Chip bag
High-barrier laminate, stand-up gusset1,000 minimum · 10 to 12 business daysA chip bag is a high-barrier stand-up pouch built to keep fried or baked snacks fresh and crisp, with a bottom gusset that lets it stand on shelf and a construction that holds up to a nitrogen flush at fill. We produce it from 1,000 units in a high-barrier laminate, ready in about 10 to 12 business days after proof.
When to choose it, and when not to
Choose a high-barrier chip bag for a fried, baked, or extruded snack brand that needs real shelf-life protection against oxygen and moisture, especially if you're using a nitrogen flush at fill, since this film and seal are built to hold that.
Choose a simpler printed poly bag or a paper popcorn-style bag instead for a lower-oxidation snack or a short-shelf-life product sold fresh, where the added barrier cost of this film isn't earning its keep.
Specifications
| Film | High-barrier laminate, oxygen and moisture barrier for crisp-food shelf life |
|---|---|
| Format | Stand-up pouch with a bottom gusset |
| Closure | Heat-sealed top at fill, sealed by you or your co-packer |
| Nitrogen flush ready | Barrier and seal rated for a nitrogen-flush fill process |
| Full color, matte or gloss, up to the full outer surface | |
| Minimum | 1000 units |
| Lead time | 10 to 12 business days after proof |
| Prototype | On request; timing confirmed in your quote |
| Sizes we run | 5 x 8 in (single serve) 7 x 11 in (standard sharing size) 9 x 14 in (family size) |
Materials that suit it
Questions people ask
Does this bag actually work with a nitrogen flush filling line?
Yes, the film and heat-seal are rated for a nitrogen-flush process, which is standard for most commercial chip and snack filling lines. Confirm your specific filler's seal temperature range with us so we can match the film to your equipment.
What's the realistic shelf life this barrier gives a fried snack?
That depends heavily on your product's own oil content and your fill process, not just the film, so we can't quote a universal number. The barrier itself is built to the standard used across commercial snack packaging, worth validating with your own shelf-life testing.
Can I fill and seal the bags myself, or do you fill them?
Standard is empty bags shipped to you or your co-packer for filling and sealing on your own equipment. We don't offer in-house snack filling, since that requires food-handling facilities we don't run.
What's the difference between matte and gloss finish here?
Matte gives a premium, non-reflective look that's become common in better-for-you snack branding. Gloss reads brighter and more traditional. Both use the same barrier film underneath; the difference is purely the outer laminate finish.
Is 1,000 units realistic for a new snack brand's first run?
It's our production minimum and is a common first-order size for an emerging snack brand, though film cost per bag drops meaningfully at higher volumes if you're planning to scale.
Can the bag include a resealable zip for a large or family size?
Yes, a resealable zip strip is available as an upgrade. It's worth considering on the larger sizes where the bag is likely to be reopened across more than one sitting.
How is the chip bag different from the snack pouch?
The chip bag is built for a filling line: a high-barrier stand up pouch heat sealed at fill and rated for a nitrogen-flush process, the build fried snacks need for shelf life, from 1,000 units in 10 to 12 business days after proof. The snack pouch is a digitally printed barrier bag with a clear window and a zipper on sharing sizes, from 200 units in 10 to 12 business days, so it suits short runs and several SKUs. If a co-packer flushes and seals your chips, the chip bag.
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Send the size and quantity for a quote and a dieline, usually within one business day. Your digital proof follows, usually within one business day of your artwork. Design help and the Swatch Book of materials are free.