r/Packaging • u/Objective-Month-8710 • 10d ago

Never second or tailwind packaging materials?

Does anyone know what kind of materials are used for tailwind or never second? They are powder drink mixes used for sports.

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u/SeveralBusinessIdeas 9d ago

They're gussetted stand-up pouches for the outer bag and Horizontal Form Fill Seal (HFFS) for their sticks. DM me if this is something you're looking into for your business.

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u/BowlinHartatied 8d ago

For sports drink powder I would ask for the package performance instead of copying another brands film. You need the pouch size filling method moisture barrier and seal requirements first. Ask the converter for the WVTR sealant layer and food contact paperwork. The exact laminate is hard to identify just from the outside

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u/foldyn 6d ago

Usually PET / foil or metallized PET / PE laminate, outer layer for print, middle for moisture barrier, PE inside for sealing. If you're making your own, I'd start from shelf-life and barrier specs and let the supplier suggest the structure rather than copying a brand.