Side gusset pouches
Flexible and versatile packaging from small to large capacities
Side gusset pouches (also called side-gusset bags) are an ideal flexible packaging solution for products with small or large volumes, offering strength and optimal preservation.
Thanks to the gussets on the sides, these pouches offer a high capacity while remaining easy to store and transport. Because of their functionality and ease of use, they are widely used in the food sector (coffee, tea, rice, pet kibble) and in the medical sector.
Why choose a side gusset pouch?
Also known as: side-gusset bag, gusseted packaging
Packaging with side gussets offers many advantages:
Large capacity for dry or bulky products
Better stability and resistance than a classic flat pouch
Logistics optimisation:
stackable and compact
Large printable surface for strong branding
Sizes and personalisation
Our side gusset pouches are available in a wide range of configurations:
Sizes
Various sizes and capacities (small format or large capacity)
Materials
Multilayer materials (for example PET/PE, etc.) and recyclable mono-materials (for example PP or PE)
Personalisation options
Options: zip, valve, window, customisable printing
Suitable
For premium shelf presentation as well as industrial packaging
A versatile and cost-effective packaging solution
EPOCA Products offers side gusset pouches that perfectly meet the needs of professional customers in Belgium and across Europe. They are versatile, robust and cost-effective. In short, a flexible packaging solution for food and medical applications.
Applications of side gusset pouches
These pouches are particularly suitable for:
- Coffee or tea pouches with a degassing valve
- Packaging for rice, pasta, breakfast cereals and pulses
- Snacks, biscuits or flour
- Pet kibble
Side gusset pouches
Side gusset pouches are not only intended for the food sector. In the medical and pharmaceutical world, they also offer:
- Flexible packaging for medical supplies
- Pouches for bandages, compresses and hospital consumables
- Safe packaging compliant with pharmaceutical standards
- Custom solutions for medical nutrition
FAQs about side gusset pouches
A bottom gusset pouch has a rounded bottom gusset, while a flat bottom pouch has a more stable square base and a larger printable surface.
Yes, this type of pouch is very suitable for packaging pet food. They are widely used for kibble, especially in large volumes, because they offer excellent stability, withstand weight well and at the same time ensure an attractive shelf presentation.
They are also used for smaller packs, for example for pet snacks or biscuits, because they are practical and resealable.
Unlike the coffee market, where this type of pouch is rarely supplied already formed (usually only the film is supplied and the customer forms the pouch themselves on their packaging machine).
We offer recyclable mono-material versions in line with an environmentally conscious approach.
Discover our other flexible packaging solutions
In addition to side gusset pouches, our range also includes:
