Space-Saving Flexible Packaging
Lay flat pouches are sealed on three sides and designed to lie flat. They are perfect for sample packs, single servings, or smaller formats that still deserve standout packaging.
Built for Flexibility and Performance
These pouches help your products stay fresh and come with optional add-ons like zippers and tear notches. They are often used in retail, direct-to-consumer, and promotional environments. Their low profile also makes them efficient for shipping and storage.
Customization That Works for Your Brand
We offer three high-quality material options to suit your design and performance needs:
- White PE – opaque, perfect for bold graphics without windows
- Clear PE – high clarity, ideal for transparent windows or full product visibility
- Metallic PET – reflective, with superior barrier properties and a luxe look
Finish your pouch with gloss or soft touch lamination, and print using colors and/or white ink. Choose from standard sizes or input your own custom dimensions.
Why Order Lay Flat Pouches from Willowpack
We make high-end flexible packaging accessible and fast, with all the tools growing brands need:
- Low minimums starting at 500 units
- 10–12 business days turnaround
- No setup costs or plate fees
- Instant quotes and easy online checkout
- Printed in North America with sustainable technology
- Optional features like child-resistant zippers, hang holes, and rounded corners
Trusted by Brands Across Industries
Willowpack lay flat pouches are used by brands in:
- Better-for-you Foods – spices, snacks, baking mixes
- Health & Wellness – supplements, powders, adaptogens
- Confectionery – candies, chocolates, functional gummies
- Pet Products – treats, sample packs
- Beauty & Personal Care – face masks, bath salts, sachets
- Cannabis – edibles, infused products, pre-rolls
- And more
File Settings
- File is in PDF format
- There is only one artwork per PDF (no multiple artworks in one file)
- Hidden layers are deleted
- Files are submitted with proper orientation (facing the right way)
Size
- Artwork size matches the size of the order plus bleed*
- Artwork contains bleed of at least 0.0625 inches around all edges
*Bleed is when the artwork extends outside of the trim line, acting as a safety margin in case there is a little bit of shifting during the trimming process.
Color
- All artwork is in CMYK mode (no RGB or PMS). PMS is allowed only for dielines or white ink areas (see the 'Special Printing' section below)
- Black text should have CMYK values: C0, M0, Y0, K100
- Black design elements (non-text) should use rich black with CMYK values: C30, M20, Y20, K100
- If you select the 'Black Only' option for your order, artwork should contain K only (not CMY or RGB), with the exception of dielines or white ink areas
Design Elements and Text
- Recommended: No borders along the edge of your design
- Recommended: Vector-only design elements and text
- If non-vector images are used, they must be at least 300 DPI
- All text is outlined (not embedded), meaning it is vectorized
- File does not contain linked images, form fields, comments, or annotations
Dieline
- Indicate the dieline using a single stroke outline
- The outline is set to a separate spot color named 'Dieline'
- The outline is on its own layer
- The outline is set to Overprint
White Ink (Optional)
- Indicate the area where white ink is to be applied on the topmost layer of your artwork
- This area is filled with a separate spot color named 'White_Ink'
- The White_Ink area is set to Overprint
- If you do not want anything to print on top of the White_Ink area, set it to Knockout
- Do not supply separate files for CMYK and White Ink. Place them on different layers in a single file
Step 1: You place an order on our website.
Step 2: Our prepress team reviews your file.
Step 3: Our production team prints and converts your pouches.
Step 4: Once ready, we ship your order and send you a tracking number.
Standard production takes 10-12 business days after file approval. Shipping typically takes 1-5 business days depending on your location and shipping method.
No, the instant pricing you see on the product page does not include taxes and shipping. To see the price that includes taxes and shipping, please proceed to checkout, where we will calculate the taxes and shipping cost based on your shipping address.
Each design must be placed as a separate item within your cart, but you can check them all out together in one order.
The Upload Artwork button will only work after you fill out all the fields on this page to specify what you want for your order. Please ensure everything is filled out.
Please check the following:
- File format: Must be a PDF
- File size: Maximum 250 MB
- Page count: Must match your order (e.g. a pouch file should only have 1 page)
- Potentially corrupt file: Try resaving with different settings, renaming without special characters, and ensuring the file is fully exported
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Each size, material, or design variation must be submitted as a separate item, but they can all be checked out in one cart (one order).
Upload your artwork and add the item to your cart. Repeat the process for other items by clicking the 'add another item' button and adjusting size or material as needed. Once all items are in your cart, proceed to checkout and they will be ordered and shipped together.
To achieve a window, we recommend ordering Clear PE + Gloss Lamination. Include white ink in your artwork under other colors so they appear more solid in areas where you do not want a window. Please check the 'Artwork Prep' section to ensure your file meets white ink requirements.
We do not currently offer samples. However, our minimum order quantity is 500 pouches, allowing you to place a minimum order to use as samples.
Yes, we offer pouch design services that include 2 concepts, 3-5 revisions, and a print-ready PDF. Visit our Packaging Design Services page for more information.
White ink can be used in two main ways:
- As a base layer: Printing white ink first allows colors printed on top to appear more opaque on non-white materials such as clear or metallic.
- As white artwork: Enables white design elements on non-white materials.
Please check the 'Artwork Prep' section to ensure your file meets the requirements for printing white ink.
If your desired option is not available on our ecommerce platform, you can request a custom quote using our Get a Quote form .
Please contact our support team as soon as possible to arrange mailing a physical color sample. We will do our best to match the provided reference.
If your file does not meet our print-ready requirements, we will notify you with the reason the file was rejected. Please fix the file and upload the updated version. If no action is taken, your order will remain on hold.
If you are looking for more information, we encourage you to visit our Support Center for more information.
If you need to reach out regarding your order, you can contact our Customer Support Team here or by calling 1-833-536-1183. Our hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM EST.
If you need an option that is not available on our ecommerce ordering page, we may still be able to help you! Please fill out this form to get a quote for a custom order, and we will have one of our packaging experts reach out to you.
FDA 21 CFR 177.1630 compliant
PE:FDA 21 CFR 175.105, 175.300(b)(3)(xxx), 175.320(b)3iii, 176.180, 176.210, 177.1200 , 177.1210, 177.1350, 177.1520(a)(2)(i), 177.1520(a)(3)(i), 177.1520(a)(3)(i)(a)(2) , 177.1520(a)(3)(i)(c)(1), 177.1520(b), 177.1520(c)2.1, 3.1a, 178.2010(b) , 178.3120, 178.3297(e), 178.3400, 178.3750, 178.3860, 179.45 , 181.28, 181.29, FCN 1753
Conditions of Use:Conditions of Use B - H, as described in Table 2 of 21 CFR 176.170(c) For use in contact with nonalcoholic food. Not for use in contact with infant formula and breast milk but may be used in repeat use articles for feeding infant formula and human milk as well as packaging of powdered infant formula.
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