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Flexible Barrier Packaging

Six Tips when buying flexible packaging

Buyer Tips When Buying Flexible Packaging: A Flexible Packaging Buyers Guide

Looking for printed pouches and packaging that will build your business?

Discovering that buying flexible packaging harder than you thought? This buyer guide can help!

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With so many different kinds of pouches from so many different package suppliers at so many different prices… how do you even begin to choose the right packaging solution for your product, one that attracts and retains customers and maximizes your return?

So we’ve assembled our top tips to make getting the right pouches easier and added them to this buyers guide. Spoiler alert: we’ve saved the most important tip for last.

You’re probably looking for pouches because you know they look terrific on the shelf, they’re cheaper than traditional packaging and they’re better at keeping your product in top condition. The only thing left to decide is… what material, what pouch format, what printing process, what closure type, what quantity… and many factors you may not have considered…

Without further ado, here is our flexible packaging buyer's guide, written just for you! Your search for the perfect stand up packaging ends here!

At CarePac, we help customers navigate the dozens of variables that go in to choosing the right printed pouch. So – whether you’re looking for a new printed pouch partner, or transitioning from labelling to pre-printed, from hard sided containers to flexible pouches – we’ve put together some top tips to help you take control.

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Tip #1: The cheapest pouches aren't necessarily the least expensive product

If you’ve bought pouches, you may have discovered that the cheapest bag won’t necessarily save you money. Every day, we work with customers who are trying for the second or third time to find good quality containers. Maybe they’ve bought cheap pouches sourced from overseas or click-and-print websites that offer no support… and they’ve learned that pouches made with inferior or inappropriate materials won’t attract customers or keep your product fresh. But they will damage your brand. Always work with a supplier who’s ready and able to help you consider your options and takes as much pride in your success as you do.

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Tip #2: Look for suppliers with a wide selection of stand up pouch types

How do you know which suppliers to trust? Look for the variety of options they offer. One size does not fit all! Different products need pouches of different sizes, made of different base materials to keep the product fresh, safe, and looking great. Stick frozen food in a pouch designed for trail mix and you’re going to have a lot of unhappy customers. At CarePac, our website offers a detailed industry-by-industry guide to applications – from baby food to pasta, from bath salts to vitamins – with options for nearly fifty different product types. Whatever you distribute, we can tailor pouches to suit your needs, including the latest in eco-friendly packaging. We have the machinery and packaging materials necessary to do so.

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Tip #3: Insist on a reliable, timely supply

Don’t wait for a surge of sales to discover that your packaging supplier can’t deliver in quantity and on time. You can’t afford to work with firms that are desperately trying to keep up with demand or who won’t work with you because of smaller order sizes. At CarePac, we offer flexible lead times to meet different customer budgets and deadlines, with shipping in as little as four weeks for custom prints and two to three weeks for stock pouches, with orders as low as small as 1000 pieces.

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Tip #4: Look for high-quality, flexible printing

Your packaging is your calling card. It deserves better than washed-out inkjet labels, and you deserve professional printing services that can match your vision. At CarePac, we offer three printing methods – digital, flexographic, and rotogravure – so you can pick the type of printing, materials, and films that best fits your project. You can even add a logo to your specialty packaging in one simple step.

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Tip #5: Don’t take a chance on compliance

FDA food contact, BPA and Phthalates free, REACH, and PFAS: there are a lot of compliance and sustainability requirements in the marketplace… and a lot of unreliable claims that materials are compliant. Your chosen supplier must be able to verify to your satisfaction that your pouches will pass muster.

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Tip #6: Don’t add a supplier. Choose a partner.

Anyone can sell you packaging, but not everyone cares about your success.

At CarePac we truly believe that we succeed when our customers succeed. We’ve worked hard to build a premium service that’s accessible for business of all sizes. Whether you’re a startup or an established brand, we’re here to anticipate your needs and make the printing process easy, to help ensure your pouches turn out just the way you want. Not sure what you want? We’re always here to help you navigate the process. Looking for something special? We’re your industry experts.

And… we always pick up the phone when you call.

We’re not CarePac because we only care about packaging.

We’re CarePac because we care about you.

Non Food Items Packaging

What Materials to Consider for Your Dog Treat Packaging

What Materials to Consider

for Your Dog Treat Packaging

As a manufacturer of dog treats, you know how important it is to differentiate your pet products from all the other dog food brands out there. After all, the industry is very competitive, and you need to do everything you can to attract customers as they wander the aisles and are overwhelmed with options.

That's where the perfect pet food packaging comes in. Fortunately, CarePac has decades of experience with flexible packaging, including treat packaging manufacturing, design, and development.

In this blog post, we'll cover the important things to consider when choosing a dog treat packaging material for pets before discussing our Barrier, CareFoil, CareSilver, CareClear, and CareClear-XP materials. Continue reading to learn more about packaging design and custom printing packaging for your pet food.

Factors to Consider When Choosing Dog Treat Packaging Materials

Pet food packaging is a very tricky industry. First, you need to make sure your product is food safe and healthy for our furry friends! Your packaging should also be durable and sustainable so your customers feel confident in your company and its impact on the environment.

Other important factors to consider for your dog treat packaging bags include the below items.

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Product freshness

Will the packaging design keep the pet treats inside safe from spoilage? Our dogs deserve only the best, so your flexible pouches need to pass the sniff test! Tear notches can also help keep your pet food fresh.

Branding opportunities

Your pet treat package needs to stand out from others at the market and should provide plenty of opportunities for you to include your company name differentiators.

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Print quality

There is no point in selling dog treats in a bag with low print quality. You need a bag that represents your brand in the best way possible with high-quality custom printing.

Product viewing windows

A high-quality product like yours deserves to be SEEN! Dog treat packaging bags with viewing windows will help pet owners see the organic ingredients inside with their own eyes.

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Cost concerns

Most dog treat brands require dog treat packaging that's as beautiful as it is affordable. This way, you have money left over for marketing, paying employees, and coming up with more tasty treats that'll please dog owners and pets alike.

Bonus: Consider DMET

For the best of both (or all!) worlds, consider DMET. With DMET, you'll have a high-quality barrier bag that'll keep your product fresh, but it also has a clear window inside of a metalized material. This gives your product a great backdrop with superior color fidelity, all while maintaining freshness! And yes, it's perfectly safe for Fido!

Consider DMET What Materials to Consider for Your Dog Treat Packaging

In the next section, we will discuss common materials we use in our pouches.

Common Dog Treat Packaging Materials

As mentioned above, the best materials for dog treat packaging are those that are durable, cost-effective, and have a low impact on the environment. Learn more about our materials below.

CareFoil

CareFoil offers the highest barrier, which means it has the longest shelf life. It is good for printing and will protect the pet treats within from spoilage. CareFoil prints well and will ensure your treats are well preserved and look great.

CareSilver

CareSilver is a metalized PET lamination in the line of a mylar type material. Which provides quality oxygen and moisture barrier at a economical price. It's a great base for printed pouches that helps colors come to life.

CareClear

This material allows for a viewing window but has a lower barrier than both CareSilver or CareFoil. As such, it is best used for short-term storage. This material is also an economical choice and is one of the packaging options that can help lower costs.

CareClear-XP

Treat bags made from this material provide an enhanced barrier material, which can help increase the shelf life of your dog treats. This product still allows for a viewing window and can help your packaging bags stand out on the shelves.

Sustainable Materials for Treat Bags

Last but not least, don't forget about sustainability!

Unless you've been living in a dog house, you've probably noticed the growing trend of customers caring more and more about supporting a business that uses eco-friendly materials. This applies to dog treat bags, too! When selecting a packaging design for pet food, it's important to use these types of products.

Biodegradable, compostable paper, and recycled materials are all things that customers care about for both pet and food products. Fortunately, CarePac specializes in designing and manufacturing dog treat bags that use eco-friendly materials.

Trust CarePac with Your Pet Treat Packaging

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After reading this blog, it should be obvious that choosing the right materials is essential for your packaging. As the market becomes inundated with more and more options, consumers are becoming more and more selective. As such, your brand and package need to stand out.

You'll need to consider factors like safety, durability, and sustainability when making decisions about the materials you use to create your pouches, and CarePac is the perfect brand to work with. Your consumers will love the package, and you'll love working with us.

Ready to get started with designing the perfect stand up pouch? We are, too! Contact us today to get started.

Data Sheets

CarePac Bear Debut at SCE 2023

CarePac Bear attacks!

Specialty Coffee Expo 2023

The CarePac Bear made his debut trade show appearance at the Specialty Coffee Expo 2023 in Portland Oregon. The Specialty Coffee Expo is the largest coffee trade show in the USA, and the CarePac team that went had a great time. We connected with over a dozen customers who were in attendance, and discovered some new exciting developments in the Coffee Industry.

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One of the biggest hits was the CarePac bear, attendees flocked to take pictures with him!

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Bears Get Very Hungry

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The Bear also gently trolled the competition!

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Data Sheets

CareSilver-MVP

Table of Contents

Overview

This film is a multi-layer laminated film that is a strong and clear material designed for tough food and industrial applications including frozen environments. This FDA approved film does not stretch due to the orientation of layers during the laminating process. The material consists of a lamination of Oriented Polypropylene (OPP), Vapor Metalized Polyethylene Terephthalate (VMPET) and proprietary Polyethylene sealant layer designed for freezer applications

Note: The performance of any film will be influenced by a number of factors and testing must always be performed to ensure the film meets the use.

Relative Performance Indications

Oxygen Barrier

Moisture Barrier

Light Barrier

STrength

Freezer Storage

Material Data

Here are some of the common indicated properties for this film.

Film Property	Standard / Test / Unit	Sample Data
Available Thicknesses	Caliper	4mil - 7mil
MVTR / WVTR	JIS Z 0208	<1.5 gms/M2 in./ day
OTR	JIS Z 1707	<0.9 cc/M2 in./ day
Tensile MD	ASTM D-882	19
Tensile XD	ASTM D-882	22
Tear MD	ASTM 689	45
Tear XD	ASTM 689	45
Elongation at Break	JIS	MD >55 TD>50

All values indicated regarding film properties or characteristics, were provided by our film supplier and are given as an indication and should be considered as average indicative values. This document is based on our film supplier statements and / or independent lab testing, data from multiple tests, or different film suppliers of the same film family may be combined in the above table. While unexpected, it is possible that the validity of the statements could change without notice.

Environmental Impact

This material is a multi-layer laminated plastic and will typically fall into the check-locally, or store drop off category.

Property	Sample Data
Recyclable	Multi-Layer Check Locally
PCR Option Available	No
At Home Compostable	No
Commercial / Industrial Compostable	No

Recyclability and composability varies by jurisdiction. Composability claims are limited by law, and vary by jurisdiction, consult a qualified professional in your state.

Compliance

Compliance is important, and here are CarePac we can support your compliance needs with extensive film supplier and lab testing data.

BPA FREE

FDA Food Approved

PROP 65

Property	Sample Data
CEPE/EuPIA	Manufactured in accordance with
Cal. H&S (25214.16)	Compliant
PFAS - perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl § 37-0209, RCW 70A.222.070	Does not knowingly add
Prop 65 (OEHHA)	Does not contain listed substances
SR 817.023.021	Not in excess of overall or specific migration
EU directive 10/2011/ED	Compliant
EU directive 1935/2004	Compliant
FDA 21 CFR 73	Compliant
Cal. H&S (25214.16)	Compliant
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU	PASS

Compliance information above is derived from lab testing, or film supplier statements. Independent verification is advised, and Lot specific testing available.

Data Sheets

Compost-KVP

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Table of Contents

Paper/Metalized PLA/ PLA Overview

Material Data

Environmental Impact

Compliance

Paper/Metalized PLA/ PLA Overview

A tri-layer lamination designed for flexographic printing made of natural un-coated kraft paper (white or brown) laminated to a proprietary metalized PLA with a PLA sealant layer.

Passed for FDA use in food contact applications, used by customers for coffee, nuts, dried foods, cannabis, and other applications. This material maybe accepted for composting, but check local jurisdiction for current acceptance by your refuse agency.

Note: The performance of any film will be influenced by a number of factors and testing must always be performed to ensure the film meets the use.

Relative Performance Indications

Oxygen Barrier

Moisture Barrier

Light Barrier

STrength

Compostable

Material Data

Here are some of the common indicated properties for this film.

Film Property	Standard / Test / Unit	Sample Data
Available Thicknesses	Caliper	5 mil
MVTR / WVTR	JIS Z 0208	<10 g/㎡.24hr
OTR	JIS Z 1707	<8 cc/㎡.24hr
Tensile MD	ASTM D-882	>42
Tensile XD	ASTM D-882	>42
Tear MD	ASTM D-1938	>1.6
Tear XD	ASTM D-1938	>1.2
Elongation at Break	AST D-882	>20 MD / >30 TD
Thrust Strength	Fed Std 101-2065	>84

Environmental Impact

This is a film intended for composting. If properly disposed of this film will compost and return to usable soil. Compostable films are not recycable.

Property	Sample Data
Recyclable	No
PCR Option Available	No
At Home Compostable	No
Commercial / Industrial Compostable	Yes
Heavy metal(Pb)4% Acetic acid,60℃,2h	<1 Pass

Recyclability and composability varies by jurisdiction. Composability claims are limited by law, and vary by jurisdiction, consult a qualified professional in your state.

Compliance

Compliance is important, and here are CarePac we can support your compliance needs with extensive film supplier and lab testing data.

BPA FREE

FDA Food Approved

PROP 65

Property	Sample Data
CEPE/EuPIA	Manufactured in accordance with
Cal. H&S (25214.16)	Compliant
PFAS - perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl § 37-0209, RCW 70A.222.070	Does not knowingly add
Prop 65 (OEHHA)	Does not contain listed substances
SR 817.023.021	Not in excess of overall or specific migration
EU directive 10/2011/ED	Compliant
EU directive 1935/2004	Compliant
FDA 21 CFR 73	Compliant
Cal. H&S (25214.16)	Compliant
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU	PASS

Compliance information above is derived from lab testing, or film supplier statements. Independent verification is advised, and Lot specific testing available.

How to Seal Mylar Bags Easily for Long Term Food Storage Custom Printed Stand Up Pouches

FAQ, Other Packaging Topics

How to Properly Seal Your Mylar Bags for Food Storage

How to Seal Mylar Bags for Food Storage

Tips for Sealing Bags

How to Seal Mylar Bags for Food Storage

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How to Seal Mylar Bags for Food Storage

Types of Food Storage Sealing Options

Sealing mylar bags with an impulse sealer

Heat Sealer Heat Setting- Food Storage

Factors effecting heat sealing settings to use

Tips for Sealing Mylar Bags

Mylar Bag Sealing: FAQs

Sealing your mylar bags after loading them is the critical last step before your bulk product is ready to leave your facility and journey to your customer. If your printed mylar bags are not properly or adequately sealed, your product could fall out of its container or prematurely go stale in the pantry, neither of which is ideal for your customer.

Types of Food Storage Sealing Options

When it comes to properly (and professionally) sealing mylar storage bags for storing

long-term, there are four different options: impulse sealing, direct heat sealing, band sealing, or chamber vacuum sealing. Each has its own pros and cons, which you can learn more about below.

Impulse Seal

Impulse seals are inexpensive (starting at around $30 - $100) and provide a quick seal using a pulse of energy through the seal bars. Impulse sealers only turn on when the sealing bars are lowered onto the vacuum seal rolls.

Positives	Negatives
Inexpensive	Less control that band sealers
Instant Sealing	Small Seal zone
Best for occasional use	Manual bag line up creates inconsistent seals

Manual Foot Pedal Sealing Machine Direct Heat Sealer for Bags and Films with Printer and Heating Sealing Machine and Impulse Sealing Machine

Direct Heat Manual Seal

Direct heat sealers maintain consistent and constant heat as long as they are turned on. This can allow for better heat penetration and better seal tack.

Positives	Negatives
Best for thick materials	Cannot seal polyethylene
Industrial bags o irregular bags	Slower than band sealers

Band Seal

A band sealer is a semiautomatic sealing machine. Unlike a manual sealer, a band sealer contains both heating and cooling elements. The hot and cool elements combine to create strong, durable, and professional seals on your bags. These direct heat-style sealers typically have separate controls for both temperature and dwell time. A small conveyor with speed controls will pull your bag through the sealing mechanisms, and once set up, hundreds of bags can be processed at one time.

Positives	Negatives
Very consistent seals seal hundreds of bags in a single use	More expensive $500+
Accessories such as date code, serial number stamping	Not ideal for sealing a few bags occasionally

Chamber Vacuum Seal

Chamber vacuum sealers can be used to seal certain types of mylar bags. These machines are different than the traditional “at home” or food-saving type vacuum sealers that are used by preppers in their home kitchen to vacuum seal bags. A chamber vacuum sealer will both vacuum out most of the air from the bag and also heat seal it at the same time.

Positives	Negatives
Removes oxygen from the pouch extending shelf life.	Not compatible with all materials.
Print can get distorted when the bag is vacuum sealed.	Quality chamber sealers start at around $850.

Sealing mylar bags with an impulse sealer

If you have an impulse sealer, here’s a visual of how you’d use it to seal a mylar bag. We’ll walk you through the process step-by-step below.

Heat Sealer Heat Setting- Food Storage

The question is often asked “What temperature setting do I use to seal my bags?” This question is pretty straight forward but the answer to it can be effected by many variables. Setting your heat-sealing machine to the right temperature is only one factor. Other factors include how long heat is applied to the material (dwell), and how much pressure you apply while sealing. One temperature, Dwell, and PSI setting is not uniformly recommended for each material. For example a better seal can sometimes be obtained with a lower temperature allowed to dwell longer allowing the sealant layer polymers to fully melt together.

Material	Temperature Setting Range	PSI	Dwell Time
CareSilver (VMPET)	350F - 400 F	40 PSI	1 Sec
CareFoil (Aluminum)	400 F - 450 F	40 PSI	1 Sec - 1.5 Sec
CareFoil-N (Nylon)	450 F - 500 F	40 PSI	1.5 - 3 Sec
CareKraft (Kraft Paper)	400 F 425 F	50 PSI	2 Sec
CareClear (PET)	350 F - 375 F	40 PSI	1 Sec

Factors effecting heat sealing settings to use

Many customers focus on the machine settings when dialing in their heat seal settings, but all the factors below should come into consideration to get the highest strength heat seal.

Material Type

Seal strength, and sealer machine settings will be adjusted to the physical properties of the material being sealed to. Clear PET based material generally will use different settings than nylon or foil based material. The material thickness, flange or surface design, physical pouch configuration, size, and feature placement will also be considerations. Some materials like Carefoil reduce the amount of heat that can get through to the sealant layer so they require more heat or long dwell time. Material Thickness can effect the overall mount of dwell that is required.

Dwell

Dwell time relates to how long heat is applied to the pouch. Heat and dwell time are not independent variables, they go hand in hand and should not be evaluated separately. Dwell time requires adjustment based on the same factors that effect temperature. Some heat sealable flexible barrier materials require lower heat for a longer time to properly sell. While you can "seal" a bag with high heat for a short duration. The sealant layer may not form a high strength bond.

PSI

The pressure at which heat is applied to the pouch can effect bag seal strength.The amount of pressure applied by the heat-sealing equipment will create differences in the heat and dwell settings. Thicker materials and those which are more rigid such as CareKraft require more pressure, while with thinner materials if too much pressure is applied the heated selant layer can be pressed too thin.

Fouling

Fouling can occur during the loading process particles, dust, or liquid we left in the sealing zone. If so, these contaminates can affect the settlings required on your sealing machine to seal the bag properly. Foreign material in the seal zone can also reduce the seal effectiveness. Powder products are notorious for causing fouling. Dust acts like corn meal on the bottom of a baking pan inhibiting the polymers from adhering to each other.

Type of Machine

The type and condition of your heat-sealing machine will create another variable to consider. There are several types of heat-sealing machines and how these machines apply heat. Types of heat sealers include Impulse sealers, roller sealers, platen seal.

External Environment

There isn’t going to be an exact specification because proper temperature will vary widely based on the conditions mentioned in this article. But here are some of the settings that have been reported to us by customers, as well as our own understanding.

Tips for Sealing Mylar Bags

If you’ve never sealed mylar bags before, here are some tips that can help:

The exact dial setting will vary depending on the thickness of your mylar bag, the ambient temperature, and whether there has been any fouling (foreign debris) that got into the seal area.

Start with a lower setting and work your way up. You’re looking for a “just right” temperature where the inner sealant layer of the mylar bag fully melts together, but not too hot where the bag is deformed or fully melts. If the seal is too cold then the sealant layer will not fully melt together, and you’ll have a very weak seal.

If you pull too much of a vacuum on your mylar bag, you’ll rip the bag. To create a high vacuum, certain types of mylar material like CareSilver-PVNP must be used.

Some products are very oxygen-sensitive, and exposure to oxygen causes oxidation and spoilage. An oxygen absorber can extend the shelf life of these products.

An optional step to seal your mylar bags is to perform a nitrogen flush. With nitrogen flushing, the sealing machine will first vacuum out most of the air from the pouch, then replace it with.

Mylar Bag Sealing: FAQs

Here are a few of the questions we get a lot about sealing mylar bags for food storage. For more information, feel free to contact us directly.

Q: What thickness of seal should be used?

Impulse sealers typically offer 2mm, 5mm, or 10mm seals. While thicker is usually better, you’ll want to adjust the thickness based on the type of product and bag. A 2mm seal is usually only suitable for thin polybags, most mylar bags should have at least a 5mm seal applied to it (for prospective ¼” is about 6.35mm), a 8mm or greater seal is often required to prevent bag bursting.

Here are some typical considerations:

Matching the other seals on your bag.

Sealing the entire “top” of the bag is sometimes required.

Note: make sure that you never seal through or below the tear notch. Doing so will make your bag unable to be opened except by using scissors.

Q: Do you have to vacuum seal mylar bags for food storage?

No, you don’t.

Q: What foods cannot be stored in mylar bags?

Although most foods can be stored in mylar bags, there are some exceptions. Foods high in moisture or oil (raisins, nuts, granola, cookies, chocolate, crackers, brown rice) are not good candidates for storage in a mylar bag.

Q: Do you need a special vacuum sealer for mylar bags?

Yes, you’d need a chamber vacuum sealer. At-home food saver sealers cannot seal these mylar bags because they require the bag to have an embossed pattern to fill the air.

Q: How much heat does it take to seal a mylar bag?

It varies. You will likely need to go through a period of trial and error before determining what amount of heat is required.

Q: Do you offer custom sized beauty packaging?

Sealing bags for food storage is similar to sealing bags for retail. The key consideration includes investing in an inexpensive impulse sealer and adding oxygen absorbers, if necessary.

Sustainable Packaging

Eco-Friendly Commitment

At CarePac, we are committed to reducing both our environmental impact and that of our customers by promoting sustainable packaging solutions and practices throughout our business. As a flexible packaging company, we recognize the critical role we play in reducing waste and protecting the planet.

With over 40 films available, we have a material that will ensure your stand up pouch is of the highest quality. We can also combine materials in a custom order. You can combine a black film with a clear film, or metallized with a glossy finishing. It's your choice! Contact us to learn more about custom printed pouches and stand up pouch projects. Give us a call at 626-655-7474 and request a quotation. We'll be happy to help you.

To that end, we pledge to:

10 Tips When Considering Eco-Friendly Packaging

Offer sustainable packaging options

We will provide our customers with a range of eco-friendly packaging options that reduce waste and promote sustainability.

We've highlighted eco-friendly options as a top navigation menu item on our site, and encouraged customers to consider ecofriendly film options for their projects.

Reduce our carbon footprint

We will minimize our energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by using renewable energy sources as possible and implementing energy-efficient practices.

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Electricity consumption

CarePac took into account electrical utilization when selecting our newest converting and laminating equipment. Working closely with our machine manufacturer, we reduced KWH requirements from 77KWH to 50KWH.

Faculties Upgrades

CarePac recently coated our facilities roof with a energy savings coating, to reduce heating and cooling costs. Additionally we replaced all production floor lighting with high efficiency LED lighting.

Promote recycling and composting

We will encourage our customers to recycle and compost their packaging materials, and will work to ensure that our packaging materials are recyclable and compostable. Including the following material options:

BOPE

Stand Up Plastic Food Packaging Granola Packaging Bag

Recyclable flexible barrier solution for stand up pouches.

Compostable

Stick Pack or lay flat Eco-Friendly Commitment

Promote and support the adoption of industrial and ambient compostable flexible barrier solutions.

PCR Content

frozen stand up pouch Eco-Friendly Commitment

Work to increase the amount of PCR content available in our products.

Practice responsible sourcing

We will work closely with our suppliers to ensure that the materials we use are responsibly sourced and meet our sustainability standards.

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CarePac's top selling QualiVac film lamination was redesigned to reduce transport costs by reducing packaging weight and through synchronizing production using a computerized system to synchronize distributor platform inventory management with production.

CarePac has renewed it's focus on western hemisphere material sourcing by entering negotiations with South American film suppliers to reduce or eliminate the need for ocean shipping of raw materials.

Educate our employees

We will educate our employees on sustainable practices and encourage them to incorporate these practices into their daily lives, both at work and at home.

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We believe that by making these commitments, we can help reduce our environmental impact and promote sustainable practices in the industry. We are dedicated to continually improving our sustainability practices and to being a leader in eco-friendly flexible packaging solutions.

Art File Setup

How to Export Vector Content From Canva

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Canva is a popular graphics design program that’s used by a lot of our customers, and Canva is popular for a few good reasons:

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User-Friendly Interface

Canva has a simple and intuitive interface that is easy to navigate, even for people with no design experience. The drag-and-drop interface makes it easy to create designs quickly.

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Versatile Design Capabilities

Canva offers a wide range of design templates, graphics, and fonts that users can choose from to create different types of designs. It also has features that allow users to customize the templates to fit their specific needs.

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Collaboration

Canva allows users to collaborate with others by sharing designs and giving feedback. This is especially useful for teams working on projects together.

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Cost-Effective

Canva offers a range of pricing plans, including a free plan, which makes it accessible to people with different budgets.

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Social Media Integration

Canva is integrated with social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, making it easy for users to create designs specifically for those platforms.

It's important to note that Canva's vector capabilities are somewhat limited compared to dedicated vector graphics software like Adobe Illustrator. If you need to do more advanced vector work, you may want to consider using a different tool.

What are vector graphics and why do I need it for my pouch art?

Unlike raster graphics like JPG, PNG, or bitmap files, which are made up of pixels, vector graphics are made up of mathematical equations and geometric shapes. This means that vector images can be resized without losing their quality or becoming pixelated.

Vector and raster graphic How to Export Vector Content From Canva

Because vector images can be easily resized and edited without losing quality, they are particularly useful for projects that require the use of very high-quality graphics are needed, such as pouch printing. The industry standard for vector graphics is adobe illustrator. But some other vector graphics software include CorelDRAW, and Inkscape.

If vectorized art is not used for your pouch design, you will generally experience a lower quality print. Overall, vector art has become an essential part of the design and creative industry, allowing artists and designers to create versatile and scalable images with precision and ease.

How to export Vector Content from Canva

Open the design in Canva.

# 1. Click on the "Share" button at the top right corner of the screen.

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# 2. Click on the "Download" Button

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# 3. Select the PDF for print option. While SVG is a vector option we have found that SVG export is not as reliable as the PDF export option.

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# 4. Do not check mark “crop marks and bleed”, “flatten PDF”, or “Include notes” options as they add too many unnecessary objects. If you are on a paid plan select the CMYK color profile. Otherwise leave it on RGB.

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# 5. Click the download box and you’re done!

Common issues relate to fonts: There might be font issues, because Canva has their own fonts. Also, the text can be made up of text objects for each character, which can be a pain to edit.

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PLA/PLA Lamination Overview

Material Data

Environmental Impact

Compliance

PLA/PLA Lamination Overview

A bi-layer lamination designed printed bag applications consisting of PLA laminated to PLA. The proprietary blend of PLA film adds strength to the bag and allows for Rotogravure printing on the pouch.

Passed for FDA use in food contact applications, used by customers for coffee, nuts, dried foods, cannabis, and other applications. This material maybe accepted for composting but check local jurisdiction for current acceptance by your refuse agency.

Note: The performance of any film will be influenced by a number of factors and testing must always be performed to ensure the film meets the use.

Relative Performance Indications

Oxygen Barrier

Moisture Barrier

Light Barrier

STrength

Compostable

Material Data

Here are some of the common indicated properties for this film.

Film Property	Standard / Test / Unit	Sample Data
Available Thicknesses	Caliper	4.33 mil
MVTR / WVTR	JIS Z 0208	<9 g/㎡.24hr
OTR	JIS Z 1707	<7 cc/㎡.24hr
Tensile MD	ASTM D-882	>42
Tensile XD	ASTM D-882	>42
Tear MD	ASTM D-1938	>1.6
Tear XD	ASTM D-1938	>1.2
Elongation at Break	AST D-882	>20 MD / >30 TD
Sealing Force	KG/15mm	>6

Environmental Impact

This is a film intended for composting. If properly disposed of this film will compost and return to usable soil. Compostable films are not recycable.

Property	Sample Data
Recyclable	No
PCR Option Available	No
At Home Compostable	Managed
Commercial / Industrial Compostable	Yes
Heavy metal(Pb)4% Acetic acid,60℃,2h	<1 Pass

Recyclability and composability varies by jurisdiction. Composability claims are limited by law, and vary by jurisdiction, consult a qualified professional in your state.

Compliance

Compliance is important, and here are CarePac we can support your compliance needs with extensive film supplier and lab testing data.

BPA FREE

FDA Food Approved

PROP 65

Property	Sample Data
CEPE/EuPIA	Manufactured in accordance with
Cal. H&S (25214.16)	Compliant
PFAS - perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl § 37-0209, RCW 70A.222.070	Does not knowingly add
Prop 65 (OEHHA)	Does not contain listed substances
SR 817.023.021	Not in excess of overall or specific migration
EU directive 10/2011/ED	Compliant
EU directive 1935/2004	Compliant
FDA 21 CFR 73	Compliant
Cal. H&S (25214.16)	Compliant
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU	PASS

Compliance information above is derived from lab testing, or film supplier statements. Independent verification is advised, and Lot specific testing available.

Non Food Items Packaging

Types of Cannabis Packaging

Types Of Cannabis Packaging | CBD Packaging

Cannabis and Cannabis Products Have Been Legalized

Now that cannabis and CBD have been legalized in one way or another in virtually every state, there’s an influx of products on the market. From flower and edibles to vape cartridges and oil, there are a ton of products to market -- and options for packaging cannabis products.

Regardless of the specific product (or products) you sell, selecting the right THC or CBD packaging can make or break your success. From rigid cannabis packaging to
flexible cannabis packaging, here’s a breakdown of the
different types of cannabis packaging to choose from.

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Rigid Cannabis Packaging

As the name implies, rigid and semi-rigid cannabis packaging is anything that’s hard to the touch, including glass bottles and jars, tin containers, and plastic vials. Rigid cannabis packaging and containers, in general, are better than paper and has its benefits (it protects delicate flower from breakage, and is very moisture resistant and smell-proof), but it can also be very difficult to transport and store in bulk. Here’s a bit more information about each of the rigid packaging types for THC.

Glass Jars and Bottles Packaging Types

The primary selling point of this packaging type for packaging cannabis is that it means customers can see exactly what’s inside the containers before purchasing. Since customers can’t legally smell or touch products in most dispensaries, sight is the main sense they’ll use to get to know your product. Glass also doesn’t react to most chemicals, meaning THC won’t leech into the weed packaging and other chemicals won’t make their way inside.

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Packaging Cannabis in Tin Containers

This weed packaging type is often used for pre-rolls or certain edibles, like candies or mints, to help keep out moisture and sunlight so the product within stays fresh. Many companies opt to use sliding properties for the tin containers (similar to a tin of Altoids), but tin containers can be customized to pop open or contain a clear top or viewing window. It all comes down to you and your preferences.

Plastic Tubes for Marijuana

Finally, the ever-popular plastic pop-top tubes. These are probably the type of cannabis packaging that most people are familiar with. They can be used to custom package pre-rolls, whole cannabis flower, or pre-ground marijuana. The lids are child-resistant, and the tubes are easy to label.

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Flexible Cannabis Packaging Types

Many cannabis companies are moving away from bulky and rigid packaging to flexible packaging. In general, flexible packaging is easy to customize, can be ordered in bulk to save you money, and doesn’t take up as much space in storage.

Flexible Mylar Pouches

Our mylar bags and pouches are perfect for the marijuana industry. They’re smell-proof, come in all shapes and sizes, and offer the highest level of odor containment. They can be purchased in smaller quantities, but for the quickest turnaround should be ordered in bulk wholesale amounts. To learn more about our custom cannabis packaging, reach out to our customer service team or click here.

Our mylar pouches can be purchased in many shapes and styles, including stand-up pouches, lay-flat bags, vacuum-sealed bags, and more!

Customized Cannabis Packaging Types

Any of the above packaging options can be customized to fit your unique needs. In many cases, flexible packaging is easier to customize, and customization options for custom flexible packaging include the following:

Holographic elements - Incorporating holographic gloss laminate elements into your packaging will make it look cool. You can add small holographic touches or make the entire bag holographic in nature.
Zipper - Adding a zipper or other resealable aspect to your marijuana and CBD packaging means your customer can use the product over time without sacrificing quality, taste, or potency.
Child-resistant properties - Making your cannabis packing child-resistant isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s the law. We encourage all customers to obey all local and state laws for cannabis packaging.
Tamper-resistant properties - By incorporating a tear notch or heat seal into your bag, your customer will be able to tell if their cannabis has been tampered with.
High-quality finishes - From soft-touch finishes to Spot UV, you can take your CBD packaging to the next level with one of our high-quality, premium finishes.

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As you can see, there’s a lot to think about when it comes to flexible cannabis and CBD packaging. Reach out to our team for more information!

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Comply with Local & State Laws

Legal requirements are constantly changing, and each state has its own laws and regulations surrounding the packaging and labeling of cannabis and CBD products. We work with customers around the country (and the world!) and are accustomed to customizing bags for compliance with cannabis industry regulations, and can adhere to CBD labeling requirements.

Please note: we are not lawyers, but we will work with you to make sure our bags conform to the standards you’ve provided.

Cannabis & CBD Packaging FAQs

As a leading supplier of flexible cannabis and CBD packaging, we get a lot of questions from potential and existing customers. Here are a few of the most common.

Q: What is cannabis packaging made of?

Cannabis packaging can be made from a variety of materials, including plastic, biodegradable materials, and Kraft paper.

Q: Can cannabis buds be vacuum sealed?

Yes, cannabis buds can be vacuum sealed, but only if the material used to vacuum seal them doesn’t contain any harmful chemicals.

Q: Why is cannabis best stored in an airtight
container?

Cannabis needs to be stored in an airtight container, so it’s not exposed to air, moisture, or the elements. This helps prevent contamination and preserves its taste, smell, and potency.

Q: What are the different types of cannabis
products?

There’s a lot of variation when it comes to cannabis products, and common products include edibles, flower, THC and CBD-infused drinks, vapes, pre-rolls, and tinctures or oils.

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For the best cannabis packaging on the market, look no further than CarePac. As a California-based company, we were an early adopter and have had time to perfect our cannabis packaging. The process is simple, our customer service team is helpful, and we offer many different sizes, styles, and bag materials. To get the process started, get an Instant Online Quote today!

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Buyer Tips When Buying Flexible Packaging: A Flexible Packaging Buyers Guide

Looking for printed pouches and packaging that will build your business?

Discovering that buying flexible packaging harder than you thought? This buyer guide can help!

Tip #1: The cheapest pouches aren't necessarily the least expensive product

Tip #2: Look for suppliers with a wide selection of stand up pouch types

Tip #3: Insist on a reliable, timely supply

Tip #4: Look for high-quality, flexible printing

Tip #5: Don’t take a chance on compliance

Tip #6: Don’t add a supplier. Choose a partner.

We’re not CarePac because we only care about packaging.

We’re CarePac because we care about you.

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Factors to Consider When Choosing Dog Treat Packaging Materials

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Branding opportunities

Print quality

Product viewing windows

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Common Dog Treat Packaging Materials

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Material Data

Film Property

Sample Data

Environmental Impact

Property

Sample Data

Compliance

Compliance is important, and here are CarePac we can support your compliance needs with extensive film supplier and lab testing data.

Property

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Paper/Metalized PLA/ PLA Overview

Material Data

Film Property

Sample Data

Environmental Impact

Property

Sample Data

Compliance

Compliance is important, and here are CarePac we can support your compliance needs with extensive film supplier and lab testing data.

Property

Sample Data

How to Seal Mylar Bags for Food Storage

Tips for Sealing Bags

How to Seal Mylar Bags for Food Storage

Types of Food Storage Sealing Options

Sealing mylar bags with an impulse sealer

Heat Sealer Heat Setting- Food Storage

Factors effecting heat sealing settings to use

Tips for Sealing Mylar Bags

Mylar Bag Sealing: FAQs

Eco-Friendly Commitment

Eco-Friendly Commitment

To that end, we pledge to:

Practice responsible sourcing

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How to Export Vector Content From Canva

Canva is a popular graphics design program that’s used by a lot of our customers, and Canva is popular for a few good reasons:

User-Friendly Interface

Versatile Design Capabilities

Collaboration

Cost-Effective

Social Media Integration

What are vector graphics and why do I need it for my pouch art?

How to export Vector Content from Canva

Open the design in Canva.

# 3. Select the PDF for print option. While SVG is a vector option we have found that SVG export is not as reliable as the PDF export option.

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