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Overview of our pouch material specifications

Welcome to the overview page for all our pouch material specifications. Choosing the right packaging structure is essential to understanding the material composition of a stand-up pouch and its specific barrier properties. After all, every product comes with unique requirements regarding shelf life, moisture protection, and shelf presentation.

In the table below, you will find a comprehensive overview of the technical specifications for our stand-up pouches, flat-bottom bags, and other flexible packaging solutions. Whether you are looking for sustainable mono-materials, a natural kraft paper look, or high-barrier laminates (with or without aluminum), you will find all the details here to make the perfect packaging choice.

Feel free to use this matrix to easily compare different materials, thicknesses, and performance characteristics.

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0 Non applicable | - Poor | + Fair | ++ Good | +++ Excellent

Pouch material specificationsPouch material specifications
FOOD MATERIALS FEATURES PROTECTION REMARK
Total Moisture Oxy-
gen		 Light Aroma Oil Strength Trans-
parency
Coffee, tea

Coffee and Tea		 PET/MET-PET/PE Shiny finish ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ 0 Fresh roasted coffee needs a valve
MATT BOPP/MET-PET/PE Matt finish ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ 0 Kraft look possible (plastic pouch)
PET/AL/PE Shiny finish, UV protection +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ ++ ++ 0 Protects against light
PET/ALU/BOPA/CPP Puncture resistant, high temp. +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ ++ +++ 0  
MATT BOPP/ALU/PE Matt finish, UV protection +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ ++ ++ 0 Protects against light
MATT BOPP/ALU/PE Matt finish, UV protection +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ ++ ++ 0 Black/white PE, from 30.000 pcs
MATT BOPP/ALU/PE Matt finish, UV protection +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ ++ ++ 0 Black/white PE, from 30.000 pcs
PET/K-PET/PE ALU-free, aroma protection ++ ++ ++ - +++ ++ + 0 Transparent
K-PET/CPP ALU-free, aroma protection ++ ++ ++ - +++ ++ + +++ Crystal clear
KRAFT/... Paper look & feel                 Surface print; max. 3 colours
MATT BOPP/KRAFT/... Perfect print on kraft                 Excellent print quality, full colour
PE/EVOH-PE ALU-free, strong protection against oxygen and gas ++ ++ ++ - ++ ++ ++ 0 100% recyclable
BROWN KRAFT/BOPA/PE Puncture resistant ++ ++ +++ ++ +++ ++ +++ +++ Puncture resistant, ALU-free
KRAFT/PLA ALU-free, 100% industrially compostable + - + + + - + 0 100% compostable
FOOD MATERIALS FEATURES PROTECTION REMARK
Total Moisture Oxy-
gen		 Light Aroma Oil Strength Trans-
parency
Protein powder, milk powder
Pet food
Dietary supplements (tablets, capsules)
Cereals, nuts, snacks, popcorn
Spices, herbs
Dried fruit, candy, chocolate
Bakery mix, pastry, confectionery, scrub salt

Protein powder and more 		PET/MET-PET/PE Shiny finish ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ + 0  
MATT BOPP/MET-PET/PE Matt finish ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ + 0  
PET/AL/PE Shiny finish, UV protection +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ ++ + 0 Protects against light
MATT BOPP/ALU/PE Matt finish, UV protection +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ ++ + 0 Protects against light
PET/K-PET/PE ALU-free, aroma protection ++ ++ ++ - +++ ++ + 0 Black/white PE, from 30.000 pcs
.../PET/K-PET/PE + Metallocene Oil resistant, aroma protection +++ ++ ++ - +++ +++ + 0 With kraft paper and strong adhesive
K-PET/PE ALU-free, aroma protection ++ ++ ++ - +++ ++ + ++ Transparent
K-PET/CPP ALU-free, aroma protection ++ ++ ++ - +++ ++ + +++ Crystal clear
PET/PE Transparent ++ ++ + - + ++ ++ ++ Transparent
BOPA/PE Puncture resistant, vacuum ++ + + - ++ ++ +++ ++ Heavy-duty bags
BOPA/MET PET/PE Puncture resistant +++ ++ +++ ++ +++ ++ +++ 0 Heavy-duty bags
KRAFT/... Paper look & feel                 Surface print; max. 3 colours
MATT BOPP/KRAFT/... Perfect print on kraft                 Excellent print quality, full colour
KRAFT/PE Lightweight products ++ + - + + - + 0  
PE/EVOH-PE ALU-free, strong protection against oxygen and gas ++ ++ ++ - ++ ++ ++ 0 100% recyclable
Brown Kraft Paper/BOPA/PE Puncture resistant / nylon (oxygen protection and impact strength) ++ ++ +++ ++ +++ ++ +++ +++ Puncture resistant/ALU-free
Kraft / PLA ALU-free, 100% industrially compostable + - + + + - + 0 100% compostable
FOOD MATERIALS FEATURES PROTECTION REMARK
Total Moisture Oxy-
gen		 Light Aroma Oil Strength Trans-
parency
Noodles/rice/pasta (dry)
Superfoods, biscuits, snacks, chips
Frozen products
Cheese and dairy

Noodles and more 		PET/PE Transparent ++ ++ - - + ++ ++ ++ Transparent
PET/CPP Crystal clear ++ ++ - - + + - +++ Crystal clear
PET/MET-PET/CPP Shiny finish ++ ++ ++ ++ +++ ++ + 0 Dry food, chips
BOPA/PE Puncture resistant, low temp. ++ + + - ++ ++ +++ ++ Excellent low-temperature resistance
PET/BOPA/PE Heavy-duty products, vacuum +++ ++ ++ - ++ ++ ++   Good low-temperature resistance
MATT BOPP / BOPA / PE For frozen products +++               Good low-temperature resistance
PET/PE For frozen products +                
BOPA/MET PET/PE Low temp., puncture resistant +++ ++ +++ ++ +++ ++ +++ 0 Frozen food, scented products
MATT BOPP/MET PET/PE A few months in freezer OK / not longer                
FOOD MATERIALS FEATURES PROTECTION REMARK
Total Moisture Oxy-
gen		 Light Aroma Oil Strength Trans-
parency
Acidic products, lemon juice, sauces, soup, curry
Retort, boil-in-bag, instant noodles
Liquids/high moisture
Alcohol

Acidic foods and more 		PET/ALU/BOPA/CPP Puncture resistant, high temp. +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ ++ +++ 0  
PET/ALU/PET/CPP High chemical resistance +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ ++ +++ 0  
PET/BOPA/RCPP For high-temperature use ++ ++ ++ + +++ ++ +++ 0 Soup, instant meals, max. 35° Celsius
PET/AL/RCPP For high-temperature use +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ ++ 0 Chemical and oil resistant, max. 35° Celsius
PET/BOPA/AL/RCPP For high-temperature use +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ 0 Retort, long shelf life
BOPA/PE Puncture resistant, vacuum ++ + + - ++ ++ +++ 0 Low-temperature resistant
BOPA/ALU/PET/LLDPE Light and aroma protection +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ 0 Liquid and frozen products
PET/AL/BOPA/LLDPE + metallocene For alcohol, puncture resistant +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ 0 With strong adhesive between each layer
NON-FOOD MATERIALS FEATURES PROTECTION REMARK
Total Moisture Oxy-
gen		 Light Aroma Oil Strength Trans-
parency
Smoking products, tobacco, cannabis

Tobacco and more 		PET/MET-PET/PE Shiny finish ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ 0  
MATT BOPP/MET-PET/PE Matt finish ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ 0  
PET/AL/PE Shiny finish, UV protection +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ ++ ++ 0 Protects against light
PET/ALU/BOPA/CPP Puncture resistant, high temp. +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ ++ +++ 0  
MATT BOPP/ALU/PE Matt finish, UV protection +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ ++ ++ 0 Protects against light
PET/K-PET/PE ALU-free, aroma protection ++ ++ ++ - +++ ++ + 0 Black/white PE, from 30.000 pcs
K-PET/PE ALU-free, aroma protection ++ ++ ++ - +++ ++ + ++ Transparent
K-PET/CPP ALU-free, aroma protection ++ ++ ++ - +++ ++ + +++ Crystal clear
KRAFT/... Paper look & feel                 Surface print; max. 3 colours
MATT BOPP/KRAFT/... Perfect print on kraft                 Excellent print quality, full colour
Brown Kraft paper / BOPA / PE Puncture resistant / nylon (oxygen protection and impact strength) ++ ++ +++ ++ +++ ++ +++ +++ Puncture resistant / ALU-free
PE/EVOH-PE ALU-free, strong protection against oxygen and gas ++ ++ ++ - ++ ++ ++ 0 100% recyclable
NON-FOOD MATERIALS FEATURES PROTECTION REMARK
Total Moisture Oxy-
gen		 Light Aroma Oil Strength Trans-
parency
Potting soil
Seeds
Personal care, beauty, health
Fashion, underwear, socks
Industrial components
Accessories
Toys

Toys and more 		PET/MET-PET/PE Shiny finish ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ + 0  
MATT BOPP/MET-PET/PE Matt finish ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ + 0  
PET/AL/PE Shiny finish, UV protection +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ ++ + 0 Protects against light
MATT BOPP/ALU/PE Matt finish, UV protection +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ ++ + 0 Protects against light
PET/PE Transparent ++ ++ + - + ++ ++ ++ Transparent
BOPA/PE Puncture resistant, vacuum ++ + + - ++ ++ +++ ++ Heavy-duty bags
BOPA/MET PET/PE Puncture resistant ++ ++ +++ ++ +++ ++ +++ 0 Heavy-duty bags
KRAFT/... Paper look & feel                 Surface print; max. 3 colours
MATT BOPP/KRAFT/... Perfect print on kraft                 Excellent print quality, full colour
KRAFT/PE Lightweight products ++ + - + + - + 0  
PE/EVOH-PE ALU-free, strong protection against oxygen and gas ++ ++ ++ - ++ ++ ++ 0 100% recyclable
Brown Kraft paper / BOPA / PE Puncture resistant / nylon (oxygen protection and impact strength) ++ ++ +++ ++ +++ ++ +++ +++ Puncture resistant / ALU-free
Kraft / PLA ALU-free, 100% industrially compostable + - + + + - + 0 100% compostable
NON-FOOD MATERIALS FEATURES PROTECTION REMARK
Total Moisture Oxy-
gen		 Light Aroma Oil Strength Trans-
parency
Laundry detergent, washing liquids
Window cleaner
Cleaning products

Cleaning products 		PET/ALU/BOPA/CPP Puncture resistant, high chemical resistance +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ ++ +++ 0  
PET/ALU/PET/CPP High chemical resistance +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ ++ ++ 0  

Do you have questions about our material specifications?

If you have reviewed our pouch material specifications but are still unsure which options suit your specific product best, or if you doubt which material composition offers the right protection, our packaging experts are here to think along with you! Every product is unique, and we completely understand that the technical side of flexible packaging can get a bit complex.

Please feel free to contact us for tailored, no-obligation advice. Would you prefer to feel and test the materials yourself first? Go ahead and request a free sample pack today.

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