Stand-Up Pouches

Stand-up pouches, also known as doypacks, are a top-choice of flexible packaging solution across multiple industries, from food and pet food to chemical and personal care. Their defining feature is the bottom gusset, which allows the pouch to stand upright for better shelf display and ease of use.

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Key Benefits of Stand up Pouches

Our custom printed stand up pouches provide the flexibility, branding impact, and barrier protection modern brands need. Whether you’re launching a new range or optimising your current pack, our stand up bags offers function and form. Turn functional into exceptional with bespoke add-ons:

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Resealable Zipper
Valves
Laser scoring
Tear notches
Rounded corners
Gloss or matte finishes
Eco-friendly options
Variable bottom gusset formats

Why brands choose stand up pouch packaging?

From shelf presence to sustainable packaging solutions, stand up pouch packaging helps your brand stay ahead. Today’s fast-moving markets demand smart packaging. Stand up pouch bags are lightweight, space-efficient, and visually appealing—perfect for modern retail environments and e-commerce delivery.

Key benefits

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Stand-up pouch formats

As one of the leading stand up pouch suppliers in the UK, we are helping clients across sectors find the right format for their specific needs. Choose from three professional stand up pouch structures:

Aropack Doy Seal Doypack Pouch

Doy-Seal Pouch

A curved bottom for lighter products and a soft, premium look.

Aropack K Seal Stand up Pouch

K-Seal Pouch

Reinforced sides for heavier fills like rice or pet food.

Aropack V Seal Stand up Pouch

V-Seal Pouch

Minimal material use with excellent structural integrity.

Technical Overview: Stand-up Pouch Packaging

Explore the complete range of features built into our stand up pouches. From advanced barrier protection to custom finishes, each element is designed to enhance performance, product life, and shelf impact.

Sizes

Available in sizes ranging from 100g to 20kg.

Printing

Digital, flexo and gravure print up to 9 colours.

Materials

Recyclable mono materials or multi-layer laminates.

Finish

Matt, glossy, paper feel, de-metalized or spot finish.

Film Properties

Available with oxygen, moisture, light and puncture barriers.

Filling & Sealing

Heat sealable and suitable for hot and cold filling.

Custom Features for Maximum Impact

Every custom printed stand up pouch can be customised with:

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Sealing Options

Zipper, Peel Seal, Top Sliders, Child-Resistant, Aplix

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Laser Scoring

Effortless opening, ideal for sturdy & thicker materials

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Rounded Corners

Enhance shelf appeal, improve safety, and ease handling

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Handles

Easy to Carry: side handles, top handles, euro-slots

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Perforations

Allows airflow while maintaining breathability

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Windows

Clear or frosted windows

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High Barrier Films

Extends shelf life and keeps product safe

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Tear Notch

Easy-to-open for convenient consumption

Industries Using Stand up Pouches

Our stand up bags are designed to meet the unique needs of industries, from food and pet food to health and beauty, and beyond.

Sports & Nutrition

Preserves the quality of products like protein powders, energy bars, and supplements, ensuring users receive optimal support for their training and performance.

Pet Food

Ensuring the nutritional integrity of items like kibble, treats, and supplements, pet owners rely on quality to provide their pets with balanced meals for well-being.

Coffee

The quality of coffee over time is heavily influenced by its packaging; hence, the role of coffee packaging is crucial in ensuring customer satisfaction.

Health & Beauty

Designed to preserve the excellence of skincare, cosmetics, and personal care essentials, ensuring you indulge in the finest products.

Confectionery

Packaging for candies, chocolates, and treats, making every moment a delightful and memorable experience.

Snacks

Our packaging for snacks and nuts are crafted to preserve freshness and crunchiness, delivering a premium taste.

Frozen Foods

Prioritising the extension of shelf life and minimising freezer burn is crucial, with the added benefit of user-friendly sealing.

Jerky

Savour the flavour with our jerky packaging, ensuring every bite is a mouthwatering experience of perfection.

Cannabis

It is essential to protect the quality of cannabis products and ensure consumers enjoy the full benefits.

Got questions about our stand up pouches?

Here are some of the questions we are asked most often about custom printed stand up pouches.

We work with recyclable mono material films and multi layer laminates. Depending on your product and shelf life, we can offer PE based, PP based or mixed structures, with the option to include high barrier properties.

Yes. All of our stand up pouches are made to order, so we can adjust size, material, barrier level, finish and print to suit your product. You can also add details such as resealable zippers, tear notches, valves, handles and windows.

We offer digital, flexographic and gravure printing, up to nine colours. This allows you to choose the best option for your volumes and artwork, from short runs and multiple designs to long running core ranges. Spot finishes, de metallised effects and paper touch textures are also possible.

Yes. We supply recyclable mono material stand up pouches, as well as more conventional laminates where required. For projects that genuinely suit it, we can also look at compostable packaging. Our role is to match sustainability goals with realistic performance on shelf and on your packing line.

All pouches are made to your own size. In practice we often produce stand up pouches from around 100 g up to larger refill and bulk formats, but we are not fixed to a set range. If you are unsure which size you need, we can review your product weight and density with you and suggest suitable dimensions. Samples can be provided.

Lead times depend on the specification and print method. Digital printed stand up pouches, are generally faster, while gravure printing need more time for cylinders and main production. Once we know your format, artwork and quantity, we can confirm a realistic lead time.

Yes. We can integrate different zippers, peel seals, top sliders, child resistant closures and aplix where needed. Laser scoring can also be added to make opening easier, particularly on thicker or higher barrier materials.

You can request a quote, book a call, or ask for samples to test sizes and structures with your product. We can help you confirm materials, dimensions, print type and lead times so that you have a clear plan before production starts.

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3-Side Seal (Flat) Pouch

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