POUCH TYPES
No, only a 3 side seal can be bottom fill
Used for pet food or treats
48ga PET/ 3mil white PE Coex
Best options for dry items like cereals and grains. (Need answer)
Press to Close Zipper
Why should I switch my product from a carton to a flex pouch?
Lighter weight - less shipping costs $$$
More barrier properties - longer shelf life for products $$$
T/F - Parrots were common companions aboard pirate ships
False - a parrot would have been dinner far more likely than a treasured pet
What is another name for a 2-Side Seal or 3-Side Seal pouch
Lay-flat Pouch
Used to create a clear window that shows off the product.
48ga PET/ 3mil EVOH
Mechanical/ crafting/ small machine items/ medical items (non sterile) - what would be the best type of closure to prevent tampering? (needs answer)
No zipper, just heat seal without a tear notch or hang hole
What is required in art files if the customer wants a window or metalized material?
T/F - Pirates were paid money if injured during a raid.
True. The more gruesome the injury, the more money they received.
What gusset style is best for light weight items, but requires special tooling?
Doyen Seal
Required for cannabis or other child-resistant mandated products
.48ga METPET/ 3mil Clear PE Coex
I would use this type of closure for a bag containing granola with raisins, dried apricots, and bran flakes.
Press-to-Close
I want to be environmentally friendly but plastic isn't compostable or recyclable. Why should I choose flex pack over boxes?
More energy efficient to produce. Less landfill waste. Resealable. Shipping advantages - more product per box, more product per shelf, less weight.
The member of our SunDance team named after an infamous Pirate (and musical!)
Stede Bonnet!
When should you suggest a K seal?
When the weight of the overall product is between 1-5 pounds
Combination used to create a shiny area with a contrasting dull area to make the graphics stand out.
.48ga METPET/ 3mil PE Coex and spot matte embellishement
I want to package a bag full of already peeled hard-boiled eggs and move them from the fridge to the freezer. (needs answer)
What is EVOH material?
Should you suggest a size for a customer if they say they are putting a certain amount like 5oz in a pouch?
No, make the customer tell you the size, you would need a different size pouch for 5oz of feathers verses 5oz of rice.
This pirate fought alongside the US Army to defend New Orleans during the Battle of 1812. There's a famous bar named after him in the French Quarter.
Jean Lafitte.
What is the best gusset for heavy items over 5 pounds?
Plow bottom
What does BOPP Stand for?
Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene
What are the different types of hang holes that we offer?
Circle and Sombrero
What kind of shapes can I make out of a flexible pouch?
Our design team can craft many different designs into a pouch shape that works for your brand. Zipper placement, gusset, and hang hole can all be customized.
Captain Henry Morgan gave up pirating in his later years, was knighted, and became lieutenant governor of this Caribbean island.
Jamaica