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Custom Center Seal Bags in Any Size, Material, Thickness and Finish

A custom center seal bag is a pillow pouch formed from one web of film, sealed with a longitudinal back seal and two end seals — also called a back seal bag, centre seal pouch or pillow pack. Ruihong Packaging builds them to your size, film structure, thickness, artwork and surface finish for vertical form-fill-seal and pre-made pouch lines, at MOQ 10,000 pcs for gravure or 3,000 pcs per order for digital printing, with production lead times of 12-15 days and 7-9 days from artwork approval.

  • 4 rotogravure lines, up to 11-color, plus digital printing
  • MOQ 10,000 pcs gravure / 3,000 pcs digital per order
  • Built for your VFFS line — sachets, strips or printed roll film
Custom printed center seal gusseted pillow pouches with a longitudinal back seal for snack and food packing lines
Custom printed center seal (pillow) pouches produced at Ruihong Packaging in Foshan, China — one back seal, two end seals, gusseted side folds.
Up to 11 colors 4 rotogravure printing lines — 7, 8, 9 and 11-color presses — plus digital printing
55 bag-making machines Bag-making and auxiliary machines covering pillow, gusseted, three-side-seal, stand-up and flat bottom (box pouch) formats
3,000 / 10,000 pcs MOQ 3,000 pcs per order for digital printing, 10,000 pcs for gravure printing
7-9 / 12-15 days Production lead time for digital and gravure printing, from artwork approval and order confirmation

What Is a Center Seal Bag?

A center seal bag is a pillow-shaped pouch formed from a single web of film that is tubed and closed with one longitudinal seal running down the back, then cut and sealed across both ends. It is also called a back seal bag, centre seal pouch, pillow pouch or pillow pack.

That construction is why the format dominates high-volume packing lines. One web means the least film per bag and one continuous print repeat, so a center seal bag is the cheapest pouch format to run and the easiest to fill at speed. On a vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) machine the film is formed into a tube around the product, and on a flow wrapper the same build runs as a horizontal pillow pack.

The back seal is the defining detail, and it decides two things buyers care about. First, the seal sits on the back panel, so the front panel is completely unbroken and can carry your full artwork. Second, because the seal is a narrow strip on the face rather than an openable edge, a center seal bag is not normally fitted with a zipper — it is a single-use pack closed by its own back seal and end seals. Products that have to be resealed after opening are built as a flat bottom pouch (box pouch) or a spouted pouch, and a flat single-serve portion is usually a three side seal sachet.

Custom, in this context, means six things are set by you instead of taken from a catalogue: bag size, film structure, film thickness, printing, surface finish and the end-seal options such as a tear notch, a hang hole, a degassing valve or a perforated vent. Because printing, lamination and bag making all run in one plant, they are agreed on a single drawing and quoted as one unit price. See how that fits the wider custom printed flexible packaging programme.

Legal name
Foshan Ruihong Industry & Trade Co., Ltd.
Brand
Ruihong Packaging
Location
Foshan, Guangdong, China
Established
Since 2017
Bag format
Center seal bag (back seal bag, pillow pouch, centre seal pouch)
Printing
4 rotogravure lines (7, 8, 9, 11-color) plus digital printing
MOQ
10,000 pcs (gravure) / 3,000 pcs per order (digital)
Production lead time
7-9 days (digital) / 12-15 days (gravure), from artwork approval
Zipper
Not applicable to the center seal format

Custom Center Seal Bag Types We Manufacture

Twelve builds cover almost every custom center seal bag enquiry we receive. Each one starts from the same pillow body — one back seal, two end seals — and differs in material structure, thickness, surface finish, end-seal style or the accessory fitted on the bag. A gusset, a window, a tear notch, a hang hole, a valve or a perforation is a specification change, not a change of supplier.

Custom printed center seal pillow pack for snacks with a full face printed front panel for VFFS packing lines
Standard

Snack Pillow Pack

The everyday center seal bag: one back seal, straight end seals, printed full-face on the front panel. Used for potato chips, puffed snacks, biscuits and crackers on high-speed VFFS or flow-wrap lines.

Custom snack packaging bags
Metallized center back seal pillow pouch with the longitudinal seal on the back panel for form fill seal packing
Back seal

Standard Back Seal Bag

The classic center seal build with the longitudinal seam on the back panel, leaving the front panel clean for artwork. Supplied as finished bags or as printed roll film for your own form-fill-seal line.

Printed roll stock film
Custom printed center seal gusseted pillow pouch with side gussets for bulk snack and pet food packaging
Gusseted

Gusseted Center Seal Bag

Side gussets folded into the pillow body add volume without widening the bag on the shelf, so a 500 g to 5 kg fill still runs on VFFS equipment. Common for bulk pet food, coffee and frozen foods.

Pet food packaging solutions
Metallized VMPET center seal pillow bag with a shiny high barrier surface for tea and dried food packaging
Metallized

Metallized VMPET Center Seal Bag

A PET/VMPET/PE laminate gives a medium-to-high barrier at a lower cost than foil, with a bright metallic look. Used for tea, dried fruit, nuts, confectionery and snacks where light protection matters.

Flexible packaging materials
Aluminum foil center seal bag with a high barrier laminate for coffee milk powder and spice packaging
High barrier

Aluminum Foil Center Seal Bag

A PET/AL/PE build blocks light, oxygen and moisture, which is what protects aroma and extends shelf life. Specified for coffee, milk powder, spice blends, soup bases and other oxygen-sensitive powders.

Pure aluminium foil pouches
Kraft paper laminated center seal pillow bag with a natural uncoated look for organic nut and snack brands
Natural look

Kraft Paper Center Seal Bag

A kraft paper outer layer laminated to a moisture-barrier inner film, for organic, clean-label and farm-direct brands. Prints in one to four colours and reads warm and uncoated on shelf.

Kraft paper laminated pouches
Center seal snack bag with a clear window showing the product through an unprinted area of the front panel
Product visible

Clear Window Center Seal Bag

An unprinted clear area in the front panel, or a fully transparent film, so the product itself sells on shelf. Popular for candy, dried fruit, nuts, tea and snack ranges where colour is the argument.

Clear and transparent film options
Center seal pillow bag with a tear notch for controlled hand opening without scissors
Easy open

Center Seal Bag With Tear Notch

A tear notch or laser score gives a controlled opening point, so the pack opens by hand without scissors. Standard on single-serve snack packs, sauce portions, food-service sachets and sample packs.

Packaging FAQ
Metallized center seal pouch for coffee and tea with a degassing valve fitted through the front panel
Coffee & tea

Coffee and Tea Pillow Pouch

A pillow pouch with a one-way degassing valve, so roasted coffee releases carbon dioxide without air getting back in. Also built as a plain back seal bag for tea, matcha and cocoa on high-speed lines.

Coffee packaging solutions
Foil laminated center seal biscuit bag with a hang hole for pegboard retail display
Retail display

Hang Hole Center Seal Bag

A punched hang hole or euro hole turns the same pillow bag into a pegboard unit for retail strips and clip strips. Common for biscuits, candy, small parts and impulse items sold on a hook.

Tea packaging solutions
Center seal pillow pack with a matte soft touch laminated surface for premium snack and coffee packaging
Matte finish

Matte and Soft-Touch Pillow Pack

Matte or soft-touch lamination gives a low-reflection, premium surface on the same structure. Chosen for specialty coffee, craft snacks, tea and cosmetic samples where the pack has to feel premium in the hand.

Cosmetics and personal care packaging
Gas flushed center seal pillow pack for marshmallow and baked goods with a high barrier laminated film
Gas flushed

Gas-Flush and Vented Pillow Pack

Built for modified-atmosphere packing with a high-barrier laminate, and available with micro-perforations or vent holes for produce and baked goods that have to breathe. Also supplied as printed roll film.

Snack and confectionery packaging

Need a build that is not listed here? Send the product, the target fill weight and how it is filled — the structure, thickness, end-seal style and accessories are confirmed with the quote.

Center Seal vs Three Side Seal, Stand-Up and Flat Bottom Pouches

A center seal bag is the lowest-cost flexible pack per unit, but it is not the right format for every product. The difference comes down to seal layout: a center seal bag is made from one film web with a longitudinal back seal, while the other three formats are made from separate panels sealed on all outer edges.

Bag format How it is sealed Standing on shelf Typical use
Center seal bag (pillow pouch)One longitudinal back seal plus two end seals, formed from a single film webNo — lies flat or stands only with a gussetSnacks, biscuits, coffee, tea, powders, frozen food, hardware — high-speed packing lines
Three side seal bagFin seals on both sides and the top, no gussetNo — flat sachetSingle-serve sachets, samples, sauce portions, tea sticks
Stand-up pouch (doypack)Front and back panels plus a bottom gusset, sealed on all four edgesYes — stands unaidedRetail snacks, coffee, pet food and liquid refill packs
Flat bottom pouch (box pouch)Five panels with a folded base, sealed on all edgesYes — box-shaped basePremium retail packs, 250 g to 2 kg coffee, pet food and dry food

If the pack has to stand unaided on a retail shelf, or has to be resealed after opening, the format is wrong for the job — tell us the shelf requirement and we will quote the format that fits instead. Detailed comparisons are on our flat bottom pouch and three side seal bag pages.

Center Seal Bag Specifications at a Glance

These are the specifications buyers ask for first on a center seal bag project. Every line is confirmed against your fill weight, filling equipment and artwork before a quotation is issued, so the numbers below are the starting point of the specification, not a catalogue limit.

Specification What we produce How it is decided
Bag widthCustom, quoted as finished bag width in mmSet by your filling machine jaw width and the target product size
Bag heightCustom, quoted as finished bag height in mmSet by fill weight, headspace and the film repeat length your machine runs
Back seal widthFin seal or lap seal on the back panel, width confirmed per structureConfirmed on the drawing so the seal does not sit over artwork or a barcode
Side gussetOptional, gusset depth specified in mmAdded when the fill weight is too large for a flat pillow bag
Film structureStandard, metallised (VMPET), aluminium foil or kraft paper laminatesRecommended from the product, target shelf life and filling process
Film thicknessTotal gauge of the laminate, confirmed per structureFollows the barrier target, fill weight and machine tension — not chosen separately
PrintingRotogravure up to 11 colors, or digital printingDecided by order quantity, colour count and whether the artwork has plates
Surface finishGloss, matte, soft-touch, or spot gloss and spot matteChosen together with the artwork, because finish changes how colours read
End seal optionsStraight seal, tear notch, hang hole, rounded corners, perforation, degassing valveConfirmed before tooling — each item adds a station to the bag-making setup
ZipperNot fitted on the center seal formatThe back seal is a closed seam, so resealable packs are built as stand-up or flat bottom pouches
Supply formFinished bags, or printed roll film for your own form-fill-seal lineDecided by whether you fill from pre-made pouches or from roll stock
MOQ10,000 pcs (gravure) / 3,000 pcs per order (digital)Digital orders can combine several SKUs to reach the 3,000 pcs floor
Production lead time12-15 days (gravure) / 7-9 days (digital)Counted from artwork approval and order confirmation, not from first enquiry

Sending the finished bag width and height in mm, plus the fill weight in g or ml, is enough for us to quote. If your machine already runs a film repeat or a jaw width, send that too and we will match the drawing to it.

Customisation Options: Size, Material, Thickness, Printing and Finish

A custom center seal bag is specified in six places: bag size, film structure, film thickness, printing, surface finish and end-seal options. Ruihong Packaging runs printing, lamination and bag making in one plant in Foshan, so all six are agreed against one drawing and quoted as a single unit price for private label and OEM projects.

What you customise What you specify How it is confirmed before tooling
Bag sizeFinished width × height in mm, plus gusset depth if usedMatched to your filling machine and target fill weight on a dimensioned drawing
CapacityTarget fill weight in g or ml per bagConverted into the internal volume the product needs, including headspace
Film structureBarrier level: standard, metallised, aluminium foil, or kraft paper facedRecommended from the product, shelf life and filling process, then confirmed on the sample
Film thicknessTotal gauge of the laminateSet by fill weight, product type and barrier target — thickness follows the structure
Printing contentYour artwork file, colour count, barcode, lot code area and the panel the back seal falls onChecked for colour count, bleed, seal areas and barcode placement before the run
Print methodGravure or digital printingDecided by order quantity and how many SKUs are in the project
Surface finishGloss, matte, soft-touch, spot gloss or spot matteChosen with the artwork, because finish changes how printed colours read on shelf
End seal and openingTear notch, laser score, easy-peel strip, rounded cornersConfirmed before tooling — each feature needs its own station on the machine
Functional add-onsDegassing valve, hang hole, clear window, micro-perforation or vent holesPosition and size are set on the drawing and verified on the sample
Printing on the seal areaWhether the back seal may carry print or has to stay clearAgreed in advance, because a fin seal on printed film changes registration and colour

One detail causes most of the back-and-forth on a first center seal order, so it is worth settling early: where the back seal lands on your artwork. The longitudinal seal consumes a strip of the back panel, so if a logo, a product photo or a barcode sits on that strip it will be broken by the seal. Send the artwork with the seal strip marked, or ask us to mark it for you on the drawing before plates are made.

Film Structures and Barrier Levels for Center Seal Bags

The film structure decides shelf life, seal strength and how the bag behaves on your packing line. For center seal bags we most often produce five builds: PET/PE for short shelf life, PET/VMPET/PE where light protection is needed, PET/AL/PE for long shelf life, PET/PA/AL/RCPP for hot fill and retort, and kraft paper laminates for a natural shelf look.

Structure Barrier level Best suited to Typical use in a center seal bag
PET/PEStandardShort shelf life, non-sensitive dry goodsBiscuits, candy, frozen food, hardware and sample packs
PET/VMPET/PEMedium to highDry products that need light protectionTea, dried fruit, nuts and snack pillow packs with a metallised finish
PET/AL/PEHighProducts sensitive to oxygen, moisture and lightCoffee, milk powder, spice blends and soup-base pillow packs
PET/PA/AL/RCPPHigh, heat resistantHot fill and retort sterilisationRetortable sauce, paste and wet pet food pillow packs
Kraft paper laminatesMediumNatural and premium positioningOrganic nuts, tea, coffee and dry food pillow packs

These are the structures we produce most often; the final build is confirmed per product, shelf life and filling process. Because lamination runs in house on 3 solvent-free lines and 2 dry lamination machines, the barrier level can be adjusted to your shelf-life target instead of being picked from a fixed list. See the full material and film options.

Rotogravure or Digital Printing for Center Seal Bags

Two print methods cover custom center seal bags: rotogravure for repeat orders and colour-critical brand work, and digital printing for short runs and multi-SKU projects. Ruihong Packaging runs four rotogravure lines — 7, 8, 9 and 11-color presses — plus digital printing, so the same artwork is produced either way without changing supplier.

Aspect Rotogravure printing Digital printing
Best run sizeRepeat orders and high volumesTrials, launches and several SKUs at once
Minimum order10,000 pcs3,000 pcs per order — multiple SKUs can be combined to reach it
ColoursUp to 11 colours across 4 lines (7, 8, 9 and 11-color presses)Full-colour digital print with no plate cost
How unit cost behavesPlate cost is charged once per design, and unit price falls as quantity risesNo plates, so short runs stay affordable — but unit price rises noticeably when a single SKU is very small
One film web, one repeatOne plate set prints the whole bag, including the back panel the seal sits onNo plate cost per SKU, which suits seasonal or regional artwork variants
Production lead time12-15 days from artwork approval7-9 days from artwork approval
Typical projectRetail snack lines, coffee and tea pillow packs, pet food, frozen foodMulti-flavour launches, samples and market tests

More on colour separation, proofing and press capability on our printing technology page.

Surface Finishes and End-Seal Options

Surface finish and end-seal options are what make two center seal bags with identical film structure look and behave differently on shelf. Finish is chosen together with the artwork, and every option below is fitted during bag making, so all of it is confirmed on the drawing before tooling starts.

Surface finish How it reads on shelf Typical use
GlossBrightest colours and the highest contrastSnack, candy and confectionery pillow packs
MatteSoft, low-reflection surface with a premium feelCoffee, tea and specialty food pillow packs
Soft-touchA velvet feel in the hand, used for premium positioningCosmetic, gift and high-end food pillow packs
Spot gloss or spot matteTwo finishes registered on one bag so the logo lifts off the backgroundBrand artwork where one element has to stand out
Metallised surfaceA bright metallic sheen from the VMPET layer, with barrier protectionTea, coffee, dried fruit and premium snack ranges
Opening or add-on What it adds When buyers ask for it
Tear notch or laser scoreA controlled opening point that needs no scissorsSnack, sauce and food-service pillow packs, single-serve portions
Easy-peel opening stripA peelable strip at the end seal for a clean, wide openingCheese, meat and bakery packs where the product is taken out by hand
Clear windowAn unprinted area so the product shows throughCandy, tea, dried fruit and snack pillow packs
Hang hole or euro holeA punched hole for pegboard and retail strip displayBiscuits, candy and impulse items sold on a hook
Rounded cornersA die-cut radius instead of square cornersConsumer handling, travel packs and mail-ready formats
One-way degassing valveReleases carbon dioxide without letting air back inRoasted coffee and other products that release gas after filling
Micro-perforation or vent holesLets the product breathe inside the packFresh produce, baked goods and products packed warm
Side gussetFolded side panels that add volume to the pillow bodyBulk fills from 500 g to 5 kg on form-fill-seal equipment
Roll film instead of bagsThe same structure supplied as printed roll stockBuyers filling on their own form-fill-seal line

Can a center seal bag have a zipper?

No — and this is the one point buyers most often get wrong when they compare formats. A center seal bag is closed by its own longitudinal back seal plus two end seals, so there is no openable edge to fit a zipper into. If the pack has to be resealed after opening, the correct formats are a flat bottom pouch with a zipper, a stand-up zipper pouch or a spouted pouch, all of which we produce in the same plant on the same film structures.

Center seal bags are instead opened with a tear notch, a laser score or an easy-peel strip, and closure after opening is handled by a clip, a tin tie or the consumer’s own container. Tell us the product and how it is used after opening, and we will confirm whether a pillow pack is the right format before you commit to artwork.

Options change the bag-making setup and the unit price, so tell us which ones you need with the enquiry rather than after the sample.

Applications for Custom Center Seal Bags

Custom center seal bags are used wherever a product packs fast and sells in volume. Ruihong Packaging supplies them across the industries we serve, matched to the filling method, shelf life and retail channel rather than sold from a fixed catalogue.

Industry Typical products What the bag has to solve
Snacks & ConfectioneryPotato chips, puffed snacks, biscuits, crackers, candy, nuts, granolaGrease resistance, gas flushing, fast filling and a full-face printed panel
Food & BeverageCoffee beans and ground coffee, tea, cocoa, milk powder, drink mixesAroma and moisture protection, plus a degassing valve where coffee releases gas
Condiments & SaucesDry spice blends, soup base, hot pot base powder, curry powderMoisture and light barrier with leak-proof end seals
Specialty NutritionProtein powder, infant cereal, nutritional powder, cheese productsAccurate portioning, barrier protection and a hygienic opening
Personal & Home CareDetergent powder, bath salts, cosmetic sample packsChemical compatibility, premium surface finish and small pack sizes
Pet FoodDry kibble, treats, toppers, powder supplements, 500 g to 5 kg fillsStrong end seals for export handling and a gusseted body for volume
Agriculture & HorticultureSeed packs, fertiliser portions, plant nutrients, growing mediaChemical resistance and moisture protection in small doses
Industrial ProductsLubricants, cleaning agents, small hardware and spare partsPuncture resistance and a clear printed part reference

Industry-specific specifications: see our snack and confectionery packaging, beverage and sauce packaging, coffee packaging solutions and pet food packaging solutions, or compare all packaging solutions by industry.

Manufacturing Capability Behind Your Order

Printing, lamination, slitting and bag making all run in one plant in Foshan, which is what makes a fully custom center seal bag practical: the film structure, the print and the end-seal layout are set by the same team that runs the machines.

Equipment Quantity What it does for your order
Rotogravure printing lines4 lines (7, 8, 9, 11-color)Up to 11-color printing for colour-critical artwork and repeat orders
Digital printingDigital pressShort runs and combined SKUs without plate cost
Bag-making and auxiliary machines55Pillow, gusseted, three-side-seal, stand-up and flat bottom forming
Solvent-free lamination machines3Barrier builds with no solvent residue in the laminate
Dry lamination machines2Structures that require adhesive lamination, including foil builds
Slitting machines4Roll preparation and consistent web width before bag making
Quality inspection machines6Inspection of printed and finished bags before packing

Every batch is checked on these points before it is packed:

  • Back seal integrity — the longitudinal seal is checked along the full bag length, because it is the seam that carries the pack.
  • End seal strength — end seals are tested so the bag holds through filling, cartoning and transit.
  • Print and colour — checked against the proof you approved, including registration of the seal strip against the artwork.
  • Dimensions — bag width, height, gusset depth and seal width are measured against the drawing.
  • Option fit — notch, valve, hang hole, window and perforation positions are verified before packing.
See our manufacturing capabilities
Flexible packaging factory in Foshan where custom center seal bags are printed and laminated Automatic bag-making machine forming center seal pillow bags on the Ruihong Packaging line Quality inspection of printed center seal pouches before packing and export

Quality procedures and inspection points are described in full on our quality control system page.

MOQ, Pricing and the One-Roll Rule

Pricing for custom center seal bags is driven by two things: how the artwork is printed, and how much film the order consumes. Ruihong Packaging quotes 10,000 pcs minimum for gravure printing and 3,000 pcs per order for digital, and unit price drops noticeably once an order consumes one full roll of film.

The one-roll rule: how buyers calculate the best price point

One roll of film holds 6,000 metres. The quantity that consumes one full roll is 6,000 ÷ bag width in metres. The buyer example we quote from most often: for a 160 (W) × 240 (H) + 85 mm pouch, one roll equals 6,000 ÷ 0.16 = 37,500 pcs.

A center seal bag is formed from one web, so the film a bag consumes is twice its finished width. The working rule of thumb on a pillow bag is 6,000 ÷ (2 × bag width), which gives a conservative figure you can plan the order around. A 160 mm wide pillow bag uses roughly 0.32 m of film, so one roll covers about 18,750 bags; an 80 mm wide bag uses about 0.16 m and reaches one roll at roughly 37,500 bags.

Digital printing has no real minimum quantity. The 3,000 pcs floor exists to cover international shipping, multiple SKUs can be combined to reach it, and unit price rises noticeably when any single SKU is very small. If you are launching several flavours, fill weights or fragrances at once, digital printing with combined SKUs is usually the cheaper route.

Order quantity, film structure, gusset and print method are quoted together — send the details below and we will price both print routes so you can see where they cross over.

How to Order Custom Center Seal Bags

Six steps from enquiry to delivery. Two of them decide the schedule: size and option confirmation, which has to be final before tooling because it changes the bag-making setup, and artwork approval, which starts the production clock.

  1. STEP 01

    Requirement review

    Send the product, bag size in mm, target fill weight, print colours, options and order quantity. We confirm the film structure, thickness and seal layout, then quote EXW, FOB or CIF.

  2. STEP 02

    Quotation and drawing

    You receive the unit price with the film structure, print method, MOQ and lead time stated, plus a dimensioned drawing showing finished size, the back seal strip, gusset depth and option positions.

  3. STEP 03

    Artwork and options confirmed

    Artwork is checked for colour count, bleed, the seal strip, barcode placement and finish. Production lead time starts when the artwork and the order are both confirmed.

  4. STEP 04

    Printing

    Gravure printing on the 7, 8, 9 or 11-color line, or digital printing for short runs and combined SKUs, with colour checked against the approved proof.

  5. STEP 05

    Lamination and curing

    Films are laminated on 3 solvent-free lines or 2 dry lamination machines, then cured for the full period the adhesive requires before bag making begins.

  6. STEP 06

    Bag making, inspection and packing

    Bags are formed with the longitudinal back seal and end seals, options are fitted, then seal integrity, print, colour and dimensions are checked before export cartons and pallets are packed.

Related pages: custom packaging process and sample policy.

Custom Center Seal Bags: Buyer Questions

The questions buyers ask most often before a first center seal order, answered with the numbers we quote from: size, material, thickness, printing, zipper, MOQ and lead time.

A center seal bag is a pillow pouch with one longitudinal back seal and two end seals, formed from a single film web. It is used for potato chips, puffed snacks, biscuits, candy, nuts, coffee, tea, milk powder, spice blends, dry pet food and hardware parts. It is chosen when cost per bag, packing speed and full-face print area matter most.

A center seal bag is made from one film web tubed around the product, closed by a longitudinal back seal and two end seals. A three side seal bag is made from separate panels with fin seals on both sides and the top. The pillow format uses less film and runs faster on form-fill-seal lines; the three side seal format gives a flat, evenly filled sachet.

No. The center seal format is closed by its own longitudinal back seal and two end seals, so there is no openable edge to fit a zipper into; it is a single-use pack. For resealable packaging we build a flat bottom pouch with a zipper, a stand-up zipper pouch or a spouted pouch. Pillow bags are opened with a tear notch, laser score or easy-peel strip instead.

MOQ is 10,000 pcs for gravure printing and 3,000 pcs per order for digital printing. Digital printing has no real minimum: the 3,000 pcs floor covers international shipping, and several SKUs can be combined in one order to reach it. Unit price rises noticeably when any single SKU is very small.

Structure follows the product: PET/PE for short shelf life and dry goods, PET/VMPET/PE where light protection is needed, PET/AL/PE for long shelf life, PET/PA/AL/RCPP for hot fill or retort, and kraft paper laminates for a natural look. Thickness is set together with the structure by fill weight and barrier target, so it is confirmed on the sample rather than chosen separately.

Up to 11 colours, printed on four in-house rotogravure lines covering 7, 8, 9 and 11-color work, plus digital printing for short runs. Most industry presses run 7 to 9 colours, so the 11-color line is what reproduces gradients, photographic images and fine text across the full front panel of a pillow bag.

Production lead time is 7-9 days for digital printing and 12-15 days for gravure printing, counted from artwork approval and order confirmation, not from the first enquiry. Shipping transit time is additional. Projects combining several SKUs are usually faster on digital, because there is no plate making step.

Send the finished bag width and height in mm, the target fill weight in g or ml, and your filling method. The best gravure price point is one full roll of film: a roll holds 6,000 m, so the quantity is 6,000 divided by bag width in metres. For a 160 mm wide pillow bag that works out at about 18,750 pcs.

Get a Custom Center Seal Bag Quote in 24 Hours

Send these details and we reply with unit price, film structure, seal layout and lead time.

  • Bag size in mm (finished width × height), plus gusset depth if you need one
  • Product type: powder, snack, frozen, greasy or gas-flushed
  • Fill weight per bag in g or ml, and the filling machine you run
  • Film structure or barrier requirement, if already decided
  • Printing: gravure or digital, number of colours, and your artwork file
  • Surface finish and options: tear notch, window, hang hole, valve or perforation
  • Order quantity, how many SKUs, and delivery city for an EXW, FOB or CIF quote
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