouches manufacturers offer customized eco-friendly stand-up pouches.

They design and manufacture the stand-up pouches according to the specifications of their clients.

Chinese companies have low production/manufacturing costs which result in affordable costs for eco-friendly stand up pouches.

Chinese manufacturing plants are ISO Certified.

Eco-friendly stand up pouches from China are widely recognized across the globe meeting the social and economic needs of its clients.

Where can you use Eco-friendly Stand up Pouch?

You can use eco-friendly stand-up pouches to package non-refrigerated items such as:

· Pet Foods

These are food for pets such as dogs, cats, fish, and birds among others.

· Coffee and Tea Packaging

Roasted coffee, coffee beans, and tea are packaged especially in eco-friendly stand-up pouches because of the valves and zipper closing options.

· Dry Foods

These foods include powder mixers, nuts, red beans, granola candy bars.

Superfood and dry fruit among others.

The pouches are BPA free and 100% food grade making them safe for packaging human food.

· Baked Foods

Bakeries also package their cookies and pieces of cake in this pouch.

And, since this pouch has a handle it is easy to carry it around even while traveling.

Local bakeries can also place their orders for eco-friendly stand-up pouches using them to package their products.

· Cosmetic Products

Cosmetic products are packaged using this stand up pouch. Some of these products include bath salts, body scrub, or bath bomb among others.

· Chemical Products

Fertilizers used for agricultural purposes are packaged in this stand up pouch.

It can protect the fertilizer from the effects of Ultra Violet rays.

It is also used for packaging pesticides and several other chemical products.

What are the Features of Eco-friendly Stand up Pouch?

An eco-friendly stand-up pouch has special features that make them achieve the properties of a flexible packaging solution.

Below are the features:

Open kraft stand up pouch

· Round Hang Hole

This is an additional feature that is used to hand a pouch on-shelf display. It is suitable for a retail setting.

A round hang hole is placed above the zipper.

· Tear Notches

This feature provides convenient access when it is heat-sealed.

It is placed strategically above the zipper. One tears the pouch from these notches and accesses the packaged products.

· Zipper Options

This pouch has a strong resealable zipper.

The zipper can be reused by opening and closing several and still seal the pouch in a good condition.

Due to the zipper feature, the eco-friendly stand-up pouch can be opened, the goods used and sealed again without contamination.

· Windows

This feature is positioned on the face of the pouch to facilitate visibility.

Windows come in different shapes such as the oval, round, or square. It is possible to view the content of the package while it is on the shelves.

The windows are often transparent.

· Bottom Gusset

The pouch has a bottom gusset that allows it to stand independently when it is filled or empty.

Bottom gusset of stand up pouch

What are the Design Options for Eco-friendly Stand up Pouches?

Eco-friendly stand-up pouches have a bottom gusset feature on which the pouch stands on.

It has a front and backside which are attached to the bottom gusset and pouch walls.

Normally, the back and front of the pouch are equal in size.

The sides of the pouches are sealed along the edges, and they run from the top to the bottom.

They, therefore, provide strong sides that can comfortably hold the package contents, keep them standing, and give them their overall balance.

Besides, the round bottom is attached to the pouch walls inwards and outwards.

The resealable zipper is placed just above the parking space of the eco-friendly stand-up pouch.

A tear notch and hang hole are positioned just above the zipper.

Are Eco-friendly Stand up Pouches Resealable?

Yes, they are.

They can be resealed using zippers.

Can you Print on Eco-friendly Stand up Pouches?

Yes, you can.

Printed eco-friendly stand-up pouch

There are three main printing technologies used on eco-friendly stand-up pouches: rotogravure, digital, and flexo printing techniques.

Rotogravure and flexo printing involves the use of plates to print.

The surface of copper plates is embedded with an image or texts which are plastered to the surface of eco-friendly stand-up pouch.

Digital print can be used on around 20,000 pieces, while rotogravure is used on up to 10,000 pieces.

The Digital printing technique involves the transfer of an image to a computer, then to a special printing machine that prints the selected images or texts on the surface of the pouch.

This technique can also be used to print up to 10 colors on the eco-friendly stand-up pouch.

Even so, digital and rotogravure printing techniques are the most preferred for eco-friendly stand up pouches.

They can be used to print complicated and medium texts and images. Also, they are affordable.

What are the Benefits of Eco-friendly Stand up Pouches?

Eco-friendly stand-up pouches are:

· Sustainable Packaging

It is made using 100% certified compostable material.

· Environmental Friendly

Since the eco-friendly stand-up pouches can be reused there is a limited waste to the environment.

Once it has been used, the pouch can be used to package other products.

They are landfill friendly; once thrown into the landfill they compost after 90 days.

The eco-friendly stand-up pouch can be recycled.

The Kraft paper is eco-friendly.

· Versatile

They can be used to package a wide variety of products but mostly non-refrigerated food items such as granola bars candy, coffee, tea, pet treats, cookies, and powdered mixes.

They have great moisture and oxygen barrier properties which are due to the laminated film.

· Keeps Product Fresh

They have high oxygen and moisture barrier properties.

These properties help prevent the effect of moisture, oxygen, pests, or Ultra Violet on packaged products.

Also, the products, therefore, stay fresh for long periods. In essence, their shelf-life is extended.

· Aesthetics

The eco-friendly stand-up pouch has a wide and ample space for branding.

Its ability to stand on flat surfaces by itself improves its aesthetic appeal.

And, the bottom gusset feature of the pouch is responsible for this property.

It has a sophisticated look to it that improves its visual appearance.

Kraft paper gives the pouch a trendy and fashionable look.

· Flexible

Eco-friendly stand-up pouches can be easily carried from one place to the other.

· Comprehensive Add-on Features

An eco-friendly stand-up pouch has additional features that perform various functions.

The eco-friendly stand-up pouch has a tear notch, zipper, round hang hole, and valve.

When you purchase eco-friendly stand-up pouches, you buy a user-friendly packaging solution.

Are there Disadvantages of Eco-friendly Stand up Pouches?

Yes, there is.

Even though the materials used to make eco-friendly stand up pouches are 100% compostable, they take around 90 days to compost.

As such, they can pollute the environment.

Also, due to the strong barrier properties, eco-friendly stand up pouches cannot be used for those products which require moderate barrier properties.

Are Eco-friendly Stand up Pouches FDA Approved?

Yes, they are.

Eco-friendly stand up pouches meet the requirements set out by FDA and then receive certificates.

What is the Best Material for Eco-friendly Stand up Pouches?

Eco-friendly stand-up pouches are made using environmentally friendly materials.

Below are the materials used to make eco-friendly stand up pouches:

· Polylactic Acid of Plants

This a bioplast material made from renewable sources such as sugar and corn.

PLA is highly compostable in industrial composting facilities and also sustainable.

This material is not expensive.

It is food safe.

· Laminated Protective ALOX Coating

Aluminum Oxide Coating is a clear barrier coating.

This coating is suitable for this pouch because when used on flexible plastic film can achieve high moisture and oxygen barrier properties.

ALOX is also highly compostable.

When combined with a PLA film creates a high barrier and compostable flexible package.

How can you Check the Quality of Eco-friendly Stand up Pouches?

The quality of the eco-friendly stands up pouches has to be tested during the pre-design stage.

Sample products are fitted into the pre-designed sample packages to determine if they are suitable.

Through these tests, the shape and sizes of the pouches are determined.

You can check if its FDA approved, or BPA free.

These are often included as labels on the surfaces of the eco-friendly stand-up pouches.

You can conduct a compatibility test to determine which laminations are the most resistant to chemical degradation.

Check if the lamination is resistant to physical changes that result from coming into contact with the pouch.

Core Collapsing Strength test is done to determine the core strength of the paper.

If the eco-friendly stand-up pouch can easily stand on its own it is considered to be of great strength.

Dart Impact Tester is used to determine the bursting strength of the film of an eco-friendly stand-up pouch.

Universal testing is done to check the mechanical properties of an eco-friendly stand-up pouch.

The mechanical properties include the seal, strength, tensile strength, bond strength, and elongation.

Are there Size Limitations for Eco-friendly Stand up Pouches?

Different sizes of stand up pouches

No, there are no size limitations for the eco-friendly stand-up pouch.

You can have an eco-friendly stand-up pouch customized according to your size specifications.

The sizes which are the height, width, and bottom vary according to the weight of products in grams.

The minimum and maximum size dimensions are 70×110+25mm (Min) 320×450+120mm (Max)

You can order eco-friendly stand-up pouches at sizes larger than the maximum size and smaller than the minimum size.

How much does Eco-friendly Stand up Pouches Cost?

Eco-friendly stand-up pouches are sold at competitive prices.

They can be sold at around US 0.5 dollars but this depends on the total pieces of pouches purchased at a go.

Also, the prices can be lower if a customer makes a large order of more than 10,000 pieces.

Buying in bulk means that a client qualifies for a discounted price which is lower.

The prices depend on the eco-friendly stand-up pouch type, thickness, printing color, and size.

Also, the cost also varies depending on customer specifications.

If a customer asks for more complicated features such as larger sizes, digital printing techniques, or designs, then the prices of the eco-friendly stand-up pouches become high.

How do you Seal Eco-friendly Stand up Pouches?

Sealing eco-friendly stand up pouch

Eco-friendly stand up pouches is heat sealable.

Heat sealing is most preferred because it gives customers the satisfaction that their products have never been opened and thus safe.

It is also the most convenient and cheaper sealing method for the different types of eco-friendly stand up pouches.

Standard heat sealing is where one uses heat and pressure to seal layers together.

A heat-sealing machine is used to press the eco-friendly stand up pouch to keep the products packaged safely within the pouch.

Other sealing methods are:

Adhesive coating; it involves sealing a surface using a substrate.

Layers are attached to one another using the adhesive coating.

This is mirrored to a cold sealing which is simpler as compared to heat sealing.

Lamination; this involves bonding together several layers using pressure, heat, and adhesive.

Special adhesives are used in the lamination of the eco-friendly stand-up pouches.

A lamination machine is used to help in this sealing process.

What is the Minimum Order Quantity for Eco-friendly Stand up Pouches?

The minimum order quantity for eco-friendly stand up pouches is 10,000 pieces.

However, you can order as many pieces of eco-friendly stand up pouches as possible.

MOQ can similarly depend on bag size and type.

If you order more, you get more discounts.

With the information in this guide, you can now order for eco-friendly stand-up pouches.

For questions or inquiries about custom eco-friendly stand-up pouches, contact TedPack now.