Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
Pack Style
Versatile, cost-effective pouch with optional gussets and reclosure, compatible with recyclable films.
The pillow bag or flowpack, produced on a horizontal form-fill-seal (HFFS) flow wrapping machine, is a classic and highly adaptable flexible packaging format that features three seals: one continuous longitudinal seal and two intermittent transverse seals. It can be equipped with gussets and a wide array of reclosable features, including zippers and reclosable labels.

Pillow Stick

Flow Wrap Label

Flow Wrap Gusset

Flow Wrap External Label

Flow Wrap Eurohole

Flow Wrap Lid

Pillow reclosable

Pillow reclosable standup

Pillow with clip

Shrink barrier

Shrink barrier

Pillow Horizontal
Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack in details
This type of packaging is widely appreciated in the market for offering an easy-open, easy-reclose solution that provides consumers with full access to the product, while also supporting the hygiene standards required in sensitive sectors such as food, pharmaceuticals, wipes, and pet care.
Recognized as one of the most reliable and widely adopted packaging styles, the pillow bag is not only cost-effective—thanks to its efficient use of film—but also simple to produce. Its straightforward structure ensures consistent and scalable manufacturing, making it a suitable choice for both start-ups and large-scale operations. With a long track record of successful applications across virtually every industry, it continues to be a trusted and proven solution.
Consumer-friendly features such as tear notches, resealable closures, and clear windows can further enhance the product’s appeal on the shelves. Easy to store, transport, and handle, the pillow bag remains one of the most popular formats in the flexible packaging sector.
On IMA machines, this format can also be processed using recyclable materials—including paper-based films and mono-material plastics—allowing you to meet sustainability targets without compromising performance.
Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack packaging machines
CARRERA 1500
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack, Horizontal quad seal
Ilapak International SA
CARRERA 6000
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
Ilapak International SA
CARRERA i-500
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
Ilapak International SA
DELTA 3000
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack, Horizontal quad seal
Ilapak International SA
DELTA 6000
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack, Horizontal quad seal
Ilapak International SA
DELTA EZ
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
Ilapak International SA
DELTA FLOBAG
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
Ilapak International SA
DELTA OF-360 X
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack, Horizontal quad seal
Ilapak International SA
DELTA OF-3SS
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal 3-Side seal, Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
Ilapak International SA
DELTA TWIN HS
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
Ilapak International SA
Delta VacMap™
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
Ilapak International SA
EAGLE Series
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
Delta Systems & Automation LLC
EURO 77 CUT&WRAP
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
Eurosicma – Costruzioni Macchine Automatiche S.p.A.
EURO 77 DS 900
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
Eurosicma – Costruzioni Macchine Automatiche S.p.A.
EURO 77 SLABS
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
Eurosicma – Costruzioni Macchine Automatiche S.p.A.
EURO 88 CF
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
Eurosicma – Costruzioni Macchine Automatiche S.p.A.
EURO 88 EDG
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
Eurosicma – Costruzioni Macchine Automatiche S.p.A.
EURO 88 GRAVITY FEEDERS
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
Eurosicma – Costruzioni Macchine Automatiche S.p.A.
EURO 88 HSF
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
Eurosicma – Costruzioni Macchine Automatiche S.p.A.
EURO 88 HSF NOODLES
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
Eurosicma – Costruzioni Macchine Automatiche S.p.A.
EURO 88 PP
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
Eurosicma – Costruzioni Macchine Automatiche S.p.A.
JAGUAR LS
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
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JAGUAR RS
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
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PANDA LS
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
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PANDA RED BS RS
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
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PANDA RS
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
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PH 3000
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
Ilapak International SA
R-201 ND
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
New
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
Eurosicma – Costruzioni Macchine Automatiche S.p.A.
SCORPION BS RS
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
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SCORPION TS RS
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
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DELTA WW OF HSX
Wet wipes packaging
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack, Horizontal quad seal
Ilapak International SA
GENESISPACK
Wet wipes packaging
Up to 100 packs/min
Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
Teknoweb Converting S.r.l.
Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack integrated lines
IMA Technologies
for Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack
Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal
IMA’s flow wrappers can be customized to meet each customer’s specific needs, providing maximum production flexibility and efficiency at every performance level—from entry-level machines to fully automated, high-speed lines. Each model is available in multiple configurations and can be equipped with a wide range of optional modules for the packaging of food, coffee, home and personal care items, tissue and non-wovens, as well as pharmaceutical and medical products.
Wet wipes packaging
Expertise and know-how constantly contribute to the development of tailor-made solutions for the wipe industry, promptly responding to the latest market needs, including adhesive labels and plastic lids. Our Horizontal Form Fill & Seal flow wrappers are capable of processing eco-friendly mono-material film, providing sustainable packaging solutions.
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