Custom shaped pouches are die cut, printed and laminated bags made to your outline, size and film structure, used for candy, kids' drinks, children's snacks and promotional gifts.
The shape decides how the pouch fills, stands and seals, so we check it before artwork starts. Die cut stand-up, flat, spout and ziplock builds cover most confectionery and kids' product formats. Send a drawing or a reference photo and we recommend the structure with an itemized price.
Printing, lamination and bag making run in our own cleanroom plant in Shenzhen. Digital printing starts at 1,000 pcs per design, so a new shape can be tested before a gravure run.
- Digital print MOQ — 1,000 pcs per design, with several designs allowed in one order.
- Gravure MOQ — 10,000 pcs per design, for repeat orders and the lowest unit price.
- Samples — Free for similar bags. The buyer pays the courier.
- Leak testing — Done before shipment on every order.
Key Features
Your outline, your size
We draw the die line from your shape, size and fill weight, then confirm what can be cut and sealed.
9-color in-house printing
Digital and gravure printing run in the same plant as lamination and bag making.
Free design support
Our design team lays out artwork from an idea or a reference photo if you have no finished files.
Added features
Zipper, window, hang hole, spout and tear notch can be added; each is itemized on the quote.
Can Your Shape Be Made? How a Custom Die Cut Pouch Is Judged for Feasibility
A die cut pouch is a flat bag with a shaped seal line, so what matters is the outline, the seal and the fill opening.
What we check in your outline
We trace the outline from your drawing or photo and set the seal line inside it. Rounded corners seal and trim cleanly. Sharp points, thin necks and deep notches usually need a wider seal margin, which reduces the usable fill area.
What affects filling and standing
The fill opening must be wide enough for your product, whether that is gummies, powder or liquid. A stand-up shape also needs a base that carries the fill weight. We compare the shape against your product and fill weight and recommend a structure, or a simpler outline if the original will not fill or stand well.
Shapes that cannot be confirmed from a drawing are settled in the quote and the sample, not promised in advance. Design help is free, including adjusting the outline.
Shaped Pouch Types: Die Cut Stand-Up, Flat, Spout and Ziplock Shapes
| Type | Typical use | Choose it when |
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| Die cut stand-up | Candy, children's snacks, gifts | The pouch must stand on a shelf with full print on the front. |
| Flat die cut | Small candy, samples, promotional items | The fill is light and the shape matters more than standing. |
| Spout shaped | Kids' drinks, purees | The contents are liquid and the bag is leak-tested before production. |
| Ziplock shaped | Snacks, kids' products | The bag is opened and closed repeatedly. |
Mylar, Foil, Kraft and Clear Films for Shaped Pouches: Barrier, Print Look and Limits
Barrier and print look
Metallized or holographic Mylar gives a bright, reflective finish and a moderate barrier, which suits candy and gift bags. Aluminum foil laminate gives the highest barrier against moisture, oxygen and light, and suits products with a longer shelf life. Kraft paper laminate gives a matte, natural look. Clear film shows the product, and a window can do the same on an opaque bag.
Limits and food contact
Foil and Mylar bags are not claimed as recyclable. Compostable, mono-PE and recycled-content structures exist, but they carry a 30,000 pcs MOQ and we cover them only when you ask about that exact structure. Film certificates come with the quote.
Our PE film is tested to FDA 21 CFR food-contact requirements, with a test report available. Final film choice depends on the product, fill weight and shelf life, and we state the recommended structure in writing.
Custom Printed Shaped Pouches MOQ: 1,000 pcs Digital, 10,000 pcs Gravure per Design
Digital print
1,000 pcs per design
For launches, test runs and many designs in one order.
Gravure print
10,000 pcs per design
For repeat orders and the lowest unit price.
Compostable, mono-PE, recycled content
30,000 pcs per design
Quoted only for the exact structure you ask about.
Production time
7-15 days
Counted from artwork proof approval.
Shipping
Quoted with the order
Air, sea or express; no transit time is promised in advance.
Private Label, Wholesale and Start-Up Orders: Your Shape, Size, Logo and Artwork
- OEM/ODM and private label — We draw the pouch to your shape, size and material and print your logo and artwork with 9 colors in house. Confidentiality for shapes and artwork is confirmed in the quote.
- Start-up and test orders — Digital print at 1,000 pcs per design lets you run several designs in one order before committing to a gravure run.
- Wholesale and distributors — Gravure at 10,000 pcs per design gives the lowest unit price on repeat orders. Quantity breaks are itemized in the quote.
- Added features — Zipper, window, hang hole, spout and tear notch are priced as separate lines.
How It Works
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Brief
Send the shape, product, fill weight and quantity.
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Quote and design
Itemized quote and free design support within one business day.
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Sample
Free sample to check size, feel and fit.
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Production
7-15 days after artwork approval, with 11 quality checks before packing.
Food Contact Safety and Leak Testing for Candy and Kids' Product Pouches
Printing, lamination and bag making are done in our own cleanroom plant, so one team controls the whole build. Each order goes through 11 quality checks before packing, and pouches are leak-tested before shipment. Spout pouches for liquids are leak-tested before production starts.
ISO 22000 (food safety management) and ISO 9001 (quality management) documents can be viewed on our website, and copies are sent with the quote. The PE film has a food-contact test report to FDA 21 CFR requirements. We do not describe this as FDA approval or certification.
Shaped Pouch Questions: Samples, Artwork Files, Tooling and Shipping
- Are samples free?
- Yes, for similar bags from our range. You pay the courier.
- What if I have no finished artwork?
- Our design team does the layout for free from an idea or a reference photo. If you have finished files, we reproduce them as supplied.
- Is there a tooling or die charge for a custom shape?
- It depends on the shape and the quantity. We confirm any charge as a line in the itemized quote.
- Can I order several designs at once?
- Yes. Digital print at 1,000 pcs per design is intended for that.
- How long does shipping take?
- We do not fix a shipping time in advance. Production is 7-15 days after artwork approval, and air, sea or express shipping is quoted with the order.
Send Your Shape, Product, Fill Weight and Quantity for a Free Sample and Itemized Quote
Send the product and fill per bag, a shape drawing or reference photo, size if known, quantity per design, number of designs, artwork or idea, extras and target market. You get an itemized quote with a recommended structure within one business day. Email [email protected] or WhatsApp +86 182 1944 5665.
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