Centre-seal pillow bag mockup and print template

Parts of a pouch or sachet

A pouch is a flexible pack made from a printed, laminated film, sealed at the edges. It is light, cheap to ship, and the whole surface is printable. The studio covers stand-up pouches (doypacks), three-side seal, centre-seal pillow, flat-bottom and side-gusset pouches, sachets and stick packs, with options for zipper, tear notches, hang hole, spout and degassing valve. Snacks, spices, coffee, tea, dry fruits and powders all come in pouches.

Front and back panels

The two faces of the pouch. Both are fully printable.

Bottom gusset

On stand-up pouches, a folded panel at the base that opens when filled so the pouch stands.

Side seals and top seal

Heat-sealed edges, usually 5 to 10 mm wide. Nothing important should be printed here.

Zipper

A press-to-close track below the top seal so the pouch can be resealed.

Tear notch

A small cut in the side seal, above the zipper, so the pouch tears open cleanly.

Valve, spout or hang hole

Optional fitments: a one-way valve for coffee, a spout for liquids, a hang hole for pegs.

How to size it

1. Pouches are sized by fill: weigh your product into a sample pouch or measure its volume. Light snacks need far more room than dense spices or dal.
2. Enter width, height and gusset in the studio. The style presets give a sensible starting size.
3. Leave 30 to 40 mm above the product for the zipper, tear notch and top seal.
4. Keep artwork 5 mm inside the seals, and plan a plain area where the batch code and dates will be printed.

Materials and finishes

PET/PE

Clear or white printed pouches for dry foods with a modest shelf life.

Kraft paper/PE (often with a barrier layer)

The natural paper look for organic foods, tea and dry fruits.

Metallised PET/PE or PET/aluminium foil/PE

High barrier against light, air and moisture: coffee, spices, snacks that must stay crisp.

Finishes

Matte or gloss print surface

Set by the outer film or varnish. Matte with gloss spot details is a common premium look.

Clear window

A part of the print left unprinted on a clear film, so the product shows. Not possible on foil.

Mistakes to avoid

• Sizing a pouch without filling a sample: the gusset and seals take up more room than you expect.
• Text or barcodes in the seal area or across the bottom gusset fold, where they are crushed or hidden.
• No space for the batch code, date and price: the filler has to print over your design.
• Choosing a low-barrier film for a product that goes stale or absorbs moisture. Tell your supplier the product and shelf life.
• Forgetting that cylinder printing for pouches usually charges per colour. Fewer colours in a design can cost less to set up.

How to make it in the studio

1. Open it. Press Customise this centre-seal pillow bag. It opens in the 3D studio at 130 x 200 x 20 mm.
2. Set the size. In the Size panel, pick a preset or type your own measurements.
3. Add your design. In the Design panel, upload your logo or artwork: it goes on the front first. Pick other faces to add colours, text or images to each.
4. Check it in 3D. Turn the pack around. Switch to the flat print view to see the artwork on the print layout.
5. Download. The Download panel gives you the print template first, then mockup images for your store or social posts.
6. Get it made. If you want a quote, send the design to packitmama from the Download panel, and we will reply personally.

Questions