Thursday, May 29th 2008

Bag Terminology

BG Bottom Gusset: This is a fold or pleat that tucks into the bottom of the pouch and then expands when filled to increase the volume and/or utility of the pouch.

SUP Stand Up Pouch: A flexible pouch design in which the bottom of the pouch has a gusset that allows the pouch to be stood up for display or usage.

SG Side Gusset: This is a fold or pleat that tucks into the sides of the pouch and then expands when filled to increase the volume and/or utility of the pouch.

TE Tamper Evident: Pouch that has a barrier to entry such that if breached or missing, consumer can be visually cued that tampering has occurred.