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Custom Spout Pouches

Custom spout pouches for liquid packaging, sauces, jelly, drinks, refills, concentrates, and flexible liquid packaging.

Overview

Packaging built around your product

Spout pouches are flexible packaging options for liquid, semi-liquid, refill, sauce, jelly, and concentrate products. They are lightweight, easy to pour, and can use different spout sizes and pouch shapes depending on product viscosity and filling volume.

Spout Pouch Applications

Spout pouches are incredibly versatile and are used across various industries for their convenience and efficiency. Common applications include:

  • Food & Beverage: Juices, purees, sauces, yogurts, baby food, and alcoholic beverages.
  • Cosmetics & Personal Care: Lotions, shampoos, liquid soaps, and sanitizers.
  • Household Products: Cleaning detergents, fabric softers, and liquid refills.
  • Industrial Use: Lubricants, chemicals, and automotive fluids.

Benefits of Spout Pouches

Choosing spout pouches offers numerous advantages over traditional rigid packaging:

  • Convenience: Easy to pour, resealable, and portable, making them ideal for on-the-go consumption.
  • Reduced Material Usage: Lighter than bottles or jars, leading to lower transportation costs and a smaller carbon footprint.
  • Extended Shelf Life: High-barrier materials protect contents from oxygen, moisture, and light, preserving freshness.
  • Brand Visibility: Large printable surface area allows for vibrant graphics and strong brand messaging.
  • Cost-Effective: Lower production and shipping costs compared to rigid containers.

Customization Options

Spout pouches can be highly customized to meet specific product and brand requirements:

  • Spout & Cap Types: Various sizes and designs, including child-resistant caps, flip-top caps, and tamper-evident seals.
  • Pouch Shape & Size: Custom shapes and sizes to fit unique product volumes and branding aesthetics.
  • Material Structures: Multi-layer films with different barrier properties (e.g., PET/PE, PET/AL/PE) to ensure product integrity.
  • Printing & Finish: High-quality rotogravure or digital printing with matte, glossy, or metallic finishes.
  • Additional Features: Handles, hang holes, transparent windows, and easy-tear notches.

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Common Applications

Sauce
Jelly
Drinks
Liquid refills
Detergent
Concentrates
Baby food
Condiments

Size Guide

Reference sizes

These are general reference sizes. Final dimensions should be confirmed with your actual product, filling method, and artwork layout.

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Reference
Suggested Size
Typical Use
Small
100–250 ml
Sauce, jelly, liquid samples
Medium
250–500 ml
Drinks, refills, concentrates
Large
500 ml–1 L
Liquid refill packaging
Custom
Based on filling volume
Special product or shape

Material Options

Recommended material structures

The right structure depends on shelf life, barrier requirements, product weight, filling process, and appearance.

PET / VMPET / Liquid PE

Common starting structure for liquid spout pouches

PET / AL / Liquid PE

High-barrier liquid packaging

NY / PE

Puncture resistance and sealing support

MDOPE / PE

Recyclable option for selected liquid applications

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a spout pouch size?

Start with filling volume, viscosity, spout diameter, sealing area, and how the pouch will be displayed or poured.

What spout size should I use?

Spout size depends on product viscosity and user experience. Thicker liquids usually need a larger spout opening.

What material is used for spout pouches?

PET / VMPET / Liquid PE is a common starting option, but final material depends on product type, filling temperature, and shelf life.

Do spout pouches need a special dieline?

Yes. The dieline should show pouch shape, spout position, sealing areas, and artwork safe zones.

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