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The customer’s manufacturing capability and product functionality dictate other important considerations. If a customer can produce its own pouches, then the material can be supplied as rollstock, says Pellingra. If not, then pre-made pouches would need to be supplied.

Product functionality requirements raise several questions. “Does the pouch require a fitment for pouring? Easy tear capability for opening? Resealability for multiple uses? A handle? How will it stand up? For heavy products versus light products the base or gusset would be configured differently to ensure good shelf display,” notes Pellingra.