Updated October 17, 2026
Short answer: Flexible packaging is lightweight packaging made from film, foil or paper, such as pouches, bags, wraps and sleeves. Packaging Source Inc. supplies flexible packaging film with designed film laminations built around your product, instead of a standard menu of materials.
What we offer
- Flexible film packaging: custom film laminations for CPGs, mid-size manufacturers and contract packagers
- Printed labels for product identification and branding
- Protective packaging to pair with flexible formats
- Retail packaging and displays to merchandise flexible products
Flexible packaging by the numbers
According to the Flexible Packaging Association, U.S. flexible packaging reached $42.6 billion in sales in 2024 and accounts for roughly 20% of the U.S. packaging market, second only to corrugated. Food is its largest end market.
Benefits of flexible packaging
- Uses less material than most rigid formats
- Lightweight, which can lower freight costs
- Barrier layers that help protect shelf life
- Large printable area for branding
Flexible packaging also has limits, including less crush protection and recycling challenges for multilayer films. Our guide, Why Choose Flexible Packaging?, compares flexible and rigid formats in detail.
Frequently asked questions
What is flexible packaging?
Flexible packaging is packaging whose shape can change when filled or handled, including pouches, bags, wraps, sleeves and roll-fed film.
What is flexible packaging film?
It is thin, formable film, often made of several laminated layers, that protects and presents the product. Layers add print, barrier and sealing properties.
Do you offer custom film laminations?
Yes. For your specific product requirements, you receive designed film laminations rather than a standard menu of materials.
How do I request flexible film in Texas?
Call Packaging Source Inc. at 214-808-7664 or use our contact page with your product, format and quantity.


With personalized technical support that is one-on-one, we offer top flexible packaging expertise. For all of our customers, small and large, our responsive packaging and process engineers are always readily accessible.
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