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

Record S.p.A.

JAGUAR RS

Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal

Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack

Record S.p.A.

PANDA LS

Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal

Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack

Record S.p.A.

PANDA RED BS RS

Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal

Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack

Record S.p.A.

PANDA RS

Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal

Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack

Record S.p.A.

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

Record S.p.A.

SCORPION TS RS

Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal

Pack style: Horizontal pillow bag/Flowpack

Record S.p.A.

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.

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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