Custom Pouches

Die Cut Mylar Bags

Die Cut Mylar Bags built to your specification — your dimensions, your board, your print.

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

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Name, email, phone and what you are packing. Attach artwork if you have it. We reply with a specification and a written price, usually within one business day.

The more detail you give, the more accurate the quote.

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    What die cut mylar bags have to cope with

    Die Cut Mylar Bags hold product needing a specific cut feature — a hang hole, a handle, a window aperture. That is the starting point for the specification, because a hang hole needs reinforcement and enough material above it. Under a filled bag on a peg, that is a real load.

    In service they are used for peg-hung retail where the bag hangs by its own cut feature.

    Where die cut mylar bags are actually used

    Die Cut Mylar Bags are specified for peg-hung retail where the bag hangs by its own cut feature. A hang hole needs reinforcement and enough material above it. Under a filled bag on a peg, that is a real load.

    • Peg-hung retail where the bag hangs by its own cut feature
    • Coffee and dry goods
    • Snacks and confectionery
    • Supplements and powders

    The substrate for die cut mylar bags

    A reinforced hang area, either an extra laminate patch or a euro-slot design that spreads the load.

    The options we would consider for this format are below; a hang hole needs reinforcement and enough material above it. Under a filled bag on a peg, that is a real load.

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

    Holding die cut mylar bags before service

    A hang hole cut too close to the seal tears out under the weight of the filled bag on a peg.

    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 die cut mylar bags

    Keep artwork clear of the cut edge. A design running to the die line will show any registration variation.

    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 die cut mylar bags

    Keep artwork clear of the cut edge. A design running to the die line will show any registration variation.

    Finishes are costed one at a time because each is a separate operation — that way you can see which one is carrying the price.

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

    Sizing die cut mylar bags

    Standard formats with a die-cut feature added, positioned relative to the fill line.

    Send the contents rather than a box size. The hang hole is positioned for the artwork rather than for the load, and it tears on the shelf.

    Preparing artwork

    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.

    How an order runs

    Start with dimensions and quantity. If you already run something similar, a physical sample tells us more in a minute than a specification does in a page.

    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

    A plain structural sample is the cheapest way to find a fit problem — far cheaper than finding it across a full run.

    Sample costs are normally credited against the production order.

    Reference

    Die Cut Mylar Bags at a specification level

    ProductDie Cut 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

    Specification builder

    Specify Die Cut 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.
    Packaging type
    Box style
    Quantity
    Colour
    Material
    Printing
    Finish

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      Prices start from $0.30 per piece for large-volume orders. Final pricing depends on size, material, printing, finishes, and quantity.

      What you get

      What you get with this format

      Sized to the contents

      Standard formats with a die-cut feature added, positioned relative to the fill line.

      The failure worth avoiding

      A hang hole cut too close to the seal tears out under the weight of the filled bag on a peg.

      Where it is used

      Specified for peg-hung retail where the bag hangs by its own cut feature.

      The detail that matters

      A hang hole needs reinforcement and enough material above it. Under a filled bag on a peg, that is a real load.

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

      Answers

      Die Cut Mylar Bags: questions buyers ask

      Specification, minimums and lead times for die cut mylar bags.

      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.

      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.

      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.

      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 die cut 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.

      How long do die cut mylar bags take to produce?

      3 to 5 business days after artwork approval, plus freight. Pouch runs with applied finishes can take longer because each finish is a separate pass, and we confirm a firm date in writing with the quote.

      What do die cut mylar bags cost?

      Prices start from $0.30 per piece for large-volume orders. For this format the biggest levers are quantity, print route, board grade and how many finishing passes are involved. We quote each element separately so you can see where the money is going. On this format the film structure and whether you need a zip or a valve move the price more than quantity does at small volumes.

      Can I see a sample first?

      Yes. We can send a plain unprinted sample so you can check the fit and structure, or a printed prototype for colour and finish. Sample costs are normally credited against the production order. A plain sample answers fit and structure; a printed one answers colour. On die cut mylar bags it is usually fit that is worth checking first.

      Can you match packaging we already use?

      Send the current specification or a physical sample and we will quote to match it rather than proposing an alternative you would then have to re-approve internally. A physical sample tells us more than a specification sheet — board caliper and coating are usually described loosely and measured exactly.

      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 die cut 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.

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