Built for fat, grease and a dog owner's grip.
High-barrier structures that stop rancidity, in formats that survive a 25 lb fill.
Fatty treats go rancid through a thin film, and a bag that splits at the gusset in a distributor's warehouse costs you the account.
Every claim in this note is drawn from a published manufacturer spec page - sources listed below.
Foil laminate is explicitly recommended for pet foods and for oil- and fat-containing products that need oxidation protection. Format follows fill weight: side-gusseted conforms well to pellets and carries heavy weights, flat-bottom suits 5-10 lb and accommodates up to 25 lb, and quad-seal is the durability pick that does not require a zipper. Stand-up pouches are the viable format for cat food and smaller animal feed.
Sources, accessed 2026-09-08: carepac.com · carepac.com
Built for pet treat brands
Stand-Up Pouch
The retail workhorse. Bottom gusset lets it stand and face front on shelf.
Side-Gusseted Bag
Classic large-format bag. Expands at both sides for high fill weights.
Quad-Seal Pouch
Four sealed corners for structural rigidity without a reclosure.
Flat Bottom / Box Pouch
Five printable panels and a true square base. The premium shelf presence.
Materials we'd put you in
PET / AL / PE Maximum
PET outer for strength/heat resistance, aluminium foil middle for barrier, PE inner sealant (melt point ≈110 °C). Recommended for moisture-sensitive foods, oils/fats prone to oxidation, and UV-sensitive teas and spices.
Published OTR: ≈0.005-0.006 (WVTR and OTR near zero)
PET / VMPET / PE High
Most of the foil barrier at lower cost and better flex-crack resistance.
Kraft / Foil or Kraft / PE Moderate to Maximum depending on liner
Kraft paper and plastic film are the two most common exteriors; both can be laminated with a foil lining for longer shelf life. Commonly run at 5-6 mil in stock ranges for an earthy retail feel.
Mono-Material PE (Recyclable) Moderate to High
All layers are polyethylene-family (HDPE for stiffness, LLDPE for sealability, barrier PE grades for oxygen/moisture) so they reprocess together. Qualifies for the How2Recycle Store Drop-off label - retail film bins, NOT curbside.
Where this category lands
| Size | Capacity |
|---|---|
| 4 × 6 + 2" | 2-4 oz granular Snacks 2-3 oz, pet treat sample 3-4 oz |
| 6 × 9 + 3" | 8-12 oz granular 1 lb retail supplements, pet treats 8-12 oz |
| 8 × 12 + 4" | 24-32 oz (1.5-2 lb) granular Large pet treats 24-32 oz, snacks 24-32 oz |
Flagship size: 6 × 9 + 3" - 8-12 oz retail treat bag
Features
Finishes
See your pet brand on the pouch.
Free on 5,000+ pieces. A flat $100 below it, credited to your first order.