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Labels for stand-up pouches and bags
Pouches are flexible and often textured, which makes labelling trickier than on rigid containers. The right size and placement make the difference between a neat finish and a bubbled mess. Labels go on a flat, smooth area of the pouch front.
- Best for: Stand-up pouches, flat bags, sachets, mailers
- Recommended stock: Matte white; clear
- Typical shape: Rectangle or round
- Proof: Free digital proof
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Good to know
Labelling flexible packaging
Choose a smooth area
Avoid seams, zippers and heat seals. Apply to the flattest panel.
Fill level
Label before filling when possible, since a full pouch bulges.
Surface coatings
Matte and metallic pouches behave differently; test on your film.
Size
A smaller label on a flat zone lies better than a large one across a curve.
Our recommendation
Material and finish
Matte finish on white stock suits natural products; clear labels on kraft pouches look printed on.
Typical sizes
Sizes people usually order
These are starting points, not limits: the instant quote accepts your exact size. Measure the flat area of your container first.
| Use | Typical size | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Small pouch | 2.5 × 3 in | Sachets |
| Standard | 3 × 4 in | Stand-up |
| Large | 4 × 5 in | 1 kg |
| Seal | 1.5 in round | Closure |
Need to know
Questions about pouch and bag labels
Will the label wrinkle?
If applied flat before filling, rarely.
Can I use clear stock?
Yes.
Are labels waterproof?
The stock is.
Can I label metallic pouches?
Test first.
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