Custom Pouches

Custom Shaped Mylar Bags

Made-to-order shaped Mylar Bags in pet/mpet/pe laminate, printed to your artwork and cut to your dimensions.

Minimum order
100 units
Production
3–5 business days
Construction
pouch
Delivery
US, UK, Canada, Australia

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    What custom shaped mylar bags have to cope with

    Custom Shaped Mylar Bags hold product where an unusual outline is the point of difference on a shelf. That is the starting point for the specification, because every part of the outline needs a continuous seal band of consistent width. Sharp points cannot be sealed reliably.

    In service they are used for crowded retail categories where an unusual silhouette gets a product noticed.

    Where custom shaped mylar bags are actually used

    Custom Shaped Mylar Bags are specified for crowded retail categories where an unusual silhouette gets a product noticed. Every part of the outline needs a continuous seal band of consistent width. Sharp points cannot be sealed reliably.

    • Crowded retail categories where an unusual silhouette gets a product noticed
    • Coffee and dry goods
    • Snacks and confectionery
    • Supplements and powders

    The substrate for custom shaped mylar bags

    A standard laminate with a shaped die. Waste rises with shape complexity, which affects unit cost.

    The options we would consider for this format are below; every part of the outline needs a continuous seal band of consistent width. Sharp points cannot be sealed reliably.

    • PET/MPET/PE laminate
    • Kraft paper/PE laminate
    • Clear PET/PE laminate
    • Recyclable mono-PE
    • Compostable kraft/PLA

    Holding custom shaped mylar bags before service

    Narrow points and tight curves in the outline fail at the seal, because a seal needs a minimum consistent width.

    Paperboard also absorbs moisture from the air until it equalises with its surroundings. If stock sits more than about six weeks in unconditioned space, a moisture-resistant coating is worth its small premium.

    Comparing the substrate options

    The honest trade-offs between the stocks we would consider for this format.

    MaterialBarrierRecovery route
    Uncoated kraftNoneDry goods, short shelf life
    Aqueous coatedLight moistureKeeps paper recyclable
    Foil laminateOxygen and moistureLongest shelf life, not kerbside recyclable
    Mono-material filmGood, shorter lifeStore drop-off recycling

    Printing custom shaped mylar bags

    Design the seal band into the artwork rather than around it, or the shape will have an unplanned border.

    Rotogravure, Digital film printing, Flexography are all available for this format. Run length usually decides which is cheapest: digital removes the plate cost on short quantities, offset and flexo overtake it at volume.

    Finishing custom shaped mylar bags

    Design the seal band into the artwork rather than around it, or the shape will have an unplanned border.

    The finishes below are quoted line by line. Each is an additional pass, so dropping one is a real saving rather than a rounding difference.

    • Matte film
    • Gloss film
    • Soft-touch film
    • Spot gloss over matte
    • Metallised layer

    Sizing custom shaped mylar bags

    Any outline within the die area, though complex shapes reduce how efficiently film is used.

    Send the contents rather than a box size. A shape is designed graphically without allowing for the seal band that has to run continuously around it.

    Getting artwork press-ready

    Build artwork to the flat pouch dieline including the gusset panels, and keep barcodes on a flat face rather than across a seal.

    Supply a print-ready PDF or vector file with fonts outlined and images at 300 dpi. Our prepress team checks every file before a proof is issued. On a pouch the check that matters most is that copy clears the seal areas, which are not printable.

    Ordering custom shaped mylar bags

    The useful starting point is the product, not the pack. Give us its measurements and the quantity, and we work the pouch outward from there.

    A dieline template follows, sized to your product. Prepress checks your artwork against it and issues a proof; nothing runs until you sign that off.

    Testing the fit first

    Ask for an unprinted sample if the question is fit, or a printed prototype if the question is colour. They answer different things.

    Sample costs are normally credited against the production order.

    Reference

    Custom Shaped Mylar Bags at a specification level

    ProductCustom Shaped Mylar Bags
    CategoryCustom Pouches
    ConstructionPouch
    StructureMulti-layer laminated film
    BarrierMoisture and oxygen barrier available
    ClosureHeat seal, optional resealable zipper
    MaterialsPET/MPET/PE laminate, Kraft paper/PE laminate, Clear PET/PE laminate, Recyclable mono-PE
    PrintingRotogravure, Digital film printing, Flexography
    FinishesMatte film, Gloss film, Soft-touch film, Spot gloss over matte, Metallised layer
    Minimum orderMinimum order is 100 units on any format, and unit cost falls sharply as the quantity rises.
    Lead time3 to 5 business days after artwork approval
    ShippingAcross the US, UK, Canada and Australia

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    Specify Custom Shaped Mylar Bags in under a minute

    Set what you know, leave the rest. Everything here travels with your request, so nothing gets retyped.

    • 100-unit minimum
    • 3–5 day production
    • Free dieline
    • No obligation
    Approximation only — proportions, colour family and finish character. Not a colour proof, and the panel shown is a placeholder, not your artwork.
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      In practice

      Why buyers specify this format

      The dimensions that matter

      Any outline within the die area, though complex shapes reduce how efficiently film is used.

      What tends to go wrong

      Narrow points and tight curves in the outline fail at the seal, because a seal needs a minimum consistent width.

      Where it is used

      Specified for crowded retail categories where an unusual silhouette gets a product noticed.

      The detail that decides it

      Every part of the outline needs a continuous seal band of consistent width. Sharp points cannot be sealed reliably.

      This format sits in our custom pouches range, alongside 26 other made-to-order formats.

      Answers

      Custom Shaped Mylar Bags: questions buyers ask

      Specification, minimums and lead times for custom shaped mylar bags.

      Can you make any shape of pouch?

      Almost — but every part of the outline needs a continuous seal band of consistent width, so sharp points and very tight curves cannot be sealed reliably. Send the shape and we will tell you where it needs softening.

      What barrier do I actually need?

      It depends on shelf life and what degrades the product — oxygen, moisture or light. A higher barrier costs more and is usually harder to recycle, so the right answer is the lowest barrier that holds your product for as long as it needs to.

      Can I have a full barrier and full recyclability?

      Not currently, and it is better to be straight about it. Multi-layer laminates block best precisely because they combine materials, which is what makes them hard to recycle. Mono-material films are recyclable through store drop-off but give a shorter shelf life.

      Are poly formats recyclable?

      Through store drop-off in many areas rather than kerbside collection. Mono-material polyethylene is the more recyclable option; mixed-material films generally are not. If recyclability is a stated claim, tell us and we will keep to a mono-material construction.

      Can you add a resealable zip or a valve?

      Both are standard options. A zip suits anything the customer opens repeatedly; a one-way valve is for products that off-gas, such as freshly roasted coffee, where a sealed bag would otherwise inflate.

      Where do you deliver?

      All 50 US states, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, on the same timeline everywhere: 3 to 5 business days of production after artwork approval, then 5 to 7 business days in transit. Every run is made to order and shipped directly to your address rather than pulled from stock, so you receive current production rather than whatever has been sitting in a warehouse. Freight is costed separately by weight, volume and destination. This format nests or lies flat, so a large quantity takes up far less freight volume than the finished pack suggests.

      Can I order custom shaped mylar bags in a custom size?

      Every run is cut to your dimensions — there are no stock sizes here. Send the product measurements rather than a box size and we will build the pouch around them, then send a dieline template you can design onto.

      What happens after I approve the quote?

      We issue a dieline template sized to your product, prepress checks your artwork against it, and a proof comes back for sign-off. Nothing runs until you approve that proof, and pouches then take 3 to 5 business days.

      Can you hold the specification for repeat orders?

      Yes. Once a first run is approved we hold the board, structure, dimensions, print method and finishes against your account, so a reorder references the same specification exactly rather than being re-derived. It also means a reorder can be priced against a larger quantity without re-opening the specification.

      Do you offer recycled or recyclable options?

      Recycled grades are available across most of the substrates we run for pouches. Recycled content, kerbside recyclability and certified compostability are three different claims though, so tell us which one you intend to print.

      What file format should I send artwork in?

      A print-ready PDF or a vector file, with fonts outlined and any raster images at 300 dpi at final size. We supply the dieline to design onto, and prepress checks bleed, safe area and crease clearance before issuing a proof. The dieline we supply carries the crease positions, so keeping type clear of a crease is easier to solve at layout than at proof.

      What is the minimum order for custom shaped mylar bags?

      A flat 100 units on any format. Most pouches in this range are quoted from 100 units upward because unit cost falls sharply above that, but the minimum exists so you can validate a structure first.

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      Quote Custom Shaped Mylar Bags

      Send the dimensions and quantity you need. We reply with a full specification and a written price, usually within one business day.