Side-Gusset Packaging Bag

Reference photos from the ShinySunshine catalog show a side-gusset coffee bag from different angles. Final dimensions, laminate, closure and optional features are confirmed for your project.

Custom flexible packaging

Side-Gusset Packaging Bag

Model reference JX-SG-001

Custom side-gusset packaging bags with expandable side folds and your branding. Review size, laminate, closure and filling needs for a B2B quote.

Material options
Flexible laminate; layers and gauge selected per project
Closure
Filling opening, final seals and reclosure specified per project
Finish
Custom printed; surface appearance specified for your project
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Tell us about your product, quantities and destination. Final dimensions, materials and features are confirmed for your project.

About this bag

A flexible format with room to expand.

JX-SG-001 is a side-gusset bag format for custom packaging projects. Folded panels along the sides open as the bag is filled, creating depth while retaining broad front and back areas for your branding and product information.

Start with what you need to pack, the target fill and how the bag will be filled and sealed. These details guide the width, height, gusset dimensions, laminate and opening arrangement. A filled sample helps assess product fit, the finished pack shape and how the bags will sit in a carton or on display.

The reference gallery shows a coffee-packaging example from different angles. Use the format as a starting point for discussing your own product; final materials, dimensions, seals and optional features are specified for the project.

Construction and features

Built around the folds, fill and finish

  • Expandable side folds. The gussets create room for the contents as the bag is filled. Confirm the required depth and usable space with the actual product.
  • Front, back and side artwork. Plan the main panels and folded sides together so important information is positioned away from folds and sealing areas.
  • Project-specific seal layout. The filling opening, final seals and opening method need to suit your packing process. Include existing equipment requirements in the brief.
  • Configurable laminate. Material layers, thickness and surface finish are reviewed for the contents, storage conditions and handling requirements.
  • Optional format features. If needed, discuss a valve, tin tie or zipper. These are reviewed for the chosen construction and are not included automatically in every configuration.

Side-gusset specification

Get the dimensions and details right

The model information below includes configurable options. Final dimensions, materials and features are confirmed in your project quote.

Dimensions
Custom width × height × gusset; confirm the measurement convention
Capacity
Target fill weight or volume reviewed with your actual product
Material
Flexible laminate; layers and gauge selected per project
Closure
Filling opening, final seals and reclosure specified per project
Printing and branding
Custom front, back and side artwork; CMYK or Pantone colours for review
Finish
Custom printed; surface appearance specified for your project
Barrier options
Review moisture, oxygen, light and storage requirements with the laminate

Define the gusset measurement

Provide the front-panel width, overall height and side-gusset measurement in millimetres. Label the gusset convention on your drawing: a folded-side measurement and the full opened depth are not interchangeable. Include any limits for the finished pack, carton layout or filling equipment.

Review filling, sealing and opening

State the intended fill weight or volume and describe the product. Different bulk densities can require different bag sizes at the same weight. Explain the filling opening, sealing method and space needed above the contents. Any valve or reclosure feature should be reviewed together with the seal and artwork layout.

Select the laminate for the contents

Describe storage conditions, handling, shelf-life targets and any documentation requirements for the delivery destination. The side-gusset shape does not specify a particular material or barrier level. Confirm the proposed layer structure and any performance requirements for the project.

Customization

Make the side-gusset format your own

  • Width, height and gusset. Share a clearly labelled drawing or the bag measurements in millimetres. Identify whether the gusset measurement describes a fold or the full opened depth.
  • Material and thickness. Describe the contents and storage conditions so the laminate and gauge can be reviewed. A kraft appearance can be discussed alongside the actual layer structure.
  • Filling and closure. Explain whether filling is manual or by machine, which end should be open and how you intend to seal and open the finished bag.
  • Printing and artwork. Share your logo, artwork versions and CMYK or Pantone colour needs. Allow for the side folds, seals and any optional features when planning the print layout.
  • Valve or reclosure. Include any degassing-valve, tin-tie or zipper requirement for review. Position, availability and compatibility are confirmed with the final bag specification.

Plan the next step

Plan your side-gusset bag project

01

Quantity guidance

Share quantities per size, material and artwork version for guidance.

02

Sampling

Tell us whether you need a reference sample or a sample for fill, fit and sealing review. Availability and custom sample requirements are confirmed for the proposed specification.

03

Project timing

Sampling and production timing are confirmed after the construction, features and artwork are reviewed.

How does this differ from the flat-bottom model?
The side-gusset format uses folded side panels to create depth. The JX-8S-001 flat-bottom model has a different base and panel construction. Compare the finished shape, usable dimensions, artwork layout and filling requirements with samples before choosing.
Does this bag include a zipper or a valve?
Not automatically. Tell us whether you need a zipper, tin tie or degassing valve so availability, position and compatibility can be reviewed for the chosen construction. The final features are confirmed in the quote.
How should I specify the side gusset?
Provide the bag width, height and gusset measurement in millimetres, ideally on a labelled drawing. State whether your gusset dimension describes the folded side or full opened depth. If you are starting from a product, share the target fill and any available sample measurements.
Can I use this format for coffee or tea?
Coffee and tea are applications to discuss for this format. Share the product form, fill weight, packing process and storage requirements so the laminate and closure can be reviewed. A reference photo does not establish suitability for every product.

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