Custom Printed Pouches South Africa — Up to 9-Colour Flexographic & Gravure Printing
South Africa's local manufacturer of custom printed pouches and doypacks. From a single-colour craft look to a full 9-colour photographic print — produced in Germiston, BRC and HACCP certified, with short lead times and rand-denominated pricing.
Printed pouches that perform on shelf and on the line
Flexweb manufactures custom printed pouches for South African food, FMCG, pet food, personal care and pharmaceutical brands. Our in-house print and conversion capability means your printed pouches — from artwork to finished pack — come from a single certified supplier, eliminating coordination between print and pouch converters.
Whether you need a simple two-colour biltong pouch or a premium 8-colour coffee bag with valve, zipper and rounded corners — we engineer the complete specification from laminate structure through to finishing, and print it in our BRC-certified facility.
- Up to 9-colour printing — 8-colour flexographic in-house (Germiston) + 9-colour rotogravure (Alrode)
- UV, water-based and solvent-based inks — matched to your laminate structure and application
- Surface and reverse print options — reverse-printed laminates for scratch and scuff resistance
- Short run capability — flexographic printing for short runs at high quality
- High-volume consistency — gravure for long runs with colour-critical applications
- Full artwork support — our team reviews and preps print-ready artwork for production
Flexo vs. Gravure — which is right for you?
Every printed pouch format — one supplier
All formats printed and converted in-house. Change your format without changing your supplier.
Printed Stand-Up Pouches
The classic doypack with a bottom gusset. Maximum shelf presence. Available with zipper, spout, tear notch, valve and euroslot in a full range of printed laminate structures.
View stand-up pouchesPrinted K-Seal (Flat Bottom)
Flat-bottom stand-up format with maximum shelf footprint. Ideal for premium coffee, tea and retail food products where a strong base and full panel printing are required.
Request a quotePrinted 3-Side Seal Pouches
Simple flat pouch sealed on three sides. Cost-effective for high-volume applications including sachets, sample packs, pharmaceutical powders and portion-control formats.
Request a quotePrinted Side-Gusset Pouches
Side-gusset construction for expandable capacity. Used for pet food, ground coffee, nuts and other products where volume and print area both matter.
See printed bagsCoffee Bags with Valve
One-way degassing valve insertion (CPT) on printed stand-up or block-bottom pouches. Essential for fresh-roasted coffee. Available in metalized, kraft-look and full-colour laminates.
Request a quotePrinted Spout Pouches
Spout insertion (CPT) on printed stand-up pouches for liquid, gel and semi-liquid products. Used for sauces, baby food, beverages and personal care liquid formats.
Request a quotePrinted on the right material for your product
The print is only as good as the material it's on. Flexweb selects and produces the laminate structure matched to your product's barrier requirements — then prints on it in-house, not via a separate supplier.
| Laminate structure | Print options | Barrier level | Typical applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printed PET/PE | Reverse or surface print, up to 9 colours | Good moisture + moderate O₂ | Snacks, biltong, nuts, dried foods, FMCG retail |
| Printed PET/Alu/PE | Reverse print on PET outer, up to 9 colours | Maximum — O₂, moisture, light, aroma | Coffee, pharmaceutical sachets, premium food |
| Printed BOPP/PE | Surface or reverse print, up to 9 colours | Good moisture barrier, high clarity | Confectionery, snacks, home care |
| Printed PET/CPP | Reverse print on PET outer, up to 9 colours | Good barrier, retort-compatible | Alcohol sachets, retort food, premium applications |
| Printed PE/PE (Recyclable) | Flexographic print, up to 8 colours | Moderate — EPR recyclable | EPR-compliant FMCG, home care, retail |
| Printed Paper/Alu/PE | Print on paper outer layer | Total barrier | Soup packaging, premium sachets, pharmaceutical |
Every finish, fitment and closure option
Zippers
Press-to-close, slider or child-resistant resealable closures.
Spout Fitments
CPT spout insertion for liquid, gel and semi-liquid products.
Degassing Valves
One-way valve insertion (CPT) for fresh-roasted coffee.
Tear Notches
Easy-open tear features for consumer convenience.
Euroslot / Punch Hole
Peg-board display for retail hanging presentation.
Rounded Corners
Premium aesthetic for high-end retail packaging.
Window Patches
Clear or frosted window in opaque laminates.
Dual Compartment
Two separate chambers in a single printed pouch.
Industries that trust Flexweb's printed pouches
Food & Snacking
Biltong, droëwors, nuts, seeds, trail mix, dried fruit, snack bars — printed stand-up pouches are the dominant retail format in South Africa's premium snack market.
Coffee & Beverages
Specialty coffee bags with one-way degassing valve, premium printed laminates in kraft, metallic or full-colour finishes. Block-bottom and stand-up formats.
Pet Food & Treats
Printed stand-up pouches and side-gusset bags for premium pet food brands. Resealable zippers for multi-serve formats. Food-grade laminates with strong barrier performance.
Personal Care & Cosmetics
High-clarity printed pouches for skincare, haircare and cosmetic products. Premium finishes including matte lamination, spot UV and metallic inks for luxury positioning.
Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical
BRC and HACCP-certified printed pouches for supplement powders, sachets and pharmaceutical products. High-barrier structures, tamper-evident closures and full batch traceability.
Agricultural & Food Ingredients
Printed pouches for seeds, soil amendments, fertilisers and food ingredients. Durable laminate structures engineered for weight and outdoor storage conditions.
Printed pouch specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Print method | Flexographic (8-colour) or Rotogravure (9-colour) | Flexo in Germiston; Gravure at Alrode |
| Ink types | UV, water-based, solvent-based | Selected by substrate and application |
| Print registration | Reverse print to register (gravure) | Ensures colour accuracy on multi-layer laminates |
| Pouch formats | Stand-up (doypack), K-seal, 3-side seal, side gusset, fin seal | Custom formats on request |
| Laminate structures | PET/PE, PET/Alu/PE, BOPP/PE, PET/CPP, PE/PE (recyclable) | Matched to barrier requirements |
| Closures & fitments | Zipper, spout (CPT), valve (CPT), tear notch, euroslot | Multiple options per pouch |
| Testing | In-house burst strength + bond strength testing | Full COC on every production batch |
| Certifications | BRC Global Standard, HACCP, ISO 9001:2015 | Food-grade compliant production |
| BBBEE | Level 4 B-BBEE contributor | Supports procurement compliance |
Why source your printed pouches from Flexweb?
One supplier, complete solution
Laminate production, printing and pouch conversion all in-house. No coordination between a print supplier and a converting supplier — one team, one quality system, one delivery.
Local manufacture advantage
Manufactured in Germiston, Gauteng. Short lead times, rand-denominated pricing, no port delays, and a team that responds quickly when specifications or volumes change. The local alternative to importing printed pouches.
BRC, HACCP & ISO certified
Our Germiston facility holds current BRC, HACCP and ISO 9001:2015 certifications — meeting the food safety standards required by major South African retailers and FMCG brands.
Common questions about printed pouches
Ready to get a quote for your printed pouches?
Tell us your product, required format, print colours, volume and any certification requirements — our team will respond with a recommendation and competitive quote within 1 business day.