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Keep Your Product Fresh, Protected and Shelf-Ready with Custom Mylar Bags
Protect product freshness with custom Mylar bags specified to help limit oxygen, moisture and light exposure. Barrier performance depends on the selected laminate structure, film thickness, and seal integrity. Artsy Packaging offers bespoke bag dimensions, printed artwork and laminate specifications to meet different products’ barrier, storage and branding requirements.
100 | Minimum order
10-12 days | Working days
10+ yrs | Experience
3,000+ | Businesses served
1M+ | Boxes shipped
Key Takeaway
Custom Mylar bags from Artsy Packaging are available with orders from 100 bags and a 7–8 working day production turnaround after final artwork or digital proof approval. With 10+ years of packaging experience and 3,000+ businesses served, we provide design support, proofing and custom printing and finishing options to help you specify the right bags for your products. Choose suitable bag sizes, laminate structures, barrier properties and resealable closures to match your product’s storage needs, branding and presentation requirements. Request a quote or call 0121-582-4303 to discuss your requirements with our packaging team.
Custom Mylar Bags Sized, Sealed and Styled Around Your Product
Artsy Packaging designs custom Mylar bags around your product's size, capacity, and barrier needs. Our packaging designers specify pouch dimensions and capacity for products ranging from individual portions to larger-volume packs, matching gusset depth and barrier thickness to what’s going inside. Compatible closures, such as a resealable zipper, tin-tie or heat seal, are matched to your product’s characteristics. Matt, gloss, or spot UV finishes then help the printed design reflect your brand.
Choose the Right Mylar Bag Style
The right mylar bag style comes down to how much product it needs to hold, whether it stands upright or lies flat on the shelf, and how customers open and reseal it.
Stand-Up Pouches
Stand-up pouches feature gusseted bases that allow them to stand upright on shelves, making them suitable for coffee, snacks, pet treats and branded retail packaging.
Flat & Gusseted Bags
Flat bags have a simple, compact structure for samples, spices and tea. Gusseted bags feature expandable side or bottom panels for coffee beans, grains and pet food.
Die-Cut & Window Bags
Die-cut bags feature custom shapes for cosmetics, gifts and speciality retail products, while window pouches display contents through transparent panels.
Child-Resistant & Tamper-Evident Bags
Child-resistant bags use closures to restrict children’s access, while tamper-evident bags show signs of opening. Both suit regulated products, including pharmaceuticals and chemicals.
Customise Your Mylar Bags
Customise Mylar bags by choosing the suitable sizes, laminate materials, printing, finishes, and closures to meet your product's storage and presentation requirements. You can add your brand artwork, logo, product information and scannable codes on the Mylar bags for product identification, shelf appeal, and brand consistency.
Materials
PET (Polyester) Film
PET provides tensile strength, dimensional stability, stiffness, humidity resistance, and a smooth printable surface. As an outer layer, it suits coffee, tea, snacks and cosmetics where durability and clear branding matter.
Aluminium Foil & Metallised Film
Aluminium foil and metallised films provide different levels of light, oxygen and moisture protection. Aluminium foil generally offers a higher barrier, while metallised films can provide a lighter alternative. The best option depends on the required barrier performance, flexibility and durability.
BOPP & PE Film
BOPP adds stiffness, clarity, printability and moisture resistance, while PE provides flexibility, heat-sealability, toughness and moisture resistance. These films suit dry foods, powders and frozen products needing reliable seals
Kraft & Sustainable Options
Child-resistant pouches incorporate closures designed to restrict access by children, while tamper-evident designs show opening or interference. Suitability for regulated products depends on applicable requirements.
Printing
Digital Printing
Digital printing transfers artwork directly from a digital file onto the printable bag surface without conventional printing plates, making it suitable for shorter runs, variable designs and detailed full-colour artwork.
Offset & Flexographic Printing
Flexographic printing suits flexible packaging, and digital printing supports short runs and variable artwork, while gravure suits high-volume production. The right method depends on film construction, print requirements and order quantity.
Rotogravure & Screen Printing
Rotogravure printing uses engraved cylinders to reproduce detailed designs consistently on high-volume orders. Screen printing pushes ink through a mesh stencil, suiting bold graphics, solid colours and specialised designs.
CMYK & Pantone Colour Matching
CMYK printing combines four inks to reproduce full-colour artwork, while Pantone references specify standardised colours using spot inks or process printing, depending on the method and required accuracy.
Finishing
Matte & Gloss Lamination
Matt lamination creates a smooth, low-reflective surface, while gloss lamination produces a brighter, more reflective finish.
Foil Stamping & Spot UV
Foil stamping applies a metallic foil effect to selected areas for decorative emphasis, while Spot UV applies a localised glossy coating to selected details such as logos, text or graphic elements.
Embossing & Debossing
Embossing raises selected artwork above the bag surface, while debossing presses it into the material to create a recessed effect that gives logos, patterns or other design details a more tactile appearance.
Closure & Sealing Options
Select the closure that matches how your product will be opened, stored and used.
Ziplock & Resealable Closures
Ziplock closures use interlocking profiles to create a reusable seal, making them suitable for snacks, coffee, dried foods and powders that need repeated opening and closing.
Heat Seal & Vacuum Seal
Heat-sealing bonds compatible pouch layers under controlled conditions. Vacuum sealing removes air before sealing and requires packaging materials and products suitable for the process.
Tear Notches & Valves
Tear notches provide a starting point for opening pouches without replacing the primary seal. One-way degassing valves release gases from freshly roasted coffee while limiting air ingress.
Custom Mylar Bags for Different Products & Industries
Artsy Packaging considers each product’s protection, storage, sealing, and presentation needs when manufacturing Mylar bags for food, coffee, supplements, pet food, and cosmetics.
Food & Coffee
Mylar bags with barrier laminates limit oxygen, moisture, and light exposure for coffee, tea, snacks, and dry foods.
Supplements & Pet Food
Resealable Mylar bags with zip closures preserve product protection during repeated opening and closing.
Cosmetics & Beauty
Custom-printed Mylar bags provide printable surfaces for branding, product information, and graphics.
Emergency Food
High-barrier pouches protect suitable dry foods from oxygen, moisture and light. Shelf life depends on the food, pouch, seal and storage conditions.
Medical & Pharmaceutical Products
Verified high-barrier pouches can protect selected healthcare and diagnostic products when material, seal and compliance requirements are met.
Electronics
ESD-protective bags help safeguard sensitive electronics, including RAM modules and motherboards, during storage and transport.
Industrial Components
Heavy-duty Mylar bags offer moisture protection for precision metal parts and industrial components during storage or transport.
Agricultural Seeds
High-barrier Mylar bags limit moisture, oxygen, and light exposure during seed storage.
Archival & Collectibles
Archival polyester sleeves keep documents, photographs, comics and collectables visible while reducing handling and dust exposure.
How Much Do Custom Mylar Bags Cost?
Custom Mylar bags start from £X per bag, with a minimum order quantity of 100 bags. The final price depends on your specifications and order requirements.
Which Factors Affect the Cost of Custom Mylar Bags?
Key cost factors include bag size, material structure, thickness, printing method, colour coverage, closure type, additional features such as tear notches and valves, finishing options, and order quantity.
How Can You Control Costs?
You can control the cost of custom Mylar bags by ordering higher quantities and keeping your bag size, material, printing and finishes as simple as your product requires to lower the unit cost. Share your requirements with our packaging team to get a cost-effective quote based on your specifications.
Order Custom Mylar Bags From 100 Bags
Order custom Mylar bags from as few as 100 bags, making them practical for small businesses, product launches and specific packaging runs.Larger orders may reduce the unit cost, depending on the material structure, printing method, finishing requirements and production setup. Request a quotation to compare costs at different quantities.
Review Your Mylar Bags Before Production
Digital Proof
We provide a digital proof once your order is confirmed, showing your artwork on the bag so you can check the layout, colours, text, graphics and dimensions before production.
Physical Sample
Artsy Packaging offers a physical sample before production so you can inspect the actual material, construction, dimensions, print quality and selected finishes before approving the full production run.
Order Custom Mylar Bags in 5 Simple Steps
Get your custom Mylar bags made to your product, packaging, and branding requirements, with our team supporting you from order to delivery.
1
Choose Your Bag Style
Select a bag format for your product, then specify features like a window, child-resistant closure, or tamper-evident seal.
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Select Size & Capacity
Provide your required dimensions and capacity based on the product you need to pack.
3
Choose Material & Closure
Select the material structure, thickness, barrier level, and closure based on your product’s protection and storage needs.
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Submit Artwork & Approve Proof
Submit your artwork to our packaging team, who will prepare the digital proof for you to approve before production.
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Production & Delivery
Once the specifications are approved, we produce your custom Mylar bags and arrange delivery to your location.
Why Choose Artsy Packaging?
Artsy Packaging delivers custom Mylar bags with flexible MOQs, design support, tailored printing, reliable turnaround and over 10 years of packaging experience.
10+ Years of Packaging Experience
Our 10+ years of packaging experience helps you make informed choices about materials, printing, finishes and bag specifications for your product.
100-Bag MOQ
Artsy Packaging supports startups and small businesses with product launches and smaller runs by offering custom Mylar bags from 100 units.
Design & Proofing Support
Our designers can help prepare or refine supplied artwork to meet the required print specifications and provide a digital proof for approval before production.
Printing & Finishing Options
We offer printing and finishing options to create the colours, graphics, surface appearance and branded details your packaging needs.
7-8 Working Day Turnaround
Our 7-8 working day turnaround helps you receive your custom Mylar bags within a defined production timeframe.
Trusted by 3,000+ Businesses
Artsy Packaging has supported over 3,000 businesses with custom packaging solutions, demonstrating our experience as an established supplier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Supply My Own Artwork or Get Design Support?
Yes, you can supply your own print-ready artwork, or our designers can help create or prepare your design for production. Artsy Packaging can work with your existing artwork or help refine it to meet the required print specifications. We will also provide a digital proof before production to review and approve.
Are Custom Mylar Bags Smell-Proof?
Custom Mylar bags can help contain odours when designed with suitable barrier materials and secure closures. Suitable high-barrier laminates and well-formed seals can help reduce odour transmission. Performance depends on the complete film structure, closure and seal integrity, so odour containment should be verified for the intended product.
Are Mylar Bags Toxic, or Are They Food-Safe?
Food-grade Mylar bags are generally safe for their intended use when made with food-contact-compliant materials, inks and adhesives. Food-contact suitability depends on the complete packaging construction, including the inner contact layer, inks, adhesives and intended conditions of use. Request the relevant food-contact compliance documentation before using a pouch for food products.
How Are Custom Mylar Bags Actually Manufactured?
Custom Mylar bags are manufactured through several stages given below. Film Production: PET is extruded and biaxially stretched to create a strong polyester film.
Barrier Layer: Aluminium is vacuum-metalised onto the PET or added as a foil layer for light, oxygen and moisture protection.
Lamination: PET, the barrier layer and a heat-sealable PE or CPP inner layer are bonded into a multi-layer structure.
Printing: Artwork is typically reverse-printed on the outer film using digital, flexographic or rotogravure printing before lamination, protecting the print.
Pouch-Making: The laminated film is slit, formed and heat-sealed into the required bag style, with features such as zippers or tear notches added where required.
Which Material of Mylar Bags Is the Best Choice for Your Specific Product?
The best Mylar bag material depends on your product, storage duration, barrier and durability requirements.
PET/BoPET provides tensile strength, stability and external durability for coffee, snacks, cosmetics and dry foods that require reliable handling performance.
Aluminium foil or metallised film creates a strong barrier against light, oxygen and moisture, which is valuable for coffee, tea, spices, herbs and long-term food storage.
Food-grade PE combines flexibility with reliable heat-sealing properties, supporting dry foods, powders, frozen foods and other products requiring secure seals.
Nylon/polyamide adds gas resistance and structural strength, particularly for vacuum-packed foods, meat, cheese and other demanding applications.
Film thickness and laminate construction affect pouch durability based on product weight, shape, handling and barrier needs. Confirm the suitable specification with your packaging supplier.
Our packaging team can recommend the right material structure and thickness for your product.
What Artwork File Formats Do You Accept for Printing?
Artsy Packaging accepts PDF, AI, EPS, JPEG/JPG, TIFF and PNG files. Vector formats are ideal for logos and scalable artwork, while TIFF and JPEG suit high-resolution images. Supply artwork at 300 DPI at final print size, in CMYK where required, with 3 mm bleed. Embed fonts or convert them to outlines. Our designers can help prepare your files to meet print specifications.
Are Foil or Laminated Mylar Bags Still Recyclable?
No, many foil-based and multilayer flexible pouches are not accepted through conventional household recycling because their bonded layers are difficult to separate. Recyclability depends on the complete material construction and the recycling facilities available locally.
How Do I Know I Can Trust a New Packaging Supplier With My Order?
You can know whether you can trust a new packaging supplier for your order by checking its business registration, physical address, certifications, client references, samples, payment terms, lead times and communication. Request a physical sample to assess material quality, construction, printing and finishes. A reliable supplier will provide clear specifications, realistic lead times and pre-production proofs for approval before production.
Can I Reorder the Same Mylar Bag Design Without Paying Full Setup Costs Again?
Yes, you can reorder the same Mylar bag designs without paying full setup costs again, provided the artwork and specifications remain unchanged. Digital printing requires minimal setup, while retained flexographic plates or rotogravure cylinders may be reused. Changes to artwork, size, materials, finishes or printing methods may incur additional costs.
Is There a Cost or Quality Difference Between Food-Grade and Standard Mylar Bags?
Yes, food-contact-compliant and industrial pouch costs vary by materials, construction and order quantity. Verify food-contact suitability separately from barrier performance and durability. However, protection against light, moisture and oxygen, and overall durability depend on the bag’s material, thickness and layer construction, rather than food-grade status alone.
How Long Does Production Take?
Artsy Packaging produces custom Mylar bags in 7-8 working days after you approve your final artwork or digital proof. Rush orders may be completed in a shorter timeframe, while larger orders can take longer due to higher production volumes. The exact timeframe also depends on your bag style, material structure, printing, finishes and production requirements, with delivery time added based on your specified location.
Do You Deliver Across the UK?
Yes, Artsy Packaging provides UK-wide delivery for custom Mylar bags, covering England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Standard delivery is available across mainland areas, while the Scottish Highlands, offshore islands and other remote locations may require additional transit time or delivery charges depending on the destination.
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