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Stand-Up Pouches & Doypacks South Africa

Printed and plain stand-up pouches, doypacks and K-seal bags manufactured in Germiston β€” with the full range of closure, fitment and finishing options your product requires. BRC and HACCP certified production.

South Africa supplier

Stand-up pouches and doypacks South Africa

Flexweb is a BRC and HACCP certified stand-up pouch manufacturer in Germiston β€” not an import broker. We produce printed and plain doypacks, K-seal flat-bottom pouches and 3-side seal formats with in-house flexographic (8-colour) and rotogravure (9-colour) printing, zippers, spouts, valves and barrier laminates matched to your shelf-life requirements.

Minimum order quantities depend on pouch format, laminate structure and print complexity β€” contact our team on 010 825 5835 or via our quote form for MOQ guidance. All production runs under BRC Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials at our Germiston facility.

Pouch Formats

Every pouch format β€” one manufacturer

Flexweb's multiple in-house pouch lines produce the full range of flexible pouch formats for South African food, FMCG, personal care and industrial markets β€” printed or plain, from a BRC and HACCP certified facility.

  • Printed or plain β€” flexographic (8 colour) or gravure (9 colour) printing, or unprinted for plain/white-label supply
  • 3-side seal β€” flat pouch sealed on three sides, simple and cost-effective
  • Bottom gusset / side gusset β€” stand-up capability with gusset seal at base or sides
  • Fin seal β€” vertical back-seal format for FFS-compatible supply
  • Doy pack (stand-up) β€” classic self-standing retail pouch with curved base seal
  • K-seal β€” flat-bottom stand-up format for maximum shelf stability
  • Euroslot or punch hole β€” peg-board retail display ready
  • Zippers and tear notches β€” press-to-close, slider or child-resistant resealable options
  • Rounded corners β€” premium retail aesthetic
  • Valve insertion β€” one-way degassing valve for fresh-roasted coffee (CPT)
  • Spout insertion β€” for liquid, gel and semi-liquid products (CPT)
  • Dual compartment β€” two separate chambers in one pouch
Custom printed stand-up pouches and doypacks manufactured in South Africa by Flexweb
Laminate options

What goes inside them

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PET/PEClear, metalized or high barrier β€” biltong, nuts, snacks, gas-flushed products
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PET/Alu/PEMaximum barrier β€” coffee, pharmaceutical sachets, high-value food
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PET/CPPRetort-compatible β€” alcohol sachets, liquid food products
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Recyclable structuresMDO/PE, PP/PP, PET/PET for EPR compliance
Applications

Who uses our pouches

Biltong & droΓ«wors Nuts & snacks Coffee & tea Sauces & condiments Pet food & treats Personal care Pharma powders Home care products
Specifications

Technical specifications

ParameterSpecificationNotes
Pouch stylesDoy pack, K-seal (flat bottom), 3-side seal, bottom gusset, side gusset, fin sealCustom formats on request
PrintPrinted or plain; 8-colour flexographic or 9-colour rotogravureUV, water-based and solvent-based inks
Laminate structuresPET/PE, PET/Alu/PE, PET/CPP, PE/PE, Paper/Alu/PE, Recyclable (MDO/PE, PET/PET, PP/PP)Matched to barrier requirements
Zipper optionsPress-to-close, slider, child-resistantAvailable across standard widths
FitmentsValve insertion (coffee), spout insertion, euroslot, punch holeCPT valve and spout insertion capability
CornersStandard or rounded corner optionPremium retail aesthetic
CertificationBRC, HACCP, ISO 9001:2015, food-grade compliantFull COC and batch traceability
TestingIn-house burst strength and bond strength testingEvery production batch documented
Why Flexweb

Big enough to deliver. Small enough to care.

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Local manufacture

Multiple pouch lines at our Germiston facility. No import delays, rand-denominated pricing, and a team that responds quickly when specifications or volumes change.

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BRC & HACCP certified

Production certified to the highest food safety standards required by major South African retailers and FMCG brands. Full COC on every order.

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In-house print

8-colour flexographic and 9-colour rotogravure printing. Short runs at high quality β€” no need to use separate print and converting suppliers.

Common questions

Doypack and pouch packaging β€” FAQ

Where can I get doypack and pouch packaging manufactured in South Africa?
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Flexweb manufactures printed and plain stand-up pouches, doypacks and K-seal bags at our BRC and HACCP certified Germiston facility β€” with in-house print, zippers, spouts and barrier laminates. See our printed flexible packaging overview for the full print and laminate range.
What is your minimum order quantity for pouches?
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MOQ varies by pouch format, laminate structure and print specification. Contact our sales team on 010 825 5835 or via our quote form for MOQ guidance on your SKU.
How many colours can you print on stand-up pouches?
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Up to 8-colour flexographic printing in-house at Germiston and up to 9-colour rotogravure at our Alrode facility. UV, water-based and solvent-based inks are available for food-grade and retail applications.
What is a doypack?
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A doypack (or doy pack) is a stand-up pouch with a curved bottom gusset that allows the pack to stand on shelf. It is the dominant retail format for snacks, coffee, pet food and personal care in South Africa. Flexweb manufactures doypacks with zippers, spouts, tear notches and rounded corners on PET/PE, PET/Alu/PE and recyclable PE/PE structures.
Do you supply recyclable stand-up pouches?
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Yes. Mono-material PE/PE and other EPR-aligned pouch structures are available with flexographic printing of up to 8 colours. Performance trade-offs versus multi-layer laminates should be discussed with our technical team based on your product shelf-life requirements.

Ready to get a pouch quote?

Tell us your product, dimensions, volume and format requirements β€” our team will respond with a recommendation and competitive quote within 1 business day.