Sachets &
Bar Films
Sachets and films provide versatile and convenient packaging solutions, offering individually pre-measured doses that are easy to use and ideal for on-the-go consumption. Whether for powders, liquids, or bars, sachets and films ensure accurate portion control while maintaining product freshness and quality. Their lightweight and portable nature make them a practical choice for consumers who seek convenience without compromising on functionality.
sachets and films can be fully customized to align with your brand’s unique identity. From the size and shape to the design and branding elements, these packaging options offer flexibility in both form and aesthetics.
Key Applications:
Powders
Capsules
Gummies
Liquids & Gels
Bars & Snacks
Key Benefits include:
Bespoke
Sizing
Low
Storage
Pre-measured
Dosing
Sustainable
Solutions
On-the-go
Functionality
Advantages of Sachet & Film Packaging:
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Portability: Sachets and films are lightweight and easy to carry, making them ideal for on-the-go consumption.
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Pre-measured doses: They provide precise, pre-measured portions, ensuring consistency and accuracy for consumers.
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Cost-effective: Compared to other packaging formats, sachets and films are more affordable in terms of production and transportation.
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Compact design: Their slim and flexible structure allows for efficient storage and space optimisation.
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Extended product shelf life: High-quality materials used in sachets and films can help protect contents from moisture, light, and air, preserving freshness.
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Customisable: They can be tailored to specific brand requirements in terms of size, shape, design, and material.
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Wide application: Suitable for various product formats, including powders, liquids, gels, and more, making them versatile for different products.
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Eco-friendly options: Many sachets and films are available in recyclable or biodegradable materials, supporting sustainable packaging initiatives.
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Enhanced branding opportunities: The flexible surface allows for eye-catching designs and branding elements that boost visibility and appeal.
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Easy to use: Designed for convenience, sachets and films are simple to open and use, enhancing the overall consumer experience.
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Types of sachets & Films
Black Label Creations offer five types of sachets and films, these include stick seal, 4 sided, 3 sided, liquid and pillow. Please see below for a more detailed description of the five types of sachet and films available.
Stick Sachet
Stick sachet seals are commonly used for stick sachet packaging. Stick sachets are long, narrow, tubular packages often used for single-serving products like powders, liquids, or granules (e.g., instant coffee, drink mixes, or supplements).
The sealing method for stick sachets typically involves a fin seal along the length of the package and seals at both ends, similar to other types of flexible packaging.
**Sachet trials are required ahead of order at a small fee**
Key Applications:
Powders
4 Side Seal Sachet
A 4-sided seal sachet is a type of flat, flexible packaging that is sealed on all four sides, offering a secure and durable enclosure.
The 4-sided seal sachet provides excellent product protection by creating an airtight and tamper-evident barrier, ensuring the contents remain fresh and uncontaminated. It also offers ample surface area for branding and product information on both sides of the sachet, making it a practical and versatile choice for brands looking to deliver both functionality and aesthetic appeal.
**Sachet trials are required ahead of order at a small fee**
Key Applications:
Powders
Capsules
Gummies
3 Side Seal Sachet
A 3-sided seal sachet is a flexible packaging format that is sealed on three sides, leaving one side open for filling and then sealed afterward. This design is commonly used for small to medium-sized portions of powders,
The sachet's structure offers excellent product protection, preserving the contents from external factors such as moisture, air, and light. It also provides a flat and sleek surface, allowing for clear and effective branding or labeling on both sides. The 3-sided seal sachet is easy to open, convenient for consumers, and can be tailored to various sizes, making it a versatile and popular choice for flexible packaging solutions.
**Sachet trials are required ahead of order at a small fee**
Key Applications:
Powders
Capsules
Gummies
Liquid Sachet
A liquid/gel sachet is a type of flexible packaging specifically designed to hold and dispense liquid or gel-based products. These sachets are typically made from high-quality barrier films that protect the product from leaks, contamination, and external factors like moisture, air, and light, ensuring the contents remain fresh and intact.
Liquid/gel sachets are compact, lightweight, and convenient for single-use or travel-sized portions, making them ideal for on-the-go consumption or sampling. They are often easy to tear open and can be customized in terms of size, shape, and design, providing a functional yet visually appealing packaging solution.
**Sachet trials are required ahead of order at a small fee**
Key Applications:
Liquids & Gels
Bar & Snack Films
Bar film flexible packaging is a high-performance packaging solution designed specifically for products like protein bars, snack bars, and confectioneries. This packaging format uses flexible film materials that provide excellent protection against moisture, oxygen, and light, preserving the freshness, taste, and texture of the product. The packaging is typically sealed with a pillow or fin seal, ensuring a secure and airtight closure that prevents contamination and extends shelf life.
Bar film flexible packaging is also highly customisable, allowing for a variety of finishes, such as matte, gloss, or metallic, and can be printed with vibrant graphics to enhance brand visibility on shelves. Its lightweight and durable design make it an efficient and cost-effective choice for manufacturers, offering both convenience and an appealing presentation for consumers. The packaging is also easy to open, providing an excellent user experience while maintaining the integrity of the product inside.
**Film trials are required ahead of order at a small fee**
Key Applications:
Bars & Snacks
Extras & Finishing options
Sachets and Films offer a variety of finishing options to enhance both aesthetics and functionality. Glossy finishes provide a vibrant, eye-catching look that enhances product visibility on shelves, while premium soft-touch finishes create a luxurious tactile experience for consumers, making the packaging feel high-end. For eco-conscious brands, sustainable options are available, utilising recyclable or biodegradable materials without compromising quality. Additionally, features like tear notches allow for easy opening, improving user convenience, while options such as matte finishes can give a more understated and elegant appearance.
These diverse extras and finishing choices ensure that sachets and films not only protect products but also effectively communicate brand values and appeal to target audiences.
Gloss Finish
Metallic Show
Matte Finish
Tear Notches
Soft-Touch Finish
Sustainable Options
Pattern Varnish
Rounded Corners
Sachet & Film Materials
All sachets can be made up using different layers of the below core materials. Sachets are typically made with 3 layers. These consist of an inside layer for sealing the sachet together, a middle layer for barrier protection and in some instances appearance, such as MET PET, and a outer layer for the desired finished look, for instance, Gloss, Matte and Metallic appearance.
PET
(Polyester)
Polyester (PET) is one of the most commonly used materials in sachet films due to its excellent mechanical and barrier properties. PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) is a versatile plastic that forms the outermost layer in many flexible packaging structures, offering several important advantages for sachets and flexible films.
Aluminum Foil
Aluminum foil in sachet films is typically laminated with other plastic materials like polyethylene (PE) or polyester (PET) to create a multi-layer structure.
This lamination process combines the strength and flexibility of plastic films with the excellent barrier properties of aluminum, resulting in packaging that is both durable and lightweight. Aluminum foil is commonly used in sachet films due to its superior barrier properties.
PP
(Polypropylene)
Known for its strength and heat resistance, PP is commonly used for the outer layer of sachet films. It provides a smooth surface for printing and adds rigidity to the sachet. This film does have the option to be made recyclable once formed, but there are limitations to the recyclability depending on the products requirements and barrier protection level required.
PE
(Polyethylene)
PE films are widely popular due to the quality and sustainability of the material. The film is 100% recyclable and has brilliant barrier properties.
It is made up of clear PE film, with another layer of clear PE film added to provide strength and durability.
Require a
Sample?
Although images and visuals of potential packaging options provide a strong sense of how your product might appear, physical samples offer the opportunity to experience the look and feel firsthand.
During the product development phase, Black Label Creations can provide samples of similar or equivalent materials and finishes upon request.
These samples assist in the decision-making process, offering a more accurate representation of your final product.
Where available through our packaging supply partners, Black Label Creations also offers fully printed and formed samples of your packaging design for a small fee. This allows you to visualise your product in its final form before proceeding to full production.
For further details, please contact your
Account Manager.
To find out more about the Minimum Order Quantities and Lead Times for our range of
products please select from one of the following options below.
Protein Powders
Minimum Order Quantity (kg)
1000kg
Minimum Order Quantity (units)
2000 units of 500g per SKU
1000 units of 1000g per SKU
New Product Development Cost*
£800 including 2 x SKUs
New Product Development Lead Time
8 - 14 weeks
Production Lead Time
10 - 16 weeks
Typical Order Budget† (excluding VAT)
£25 - 35K
* New Product Development Cost includes the work and materials required to develop the physical product. Full details of this process will be confirmed in your Statement of Work.
† Typical Order Budget is purely intended to provide a rough estimate for each product type when ordered at the MOQ. Prices will vary depending on ingredients and packaging.
Please note: MOQ’s, costs and lead times are all estimated and subject to change. No Branding or Packaging Design services are included.
