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Custom Printed Flexible Packaging
We're excited to introduce custom printed stand-up and spouted pouches to the Wares range. For over 30 years we've helped businesses find the right packaging, and we're delighted to now offer premium flexible packaging alongside our extensive range of glass jars and bottles.
Whether you're launching a new product, creating a refill pack or looking for eye-catching retail packaging, we'll help you choose the right pouch for your product and brand.
Sustainability remains at the heart of Wares. We believe every packaging choice should balance performance, practicality and environmental impact, and we'll help you find the most suitable solution for your application.
✓ Low MOQ
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✓ Custom Printed
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✓ Stand-Up & Spouted Pouches
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✓ 100ml to 1.5L
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✓ Food & Non-Food Applications
Spouted Pouches
Stand-up Pouches
Designed for liquids and semi-liquids, spouted pouches combine the convenience of a bottle with the efficiency of flexible packaging.
The integrated spout makes pouring easy while reducing packaging weight and shipping costs.
Ideal for: Gin & Spirits, Milk, Juice, Sauces, Oils, Syrups, Cleaning products,
Liquid supplements and more.
Available with
✓ Corner or centre spouts
✓ Multiple spout sizes
✓ Matt or gloss finish
✓ High barrier materials
✓ Full colour printing
Stand-up pouches are one of the most popular forms of flexible packaging thanks to their excellent shelf presence, lightweight design and versatility.
The integrated bottom gusset allows the pouch to stand upright when filled, making it ideal for retail displays while reducing storage and transport costs.
Suitable for a huge range of products including: Honey, Coffee, Tea, Protein powders, Sauces, Pet treats, Dry foods, Supplements, Confectionery and more.
Available with
✓ Matt or gloss finish
✓ Clear windows
✓ Resealable zippers
✓ Tear notches
✓ Hanging holes
✓ Fully custom printed
Printing & Finishing
Your packaging is often the first thing your customers notice, so we will help you create a pouch that is both practical and visually striking.
Our custom printed pouches are available with a range of finishes, including matt, gloss, soft-touch and metallic effects. Depending on the pouch and your requirements, features such as clear windows, spot UV, resealable zips, tear notches, hanging holes and spouts may also be incorporated.
Not sure what you need? Our team will guide you through the available options and help identify the most suitable pouch specification for your product, brand and filling process.
Materials & Options
Our printed pouches are available in a range of materials and barrier levels. The best option will depend on your product, filling process and required shelf life, so the table below is intended as a simple guide.
| Material Type | Barrier Level | Finish | Typically Suitable For |
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| High-barrier film | High to ultra-high | Silver, white or printed | Spirits, milk, sauces, coffee, tea and products requiring a longer shelf life |
| Clear barrier film | Medium to high | Clear or white | Honey, dry foods, confectionery, powders and products where visibility is important |
| Standard barrier film | Low to medium | Clear, white or printed | Snacks, pet treats, lightweight dry products and shorter shelf-life applications |
Pouches can be fully custom printed and supplied with a choice of matt, gloss, soft-touch, metallic or specialist finishes. A range of sizes, pouch shapes, windows, zips, spouts and other optional features may also be available. Please speak to our team about your product, required capacity and estimated order quantity, and we will help identify the most suitable specification.
Sustainability Matters
At Wares, caring for the environment is one of our core company values. We believe packaging choices should consider not only cost, appearance and performance, but also their wider environmental impact.
Flexible pouches provide another packaging option for customers looking for a lightweight and efficient solution. They use less material, take up less storage space and can be transported flat before filling, allowing more units to be carried in each shipment.
Some pouch materials are recyclable through the appropriate recycling streams, while others use specialist barrier layers to protect the product and help extend shelf life. This can also support the reduction of product and food waste.
For us, sustainability is not about one packaging material replacing another. It is about helping our customers make informed choices and find the right balance between performance, practicality and environmental responsibility.
