KindPack SoilKind Compostable Pouch
KindPack SoilKind Compostable Pouch
Plant-based stand-up pouch in a paper-look finish, designed for brands pursuing compostable packaging claims. Rebuilt into the KP-ECO-009 Plant-Film Compostable-Direction Treat Pouch green parameter family: plant-film composition held as a compostability direction only. Blank front panel, no brand on the pack. All specifications are Draft / Indicative / To Confirm - not a quote.
Specification
| Bag type | Green & Recyclable |
| Structure | Plant-based stand-up pouch with a bottom gusset, paper-look exterior and a compostable sealant web Re-homed to the KP-ECO-009 Plant-Film Compostable-Direction Treat Pouch build direction: Flat-bottom pouch built from a plant-based film direction, with quad corner seals, a reinforced bottom panel and a zipper that is intended to be matched to the same plant-derived polymer family (Draft / To Confirm). |
| Material | DRAFT / TO CONFIRM - KP-ECO-009 family material direction: DRAFT / TO CONFIRM - plant-derived film direction. Sample candidates: (a) plant-based polyester film 20 micron / water-based ink / plant-based sealant 80-95 micron; (b) a starch- or cellulose-blend film with a high-barrier coating for the freeze-dried application. The industrial composting conditions required, the film's actual disintegration and biodegradation behaviour, the print ink compatibility and the zipper material are all UNVERIFIED. No film grade is selected and no compostability test has been run. SKU-specific options carried over from the original catalogue and still to be confirmed: Direction to select at sampling: plant-based film and a compostable closure system, with an inner barrier option added where moisture control is limiting. Any compostability certification or claim must be confirmed and documented by KindPack before it appears on pack or in listings. |
| Total thickness | 110-150 micron total as a paper/plant-film equivalent (Draft / To Confirm; plant-based films are typically specified in micron and paper in gsm) - family reference for KP-ECO-009: 100-120 microns total (Draft / To Confirm) - Draft / To Confirm |
| Closure | Compostable press-to-close strip with an easy-tear notch and a paper top fold |
| Print process | Flexographic surface print, up to 6 stations, with inks selected for compatibility with the plant-based film - ink system To Confirm (Draft / To Confirm) Applied to this SKU's Compostable-Direction Plant-Based Stand-Up Pouch format. |
| Finish | Matte finish with a natural hand feel; no foil, no metallic ink and no coating that would interfere with the intended end-of-life route Original catalogue surface direction to confirm: Matte plant-film surface with a soft-touch paper-look exterior and a botanical relief print |
| Window | None. A window would add a second material to a pack whose entire purpose is a single end-of-life route - not offered Format note for KP-PF-015: Window, handle and valve or spout options are not part of this SKU build unless listed; any addition must be re-verified inside the family material direction. |
| Handle | None. Not applicable to this retail format Format note for KP-PF-015: Window, handle and valve or spout options are not part of this SKU build unless listed; any addition must be re-verified inside the family material direction. |
| Degassing valve | None. No valve and no spout; dry treats only. Any valve would have to be plant-derived and is not available Format note for KP-PF-015: Window, handle and valve or spout options are not part of this SKU build unless listed; any addition must be re-verified inside the family material direction. |
| Origin | Dongguan, Guangdong, China |
Sizes & fill weight
| Available sizes | 4 oz / 8 oz / 1 lb (113 g / 227 g / 454 g) - Draft / To Confirm against fill weight and bulk density |
| Dimensions (W x H + gusset) | 4 oz / 8 oz / 1 lb (113 g / 227 g / 454 g). Draft finished size W x H + bottom gusset (mm): 4 oz approx. 130 x 200 + 50; 8 oz approx. 160 x 240 + 60; 1 lb approx. 190 x 280 + 70. Draft / To Confirm against fill weight and the compostable film gauge. |
| Monthly capacity | 300,000-800,000 pcs / month |
Bags are built to your fill weight and bulk density, not to a catalogue number — send us the product and we confirm the structure before tooling.
MOQ & unit pricing
500 pcs (digital print) / 20,000 pcs (gravure)
| 500 pcs | USD 0.485 / pc |
| 1,000 pcs | USD 0.436 / pc |
| 5,000 pcs | USD 0.242 / pc |
| 20,000 pcs | USD 0.182 / pc |
Prices are FOB Dongguan and exclude duties and taxes.
Lead time & payment
| Production lead time | 35-50 days |
| Sample lead time | 15-20 days |
| Payment terms | T/T - 40% deposit, balance before shipment |
Documentation supplied
| Food-contact documentation | Food-contact compliance letter for the plant-based film and sealant - TO REQUEST | Declaration of Compliance covering film, zipper, adhesive and printing ink - TO PREPARE | Migration test report for the plant-based film, including the print and seal areas - TO REQUEST | End-of-life standard test report for the finished pack from an accredited laboratory - TO PREPARE, AND REQUIRED BEFORE ANY COMPOSTABILITY WORDING | Statement of the disposal conditions the pack requires and whether they exist in the target markets - TO PREPARE | Confirmation that the zipper, adhesive and ink are compatible with the intended end-of-life route - TO PREPARE | Shelf-life and seal-integrity study for the plant-based structure - TO PREPARE | Converting plant GMP certificate (BRCGS, SQF or equivalent) and film supplier food-contact dossier - TO REQUEST | Food-contact declaration for this SKU's closure and fitment components (Compostable press-to-close strip with an easy-tear notch and a paper top fold) - TO REQUEST from the component supplier |
| Environmental claim status | CLAIM PENDING - NOT VERIFIED - HIGHEST RISK SKU IN THIS SET. No compostability, biodegradability, plant-based content or recyclability claim is validated, and none may be made. This SKU must NOT be sold or listed with words such as 'compostable', 'biodegradable', 'home compostable', 'zero waste' or 'plastic free' until all of the following are on file: a specific end-of-life standard test report for the finished pack from an accredited laboratory; a statement of the disposal conditions the pack actually requires; clarity on whether those conditions exist in the target US and Canadian markets; confirmation that the zipper, any adhesive and the ink do not disqualify the pack; and a legal review of the resulting wording. Until then the only permitted description is 'plant-derived film direction under development - no end-of-life claim, disposal route to be confirmed'. If the test results do not support a claim, this SKU ships as a standard film pouch with no green wording. SKU note for KP-PF-015: the claim-critical components are the closure and fitment actually used on this build (Compostable press-to-close strip with an easy-tear notch and a paper top fold) and the end-of-life route of the pack format of this SKU; both must be covered by the assessments listed before any wording changes. |
About this structure
SoilKind gives a natural-channel brand a pouch built on plant-based materials instead of a conventional film sandwich. The paper-look exterior carries delicate botanical line art, and the matte surface avoids the plasticky sheen that undercuts a compostability story. A bottom gusset keeps 1 lb fills standing in the pantry. Because compostability claims are regulated differently across US states and Canadian provinces, KindPack treats any certification wording as a to-be-confirmed item resolved before artwork is finalized. In the rebuilt 36-SKU green matrix this product is re-homed to parameter family KP-ECO-009 - Plant-Film Compostable-Direction Treat Pouch - on the basis of exact structural match: plant-film pouch held as a compostability direction. The family design direction is: Keep the pack to a single plant-derived polymer family and match the zipper to it; avoid any metal, foil or non-compatible coating; keep the ink load low and water-based; design for the disposal route that the target market actually offers rather than for the best-case route; and hold all green wording until the end-of-life test report exists. If the test fails, the fallback plan is a mono-PE structure with a recyclable-direction claim path instead. The front panel stays blank and carries no brand of ours, so the buyer's own label can be applied. Nothing here is a verified environmental statement: CLAIM PENDING - NOT VERIFIED - HIGHEST RISK SKU IN THIS SET. No compostability, biodegradability, plant-based content or recyclability claim is validated, and none may be made. This SKU must NOT be sold or listed with words such as 'compostable', 'biodegradable', 'home compostable', 'zero waste' or 'plastic free' until all of the following are on file: a specific end-of-life standard test report for the finished pack from an accredited laboratory; a statement of the disposal conditions the pack actually requires; clarity on whether those conditions exist in the target US and Canadian markets; confirmation that the zipper, any adhesive and the ink do not disqualify the pack; and a legal review of the resulting wording. Until then the only permitted description is 'plant-derived film direction under development - no end-of-life claim, disposal route to be confirmed'. If the test results do not support a claim, this SKU ships as a standard film pouch with no green wording. Duties & taxes are not included in quoted prices.
Why brands choose it
- Under Development - plant-derived film with no badge, honest and unfinished - applied to the Compostable-Direction Plant-Based Stand-Up Pouch format
- Plant-Film Compostable-Direction Treat Pouch
Frequently asked
Is your company a manufacturer or a trading company?
We are a direct manufacturer with our own factory in Dongguan, Guangdong, China, founded in 2014. You are welcome to arrange a virtual or on-site factory tour.
Can your packaging be customized?
Yes. We provide full OEM/ODM services including custom printing, size, material structure, pouch type, zipper / spout / handle options, and artwork support.
What types of packaging bags can you produce?
We produce stand-up pouches, flat bottom bags, spout pouches, retort pouches, side gusset bags, quad seal bags, kraft paper bags, mono-material recyclable bags, window bags, and bulk bags.
How do I request a quotation?
Please share your bag type, target size, estimated order quantity, material preference, and design artwork (AI or PDF). Our sales team will reply with a detailed quotation and sampling plan.
How can I contact you?
Use the inquiry form on this page, email us, or reach us via WhatsApp / WeChat. A dedicated project manager will follow up within one business day.
Need this quoted?
Send your fill weight, first-run quantity and target market to kindpackpouch@gmail.com or WhatsApp +86 150 1487 8185. You will get a transparent quote, the MOQ for your structure, and a sample lead time within one business day. Duties and taxes are not included in quoted prices.