RECLOSABLE FLEXIBLE PACKAGING AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

摘要

Flexible film packages having a partial, initial seal against ambient atmosphere and are easily openable and reclosable. The flexible film packages are generally resalable to extend the shelf-life or freshness of products contained therein once the package is initially opened. By one approach, the flexible film hasa first panel and a second panel, two opposite edge portions and a top seal (506) extending from a first end seal (502) to a second end seal (504). The flexible film may have a score (516) that defines a cut out portion (525). An elongated closure layer (14) may extend over the score and may extend from the first end seal to the second end seal and within the opposing edge portions. The package is opened along the score and the cut-out portion is removed from the first panel and adheres to the second panel due to a bond strength of the top seal and the package is resealable due to the pressure sensitive adhesive disposed between the elongated closure layer and the flexible film that can readhere to the cut-out portion upon package reclosure.