Across a wide range of industries, sachet filling has become immensely popular due to its affordability, customisation, eco-friendliness, and mobility. Businesses big and small leverage sachets for a whole host of reasons — from being an important marketing tool to promote new and existing products to clients, to being a sustainable product packaging alternative for environmentally-conscious brands.

Here at Fillcon, we’re proud to be sachet manufacturing and cosmetic liquid filling specialists, a leader in health & beauty and cosmetic sampling. We work with some of the best cosmetic brands in the UK, helping them with cosmetic sampling solutions to fit all requirements. Be it the filling of a Sachet, Tube, Spouted Pouch or Bottle, we’re super passionate about what we do. And that’s why we have become the go-to cosmetic contract fillers for customers who want the best quality and customer service around.

If you are a business on the search for the best sachet manufacturing company to partner with, we’ve created this guide detailing all the things you should look out for when making the decision.

What is a Sachet Manufacturer?

Let’s start with the basics. Sachets are small sealed bags or packets that contained a small quantity of something — typically things like liquids and impregnated tissues. In the cosmetics industry, for example, sachets tend to be filled with gels, creams, oils, and serums.

Sachet manufacturing is the process of filling the packets. Specialised vertical form fill seal (VFFS) machines or horizontal form fill deal (HFFS) machines are used to form and fill the sachets, in one streamlined process. This process typically is as follows:

  • The film (used to create the sachets) is formed and sealed at one end.
  • The pre-weighed/ measured product is poured in.
  • The remaining sachet edging is sealed and cut.

To learn more about the sachet filling process, feel free to take a look at a video created on our facilities page.

What to Look for in a Sachet Manufacturing Company

At this stage, it’s likely you already have a brand and product in place. The next task to tick off the list is to find a sachet manufacturer to help you benefit from the many advantages of sachet filling. Some of the main reasons our clients use our expert sachet filling services include: to send out free samples; to test out a new range on a smaller scale; and to create travel-sized products. Finding the right company to suit your brand can feel overwhelming. But it’s important that you consider a range of factors to ensure you make the right choice.

Looking at whether the Sachet Manufacturer has ISO9001-2015.  This ensures the company is audited by an independent body every 6 months and has written processes and procedures which are recorded for full traceability awareness.  What other certifications does the manufacturer have, relevant to your industry? Soil Association is an accreditation for brands and manufacturers that promote Certified Organic products.  The entire supply chain is to be certified by Soil Association to release “certified organic” products to market.

Fillcon hold both ISO9001-2015 and Soil Association Organic approvals.

Does the Sachet Manufacturer Have Experience in Your Industry?

When deciding on which sachet manufacturer to choose, you will definitely want to try and find a provider who has experience in your industry. There are some manufacturers who specialise in only a certain niche, and so only have the capabilities to fill sachets relating to certain products.

Be clear on your requirements ahead of your search. Maybe you’re a medical company and want to fill sachets with anti-bac. Or perhaps you are a hair care brand and are looking to send out free samples to prospective customers. Whatever your needs, ensure the sachet manufacturer can meet them using their machinery and operations.

Is the Sachet Manufacturer Sustainable?

As climate change becomes an increasing concern, today’s consumers are demanding better sustainable practices from companies. As a result, brands are searching for ways to minimise their environmental impact. One way to do this is by opting for more eco-friendly packaging.

Not all sachet manufacturers offer sustainable products, so it’s important to consider this when searching for the right provider for your brand. At Fillcon, we offer our customers the chance to use recyclable polypropylene sachets. Using this eco-friendly material, sachets can be recycled with plastic bags, all the while ensuring quality isn’t compromised in the slightest.

By choosing to go with a manufacturer of eco-friendly sachets, you will not only be playing your part in helping protect our planet, but you will also be communicating a strong message to eco-conscious consumers.

Does the Sachet Manufacturer Provide Customisation?

Bespoke branding is crucial when it comes to successful marketing. It can be the difference between a client remembering your brand and your products being lost in the fierce sea of competition. By taking time to work on strong branding and then applying this across your products and marketing materials, you will be sure to have positive results on sales and generate great brand awareness.

When selecting a specialist sachet manufacturer, you want to feel confident that you will have control over the design that goes onto the packaging. At Fillcon, we work with our clients to get a strong understanding of their design and branding specifications, and then apply this to the sachets at the highest quality.

Does the Sachet Manufacturer Have Great Facilities?

Another important factor to consider when choosing a sachet manufacturer is the quality of its facilities. Since the machinery used will play a huge role in determining the quality of the sachet, you want to feel confident that the manufacturer you partner with invests in the best.

At Fillcon, all our specialist machines produce optimal quality and outstanding performance. We have standardised procedures including microbiological TVC tests, both pre- and post-production.

In addition, we have adopted a number of quality control measures to guarantee that every batch has been examined and given the go-ahead for release to the market. Pressure testing, vacuum testing, weight monitoring, and of course visual assessment are all part of standard internal inspections.

When scoping out your sachet manufacturer options, definitely consider whether they invest in their technology, machinery, and their people to ensure smooth operations and the very best results for your brand.

Expert Sachet Manufacturing at Fillcon

Finding the right sachet manufacturer to outsource your sachet production can be an overwhelming process. We have over 11 years of experience working with some of the UK’s leading brands to bring you the confidence you need.

Our talented team work tirelessly to ensure we offer the very best quality and service, with a level of care, expertise, and passion that you won’t find anywhere else. There’s really not much we don’t know about sachet manufacturing, and we will do everything we can to assist your business requirements when it comes to professional packaging. And if later down the line you find yourself needing additional product services, we actually specialise in other areas including Cosmetic Tube filling, Cosmetic Spouted Pouch Filling and Cosmetic Bottle filling.

If you have any further questions about our specialist services or need any advice on product sampling, don’t hesitate to get in touch to reach out to our fantastic team.

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