Our side gusset pouch bags offer cost-effective bulk packaging for various products. They are known for their unique shape, ideal for holding substantial weights. In addition, all our side gusset pouches feature a K-seal at the bottom for added strength and can be customised to accommodate up to 20 kg of products.
Side gusset packaging bags are designed to accommodate large volumes and support heavy weights for bulk packaging. While reseal zippers are not an option due to the gusset folds, reseal stickers or tin ties can be used, and valves can be added for coffee packaging. Our side gusset bags are the industry standard for bulk storage and transport, minimising the risk of product damage during transit.
Side gusset bag offers four clear faces for design, ingredients and other information. With custom printed side gusset bag options, colours and finishes stay consistent across ranges while the pack still opens and pours cleanly.
A side gusset pouch gives you more product in a slimmer footprint. The folded side panels expand as the pack fills, so you get strong shelf presence without bulky packaging. Side gusset packaging helps reduce packaging mass while keeping the product safe through handling and delivery.
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Side gusset pouch packaging is efficient to ship and store because it arrives flat and weighs less than rigid tubs for the same fill. It works across coffee, pet food, snacks and dry mixes. From advanced barrier protection to custom finishes, each element is designed to enhance performance, product life, and shelf impact. Here’s the complete range of features built into our side gusset bags:
Available in sizes ranging from 100g to 20kg.
Matt, gloss, paper touch, de-metalized, unprinted and spot finish.
Available with oxygen, moisture, light and puncture barriers.
Heat sealable and suitable for hot and cold filling.
Recyclable mono materials as well as multi-layer laminates.
Digital, flexo and gravure print up to 9 colours.
At Aropack, we help our clients to bring their visions to life, from initial material selection to final custom printed side gusset pouches. Our eco-friendly gusseted bags are made of on mono-material laminates as PE/PE or PP/PP.
We also integrate EVOH layers in our recyclable films to provide enhanced oxygen protection. These structures remain compatible with the UK’s recycling stream and align with OPRL guidance & local collection capabilities. However, we always advise our clients to check local kerbside recycling availability, as collection systems can vary across the UK.
Here are some of the most common queries we get about our custom printed side gusset pouches.
Yes. Side gusset coffee packaging is a classic industry format, often used with one-way degassing valves and foil or METPET laminates to preserve aroma and freshness.
Absolutely. We offer high-barrier laminates including metalised films, aluminium foil, and EVOH layers — depending on your shelf-life and product sensitivity needs.
While both have gussets, a quad seal bag includes four corner seals for extra rigidity. Side gusset bags are sealed top and bottom, with gussets but no vertical edge seals.
Typically, side gusset bags are heat-sealed after filling, but we can add options like tin ties, reseal stickers, or hook-to-hook closures for resealability.
Yes. We offer recyclable side gusset bags using PE or PP mono-materials, maintaining print quality and barrier performance while meeting sustainability goals.
We do. A modified side gusset bag with a squared base can improve volume and shelf presentation while maintaining manufacturing efficiency.
Thanks to their brick-like shape and tight side fold when filled, side gusset bags utilise pallet space more efficiently than stand-up or flat bottom pouches — ideal for export or warehousing.
Flat Bottom Pouch
3-Side Seal (Flat) Pouch
Spout Pouch
Compostable Packaging
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