The world of product packaging can be a minefield. With so many different requirements to satisfy, it is essential that you choose the right type of packaging material for your printed stand-up pouches.
What type of pouch packaging is right for your product?
What material should you choose?
Plastic, aluminum foil, biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP), bio-plastics, or something else?
At Readability, we are here to help you choose the right pouch material type for your product.
We are experts in printed packaging solutions, and offer a complete bespoke service, helping you to make the right choice.
Our table below can provide a quick guide to help you make the right choice for your application.
ECOLUX/MET
| Barrier: | Very High |
| Finish: | Silver |
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| Good for: |
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ECOLUX/WHITE
| Barrier: | High |
| Finish: | White |
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| Good for: |
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COMPOSTABLE
| Barrier: | High (OTR)
Medium (WTR) |
| Finish: | White |
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| Good for: |
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PET/ALU/PE
| Barrier: | Ultra High |
| Finish: | Silver |
| Use: | Spouted & Non Spouted Pouches |
| Good for: |
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METPET/PE
| Barrier: | High |
| Finish: | Silver |
| Use: | Spouted & Non Spouted Pouches |
| Good for: |
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PET/PEVOH
| Barrier: | High |
| Finish: | Clear/White |
| Use: | Spouted & Non Spouted Pouches |
| Good for: |
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PET/PE
| Barrier: | Medium/Low |
| Finish: | Clear |
| Use: | Non Spouted Pouches |
| Good for: |
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PE/PEEVOH
| Barrier: | High |
| Finish: | Clear |
| Use: | Non Spouted Pouches |
| Good for: |
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METOPP
| Barrier: | High |
| Finish: | Silver |
| Use: | Flow Wrap/Printed Film |
| Good for: |
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BOPP
| Barrier: | Low |
| Finish: | White |
| Use: | Flow Wrap/Printed Film |
| Good for: |
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If you’re still unsure about which pouch material type you should be using, speak to our friendly and helpful team of printed packaging experts today, on 01440 712273.
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