Many of our customers ask what the best options are for coffee packaging bags. Being a leader in the flexible packaging industry for over 20 years , here we are happy to share some knowledge of the coffee packaing bags styles and features.
Material:
Coffee packaging bags are made from layers of laminated barrier film that are designed to protect the precious coffee (whether ground or whole bean) from moisture, vapor, odor, or any other negative elements. Historically one of the main layers of coffee packaging bags was aluminum foil, Aluminum foil is probably one of the most expensive barrier layers available in the industry and while it does offer superior protection many metalized films containing PET and other substrates have barrier properties similar to that of aluminum.
Finally, don’t forget about clear film! Many clear films or even those with a matte or glossy type of finish can be designed to have incredible barrier properties as well as providing a very innovative and different look than opaque coffee packaging bags.
Aluminum foil material coffee packaging bags picture:
Glossy print coffee packaging bags:
Matt print coffee packaging bags:
Styles:
· Quad Seal and Center Fin Style coffee package bags are probably the most common. These styles have been in existence for years and don’t lend themselves to a ziplock or re-closeable option other than a tin-tie or stick on label.
· Traditional Stand Up Pouches are certainly an option for packaging coffee.whether with a round bottom gusset or K or plow bottom. Many companies ignore this style but this is a mistake as these can be made with different re-sealable options while protecting the coffee inside. In an industry filled with “followers” choosing this style would definitely stand out from the competition. 
· Flat Bottom coffee packaging bags—Flexible Box Bags are one of the newest flexible packaging styles available. This innovative design mimics a box or folding carton and provides 5 different surface areas for custom printing and brand building. Even further, this style uses up to 15% less film than other styles yet holds more volume.
In closing this is a quick review of the available film structures for coffee packaging bags along with the different styles and features that are available. As always, consult with your packaging professional for help and guidance.
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