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What Is the Best Material for Stand-Up Pouches? (And How to Choose the Right One)

Learn which films—PET, PE, METPET, foil, or compostable—are best for your pouch project, with performance, sustainability, and price comparisons.

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Close-up of film rolls of PET, PE, METPET, foil, and compostable film lined up side by side.

Common Materials Used in Stand-Up Pouches

  • PET/PE: Good barrier, recyclable mono-material
  • METPET: High barrier foil-like finish
  • Foil: Highest barrier for sensitive products
  • PLA/Kraft: Compostable options for dry goods

Comparison Table: Barrier, Sustainability, and Cost

Material Barrier Sustainability Best For Cost
PET/PE Moderate Good Food & Snacks $$
METPET High Fair Chips, Cookies $$
Foil Very High Low Coffee, Supplements $$$
PLA/Kraft Low–Med High Organic Dry Goods $$–$$$
Table comparing PET/PE, METPET, foil, and compostable films across barrier level, sustainability, and cost.
Array of pouches: trail mix in METPET, coffee in foil with valve, protein in METPET, pet treats in PET/PE, granola in kraft compostable.

Match Product to Material: Use Case Examples

  • Trail Mix & Snacks: METPET or Foil
  • Coffee & Tea: Foil with valve
  • Protein Powder: METPET or Foil
  • Pet Treats: PET/PE
  • Organic Granola: PLA/Kraft
Stand UP Pouches Buyer's Guide