3 side seal bag
三边封
Samples, single portions and anything that lies flat or hangs.
We run this as Flat Pouch / 3-Side Seal.
Reference
Every option, and where it comes from.
The materials, finishes and features our manufacturing partner publishes, with the page each one is printed on. This is the reference behind the configurator: nothing here is a quote, and nothing here is confirmed for your product until we confirm it with the plant.
- Constructions
- 9
- Catalog sizes
- 45
- Material options
- 18
- Finishes
- 8
- Features
- 15
- Catalog pages read
- 9, 10, 11, 12
Bag shape index
Every shape the plant runs, and what we call it.
These are the 12 constructions printed on page 14 of our manufacturing partner's catalog, redrawn so you can see where the seals run and where the material folds. 3 of them are one of our formats with a zipper added rather than a separate build, and they say so.
Ziplock pouch
自封袋
A flat pouch that recloses, usually hung on a peg.
We run this as Flat Pouch / 3-Side Seal with the regular zipper added.
Stand up pouch with zipper
拉链自立袋
The same base with a press-to-close top.
We run this as Stand-Up Pouch with the regular zipper added.
Back seal pouch
背封袋
The most film-efficient bag we run. Snacks, coffee, filling lines.
We run this as Back-Seal Pillow Bag.
Back sealed bag with gusset
背封袋
A fin-sealed bag that widens as it fills.
We run this as Side-Gusseted Bag.
Flat bottom bag
平底袋（八边封袋）
Five printable panels and a square base that stacks.
We run this as Flat Bottom / Box Pouch.
Flat bottom bag with zipper
拉链平底袋（八边封袋）
The same box pouch, reclosable.
We run this as Flat Bottom / Box Pouch with the regular zipper added.
Shaped bag
异型袋
An outline cut to your drawing. Page 13 reads: any shape can be customized.
We run this as Die-Cut Shaped Pouch.
Film roll
卷膜
Printed film on a roll for your own form-fill-seal equipment.
We run this as Printed Rollstock Film.
One we run that page 14 leaves out: the spouted pouch. The catalog runs it - three spouted sizes for beverages on page 10, three more for cosmetics on page 11 - and simply does not draw it in the shape index.
Diagrams, not measured drawings: they show seal and fold geometry, not proportion. Dimensions come from the size references, and the final structure is confirmed with your quote.
Layers
Materials and thicknesses.
Read a pouch from the outside in.
The photographs show the substrate FAMILY a grade belongs to. A picture of "AL7" would tell you nothing; brown kraft, white kraft, clear film and metallised film are what you can actually see and choose between.
Honghai groups material options as outer, middle and inner on catalog page 8, under a heading that reads “the material structure can be customized”. That is the plant’s own description of what the page is: a menu to choose from, not a set of recipes to pick one of.
- 01 / OuterPrinted face and finish discussion
- 02 / MiddleStructure and barrier discussion
- 03 / InnerProduct-facing and seal discussion
Layer-role diagram only. Page 8 lists components in three columns and says the structure is customisable, so it does not establish that every pouch uses exactly three films. Barrier performance is not published for any of them.
1. Outer layer options
These are the options page 8 prints for this layer. Which ones go together, in what order and at what gauge is set with your quote.
BOPP25
Looks like: Clear film
Catalog layer role: Listed by Honghai as an outer-layer option. Use it as the starting point for the printed face, finish and handling discussion.
- Catalog notation
- Printed numbers: 25. Units are not stated on page 8.
MOPP25
Looks like: Clear film
Catalog layer role: Listed by Honghai as an outer-layer option. Use it as the starting point for the printed face, finish and handling discussion.
- Catalog notation
- Printed numbers: 25. Units are not stated on page 8.
MATTE PET12
Looks like: Clear film
Catalog layer role: Listed by Honghai as an outer-layer option. Use it as the starting point for the printed face, finish and handling discussion.
- Catalog notation
- Printed numbers: 12. Units are not stated on page 8.
PA15
Looks like: Clear film
Catalog layer role: Listed by Honghai as an outer-layer option. Use it as the starting point for the printed face, finish and handling discussion.
- Catalog notation
- Printed numbers: 15. Units are not stated on page 8.
PE(80/100)
Never on the outside: this is a sealing layer, on the inside of the pouch against your product. There is nothing to photograph.
Catalog layer role: Listed by Honghai as an outer-layer option. Use it as the starting point for the printed face, finish and handling discussion.
- Catalog notation
- Printed numbers: 80 / 100. Units are not stated on page 8.
PET12
Looks like: Clear film
Catalog layer role: Listed by Honghai as an outer-layer option. Use it as the starting point for the printed face, finish and handling discussion.
- Catalog notation
- Printed numbers: 12. Units are not stated on page 8.
BROWN KRAFT PAPER
Looks like: Brown kraft paper
Catalog layer role: Listed by Honghai as an outer-layer option. Use it as the starting point for the printed face, finish and handling discussion.
- Catalog notation
- No numeric gauge is printed for this paper option on page 8.
WHITE KRAFT PAPER
Looks like: White kraft paper
Catalog layer role: Listed by Honghai as an outer-layer option. Use it as the starting point for the printed face, finish and handling discussion.
- Catalog notation
- No numeric gauge is printed for this paper option on page 8.
SOFT TOUCH MOPP19
Looks like: Clear film
Catalog layer role: Listed by Honghai as an outer-layer option. Use it as the starting point for the printed face, finish and handling discussion.
- Catalog notation
- Printed numbers: 19. Units are not stated on page 8.
2. Middle layer options
These are the options page 8 prints for this layer. Which ones go together, in what order and at what gauge is set with your quote.
PE40/60/80/100/120
Never on the outside: this is a sealing layer, on the inside of the pouch against your product. There is nothing to photograph.
Catalog layer role: Listed by Honghai as a middle-layer option. Use it as the starting point for the structure and barrier discussion.
- Catalog notation
- Printed numbers: 40 / 60 / 80 / 100 / 120. Units are not stated on page 8.
- Needs clarifying
- The printed 10 differs from 100 in the inner PE list. Supplier clarification is required.
AL7
Looks like: Metallised film
Catalog layer role: Listed by Honghai as a middle-layer option. Use it as the starting point for the structure and barrier discussion.
- Catalog notation
- Printed numbers: 7. Units are not stated on page 8.
HOLOGRAPHIC VMPET 12
Looks like: Metallised film
Catalog layer role: Listed by Honghai as a middle-layer option. Use it as the starting point for the structure and barrier discussion.
- Catalog notation
- Printed numbers: 12. Units are not stated on page 8.
PET12
Looks like: Clear film
Catalog layer role: Listed by Honghai as a middle-layer option. Use it as the starting point for the structure and barrier discussion.
- Catalog notation
- Printed numbers: 12. Units are not stated on page 8.
VMPET12
Looks like: Metallised film
Catalog layer role: Listed by Honghai as a middle-layer option. Use it as the starting point for the structure and barrier discussion.
- Catalog notation
- Printed numbers: 12. Units are not stated on page 8.
PA15
Looks like: Clear film
Catalog layer role: Listed by Honghai as a middle-layer option. Use it as the starting point for the structure and barrier discussion.
- Catalog notation
- Printed numbers: 15. Units are not stated on page 8.
KRAFT PAPER
Looks like: Brown kraft paper
Catalog layer role: Listed by Honghai as a middle-layer option. Use it as the starting point for the structure and barrier discussion.
- Catalog notation
- No numeric gauge is printed for this paper option on page 8.
3. Inner layer options
These are the options page 8 prints for this layer. Which ones go together, in what order and at what gauge is set with your quote.
PE(40/60/80/100/120)
Never on the outside: this is a sealing layer, on the inside of the pouch against your product. There is nothing to photograph.
Catalog layer role: Listed by Honghai as an inner-layer option. Confirm the final product-facing and seal performance with the supplier.
- Catalog notation
- Printed numbers: 40 / 60 / 80 / 100 / 120. Units are not stated on page 8.
CPP(30/60)
Never on the outside: this is a sealing layer, on the inside of the pouch against your product. There is nothing to photograph.
Catalog layer role: Listed by Honghai as an inner-layer option. Confirm the final product-facing and seal performance with the supplier.
- Catalog notation
- Printed numbers: 30 / 60. Units are not stated on page 8.
Thicknesses specified for product examples
These are catalog examples, not thicknesses for every pouch. Where the supplier says "both sides," we retain that basis instead of converting it to one wall or dividing it between layers.
| Catalog example | Printed thickness | PDF page |
|---|---|---|
| Snack packaging | 200 microns, both sides | 9 |
| Beverage packaging | 200 microns, both sides | 10 |
| Rice/noodle plastic bags: 1 kg / 2.5 kg / 5 kg examples | 260 / 280 / 280 microns, both sides | 11 |
| Kraft paper table A: 10*20+6 / 14*24+6 / 20*30+8 | 300 microns, both sides | 12 |
| Kraft paper table B: 8*12 / 13*23+3 / 20*30+5 | 280 microns, both sides | 12 |
| Transparent vacuum bag | 160 microns; single-wall or both-sides basis not stated | 13 |
Kraft examples are identified by their printed sizes rather than assigning a pouch shape to a table. These values do not specify individual layer gauges.
Print effects
The 8 finishes the plant publishes.
The same pouch, the same artwork, eight surfaces. Colour and gloss are shown here to compare, not measured, and a physical sample is what settles it.
Finish example
Matte
Look: Quiet, low-shine color with diffused reflections.
Feel: A smooth film surface. Matte describes the look; it does not automatically mean a velvety soft-touch feel.
Honghai catalog, PDF page 16Finish example
Glossy
Look: Bright reflections and a polished, shiny surface.
Feel: Smooth and slick to the touch, with light catching across the printed face.
Honghai catalog, PDF page 16Finish example
Spot UV
Look: A glossy logo or motif stands out against a quieter background.
Feel: The selected area feels smooth. The catalog does not specify a raised or embossed texture.
Honghai catalog, PDF page 16Finish example
Holographic
Look: An iridescent surface shifts through colors as the light changes.
Feel: A smooth film effect; the rainbow appearance does not imply a textured surface.
Honghai catalog, PDF page 16Finish example
Gold blocking
Look: Warm gold highlights bring attention to lettering or a small motif.
Feel: A smooth metallic detail. Blocking is not a promise of an embossed or raised surface.
Honghai catalog, PDF page 16Finish example
Silver blocking
Look: Cool silver highlights reflect light on lettering or a motif.
Feel: A smooth metallic detail. Final relief and texture depend on the selected process.
Honghai catalog, PDF page 16Finish example
Soft touch
Look: Colour stays quiet and matte, with almost no reflection at all.
Feel: A velvety, slightly grippy surface. The supplier lists soft touch both as a surface process and as an outer film, so confirm which one your quote uses.
Honghai company profile, PDF page 10Worth knowing: Listed by the supplier as a surface process. The catalog also lists SOFT TOUCH MOPP19 as an outer material, so this may be a film choice rather than a coating. Confirm which with the supplier.
Finish example
Metallic effect
Look: A bright metallic sheen behind the printed artwork.
Feel: Smooth to the touch. The effect usually comes from a metallised layer inside the laminate rather than from a coating on top.
Honghai company profile, PDF page 10Worth knowing: Listed by the supplier as a surface process. Whether it is achieved by a metallised film layer or by an applied effect is not stated.
Every frame is the same invented brand on the same construction, so the surface is the only thing that changes between them.
Accessories
The 15 features the plant publishes.
Catalog page 15 groups these as zippers, handles, hang holes, valves, corners and windows. Which of them suit a given construction is guidance rather than a manufacturing limit: the plant publishes no compatibility matrix, so an unusual combination stays available and says it is unusual.
Simplified drawings, not tooling. Size, position and which features work together on your construction are set with your specification.
Feature example
Regular zipper
Press the two tracks together to reclose the pouch after opening.
Use: For a multi-serving snack or tea pouch.
Honghai catalog, PDF page 15Feature example
Pull-tab zipper
Pull the access tab to reveal the reclosable zipper.
Use: For a tab-led first opening; agree the tab position with the artwork.
Honghai catalog, PDF page 15Feature example
Slide zipper
Move the slider along the closure to open or close it.
Use: For repeat access where a sliding action suits the customer.
Honghai catalog, PDF page 15Feature example
Sticker zipper
The catalog lists this as a distinct zipper option.
Use: Choose this reference when discussing the opening. The catalog does not explain its mechanism or repeat-use performance.
Honghai catalog, PDF page 15Feature example
Transparent window
A clear area lets customers see the product through the pouch.
Use: For showing texture, shape or color. Review light protection with the material.
Honghai catalog, PDF page 15Feature example
Handle
An opening gives the customer a place to grip the pack.
Use: For carrying a larger pack; size and filled weight guide the handle design.
Honghai catalog, PDF page 15Feature example
Right-angle corners
Square corners give the pouch a straight, defined outline.
Use: For a crisp rectangular presentation.
Honghai catalog, PDF page 15Feature example
Rounded corners
Curved corners soften the edges and outline.
Use: For a softer shape in hand and on display.
Honghai catalog, PDF page 15Feature example
Tear notch
A small cut marks where to start tearing the sealed top.
Use: For the first opening by hand. Add a zipper separately if reclosure is needed.
Honghai catalog, PDF page 15Feature example
Hang hole
A shaped slot lets the pack hang from a display hook.
Use: For peg displays; match the opening to the retailer's hook.
Honghai catalog, PDF page 15Feature example
Circle hang hole
A round opening lets the pack hang from a display hook.
Use: For small packs on a compatible peg.
Honghai catalog, PDF page 15Feature example
Valve
A degassing valve provides controlled gas-release for products such as freshly roasted coffee.
Use: For coffee that releases gas after packing. Confirm direction, opening pressure and performance with the supplier; the catalog lists a valve option but does not specify these properties.
Honghai catalog, PDF page 15Worth knowing: Valve performance must be confirmed; an air hole is a separate option. Compatibility requires supplier confirmation.
Feature example
Air hole
An air hole provides ventilation through an opening in the pouch. Unlike a valve, an unsealed hole opens the barrier to the surrounding air.
Use: For products whose packing requirements call for ventilation, rather than an airtight pack. Review shelf-life needs first; the catalog does not specify hole size, placement or finished-pouch performance.
Honghai catalog, PDF page 15Feature example
Child-resistant zipper
A closure that needs two deliberate actions at once to open, so it resists a child opening it.
Use: For products that have to be kept out of small hands. A child-resistant closure carries its own tooling and its own certification, and the supplier specifies neither, so treat both as open questions in your brief.
Honghai company profile, PDF page 10Worth knowing: Listed by the supplier as a zip option. A child-resistant closure carries its own tooling and certification requirements; neither is specified. Confirm both before you rely on it.
Feature example
Hook-and-loop zipper
Two interlocking faces press together to reclose, like a fabric hook-and-loop fastener.
Use: For repeated opening where a press-to-close track is not wanted. Reclose force and repeat-use life are not specified.
Honghai company profile, PDF page 10Worth knowing: Listed by the supplier as a zip option. Mechanism, reclose force and repeat-use performance are not specified.
Simplified detail illustrations, not tooling drawings. Feature size, position and compatibility are set with your pouch specification.
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