Definition
A pouch with a bottom gusset that allows it to stand upright for shelf display and improved consumer handling.
Applications
- Powders
- Liquids (with fitments)
Benefits
- Improves shelf presence
- Supports reclose features
- Offers high billboard area for branding
Industry Examples
- Medical: used for nutritional powders or supplements requiring reseal (non-sterile).
- Industrial: used for lawn/garden products with durable laminates and hang features.
- Electronics: used for retail packaging of electronic accessories requiring upright shelf display.
FAQ
Q: What films are typical?
A: PET/PE, PET/AL/PE, or mono-PE recycle-ready structures.
Q: Do stand-up pouches need stiff films?
A: Often yes—stiffness helps standing performance and shelf presentation.