Side Gusset Pouch

At CarePac, we have over 5 years of experience packaging liquids including fruit juice, water, baby food, oil, salad dressing, and even alcohol and wine. Our pouches can be filled hot or cold, and can be refrigerated, frozen, or kept at room temperature. Each pouch is designed based on the product’s specific needs: how it will be filled, shipped, stored, and ultimately sold on a retail store shelf.

For custom printed spouted pouches, our minimum run starts at 5,000 pieces. Spouted stand up pouches can be printed in up to 40 colors, and the spouts and caps can be applied in your choice of location, on the top center, in either corner, or in special positions like the sides. In addition, with CarePac, you’re always guaranteed top quality and value.

Q: What are the most common uses for Side Gusseted Pouches

Side Gusseted pouches can be used for almost any use, but the most common is for Coffee packaging. Can also be used for medical instrument storage, and frozen foods.

Q: Can a Side Gusseted Pouch Srand Up on A shelf?

Yes and no, a Side Gusseted Pouch will generally "stand up" on a shelf when filled with a granular, powder or bean (like coffee beans), but will not stand up until it is loaded.

Q: Are Side Gusseted Pouches going out of style?

Side gusseted pouches are older and more traditional style of pouch, so if you are going for a traditional look, by all means go for it. Generally speaking the side gusseted pouch is getting eclipsed by the box bottom pouch or stand up pouch for many industries.

Q: Can Side Gusseted Pouches have a standard zipper?

A standard zipper isn't recommended on side gusset bags. Using a Tin-Tie or just heat sealing the pouch is preferred. If you want a similar design but with a zipper consider a box bottom pouch.

Q: Can I control where the fin is located on a side gusseted pouch? 

First for those that don't know, a side gusseted pouch has two primary seals, one runs along the bottom of the pouch, and the other runs the vertical distance of the pouch's length. The bottom seal cannot be moved, but the seal that runs the length of the bag can be placed on one of the corners of the bags to hide it, or straight down the middle, like a more traditional style. When it runs down the middle it can effect the readability of text and graphics.