Pouches are custom-printed multi-layer film bags for dry goods, snacks, coffee, and powders, made for brands that need flexible packaging with shelf presence. Each pouch is printed in full color so your product looks finished from the first run.
Flexible pouches ship flat and light, which keeps freight and storage costs down before you fill them. Stand one up on a retail shelf with a resealable zipper for repeat use, or add a tear notch and hang hole to fit pegboard displays. For a small-batch coffee roaster or a snack startup, a printed stand-up pouch reads as a real brand without the cost of rigid packaging.
Pouches Materials & Specifications
- Material: multi-layer mylar and foil laminate film
- Printing: full-color CMYK to your artwork
- Finishing options: matte or gloss film, resealable zipper, tear notch, hang hole, clear window
Best Used For
- Coffee, tea, and dry-roasted goods
- Snacks, trail mix, and granola
- Powders, mixes, and supplement blends
- Pet treats and small retail dry goods
Printing & Finishing
Choose a matte or gloss film finish, then add a resealable zipper for repeat use, a tear notch for easy opening, a hang hole for peg displays, or a clear window so buyers see what's inside.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based packaging supplier with full-color CMYK printing on flexible film. Order from a MOQ of 50 units, get free design help and free US shipping, and select rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) or standard production from about 7 business days after proof approval. A sample kit is $50, credited to your first order, and every quote comes back fast.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum is 50 units, with 100 or more reserved for specialty rigid packaging.
How long is production? Standard production runs from about 7 business days, with a rush option (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs).
Can I get a sample? Yes. A sample kit is $50, credited to your first order.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
Laminate Structures and Pouch Runs at Volume
A pouch is defined by its laminate stack. A clear PET and PE build shows the product and suits fast moving goods. Adding a metallized layer or foil raises the barrier for oxygen and light sensitive contents. Zipper, spout and tear notch are separate line items, and each one alters tooling on the pouch machine.
| Pouches ordered | Laminate and fitment guidance |
|---|---|
| 50 | Short digital run to test fill and seal integrity. |
| 500 | One size and one laminate, digitally printed. |
| 1,000 | Zipper and plain versions compared in the field. |
| 5,000 | Rotogravure print becomes worth the cylinder cost. |
| 10,000+ | Contract packing volumes from about $0.44 per unit at volume. |
For scheduling, count on about 7 business days when the pouch is in-house eligible and around about 12 weeks for specialty imported laminate structures. Publish the range internally rather than a single date. A digital proof of the flat layout goes out before any cylinder or plate is made.
Share fill weight, pouch style, laminate barrier needs, fitments, print colors, and pouch counts per year.
How to Order Pouches
Ordering custom pouches is simple:
- Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references
- Receive quote guidance within one business day
- Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)
- Approve the digital proof and production begins
- Standard production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer
