Custom Spouted Pouches
Liquids used to mean glass or rigid plastic, both of which cost more to ship. A spouted pouch changed that. It pours, it recloses, and it ships flat until filling. We produce a lot of spouted pouch work at ZEE Packaging and beverage and liquid brands drive most of it.
Pouring Without A Bottle
A spouted pouch does what a bottle does at a fraction of the weight.
- The fitted spout pours in a controlled stream
- A screw cap recloses between uses
- Empty pouches ship flat, unlike bottles
- Freight weight drops considerably
- A spouted pouch collapses as it empties, so no air enters
- Shelf space goes further for the same volume
Most brands move to a spouted pouch once they price shipping glass.
Spout Position Changes The Pour
Where it sits affects how the product behaves.
- Top center suits a controlled vertical pour
- A corner spouted pouch pours at a drinking angle
- Bottom spouts dispense while the pouch stands
- Spout diameter decides the flow rate
- Thicker products need a wider opening
- Tell us the viscosity and we specify the fitment
- Stand up spouted pouch with a bottom gusset
- Corner spouted pouch angled for drinking
- Top center spout a controlled vertical pour
- Child resistant cap where regulation requires it
- Tamper evident spouted pouch a break ring on the cap
- Flat bottom version standing square on a shelf
Sizes We Print Regular
Every spouted pouch is built to your fill, though these run often:
- 100ml spouted pouch for samples and single serves
- 250ml for drinks and small liquids
- 500ml for a standard retail fill
- 1 litre for household and bulk products
- 2 litres for refill formats
- Custom volumes for your product
Film And Fitment
- PET outer on every spouted pouch we run
- Foil or metallised layer where a barrier is needed
- Polyethylene inner for a reliable heat seal
- Spout welded into the seal rather than glued
- Cap diameters from 8mm up to 42mm
- Food grade certified film throughout
The weld is what fails if anything does. A spouted pouch leaks at the fitment rather than the seams, so we test that joint on every sample.
Weighing Up The Materials
- A spouted pouch uses far less material than a bottle
- Freight emissions drop with the lower shipping weight
- The spout is rigid plastic, which we flag honestly
- Mono material structures improve recyclability
- Caps are collected separately in some schemes
- Right sizing so less film is used per unit
It is not a perfect answer. The pouch beats a bottle on material and freight, though the spout is still plastic and we would not pretend otherwise.
How An Order Runs With Us
- 100 unit minimum, so a small brand can launch
- Free 3D mockup and proof before print
- Free artwork setup by our designer
- Physical sample, filled and capped on request
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free worldwide shipping included
Frequently Asked Questions
Will a spouted pouch leak?
Not at a properly welded fitment. Leaks happen at the spout joint, which is what we test on every sample.
Which spouted pouch spout size?
It follows from viscosity. Thin liquids pour through a narrow spout, thicker products need wider.
Can a spouted pouch run on our line?
Usually, though tell us your filler. Some lines need a specific fitment shape.
What does a spouted pouch cost?
Rough estimate is $0.18 to $0.40 on a simple structure, $0.28 to $0.60 with foil barrier and $0.40 to $0.85 child resistant at moderate volume. Shipping is included. This is estimate only, so ask us for a exact quote.
Do you offer child resistant caps?
We do where regulation requires it. Tell us your market and we confirm the spec.
Is a spouted pouch recyclable?
The film can be on mono material, though the spout complicates it. We would rather be straight about that.
How much lighter is a spouted pouch?
Considerably against glass. Most clients see a real freight saving after switching.
