Doypack with zipper

What is a doypack with zipper and how does the zipper closure work?

A doypack with zipper is a type of packaging that stands securely on a shelf thanks to its specially shaped base. The zipper is located beneath the top edge of the pack and allows it to be opened and closed repeatedly. At LabelExpress.eu, we produce this type of packaging with full-colour printing based on your design.

The closure consists of two interlocking profiles that snap into place when pressed together with your fingers. To open the packaging, simply pull the two parts apart and then press them back together. No additional clips, tape or separate container is needed to store the product.

What are the benefits of choosing a doypack with zipper?

• the ability to open and close the packaging repeatedly,
• convenient storage of the product in its original packaging,
• the doypack sits securely on the shelf thanks to the special design of the base,
• greater brand recognition thanks to packaging that the customer uses right up until the product is finished.

Once a standard doypack has been opened, customers often transfer the contents to another container or try to prevent the contents from spilling out. The zipper closure eliminates this inconvenience and allows the original packaging to be used until the product is finished.

This is also important for brand recognition. Packaging featuring your logo remains in the customer’s home for the entire lifespan of the product, serving as a reminder of the brand every time it is used. This is particularly important for products that are purchased regularly.

For which products should you choose a doypack with zipper?

A doypack with zipper is particularly suitable for products that are consumed gradually and whose packaging is opened repeatedly. This solution is used in the food, cosmetics and pet care sectors, as well as for packaging dietary supplements.

Doypacks with zipper are often chosen for packaging:

• coffee beans and ground coffee, tea and herbs,
• nuts, dried fruit, muesli, cereals and snacks,
• spices, salt and baking mixes,
• pet food and treats,
• dietary supplements and powdered nutritional products,
• Bath salts and loose cosmetics.

In the case of coffee, the zipper closure helps to minimise contact between the contents and the air between uses. For pet food, nuts or snacks, it makes storage easier and prevents the product from spilling accidentally.

Imagine a coffee roaster that sells coffee in 250 g packs. The customer opens the doypack with zipper, makes their first cup of coffee, and reaches for another portion the following day. Thanks to the zipper, they can conveniently reseal the pack each time, keeping the coffee in its original bag featuring the roaster’s logo.

If you’re looking for packaging for pet food or treats, have a look at doypacks for pet food as well.

Doypack with zipper or without zipper: when does a zip make sense?

A zipper closure is a good choice when the product is intended for repeated use and the customer does not use up the entire contents straight away. For single-use portions, an additional closure is not usually necessary.

In the LabelExpress.eu calculator, the zipper is an optional extra. You can therefore easily compare the prices of both options for the same pack size, material and print run.

Which solution should you choose?

• Doypack with zipper: for products consumed in portions and stored after opening.
• Doypack without zipper: for single-serve portions, samples and products intended for single-use.
• Doypack with zipper and easy open: when you want the packaging to be easy to open for the first time and to be resealable.
• Doypack with zipper and valve: for freshly roasted coffee, which continues to release gases after packaging.

When making a choice, it is worth considering, first and foremost, how the customer will use the product. Packaging for spices, which customers use every day, should allow for the convenient measuring out of small portions and resealing. A single-use facial mask, on the other hand, does not require such a solution.

If you are launching a new product and are unsure which variant will best meet your customers’ needs, you can order small batches of both versions and compare them in practice.

You can find more information about the available configurations on the doypacks page.

What additional options can you combine with a doypack with zipper?

You can combine the zipper closure with other options that enhance the packaging’s functionality or affect its appearance. You can select all the available options in the LabelExpress.eu calculator, and their cost will be automatically included in the price.

Please note that the suitability of individual features depends on the material and design of the packaging. Laser notching is only available in combination with easy open.

Available optional extras:

• Easy open: a tear notch that makes it easier to open the packaging for the first time.
• Laser notch: available only in combination with easy open.
• Window: allows you to see the contents without opening the packaging.
• De-gassing valve: used, for example, in coffee packaging.
• Round or Euro hole: allows the product to be hung on a display hook.
• Corners: choose between straight or rounded.
• Finish: gloss, matt or soft touch.

One practical combination is a zipper with the easy open option. Customers can easily open the bag the first time and then reseal it repeatedly using the zip.

If the appearance of the contents is an added bonus of your product, it’s also worth considering a transparent window. This will allow customers to see, for example, nuts, granola or colourful bath salts before they buy.

In the case of packaging designed to be hung on a hook, sufficient space must be allowed for the hole above the zipper, and the requirements of the point of sale must be taken into account.

You can read more about this solution on the doypack with a window page.

What material should you choose for a doypack with zipper?

At LabelExpress.eu, you can order doypacks with zipper made from a range of materials, including standard film, metallised film and mono-material film. Each option is available with a gloss, matt or soft touch finish.

The choice of material should take into account the properties of the product being packaged, the storage requirements and the desired appearance of the packaging.

Available materials and finishes:

• Standard multi-material: high barrier against gases and aromas; option to include a transparent window.
• Metallised multi-material: high barrier properties, a metallic visual effect and high tear resistance.
• Mono-material: a structure designed for recycling, offering a high barrier and the option of incorporating a window.
• Finish: gloss, matt or soft touch.

For products that are sensitive to oxygen and loss of flavour, it is worth considering metallised film. If you want the customer to be able to see the contents of the packaging, choose a material that allows for a transparent window to be created, such as standard or mono-material film.

Mono-material, on the other hand, can be a good option if you’re looking for packaging designed with recycling in mind.

The final choice should, however, be based on the characteristics of the specific product and its storage conditions. Before ordering a larger batch, it is worth testing a few packs with the intended contents, whilst also checking how easy they are to open and close repeatedly.

How do you prepare a graphic design for a doypack with zipper?

When designing graphics for a doypack with zipper, you must take into account the position of the closure and the top seal. These elements take up part of the packaging’s surface area, so the most important information should be placed below the zipper line.

At LabelExpress.eu, you upload your finished design after placing your order, directly via your customer account. We do not produce custom graphic designs.

What should you bear in mind when designing?

• leave enough space below the top edge for the zipper and the heat-seal,
• place the logo and the product name below the closure line,
• for a Euro hole, allow for its position above the zipper,
• plan the shape and position of the window in relation to the other graphic elements,
• if you have several product variants, you can order them in different designs in a single order.

The zipper closure creates a slight embossing, which may affect the legibility of small printed details. It is best to place the logo, product name and key information on the flat part of the front, below the zipper.

The barcode, product composition and manufacturer’s details, on the other hand, should be placed on the back of the packaging, in a position that ensures they are clearly legible.

You can find more tips on printing on the printed doypacks page.

What is the minimum quantity and lead time for a doypack with zipper?

At LabelExpress.eu, you can order a doypack with zipper from just 1 piece, without having to order a large batch. Production can take as little as 10 working days.

We calculate the lead time from the moment the payment is credited to our account and we receive a correctly formatted graphic file. Delivery time must be added to the production time.

What do we offer?

• the option to order from just 1 piece,
• production in as little as 10 working days,
• several different designs in a single order,
• a price that includes the zipper and other optional extras, which is immediately visible in the calculator,
• the estimated dispatch date provided before the order is placed.

You can place your entire order online. Select the size, material and finish of the packaging, add a zip closure and any other options, then specify the quantity and designs. The calculator automatically works out the price.

The option to order small print runs is particularly useful when launching new products, testing packaging or expanding the range with new variants.

Instead of ordering a large stock to last for several months, you can tailor the size of subsequent batches to your current sales. This way, you reduce the number of packages in stock and minimise the risk that some of them will go unused following a change to the product’s composition or graphic design.

At LabelExpress.eu, we do not use printing plates, so introducing a new design does not require the preparation of additional plates or the use of materials needed to produce them.