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With modern consumers looking for convenience, portability, and sustainability, there is a growing demand for brands to deliver their products in packaging that can live up to these expectations. At Zhongjia Packaging, we specialize in custom stick pack flexible packaging and sachet packaging solutions to help you achieve such a goal. But how would you choose between these two formats for your product?
We will outline below the respective strengths, applications, and methods of production for sachet versus stick pack packaging. Whether it is learning about services offering stick pack packaging or assessing sachet packaging machines, we will provide you with the necessary insight to comfortably make decisions for your next bulk order.
What Is Sachet Packaging?
Sachet packaging has been used for a very long time for single-serve condiments, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products. These are flat, usually rectangular pouches that are cost-effective, lightweight, and applicable for liquid or semi-liquid products.
Key Features:
- Variety: The product can be in powder, gel, oil, or cream form.
- Customization: Our bespoke sachet packaging allows high-vibrant printing using eco-friendly water-based ink.
- Efficiency: High-speed sachet packaging machines offer rapid filling and sealing for large orders.
Common Applications
- Food samples: sauces, coffee, spices
- Skin care serums and lotions
- OTC pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements
What Is Stick Pack Packaging?
Stick packaging features a tall, skinny profile that jumps off store shelves. The narrow profile of this is ideal for powdered beverages, dietary supplements, and instant mixes.ck packaging offers a sleek, vertical design that stands out on shelves. Its slender shape is perfect for powdered beverages, supplements, and instant mixes.
Why Choose Stick Packs?
- Convenience: Easy to carry and easy to tear open.
- Dosage Control: Ideal for single-dose products, such as energy powders or drink mixes.
- Sustainability: Less material used compared to standard pouches.
Our stick pack packaging services combine the most advanced stick pack packaging machines with tailored designs to create functional, eye-catching solutions.
Production Showdown: Sachet vs Stick Pack Machines
Both formats rely on specialized equipment to ensure speed and precision.
Sachet Packaging Machines
- Designed for horizontal filling and sealing.
- Handle thicker liquids and viscous products.
- Lower upfront costs for brands starting with small batches.
Stick Pack Packaging Machines
- Vertical machines create a slim, upright shape.
- Optimized for free-flowing powders and granules.
- Higher output speeds, up to 400 sticks per minute.
At Zhongjia, we use state-of-the-art stick pack packaging machines and sachet packaging machines that assure consistent quality, even for the most complex orders.
Cost and Efficiency Considerations
Material Usage
Sachets: Require slightly more film due to their wider shape.
Stick Packs: Utilize 10–15% less material, thus reducing costs while minimizing waste.
Filling Speeds
With high-volume production, stick packs tend to be faster compared to sachets.
Customization Costs
Both formats offer economical branding, as our customizable stick pack flexible packaging and customized sachet packaging incorporate logos and colors, tear notches, and other valuable safety features.
Sustainable: Water-Based Inks And Beyond
With our leadership role in eco-conscience manufacturing comes a focus on:
- Water-based ink printing with zero VOCs is safer for consumers and better for the environment.
- Recyclable materials come in the form of mono-layer films and compostable laminations.
- Minimal material waste due to precision cutting for reduced excess film.
How to Choose Between Sachet and Stick Pack
Ask yourself:
- Product Type: Liquid, powder, or solid?
- Usage Scenario: Is the use on-the-go?
- Budget: Material savings vs. lower machine cost?
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Conclusion: Choosing the best packaging format for your business
The choice between sachet or stick packs depends on your product type, target market, and branding needs. Stick packs offer clean, convenient, and customizable options that are perfect for single-use products, while sachet packaging for bulk products offers a more cost-effective solution.
At Zhongjia Printing, we specialize in providing custom stick pack flexible packaging and custom pouch packaging to help your products stand out. Contact us today for a free flexible packaging sample. Let’s work together to create a packaging solution that’s right for your business.