Gusset Pouches
Gusset pouches excel over other bag designs because they typically contain higher-grade materials with more durable seals to deliver increased product protection. Depending on the type of gusset, these pouches can sit vertically or horizontally on store shelves to increase visibility to shoppers. Because gusset bags are sturdier and heavier than many other bag types, they’re ideal for packaging bulk food products and irregularly shaped items.
Types of Gusset Packaging Designs We Offer
A gusset is a specific type of fold on a pouch or bag. Gussets can involve different types of seals based on the design, including four-corner seals and K-seals. Gusseted bags typically come in either side-gusset or bottom-gusset designs.
The primary difference between the two designs is that side-gusset pouches have expandable sides, while bottom-gusset pouches have expandable bottoms. Compare the two:
- Side-gusset pouches: Side-gusset pouches feature folds on both sides of the bag and are among the most common packaging styles for coffee, powdered drinks and foods.
- Bottom-gusset pouches: Bottom-gusset bags have more durable bottoms ideal for stand-up applications on store shelves. These designs feature edges that seal to the sidewalls for added support for bulky or specialty items.
Material Options
Caltex Plastics manufactures gusset bags with various material types, including packaging certified by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). We specialize in producing pouches that protect products from contamination and physical damage. Our design team can work with you to develop a packaging solution specific to your unique needs.
Material options include:
- Laminate: Laminated gusset pouches contain several material layers to provide increased protection from external elements like particulate, oil, moisture, light, air and other potentially harmful contaminants. We use a range of laminate types depending on the pouch design and application, including Mylar, foil, electrostatic discharge (ESD) static shielding and moisture barrier.
- Poly: Poly materials are common in some side-gusset pouch designs, including 8.0 mil material in high-density polyethylene (HDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) options.
Our materials come in an extensive range of colors, from regular and dull silver to shiny and clear. Custom color options are available for specific materials.
Why Choose Caltex Plastics for Wholesale Gusset Packaging?
When you package your products with gusset bags from Caltex Plastics, you’ll enjoy benefits like:
- Durability: Because gusset pouches use premium-grade materials and have reinforced seals, they are sturdier and provide more protection than lighter bags with single seals.
- Versatility: Gusset pouch designs can utilize different seal types and materials to offer unlimited customization options to package a broad range of products.
- Marketability: We can print multicolor graphics on gusset pouches, allowing your company to showcase its logo or text when products are displayed in stores.
- Space efficiency: Gusset bags are collapsible and stored flat, offering significant space savings over rigid boxes and set-up cartons.
Connect With the Experts at Caltex Plastics Today
If you’re considering a gusset pouch design for your packaging application, the experts at Caltex Plastics can help you find the most practical, durable and cost-effective solution. Our team has decades of combined experience working with various industries, from food and beverage processing plants to pharmaceutical companies and medical manufacturers. Contact our team online today to learn more.