Sorbar Custom Packaging
Vacuum bags remove air before sealing to limit oxidation; retort bags are built for thermal processing after sealing. Structures are matched to your product, process and shelf-life target.
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Features
Vacuum and retort bags serve different processes. The structure is specified around your product, processing conditions and shelf-life target.
Transparent film shows the product.
Tight fit helps limit oxidation.
Seal performance matched to the contents and handling.
Barrier structure for thermal processing after sealing.
Lightweight format for ready-to-eat meals and portions.
Seals designed for the validated sterilization process.
Vacuum and retort bags serve different preservation needs. Vacuum bags allow air to be removed before sealing, helping limit oxidation and maintain product quality. Retort bags are designed for thermal processing after sealing, supporting shelf-stable foods when the product, packaging and sterilization process are properly validated.
| Key Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum order quantity | Digital printing: 1,000 pouches per design. Gravure printing: 10,000 pouches per design. |
| Standard lead time | Digital printing: 10-12 working days. Gravure printing: 15-18 working days. Larger orders may require more time; the confirmed order schedule applies. |
| Size range | Custom width × height; flat, gusseted or stand-up constructions. Available dimensions are confirmed based on fill weight, product volume and bag structure. |
| Certifications & compliance | Food-contact suitability and supporting documentation must be confirmed for the selected materials and destination market. Third-party testing can be arranged according to your requirements. |
| Packaging Type | Common Applications |
|---|---|
| Vacuum bags | Meat, seafood, cheese, and selected chilled or frozen prepared foods |
| Retort bags | Ready-to-eat meals, soups, sauces, beans, seafood and wet pet food |
Vacuum bags are not automatically retort-safe, and vacuum sealing alone does not make food shelf-stable. Food-contact suitability, processing limits, storage conditions and shelf life require confirmation.
Both formats can use different pouch constructions; they are not inherently stand-up bags. Sorbar can help develop the structure around your product and display needs.
Share your product, fill weight, packing equipment, processing conditions and target shelf life to discuss a suitable specification.
The right size must hold your product and also leave room for sealing, display and everyday use. Products of the same weight can need very different pouch sizes, so we recommend confirming the size based on the following:
Send Sorbar your product details, target fill quantity and filling method. We can recommend reference sizes and arrange samples for test filling, so you can check actual capacity, seal allowance and display performance before confirming the production size.
If you have shelf-life requirements, please tell us as well, so we can evaluate the material structure and barrier needs. Shelf life cannot be guaranteed by pack size alone.
Customization Guide
From printing method to final lab testing, these are the decisions behind every custom order. Each step is explained in detail in our custom packaging guide.
Gravure suits stable, high-volume repeat orders with the lowest unit cost at scale. Digital printing needs no printing cylinders, so it fits trial launches, seasonal designs and multiple SKUs.
Read the guide →Choose glossy, matte, spot gloss/matte or hot stamping (gold/silver) based on brand style, product positioning and budget.
Read the guide →Regular, easy-tear and child-resistant zippers, tear notches, hang holes, rounded corners, windows, degassing valves and tin ties, selected for your product and use.
Read the guide →Print-ready AI or PDF files, 300 ppi images, outlined text, 3 mm bleed and CMYK or Pantone colors. Free design templates are available.
Read the guide →Agreed color standards, X-Rite spectrophotometer measurement, in-line print monitoring and manual inspection keep colors consistent across batches and repeat orders.
Read the guide →Leak, tensile, drop, heat-seal strength and zipper performance tests, defined by your pouch structure, fill weight and use conditions.
Read the guide →FAQ
Request a Quote
Share your product, fill weight, target market, order quantity and preferred dimensions. We will reply with a tailored recommendation and quotation, usually within 1 business day.
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