stand out on the shelf
high vapor barriers
Films that block moisture, oxygen, and aroma from entering or exiting the package.
hang holes
Hang your packaging on retail shelving with our round or sombrero hang holes.
finish options
Choose from finish options including matte, soft-touch matte, gloss, and metallized.
tear notches
Consumers can open your packaging with ease with the option to add a tear notch.
closures
Choose between press-to-close zippers, Certified Child-resistant zippers, or no zipper.
variety of sizes
Pouches are available in a wide range of sizes to fit your product needs.
print substrates
Films are available in PET, Metallized PET, PE, Recyclable PE, PCR, and BOPP.
transparent or clouded windows
Add a clear or clouded window so consumers can see what’s inside your packaging.
spot embellishments
Make your product pop by highlighting certain parts of your packaging.
heat seal
Seal your lay flat pouches with a heat-seal to ensure moisture stays in, and oxygen stays out.
puncture & tear resistant
Packaging that won’t tear or damage on the shelf, in transit, or with customer handling.
say hello to vibrant packaging
Setting yourself apart on and off the shelf is key to increase product sales and gaining more brand exposure. ePac’s flexible lay flat pouches help you do just that, with photo-quality images, a wide variety of color choices and well-designed packaging.
Our printing process produces crisp-images and vibrant colors, allowing your package design to POP and stand apart from your competition.
keep your products fresh
Packaging for freshness is simple: choose the right type of packaging for your specific product, and your product will have an extended shelf life and stay fresh for your customer. Our team of experts will help you determine which film is best for your product and make recommendations based on our years of experience. The premium-grade films used with all of our packaging provides maximum protection and a great look for your products.
lay-flat faq
What makes our lay flat pouches different?
ePac’s lay flat pouches are made with premium-grade films and ready to ship within 15 business days. Our lay flat pouches are fully-formed pouches that are designed to, you guessed it, lay flat on and off the shelf. Often referred to as a “pillow pouch,” lay flat pouches are ideal for a variety of products including snacks, processed meats like jerky, supplements, and more.
What are the lay flat pouch options?
Our lay flat options include the following:
- High vapor barriers that block moisture, oxygen, and aroma from entering or exiting the package
- Different hang hole options
- Round
- Sombrero
- Transparent or clouded windows
- Metalized films
- Puncture and tear-resistant
- Tear notches
- Closures including:
- Press-to-close zippers
- Certified Child-resistant zippers
- Available in a wide range of sizes
We strive to provide solutions for each person. For custom requests, please contact our team here or by calling us at 844-623-8603.
What are your film structures and material options?
We offer our customers a variety of materials and film structures including:
- Print Substrates PET, Metallized PET, PE, and BOPP
- Finishes available in:
- Traditional Matte
- Soft-touch Matte
- Gloss
- Metallized
- High-barrier and multi-layer sealant films
- Specialty laminate films
- Metalized PET and foil
- Recyclable films
- Vegan films
- Freezer safe and Microwaveable options available
What are the pouch dimensions?
We can create a custom-sized lay flat pouch for your brand, or provide you with our standard sized pouches if you’re unsure of where to begin.
Do you offer recyclable or compostable lay flat pouches?
We do! We’re very proud to offer a recyclable PE pouch that is How2Recycle approved, as well as a Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) pouch. We are also in the process of developing a compostable pouch that we hope to launch in the very near future.
What is your turnaround time on lay flat pouches?
Once your artwork has been approved, your lay flat pouches will be produced in 15 business days. Same goes for our stand-up pouches. Rollstock takes 5 business days.
Can you bottom fill lay flat pouches?
Yes. In order to avoid messing with zippers and tear notches, our bags are designed to fill from the bottom.
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