Involved in flexible packaging industry for over 25 years, Huiyang Packaging has been a professional manufacturer by providing eco-friendly packaging and recyclable packaging for the fields of food, beverages, medical, home supplies and other products. Equipped with 4 sets of high-speed rotogravure printing machines and some relevant machines, Huiyang is capable of producing more than 15,000 tons of films and pouches each year. Premade pouch types cover side-sealed bags, pillow-type bags, zipper bags, stand-up pouch with zipper, spout pouch and some special shape bags, etc.

Common Beverage Pouch Materials: What PET / AL / NY / PE Each Really Do

2025/12/05

If you’ve ever torn apart a beverage pouch out of curiosity—something I used to do quite often when I first entered the packaging world—you’ll notice it’s much more than a simple plastic bag. Most drink pouches are built from multiple layers, each one with its own purpose, almost like a small team working behind the scenes. A lot of new beverage brands assume that using a single material might be enough. But after spending time in different factories and watching how these pouches behave during filling, shipping, and store display, it becomes obvious: one layer cannot possibly handle everything a beverage demands. Here’s a practical, down-to-earth look at the common multi-layer structure—PET, AL, NY, PE—and why these combinations are so widely used in the beverage industry. 1. PET: The Outermost Layer That Handles the First Impressions PET (polyester film) is typically the layer you can see and touch. It’s where the brand prints its graphics, so it needs to hold color nicely and sta...