Custom Weed Mylar Bags from Teal Packaging: 50-unit standard MOQ (100+ units for specialty rigid boxes), 2-5 business day delivery in the US (express and economy options available), free design help included on every order, free generic sample kit ($19.99 shipping, credited toward your first order). Standard production runs from about 7 business days after digital proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer.
Materials and certifications: FSC-certified paper stock, FDA 21 CFR 176.170-compliant food-contact options, soy-based inks, kraft / corrugated / rigid paperboard / mylar / tin / vinyl substrates.
Contact Teal Packaging: Call (224) 546-8325, email info@tealpackaging.com, or request a free quote at tealpackaging.com/contact-us. We reply within one business day.
Updated June 17, 2026 · Teal Packaging operates a US facility in West Chicago, Illinois.
Professional Custom Weed Mylar Bags for Cannabis Storage
Protecting cannabis products from moisture, oxygen, and light requires specialized packaging solutions. Custom weed mylar bags from Teal Packaging deliver barrier protection that preserves product freshness while showcasing your brand through high-quality printing.
Our cannabis mylar bags feature child-resistant closures, opaque or transparent constructions, and customizable designs with a 2-week turnaround from order to delivery.
We produce custom weed mylar bags for flower, concentrates, edibles, and pre-rolls with MOQ starting at just 50 units.
Every order includes free design support and complimentary shipping to the US, Canada, UK, and Australia.
Our manufacturing partners use FSC-certified paper options and soy-based inks to create recyclable packaging that meets environmental standards alongside compliance requirements.
Mylar bag packaging combines aluminum foil layers with polyethylene films to create multi-layer barriers preventing degradation. This construction maintains cannabinoid potency and terpene profiles significantly longer than paper-based packaging.
For cannabis brands prioritizing product quality and shelf life, custom mylar bags represent the packaging standard across legal markets.
Material Layers and Barrier Properties
Our custom cannabis mylar bags use laminated film structures combining specific layers for optimal barrier performance. Standard constructions include 12-micron polyester for structural integrity, 9-micron aluminum foil for complete oxygen and light blocking, and 75-micron polyethylene for heat-sealing capability.
Total thickness ranges from 3.5mil to 6mil depending on bag size and application requirements.
Clear window options replace foil layers with transparent films in designated areas, allowing product visibility while maintaining barrier protection across the majority of the package surface. These windows use 48-micron oriented polypropylene that resists tearing and maintains clarity throughout typical distribution cycles.
Opaque white mylar constructions substitute white polyethylene layers for aluminum foil when complete light blocking isn't required but oxygen barriers remain critical. These bags cost slightly less than foil constructions and accept vibrant printing better than metallic surfaces.
For products with shorter shelf life expectations or controlled light exposure, white mylar delivers adequate protection with visual advantages.
The material specifications we apply to cannabis packaging build on expertise developed producing food boxes requiring similar barrier properties and safety certifications.
Printing Techniques and Design Options
Your weed mylar bags receive rotogravure or digital printing depending on order volume and color complexity. Rotogravure printing excels for runs above 5,000 units, delivering photographic quality across metallic surfaces with up to 10 colors.
Digital printing accommodates smaller batches with 4-color process printing and quick turnarounds suitable for limited releases or market testing.
Both processes use soy-based inks formulated specifically for flexible packaging substrates. These inks bond permanently to mylar surfaces without flaking or scratching during normal handling. Color matching follows Pantone standards with digital proofs showing accurate representations before production begins.
Full-coverage printing transforms entire bag surfaces into branding opportunities. Reverse printing places ink layers between protective films rather than on exterior surfaces, preventing wear from handling and improving scratch resistance. This technique adds slight cost but extends graphic quality throughout product shelf life.
Spot varnish, matte finishes, and tactile coatings create premium aesthetics distinguishing your products on dispensary shelves. Holographic foil stamping adds security features while creating eye-catching accents.
QR codes integrate seamlessly into designs, linking to product information, lab results, or brand stories that enhance customer engagement.
We incorporate required compliance elements including:
- Warning symbols
- Cannabinoid content panels
- Regulatory text into design layouts. These elements receive equal attention to branded graphics
- Ensuring professional appearance across all packaging surfaces rather than segregating compliance information into separate label areas
Bag Sizes and Closure Systems
Custom mylar bags for weed come in configurations from small 2x3 inch concentrate pouches to large 1-pound 6x10 inch flower bags. Popular sizes include:
- 3.5x5 inch eighth-ounce bags
- 4x6 inch quarter-ounce bags
- 5x8 inch half-ounce bags. Custom dimensions accommodate unique product formats including pre-roll tubes
- Edibles packaging
- Multi-product kits
Stand-up pouch constructions with bottom gussets provide shelf stability and maximize usable capacity. Flat pouches cost less per unit and ship more efficiently but require display fixtures or lay-flat merchandising.
Shaped pouches with die-cut tops or custom silhouettes create distinctive packaging that attracts attention in crowded retail environments.
Closure mechanisms must balance child resistance with adult accessibility. Heat-seal tops provide tamper evidence and complete barrier sealing. Zip-lock closures with child-resistant sliders allow resealing after opening while meeting CPSC compliance standards.
Press-to-close tracks offer simple resealing for products consumed over multiple sessions.
Tear notches positioned strategically allow easy opening without scissors while maintaining package integrity during distribution. Hang holes enable peg-board display merchandising common in dispensary retail environments. Euro-slot punches accommodate retail hanging systems with reinforced areas preventing tear-through.
Similar construction approaches used in our vape boxes and CBD boxes ensure consistent quality across different cannabis product categories.
Environmental Impact and Sustainability
Traditional mylar constructions present recycling challenges due to mixed-material lamination. We address this through recyclable mono-material alternatives and specialized recycling partnerships.
Our newest custom weed mylar bags use all-polyethylene constructions that recycle through store drop-off programs accepting plastic film packaging.
These mono-material bags substitute metallized polyethylene films for aluminum foil layers, maintaining oxygen barriers through vapor deposition processes. While slightly less effective than aluminum foil for extreme long-term storage, metallized PE delivers adequate protection for typical cannabis distribution cycles of 3-6 months.
This trade-off enables recycling participation that traditional mylar cannot achieve.
We print using soy-based inks that don't interfere with recycling processes or release volatile compounds during production.
Our manufacturing partners operate facilities with waste reduction programs diverting over 90% of production scrap from landfills. Energy-efficient printing equipment and optimized production scheduling reduce carbon footprint per unit manufactured.
Lightweighting initiatives minimize material usage through structural optimization. Reducing total thickness from 5mil to 4mil while maintaining barrier performance cuts material consumption by 20% across full production runs. These reductions compound over time as your brand scales, creating measurable environmental improvements.
We provide disposal guidance you can share with customers through printed instructions or digital resources. Clear communication about recycling capabilities helps environmentally conscious consumers support your sustainability initiatives.
Transparency about current limitations and ongoing improvements builds trust rather than overstating environmental benefits.
Ordering Process and Production Timeline
Ordering custom cannabis mylar bags begins with specifications including:
- Bag dimensions
- Closure type
- Barrier requirements
- Design files or concepts
Contact our team with project details to receive material recommendations and pricing based on quantity tiers. We'll explain trade-offs between different constructions so you can select options aligning with budget and performance priorities.
Our complimentary design support optimizes artwork for flexible packaging printing. Design teams ensure graphics accommodate heat-seal areas, fold lines, and mandatory compliance elements. We'll develop dimensional renderings showing how flat designs translate to formed bags, preventing surprises when physical samples arrive.
Digital proofs provide accurate color matching and layout verification. Physical samples ship within 5-7 business days for orders requiring tactile evaluation of materials, closures, and finishes. These samples allow testing with actual products to verify fit, barrier performance, and presentation before committing to full production.
Production runs 2 weeks from design approval to shipping.
Our 50-unit MOQ makes custom mylar accessible for small brands and limited releases. Volume pricing begins at 500 units with significant per-unit reductions at 1,000, 5,000, and 10,000+ unit quantities. We'll quote multiple tiers so you can evaluate inventory investment against per-unit savings.
Free shipping to the US, Canada, UK, and Australia includes tracking and delivery coordination. Bags ship flat in cartons protecting against moisture and damage during transit. We can coordinate deliveries with your production schedules or product launch timelines to minimize storage requirements at your facility.
Brands utilizing multiple packaging types appreciate ordering mailer boxes alongside mylar bags, streamlining procurement and ensuring brand consistency across primary and secondary packaging.
