Flat Barrier Pouches
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Standard flat barrier pouches with moisture and oxygen barrier film in stock sizes, an easy upgrade path to a full custom pouch design.
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Technical Specifications
| Dimensions | Available in Custom Sizes |
| Printing | CMYK, Pantone Color, Full Color & No Printing |
| Material | Food-Grade Mylar, Aluminum Foil Laminate, Kraft Mylar & Clear Mylar |
| Finish | Matte, Glossy & Metallic Finish |
| Features | Heat Sealing, Resealable Zipper, Tear Notch, Hang Hole |
| Custom Options | Clear Window, Child-Resistant Zipper, Custom Printing, Matte/Gloss Coating |
| Proof | Digital Proof, 3D Mock-Up |
| Shipping | Shipped FLAT (Free Shipping Across USA & Canada) |
| Help | For further inquiries and Quotes, contact us or email at sales@cratpackaging.com |
Flat barrier pouches pair the same oxygen- and moisture-blocking film as a full custom design with standard stock sizes, giving brands a ready-to-ship barrier pouch without waiting on a custom print run.
Flat Barrier Pouches Specifications
| Box Style | Flat two-sided pouch with heat-seal or zipper top |
| Material | Multi-layer barrier film (foil, PET, or metallized laminate) |
| Assembly | Pre-formed, fill and seal at packout |
| Best For | Small batch food, supplement, and cosmetic brands |
| Print Options | Plain stock or one-color stamp; full custom on request |
| Order Volume/MOQ | Stock sizes in low minimums, custom runs at scale |
| Shipping | Flat-packed cases ship nationwide from US facilities |
Standard Stock vs Custom-Branded
Where Custom Flat Barrier Pouches are built around full-color, retail-ready artwork, this stock version gives you the same barrier protection in ready-to-ship sizes, ideal for testing a product or filling smaller runs without a design cycle.
Who Uses This Style
Small food, supplement, and cosmetic brands use stock barrier pouches to package early production runs, samples, and limited-edition batches before committing to a fully custom printed design.
Eco-Friendly Options
A 2025 McKinsey survey found that over 60% of U.S. consumers pick green packaging when they have the choice, and recyclable mono-material barrier films are available in stock sizes too.
Format and Print Options
Stock pouches ship plain or with a simple one-color stamp for light branding. A full custom print run is available any time a brand is ready to move up to retail-ready packaging.
Practical Advantages
Stock sizing means faster turnaround with no dieline development, heat-seal or zipper closures keep contents fresh, and low minimums make it practical to test a new product line before a bulk custom order.
Why Order From Crat Packaging
- Direct manufacturing with no middleman markup
- Stock barrier pouches ready to ship without a design cycle
- Easy upgrade path to a full custom pouch
- US-based production and support
- Free design proof on light branding requests
- Low minimums for small-batch runs
How to Order
- Pick a stock size or share your dimensions
- Confirm quantity and any light branding needs
- Approve your order and production timeline
- Receive flat-packed pouches ready to fill and seal
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from a custom flat barrier pouch?
This is the standard, stock version: no custom artwork, just barrier protection in ready-to-ship sizes. A custom flat barrier pouch adds your full branding and retail-ready printing.
Is the barrier protection the same as the custom version?
Yes, both use the same multi-layer barrier film; the difference is in branding and lead time, not protection level.
Can I add a logo later?
Yes, a light one-color stamp can be added to stock pouches, or you can upgrade to a fully custom printed design at any time.
What sizes are in stock?
Common small-batch sizes are kept in stock; custom dimensions are available on request with a short lead time.
Are these resealable?
Yes, zipper closures are available for products that need repeated access after opening.
What is the minimum order?
Stock sizes are available at low minimums; custom branding runs scale up from there.
