Custom mylar bags are the packaging backbone of a cannabis operation. Every product you sell — flower, pre-rolls, edibles, concentrates — needs to go out in packaging that protects the product, meets state compliance requirements, and carries your brand. A custom-printed mylar bag does all three at once, and at scale, it costs a fraction of what labeling individual blank bags would.
This guide covers all mylar bag and exit bag products available through Cannabis Promotions — every standard size, the print finish options available, how setup fees and MOQs work, and a practical decision framework for choosing the right size and quantity for your operation.
Size Reference: All Standard Mylar Bag Sizes
| Bag Size | Dimensions | Gusset | Best For | Material |
| Pre-Roll | 5.75″ × 2.88″ | Flat | Single joints, blunts, gummies | Mylar or Kraft |
| 1/8 oz | 3.43″ × 5.0″ | +2″ | Flower, edibles, concentrates | Mylar or Kraft |
| 1/4 oz | 4.0″ × 6.63″ | +2″ | Flower, edibles | Mylar or Kraft |
| 1/2 oz | 5.0″ × 8.13″ | +3″ | Flower, bulk edibles | Mylar or Kraft |
| 1 oz | 5.9″ × 9.0″ | +3.5″ | Full-ounce flower, premium packs | Mylar or Kraft |
| 8 oz | Contact for dims | Gusseted | Multi-product bulk retail packs | Mylar or Kraft |
| 1 lb | 12″ × 19″ | +5.5″ | Wholesale, grower-to-processor | Mylar or Kraft |
| Exit Bag 12×9 | 12″ × 9″ × 4.5″ | 4.5″ box bottom | Point-of-sale exit packaging | Mylar |
| Custom Size | Any dimension | Any | Unique product shapes, brand specs | Mylar or Kraft |
Pre-Roll Mylar Bags
The pre-roll mylar barrier bag at $0.28–$0.40/unit is the most affordable custom mylar option in the lineup — and one of the highest-volume products for dispensaries selling individual joints. At 5.75"×2.88", the flat format fits a single pre-roll or blunt, and works equally well for gummies, chocolate pieces, or other small edible formats.
Mylar construction keeps odors fully contained and product fresh. The metallic barrier liner blocks light and moisture, protecting your product between dispensary and consumer. Full-color printing on both sides gives your brand solid coverage on a bag that customers handle every single time they reach for a joint.
Choose Pre-Roll Mylar when: You're packaging individual joints, blunts, or small single-serve products. The low per-unit cost makes this the natural choice for high-volume pre-roll operations, and the full-color print surface gives you more branding real estate per dollar than almost any other packaging format.
Flower Bags: 1/8 oz, 1/4 oz & 1/2 oz
The 1/8 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/2 oz bags are the core dispensary flower packaging sizes. All three are made from 5 mil mylar in a gusseted stand-up format — the gusset allows the bag to stand upright on a retail shelf, giving you front and back print surfaces. All feature a resealable closure, one-time child-resistant heat seal, and clear or opaque backing options.
The 1/8 oz is the most common retail unit in most US cannabis markets. The 1/4 oz and 1/2 oz formats serve consumers buying larger quantities, and their bigger surface area accommodates strain details, terpene profiles, and compliance text alongside your brand design.
Pro Tip: The gusseted stand-up format changes how your bags present at retail. A bag lying flat shows only the front face. A standing gusseted bag shows front, sides, and partial back — plan your design to use all of that real estate.
Ounce & 8 oz Bags
The full-ounce bag at 5.9"×9.0"+3.5" gusset is the premium retail flower format — a large package with significant front and back print surface that communicates quality and quantity at the point of sale. Ideal for dispensaries selling ounce-priced premium flower SKUs, or brands that want a flagship format that dominates shelf presence.
The 8 oz bag fills the gap between single-ounce retail and bulk pound packaging — useful for multi-product bundles, sample assortment packs, or wholesale units sized for smoke shops and smaller retail accounts. Both sizes maintain the same 5 mil mylar construction, resealable closure, and full print options as the smaller flower bags.
Choose Ounce or 8 oz when: You're selling premium full-ounce flower at retail, creating a flagship SKU where packaging presence justifies a higher price point, or packaging bulk quantities for wholesale accounts or multi-strain bundles.
One Pound Mylar Bags
The one pound mylar bag at 12"×19"+5.5" gusset is designed for growers, processors, and distributors moving bulk cannabis between facilities or to wholesale accounts. Custom printing your brand on bulk transfer packaging reinforces professional credibility at every step of the supply chain.
At this size, the print surface is large enough to carry full compliance information, batch numbers, test results, and brand design simultaneously — eliminating the need for separate labels on bulk transfer bags. The 5 mil mylar maintains full odor barrier and moisture control at the pound scale.
Choose Pound Bags when: You're a cultivator, processor, or distributor moving bulk product between facilities or to wholesale retail accounts. The branded pound bag replaces generic transfer bags with a professional packaging touchpoint that carries your brand through the supply chain.
Custom Exit Bags – 12×9
The 12"×9"×4.5" exit bag is the branded bag your dispensary hands to customers at the point of sale, carrying everything they purchased. With a 4.5" box-bottom gusset, it holds multiple products and stands upright on its own.
Custom-printed exit bags are one of the most visible brand touchpoints in the entire dispensary experience — every customer leaving your store walks out carrying your logo. Many states also require child-resistant exit packaging for cannabis purchases. This bag meets most state compliance requirements while serving as a full-color branded advertisement.
Choose Exit Bags when: You want every customer who walks out of your dispensary to carry a branded bag — turning every purchase into a moving advertisement and satisfying point-of-sale compliance requirements at the same time.
Print Finishes & Customization Options
All mylar bags support full-color printing with a range of finish and customization options. The right combination depends on your brand positioning, retail environment, and budget per unit.
| Finish / Option | Description | Best For |
|---|
| Matte | Soft, non-reflective surface. Premium, understated look. Reduces fingerprint visibility. | Craft and artisan cannabis brands |
| Gloss / Shiny | High-shine finish that makes colors pop and catches light on retail shelves. | Bold, colorful brand designs |
| UV Spot Print | Selective high-gloss coating on specific elements (logos, text) while the rest stays matte. Creates premium tactile contrast. | Premium brands wanting a subtle finish upgrade |
| Foil Printing | Metallic foil elements (gold, silver, holographic) applied to specific areas of the design. | Luxury brands and limited-edition packaging |
| Die-Cut Windows | Clear view-through cutouts in the bag face. Lets customers see product without opening. | Flower bags where visual quality is a selling point |
| Clear vs. Opaque | Clear backing shows product through the back. Opaque backing provides full light blocking on both sides. | Opaque for freshness; clear for product visibility |
| Mylar vs. Kraft | Mylar = standard metallic barrier film. Kraft = natural brown paper exterior with mylar liner inside. | Kraft for eco/artisan brands; Mylar for mainstream |
| Hole Punch | Euro-style hang hole added to the top of the bag for peg hook retail display. | Dispensaries and smoke shops with hook displays |
Pro Tip: Matte finish with UV spot coating on your logo is the most popular combination for premium cannabis brands — it reads as expensive, the contrast draws the eye directly to your mark, and it photographs well for social media.
MOQs, Setup Fees & Lead Times Explained
Mylar bags are a custom-manufactured product — your artwork is printed onto the bag film before it's converted into finished bags. That production process involves plate or screen setup costs that are separate from the per-unit cost of the bags themselves.
| Spec | Detail | Notes |
|---|
| Setup fee | $150 per color | CMYK+W pricing available after 5 spot colors |
| Lead time | 4–5 weeks | From proof approval to delivery |
| Material thickness | 5 mil mylar | Industry-standard barrier film |
| Child-resistant seal | Heat-sealable, one-time CR | Legal in most states — verify locally |
| Resealable closure | Standard on all sizes | Zip-lock style for consumer reuse |
| Custom sizes | Available on request | Any dimension — contact for quote |
| Volume pricing | Tiered wholesale | Per-unit cost decreases with quantity |
How to think about the setup fee
The setup fee is a fixed cost per color that applies regardless of how many bags you order. A $150 setup fee on an order of 500 bags adds $0.30/unit; on an order of 5,000 bags it adds $0.03/unit. Most brand logos print cleanly in 1–3 spot colors, keeping setup fees manageable.
Reorder planning: Once your plates are set up, reorders are faster and cheaper — the setup fee is a one-time cost per design revision. Brands that lock in a final design and reorder the same artwork eliminate setup fees from subsequent runs, significantly reducing effective per-unit cost over time.
How to think about the 4–5 week lead time
Mylar bags are manufactured to order. The 4–5 week lead time covers artwork proofing, plate production, printing, bag conversion, and shipping. If you're launching a new product or rebranding, order bags 6–7 weeks before your target in-store date to allow for proof revisions and shipping buffer.
How to Decide: A Quick Framework
1. What product are you packaging?
Individual joints or small edibles → Pre-roll bag. Retail flower by weight → 1/8 oz (most common), 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, or 1 oz. Bulk wholesale or transfer → Pound bag. Point-of-sale carrying bag → Exit bag 12×9.
2. What's your brand positioning?
Premium craft → Matte finish, consider kraft exterior or UV spot. Mass market → Gloss maximizes visual impact at lowest cost. Luxury → Foil elements or UV spot on matte. Eco-conscious → Kraft exterior with mylar liner.
3. What's your volume?
Just starting out → Contact for MOQ guidance; setup fee amortizes better at higher quantities. Established operation → Larger orders drive lower per-unit cost; lock in your design for cheaper reorders. Multi-state operator → Order in bulk across locations to maximize volume pricing.
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FAQ
What is a mylar bag and why is it used for cannabis packaging?
Mylar is a polyester film laminated to a metallic barrier layer that blocks oxygen, moisture, and light — the three primary factors that degrade cannabis quality. Mylar bags preserve the potency, aroma, and freshness of flower, edibles, and concentrates significantly better than plain plastic. They're also fully odor-proof, a compliance requirement in many states.
What's the setup fee and do I pay it every time I reorder?
The setup fee is $150 per color and covers the production of printing plates for your design. It's a one-time cost per design — once your plates are made, reorders of the same artwork don't require a new setup fee. If you change your design or colors, a new setup fee applies.
How long does a mylar bag order take?
Standard lead time is 4–5 weeks from approved proof to delivery. This covers artwork proofing, plate production, printing, bag conversion, and shipping. Plan for 6–7 weeks if your launch date is fixed to allow buffer for proof revisions.
Are mylar bags child-resistant?
Yes — all mylar bags use a heat-sealable, one-time child-resistant seal that meets cannabis packaging requirements in most states. The resealable zipper closure is for consumer reuse after the initial seal is opened. Always verify requirements with your specific state regulatory body.
What's the difference between mylar and kraft bags?
Both use the same 5 mil metallic barrier liner on the inside for full odor protection and freshness. The difference is the exterior: mylar bags have a silver metallic or solid-color exterior, while kraft bags have a natural brown paper exterior. Both accept full-color printing.
Can I print compliance information directly on the bag?
Yes — your brand design, strain information, terpene profiles, THC/CBD percentages, license numbers, warning labels, and any other required compliance text can all be printed directly on the bag during production, eliminating the cost and labor of applying separate compliance labels on a per-unit basis.
Can I order a custom size that's not in the standard lineup?
Yes. Any custom dimension is available — useful for brands with unusual product shapes, multi-product bundled packs, or specific compliance label requirements that need more surface area. Contact us with your dimensions and product for a custom quote.