5 x 8.5 Clear Stand Up Zipper Pouches - Professional Food Packaging
These crystal-clear stand up pouches deliver premium retail presentation for snack foods, coffee, tea, granola, trail mix, and specialty food products. The 3.5-inch bottom gusset creates a stable shelf-ready footprint while the reclosable zipper maintains freshness between uses. Designed for commercial food packaging operations requiring FDA and USDA compliant materials.
Product Specifications
- Dimensions: 5" W x 8.5" H + 3.5" Bottom Gusset
- Material: 3 Mil Clear Film
- Closure: Press-to-close zipper at 1.5" from top
- Style: K-Style configuration with hang hole
- Features: Tear notch at 1" from top
- Construction: Side sealed, bottom gusseted
- Compliance: FDA and USDA compliant for food contact
- Case Quantity: 1,000 pouches per case
Commercial Applications
The 5x8.5 stand up pouch size is the workhorse of retail food packaging. Coffee roasters use this format for 8-12 oz whole bean or ground coffee. Snack manufacturers package trail mix, granola, dried fruit, and nut blends. Confectioners rely on this size for candy, chocolate, and gourmet treats. Pet food companies package premium treats and supplements. The clear material showcases product quality while the stand-up design maximizes shelf visibility and consumer appeal.
Beyond food, these pouches serve bath and body product lines (bath salts, soap flakes), craft suppliers (beads, buttons, sequins), and supplement companies (protein powders, vitamins). The hang hole enables pegboard merchandising for retail environments.
Key Features
- Crystal Clear Presentation: High-clarity film showcases product colors and quality to drive purchase decisions
- Reclosable Zipper: Press-to-close seal maintains freshness and extends product life after opening
- Stable Stand-Up Design: Bottom gusset creates 3.5" footprint for secure shelf display
- Easy Opening: Tear notch provides clean, consistent opening without scissors
- Retail Ready: Hang hole compatible with pegboard and impulse displays
- Durable Construction: 3 mil thickness resists punctures and handling damage
Filling Guidelines
For optimal appearance, fill pouches to approximately 70-80% capacity to allow the top to fold cleanly above the zipper. This size accommodates roughly 6-10 oz of most dry goods depending on product density. Leave adequate headspace for proper zipper engagement and professional presentation.
Why Choose Prism Pak
Prism Pak stocks stand up pouches in the most common sizes for immediate shipment. Our wholesale case pricing delivers significant savings over small-quantity purchases, with no minimum order requirements on stocked items. Based in Berwick, PA, we serve food manufacturers and packagers throughout the Northeast and beyond.
