A Comprehensive Guide to Zippers on Packaging Bags

Sep 23, 2024

At Beyin Packing, a custom packaging bags manufacturer in China, we understand that the right zipper can significantly enhance the functionality and convenience of your packaging. Different types of zippers serve various purposes, providing convenience, security, and even child-resistant features. Let’s dive into the most common zippers used in the industry and how they can benefit different packaging needs.

1. Common Zippers

1.25 Common Zipper:

This is the standard zipper found on many packaging bags. It is cost-effective and easy to use, making it suitable for everyday consumer products like food, snacks, and resealable pouches. Its simplicity provides a reliable seal and can be used across various packaging styles, for instances, our custom packaging coffee bags.

1.1 Common Slider Zipper:

The common slider zipper adds an extra level of convenience for the consumer. Instead of manually aligning the sides of the zipper, the slider mechanism ensures a quick and easy closure, making it perfect for products that require frequent opening and closing, such as clothing packaging.

2. Double Zippers

2.2 Double Zipper:

Double zippers provide an additional layer of security, offering a tighter seal to prevent air, moisture, or contaminants from entering the packaging. These zippers are commonly used in packaging that stores perishable or sensitive products like pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and some food products that need extended freshness.

Child-Resistant Zippers

With increasing concerns over child safety, child-resistant zippers are becoming a popular feature in packaging, particularly for products that could be harmful if ingested by children. These zippers are designed to be difficult for children to open while still allowing adults easy access.

2.2 White Double Child-Resistant Zipper:

This is a variation of the double zipper with an added child-resistant feature. Often used in pharmaceutical or cannabis packaging, it provides both safety and freshness, ensuring the product is secure from both external elements and curious children.

2.8 Child-Resistant Double Zipper (Most Popular):

The most widely used child-resistant zipper in the market, the 2.8 double zipper combines ease of use for adults with enhanced safety for children. Its dual-lock mechanism requires a precise motion to open, making it an excellent choice for products requiring compliance with child safety regulations.

3.3 Slider Child-Resistant Zipper:

This type adds a slider mechanism to the child-resistant design, providing both convenience and security. It is user-friendly for adults but meets regulatory standards for child-resistant packaging, making it a popular choice for industries like pharmaceuticals and recreational cannabis.

2.0 Child-Resistant Zipper:

This variant is simpler yet effective in maintaining child safety. It does not have a slider but uses a pinching action to access the bag’s contents, ensuring that small children cannot easily open the packaging.

1.1 Pinch Zipper:

A minimalistic approach to child-resistant zippers, the pinch zipper uses a press-and-slide mechanism that makes it challenging for children to open. It’s suitable for smaller products or single-use items where child safety is critical.

Sealed and Specialized Zippers

Sealed Slider Zipper:

This type offers an additional heat-sealed layer beyond the zipper mechanism, providing an airtight environment. It’s often used in high-end packaging, such as luxury food items or medical supplies, where maintaining product integrity is crucial.

Easy Tear Zipper:

As the name suggests, this zipper allows for an easy tear across the packaging, simplifying the opening process. It’s ideal for single-use packaging where resealability is not required but ease of access is paramount.

Velcro Zipper:

Velcro zippers offer a unique resealing option by using velcro strips instead of traditional zipper tracks. This is an ideal solution for products that require frequent opening and closing, such as food or household items. It provides a quiet and effortless closure compared to standard zippers.

At Beyin Packing, we pride ourselves on offering a variety of custom zipper solutions tailored to your product needs. Whether you’re looking for a child-resistant option or a simple and convenient closure system, we have the expertise to help you choose the perfect zipper for your packaging.

This guide highlights the versatility of zippers in packaging and how they can elevate the safety and convenience of your products.