A package film comprising a biaxially oriented film and pattern connection layer is described. The package film comprises an exterior layer comprising a biaxially oriented film. The biaxially oriented film is a biaxially oriented nylon film or a biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate film. The package film also comprises an interior layer comprising a sealant film, and a pattern connection layer positioned between and directly adjacent each of the exterior layer and the interior layer. The pattern connection layer comprises a solvent-based adhesive or a water-based adhesive. The package film has a secant modulus greater than 120,000 psi and an elongation at break of less than 150%. The package film is adapted to form an evacutable storage bag. Various embodiments of the package films are also described.

A pouch container has a gas filling space therein, and includes a first wall section and a second wall section. The first wall section includes a first tongue-shaped portion. The second wall section includes a second tongue-shaped portion and overlapping the first tongue-shaped portion. A projection length of the second tongue-shaped portion is longer than that of the first tongue-shaped portion. A gas injection portion is provided in which an injection port communicating with the gas filling space is formed by joining both end portions of both the first tongue-shaped portion and the second tongue-shaped portion in a width direction, and the injection port is defined by a tip end portion of the first tongue-shaped portion in a projection direction and the second tongue-shaped portion at a portion facing the tip end portion.

A pouch container has a gas filling space therein, and includes a first wall section and a second wall section. The first wall section includes a first tongue-shaped portion. The second wall section includes a second tongue-shaped portion and overlapping the first tongue-shaped portion. A projection length of the second tongue-shaped portion is longer than that of the first tongue-shaped portion. A gas injection portion is provided in which an injection port communicating with the gas filling space is formed by joining both end portions of both the first tongue-shaped portion and the second tongue-shaped portion in a width direction, and the injection port is defined by a tip end portion of the first tongue-shaped portion in a projection direction and the second tongue-shaped portion at a portion facing the tip end portion.

A package and method of making a package are provided, where the package includes a removable flap portion built into one panel and a resealable flap portion built into the opposing panel. The package is constructed such that the removable flap portion overlies the resealable flap portion, and peeling away of the removable flap portion reveals a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) of the resealable flap portion and also provides a tamper-evident feature. Once the removable flap portion is peeled away, the consumer can access the contents of the package. The resealable flap portion can be folded over the newly-cut edge of the opposing panel and applied to the outer surface of that panel so as to reclose the package and maintain the contents of the package therein for later consumption.

A package and method of making a package are provided, where the package includes a removable flap portion built into one panel and a resealable flap portion built into the opposing panel. The package is constructed such that the removable flap portion overlies the resealable flap portion, and peeling away of the removable flap portion reveals a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) of the resealable flap portion and also provides a tamper-evident feature. Once the removable flap portion is peeled away, the consumer can access the contents of the package. The resealable flap portion can be folded over the newly-cut edge of the opposing panel and applied to the outer surface of that panel so as to reclose the package and maintain the contents of the package therein for later consumption.

Flexible containers with structural support frames including dispensing and venting structures.

This invention relates to inner-plies for bulk-bags that surprisingly offer not only high thermal resistance, but also high flex-crack resistance. This invention also relates to such bulk-bags made for packaging of flowable materials, aseptic or otherwise, and the process for improving their flex-crack and thermal resistance. Preferably, the packaging is aseptic. More specifically, the inner-ply of the invention comprises a resin blend comprising the Exceed® XP resin; an LDPE resin or an ethylene—α-olefin copolymer (EAO copolymer); or a blend of said LDPE resin and said EAO copolymer, with flex-crack resistance improved in both machine direction and transverse direction, in conjunction with an improved thermal resistance. Thus, in addition to possessing good flex-crack resistance, the bulk-bags can withstand steam sterilization and/or aseptic packaging conditions.

This invention relates to inner-plies for bulk-bags that surprisingly offer not only high thermal resistance, but also high flex-crack resistance. This invention also relates to such bulk-bags made for packaging of flowable materials, aseptic or otherwise, and the process for improving their flex-crack and thermal resistance. Preferably, the packaging is aseptic. More specifically, the inner-ply of the invention comprises a resin blend comprising the Exceed® XP resin; an LDPE resin or an ethylene—α-olefin copolymer (EAO copolymer); or a blend of said LDPE resin and said EAO copolymer, with flex-crack resistance improved in both machine direction and transverse direction, in conjunction with an improved thermal resistance. Thus, in addition to possessing good flex-crack resistance, the bulk-bags can withstand steam sterilization and/or aseptic packaging conditions.

A packaging sheet (1) which is intended for packaging a cheese product. The packaging sheet (1) comprises an internal membrane (5) and a printable external surface (10). The internal membrane comprises at least one internal plastic layer (7) intended to be oriented towards the cheese product and at least a first water-absorbing layer (12) made of a first water-absorbing material. The external surface (10) is intended to be oriented away from the cheese product. The or each internal plastic layer (7) has a plurality of microperforations (8, 9) arranged in a random fashion on the or each internal plastic layer (7) in such a manner that the aft permeability of the internal membrane (5) is comprised between 5 mL/min Bendtsen and 500 ml/min Bendtsen, the first water-absorbing material having a water absorption rate comprised between 1 and 30 g/m.sup.2 as measured using the COBB test C.sub.3600.

A packaging sheet (1) which is intended for packaging a cheese product. The packaging sheet (1) comprises an internal membrane (5) and a printable external surface (10). The internal membrane comprises at least one internal plastic layer (7) intended to be oriented towards the cheese product and at least a first water-absorbing layer (12) made of a first water-absorbing material. The external surface (10) is intended to be oriented away from the cheese product. The or each internal plastic layer (7) has a plurality of microperforations (8, 9) arranged in a random fashion on the or each internal plastic layer (7) in such a manner that the aft permeability of the internal membrane (5) is comprised between 5 mL/min Bendtsen and 500 ml/min Bendtsen, the first water-absorbing material having a water absorption rate comprised between 1 and 30 g/m.sup.2 as measured using the COBB test C.sub.3600.