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Custom mylar bags

A custom mylar bag is a printed barrier pouch with a high oxygen and moisture barrier, produced from 200 units in 10 to 14 business days after proof approval. All three types include a free digital proof and dieline on every order: no purchase commitment until you approve the proof and the artwork is right.

Three types of custom mylar bag

Comparison

Smell proofChild resistantDie-cut
FilmPET/AL/PE foil, 4–5 milMetallized barrier laminate3.5 mil mylar laminate
BarrierTrue smell proof (aluminum foil)Odor resistant (metallized)Odor resistant (metallized)
PrintDigital CMYK, matte or glossDigital CMYK, matte or glossUp to 10-color gravure or digital
ClosurePress zipper standard; CR zipper optionalCertified CR zipper (16 CFR 1700)Heat-sealed resealable zip track
Window optionNo: breaks the foil layerOptional (where state allows)No
Custom shapeNoNoYes: any silhouette
Minimum200 units200 units1,000 units
Lead time10–14 business days10–14 business days12–14 business days
One-time toolingNoNoYes, die charge quoted separately

Which do I need?

Choose the smell proof mylar bag if the product has a strong odor (cannabis flower, coffee, dried herbs) and the foil barrier needs to block odor completely. It runs with a standard press zipper or an optional certified CR zipper if your state requires child-resistant packaging for the same product.

Choose the child resistant mylar bag if your state requires certified child-resistant packaging and you do not need a fully smell proof barrier. The metallized film blocks most odor and all light; the certified CR zipper comes standard and a window is possible where the state allows it.

Choose the die-cut mylar bag if the bag's shape is a branding asset (a character silhouette, a logo outline, a product-shaped novelty) and you can meet the 1,000-unit minimum. The tooling cost is a one-time charge; reorders reuse the same die.

Questions people ask

What is a custom mylar bag?

A custom mylar bag is a printed barrier pouch made from a multi-layer film that provides high oxygen, moisture and light protection. The mylar layer gives the bag structural strength; the foil or metallized barrier layer protects the contents. Tria produces them in three types: smell proof on a true PET/AL/PE foil laminate, child resistant with a certified CR zipper, and die-cut in any custom silhouette.

Which type of custom mylar bag do I need?

Choose by barrier, compliance and shape. The smell proof bag uses a true aluminum foil laminate that stops odor completely; it runs with a standard press zipper or an optional certified CR zipper, and starts at 200 units. The child resistant bag uses a metallized barrier laminate and comes standard with a certified CR zipper tested to 16 CFR 1700; it can take a window where your state allows it, and starts at 200 units. The die-cut bag gives you a fully custom silhouette and starts at 1,000 units with a one-time tooling charge. If you need both smell proof and child resistant, order the smell proof bag with the optional CR zipper.

What is the minimum order for custom mylar bags?

200 units for the smell proof mylar bag and the child resistant mylar bag. 1,000 units for the die-cut mylar bag, which requires a one-time tooling charge for the custom die shape.

How long does it take to produce custom mylar bags?

10 to 14 business days after proof approval for the smell proof and child resistant bags. 12 to 14 business days for the die-cut bag. You receive a free digital proof and dieline within one business day of submitting your quote; production starts when you approve the proof.

Can custom mylar bags be child resistant?

Yes. The child resistant mylar bag comes standard with a certified CR zipper tested to 16 CFR 1700.20, and test documentation is available on request. The smell proof mylar bag can also be ordered with the same certified CR zipper as an upgrade. The die-cut mylar bag uses a heat-sealed resealable zip track and does not have a CR zipper option. This is packaging guidance, not legal advice.

Are all mylar bags smell proof?

No. Only the bag built on a true foil laminate, PET/AL/PE with an aluminum layer, is genuinely smell proof, with very low oxygen transmission. The child resistant mylar bag and die-cut mylar bag use a metallized film, which blocks light and most oxygen but lets a measurable amount of odor through over days. They are odor resistant, not smell proof.

Can I get a window on a custom mylar bag?

Only on the child resistant mylar bag, and only where your state's cannabis packaging rules allow a window. A window is not available on the smell proof bag because it breaks the aluminum foil layer and the bag stops being smell proof. A window is not available on the die-cut bag.

What sizes do custom mylar bags come in?

Standard sizes match the regulated cannabis and hemp market: 3.5 by 5 inches for 3.5 grams, 4 by 6.5 inches for 7 grams, 5 by 8.5 inches for 14 grams, 6 by 9 inches for 28 grams and 8 by 12 inches for one pound. Custom sizes from 3 by 4 to 12 by 18 inches are available on the smell proof and child resistant bags. The die-cut bag runs in 3 by 5, 5 by 8 or a custom dimension to your die line.

Ready to price your custom mylar bag?

Send the size, type and quantity for a quote and a dieline, usually within one business day. Your digital proof follows, usually within one business day of your artwork. Design help and the Swatch Book of materials are free.

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