Consumers demand reclosures on their on-the-go food options that open and close easily and securely as well as provide tactile feedback that reassures them that their package is really closed when they seal it. Introducing 3M™ Grip Lock Strip, a reclosure solution that is suitable for pre-made pouches and horizontal form/fill/seal flexible packaging applications and meets consumer and manufacturer needs. Example applications include pouches holding up to five pounds of:
Salty snacks and nuts
Candies and cookies
Dry beverages (coffee, tea or powdered drinks)
Dry cooking ingredients (pasta or spices)
Household and personal items (cotton balls, cotton swabs, hair ties, etc.)
Dry pet food and treats
Many other food and non-food items
Benefits for Consumers
In a world where everyone’s constantly on the move, customers demand on-the-go simplicity and freshness – but current reclosure options can be hard to use. That’s why we created 3M™ Grip Lock Strip for reclosable packaging to be both reliable and easy to seal correctly the first time.
Easy to open and close – doesn’t require precise alignment
A closure you can feel – tactile feedback lets you know it’s sealing
Performance typically isn’t affected by food crumbs or oils
58% of consumers sought packaging features with the ability to reseal and reclose²
Ease of Use
71% of people say that it is important for the package to be easy to reclose or reseal¹
Brand Loyalty
60% of people have purchased a product again because of packaging functionality (24% even recommended a product because of the packaging)¹
What Customers Want
Consumers say it is more important for brands to focus on features that make using the product easier than on innovative design and appearance¹
Applying Science to Package Closures
3M is a world leader in making micro hooks for the diaper industry, and we applied that expertise to making 3M™ Grip Lock Strip reliable and easy to use.
Fines have minimal effect on closure performance
Multi-hook reclosure system
Securely closes even when strips are not precisely aligned
Watch how easy it is for consumers to reliably grip and slide 3M™ Grip Lock Strip to close bags and for manufacturers to add this simple solution to their bags.
Enhance Operations and Delight Consumers (1:32)
See the advantages 3M™ Grip Lock Strip can provide on your production line and the reasons your customers will be delighted you provided it.
The Uncomplicated Reclosure (0:51)
See the advantages that make 3M™ Grip Lock Strip an excellent choice for manufacturers.
Find Out What 3M™ Grip Lock Strip Can Do for Your Brand
Try it Yourself
1) Submit sample request and receive our pouch reclosure sample by mail
2) Schedule a call or on-site visit from 3M – we’ll review and discuss project details, pouch material and application (form-fill-seal vs. pre-make then fill), and the type of machine equipment
3) Our technicians will work with you to provide the tooling and set up and run a trial