Stand up coffee pouches
A bottom gusset provides a standing format for your coffee range. Review filled shape, headspace, zipper and valve positions, and the final sealing area with a sample.
CUSTOM COFFEE BAGS · MATERIALS, SAMPLES & FREE DESIGN
Recyclable Coffee Packaging
We make custom coffee bags with PE- and PP-based material options. Our team helps you choose the film, bag format, valve, zipper and printing, then explains the material information for your intended recycling program.
Tell us what you pack, the bag shape you prefer and where you sell your coffee. We can help you compare materials and check which collection programs accept the finished bag.
Free design. Unlimited revisions. Free layered production files after design approval.
Send your logo, coffee information and design ideas. We can start the free design while helping you choose the bag specifications.
START WITH THE PROPOSED STRUCTURE
PE- and PP-Based Coffee Bag Materials
We have made coffee bags using both PE- and PP-based films. The examples below show how we combine these materials with different bag shapes and accessories.
PE-based projects: MDOPE/PE
We use MDOPE/PE for PE-based coffee bags. Our finished examples include a digitally printed 12 oz stand-up pouch and a 1 kg side gusset bag with a PE valve.
We will explain the film layers, barrier features and accessories proposed for your order. You can use those details to check acceptance with the recycling program in your sales area.
PP-based project: MOPP/VMOPP/CPP
We made the 12 oz flat bottom bag shown here with MOPP/VMOPP/CPP film, digital printing, a valve and a zipper. It shows a PP-based option with separate artwork panels.
PP and PE are different material families. A PP structure is not automatically eligible for a PE film collection stream. Confirm a suitable route for the actual PP packaging before deciding on recycling instructions.
What a mono-material description tells you
Mono-material describes a bag based mainly on one material family. We will explain the barrier layers, coatings and accessories as well, so you can check the finished construction against your chosen recycling program.
SPECIFY THE BAG AS IT WILL BE SUPPLIED
Choose the Film, Valve, Closure & Printing
We select the film, accessories, print and seals together. The table below shows the details we work through with you before making the bags.
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| Bag element | What to specify | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Film and barrier structure | Film family, layers, barrier features and adhesives in the proposed bag. | The relevant material information and compatibility evidence for the complete structure. |
| Degassing valve | Valve material, construction, placement and attachment. | Suitability for the coffee and evidence applicable to the valve in the finished bag. |
| Zipper and opening | Reclosure, opening method, tear details and final seal arrangement. | The selected component, its attachment and the intended recycling instructions. |
| Printing, labels and finish | Inks, print coverage, applied labels and surface treatment. | The agreed artwork and any effect of these features on the proposed packaging assessment. |
| Seals and additional pieces | Bag seals and any added closure or separate component. | The finished construction and any steps customers need to follow before collection. |
Ask us for the material and component details for your bag. We can explain which part of the construction each available document covers.
START WITH YOUR COFFEE AND PACKING CONDITIONS
Plan protection, filling and bag format together
Tell us whether you pack whole beans or ground coffee, the net weight, your filling process, storage conditions and target protection period. These details help define the bag structure and the checks needed for your project.
We help you choose barrier layers, the sealing film and a suitable valve. Ask for the available material information, then try the proposed bag with your coffee and storage conditions before setting a shelf-life claim.
Flat bottom coffee bags
A flat base and multiple panels give you space to organize brand, coffee and disposal information. Confirm the dimensions, panel layout and selected accessories for the proposed material.
Side gusset coffee bags
Expanding side panels offer another format for retail or wholesale coffee. Review the filled bag, seal arrangement and valve position for your packing process.
CONFIRM HOW CUSTOMERS CAN HANDLE THE FINISHED BAG
Match the packaging to your sales market
Tell us where you sell your coffee and the collection program you want customers to use. We can share the bag’s material details and help you prepare instructions specific to that program.
US store drop-off
Some PE film packages qualify for participating US store drop-off programs. Check your finished bag against the program’s requirements, including emptying or preparation instructions, before using a store drop-off label.
Curbside collection
Check your local curbside program’s guidance for flexible coffee bags. Its rules may differ from store drop-off. Use instructions specific to the program that accepts your finished bag.
If the route is still uncertain
Tell us your sales locations and preferred material. We can help you compare bag structures and supply material information while you check the local collection options.
Bring the coffee requirements and recycling route into one review
START WITHOUT FINISHED ARTWORK
Free design for your custom coffee bags
Share your logo, coffee information and design ideas. We provide free design and unlimited revisions. After you approve the design, we prepare layered production files free of charge for the confirmed bag dimensions and printing requirements.
Organize the bag panels
We can work through brand elements, coffee details, required text and the space reserved for approved disposal instructions. The layout should fit the selected format, folds, seals and accessory positions.
Review packaging claims before approval
Use wording and labels supported for the agreed bag and sales market. Share any applicable approval or label-use requirements so they can be considered during artwork preparation.
Confirm the print requirements
Discuss the proposed printing method, artwork versions, colors and finish with the bag specification. Review a sample or proof as agreed for your project before production.
COFFEE BAGS WE HAVE MADE
Compare Our PE- & PP-Based Coffee Bags
These finished bags show PE- and PP-based films in three formats. Compare their sizes, printing and accessories, then tell us which combination you would like for your coffee.
MDOPE/PE stand up pouch
We digitally printed this 12 oz stand-up pouch with MDOPE/PE film and a valve. It measures 15 × 23 + 5 cm.
MOPP/VMOPP/CPP flat bottom pouch
We digitally printed this 12 oz flat bottom bag using MOPP/VMOPP/CPP film and added a valve and zipper. The bag measures 12.5 × 24 + 7.5 cm.
MDOPE/PE side gusset bag
We made this 1 kg side gusset bag with gravure-printed MDOPE/PE film and a PE valve. It measures 14 × 40 + 7.5 cm.
CHECK THE SPECIFICATION BEFORE ORDER APPROVAL
Try Samples & Request Material Documents
Free samples of similar materials are available. Custom sample fees are refunded when you place an order. Tell us what you want to review, and ask us to confirm the sample scope and any shipping costs.
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| Review area | Sample or practical check | Information to request |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee protection | Review the proposed material with your coffee, packing process and storage requirements. | Material details and available test information for the proposed structure. |
| Filling and sealing | Check net fill, headspace, filled shape and the final seal on your equipment. | Confirmed dimensions and the sealing details to review for your packing process. |
| Valve and reclosure | Review valve position, zipper or opening, and customer handling. | Component specifications and the scope of any supporting assessment. |
| Printing and panels | Check colors, text, finish and the placement of coffee and disposal information. | The approved artwork, print requirements and agreed proof or sample scope. |
| Complete bag and recycling route | Review the supplied bag and any instructions for its intended route. | Documentation matching the full configuration, proposed claim and sales market. |
Request documents for the actual configuration
Relevant factory certifications and supporting food-contact documentation are available on request and can be shared privately for your review. Tell us which requirements apply to your project.
We can explain whether an available document covers the film, an accessory or the finished bag. Recycling information is separate from factory certifications and food-contact documents; ask for the documents relevant to the wording you plan to print.
QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU CONFIRM THE SPECIFICATION
Recyclable coffee packaging questions
1. What does recyclable coffee packaging mean for my order?
We help you choose a bag construction for an intended recycling stream. The film, valve, closure and finish all matter, and the collection program in your market must accept the finished bag. Ask us for material details before preparing customer instructions.
2. What is the difference between PE and PP coffee bags?
PE and PP are different plastic families. We have made bags using MDOPE/PE and MOPP/VMOPP/CPP films. Each needs a suitable collection route; check PP bags with a PP-compatible program rather than using PE-film instructions.
3. Does a mono-material description prove that the bag is recyclable?
Mono-material describes the main plastic family. Collection programs also consider barrier layers, coatings, adhesives, inks and accessories. We can share those details so you can check the finished bag with your chosen program.
4. Can I tell customers to use store drop-off for any PE coffee bag?
Check whether the finished bag qualifies for the particular store drop-off program. Ask about emptying and preparation instructions as well. We can supply material details for that check.
5. Can customers put these bags in curbside recycling?
Confirm the local program's guidance for the actual flexible bag. Store drop-off and curbside are separate collection routes. Do not extend instructions for one route to another without evidence of acceptance.
6. Can foil-lined or metallized coffee bags be recycled?
Aluminum foil is incompatible with the standard PE film recycling route. Metallized features need their own assessment of the complete structure and intended route. Identify the full specification and supporting information; a metallic appearance alone does not establish a bag's composition or recycling acceptance.
7. Can a coffee bag have a degassing valve?
Yes. We have made PE- and PP-based bags with degassing valves. We choose the valve material and position with the film and your coffee requirements, and include it in the finished-bag material information.
8. Can I add a zipper or another reclosure?
Yes. We can help you choose a zipper or other reclosure that suits the bag format and film. We position it for customer access while leaving room for filling and the initial heat seal.
9. Will a recyclable direction provide the barrier and shelf life I need?
Tell us your coffee type, packing process and storage period. We can help you compare suitable barrier structures and samples. Check the bag with your coffee under the intended conditions before approving a shelf-life statement.
10. Which formats and sizes can I discuss?
We make stand-up pouches, flat bottom bags and side gusset bags in custom sizes. Tell us the coffee weight and how you fill the bag. The 12 oz and 1 kg examples above can help you compare formats before trying a sample.
11. Can you help with artwork and recycling labels?
Yes. We provide free design and unlimited revisions, then free layered production files after design approval. Disposal wording and third-party labels need supporting information and any required permission for the agreed bag and market before artwork is finalized.
12. What documentation can I request?
Relevant factory certifications and supporting food-contact documentation can be shared privately on request. For a recycling statement, specify the evidence you need and confirm whether it covers the film, components or complete bag, as well as the intended market and claim.
13. Can I review samples before ordering?
Free samples of similar materials are available, and custom sample fees are refunded when you place an order. Confirm the sample scope and any shipping costs. Use samples to review filling, sealing, accessories and artwork with the appropriate documentation.
14. What are the MOQ, price and delivery time?
MOQ and price are confirmed for your format, material, dimensions, printing, accessories and quantity per design. Production takes 7–12 days; shipping takes 7–10 days. Door-to-door delivery is available with taxes included; confirm the schedule, destination and costs covered by your quotation.
BRING YOUR COFFEE, MARKET AND DESIGN TOGETHER
Start your custom recyclable coffee bag project
Share the details you know: whole beans or ground coffee, net weight, preferred format, material direction, valve or reclosure, quantity per design, sales market and delivery destination. Include your protection requirements, the intended collection route and any documents you need.
If you are still choosing a material or do not have finished artwork, tell us where you need help. We can work through the specification, free design, samples and the information needed before approval.
From Your First Message to Delivery
Share the coffee, packaging requirements and sales market.
Choose the material and accessories, check collection requirements and review the artwork.
Confirm the agreed samples or proofs, documents, quotation and order details.
Approve production and the delivery arrangement for your destination.
Production takes 7–12 days; shipping takes 7–10 days. Door-to-door delivery is available with taxes included. Confirm the timing, arrangement and costs covered by your quotation.