Choosing the Best VFFS Bag Style for Your Product

​Vertical form fill seal, or VFFS for short, is a fantastic system for filling packaging with products such as confectionery, powders, rubs and seeds, as well as liquid samples in quantities of 5ml or 10ml. VFFS machines comprise an automated assembly line that forms and packs bags at the same time using a vertical arrangement. The moment one filled unit is sealed, the next empty unit is automatically formed, which makes it a fast and highly efficient system that produces minimal waste.

The question is, which style of VFFS bag is best for your product? Let’s take a look at your options…

Which VFFS bag style should I choose?

When talking about a process as clever and versatile as VFFS, it makes sense that a variety of solutions will be available to you. If you’re new to the world of packaging or simply want to explore your options, here’s a quick guide to VFFS bag styles:

• Pillow bags: This is a pretty standard form of VFFS bag that still catches the eye when displayed on a retailer’s shelves. Economical, robust and extremely versatile, you’ll find that pillow bags are used for all kinds of products across multiple industries.
• Quad bag or quad seal: Perfect when packing heavier or denser products, the quad bag is often used for products such as fresh coffee, pet food and snacks. A four-corner seal (hence the name) gives this bag extra stability and shape.
• Doy bags or doy packs: There’s something particularly pleasing about doy packs, with their clean and neat design increasing in popularity each year. They’re often used for products such as powders and granules (especially fresh coffee), although they also lend themselves to snacks, pet food, pastes, liquids and the ever-growing cannabis industry.
• Block bottom or flat bottom bags: With a wide vertical surface for maximum brand visibility, the flat bottom bag comes in multiple sizes and can be used for practically any kind of product.
• Resealable bags: We also offer resealable packaging, which is very popular with consumers because it means the contents don’t have to be used all in one go. This feature extends the product’s life and freshness, all while preventing accidents and spillages.