Custom-Printed Mylar Bags: Direct Print vs Labeled Mylar Bags

We often get questions about custom-printed Mylar bags and how they’re produced. There tends to be confusion about direct printed vs a blank Mylar bag with labeled stickers.

However, your printing options with Mylar bags go even further than this. Throughout this article, we’ll explore how you can print on custom Mylar bags.

Through specialized flexographic or digital print equipment, you can directly print on Mylar bags. This method is best for high-quality graphics and detailed images.

However, for this method, you’ll need a combination of pouching machines and custom Mylar bag printing machines. These machines are designed with specialized inks that can print directly to Mylar film or other barrier films. As a result, you receive a resilient and enduring print.

If your products require barcodes and other specific product information, direct printing is best for Mylar bags. On top of that, it’s the quickest and most efficient way to print for wholesale supplies.

Naturally, these printing machines can be costly and most small businesses don’t have the extra capital for such. In such cases, you can always source your custom Mylar bag printing through a third-party.

Thermal transfer printing is a technique that applies heat to transfer ink from a ribbon and onto the surface of a Mylar bag. Most brands incorporate this to print text and simple designs.

That said, this is a good option for variable information (i.e. lot numbers and expiration dates). It’s most commonly found in the food and medical industries, where it’s important to ensure this information lasts a long time and doesn’t smudge with age.

If you’re a small business, you may want to simply label Mylar bags yourself. You can print a label using your standard household printer, then directly apply it to a Mylar bag.

Similarly to the above methods, labels can be fully customized to provide customers with:

• Brand identity
• Product information
• Other necessary information

However, these labels tend to be lower-quality than that found on custom direct print Mylar bags. On top of that, labels can be easily removed and replaced. This makes them a subpar choice when it comes to longevity.

Another option for small businesses, handwriting is the most cost-effective solution on our list. Simply put, you can write the content of a product directly on the Mylar bag. Most brands use a permanent marker or ballpoint pen to ensure longevity.

However, handwriting is not an ideal option for most businesses. This makes it difficult to ensure that all the required legal information is on a product. Furthermore, it’s a time-consuming process which can result in content that’s difficult for customer’s to read.

When it comes to custom Mylar bags, it’s hard not to love direct print. There are simply too many options here, from (but not limited to):

• Spot UV
• Foil stamping
• Child-resistant zippers

On top of that, direct print offers the most cost-effective solution while maintaining a professional look.

Here at Custom 420, we have ASTM-certified child-resistant bags, required in all legal states. We encourage our customers to move forward sustainably and compliantly as laws continually change.

Decide on direct printed Mylar vs labeled Mylar bags? Whichever type you need, we have you covered! Drop us a line on our contact page to learn more!