PouchFormaten

PouchFormaten refers to standardized formats used for stand-up pouches in packaging, particularly within German-speaking industries. The term describes families of pouch dimensions, volumes, and profile variants that are compatible with common filling and capping equipment as well as retail shelving.

Formats are defined by measurable attributes such as height, width, gusset size, and total volume, along with closure and printing options. They are selected to balance filling efficiency, carton or pallet footprint, and consumer accessibility. Differences exist between segments such as foods, beverages, pet care, and home care, with specific format families favored for each product type.

Common ranges include small formats in the low milliliter to tens-of-milliliters range, mid-sized pouches from several tens to a few hundred milliliters, and larger stand-up pouches from about 200 to over 1000 milliliters. Typical nominal widths range from roughly 60 to 180 mm, heights from 90 to 300 mm, and gusset depths from 10 to 60 mm, though exact sizes vary by supplier, machine capability, and intended use.

Materials and production for PouchFormaten often employ laminated films such as PET/PE or PET/nylon/PE, with barrier coatings to preserve product quality. Printing is commonly done via rotogravure or flexography. Manufacturing uses form-fill-seal equipment, including horizontal and vertical lines, with optional features like reclosable zippers, spouts, or fitments.

Applications span snacks, sauces, liquids, powders, and non-food products. Trends emphasize sustainability, including mono-material constructions and improved recyclability, as well as easier-opening mechanisms and optimized material usage to reduce waste.