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title: The Advantages of Flat Bottom Stand Up Pouch Bags
description: Flat bottom stand up pouches are also known as gusset pouches and they probably represent the next big thing in food packaging.
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# [The Advantages of Flat Bottom Stand Up Pouch Bags](https://www.standuppouches.net/blog/the-advantages-of-flat-bottom-stand-up-pouch-bags)

 Written by [David Marinac](https://www.standuppouches.net/blog/author/david-marinac) | Jan 31, 2014 7:41:00 AM

Flat bottom stand up pouches are also known as gusset pouches and they probably represent the next big thing in food packaging. Expect to see a lot more of this type of [creative food packaging](https://www.standuppouches.net/our-process/in-a-hurry/sample-request/) on store shelves everywhere because the benefits are too good to ignore. The following are some of the main advantages of this type of stand up bag:

- **They use less film yet hold more**: It's hard to find a bigger advantage than packaging that uses fewer materials while making more space for product. Since the flat bottom bag uses 12% less film but holds more, it takes much less energy to make them, and they weigh less. Both of these factors reduce cost and make them better for our environment.
- **Eliminates the need for outer cartons**: The design of these bags takes away the need for outer cartons and thus reduces cost.
- **Replaces inner layers**: Lamination of different types of materials as part of the bag design makes this possible.
- **They also have a resealable ziplock that actually works**: This obviously makes for a more useful and fun type of bag for [dog treat packaging ](https://www.standuppouches.net/stand-up-bags-for-dog-food-and-dog-treats/)and many other products.
- **Side gussets mean more space for printing**: That extra space can be put to good use to help with branding and sell the product.
- **The flat bottom is secure and stable:** This makes for easier storage and presentation on supermarket shelves.

We can of course make this type of [flexible food packaging](https://www.standuppouches.net/help/articles-on-stand-up-pouches/). All we need is the correct size and we can make a template.

**To learn more about the ways in which we can help you with high quality, cost-effective packaging, please see our [site](https://www.standuppouches.net/) and reach out.**

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