When you purchase custom Mylar bags printed to order, price will be dependent on some critical variables: size of the bag, functionality and design, quantity of order, materials, finishes involved, and various printing options. Packaging coffee, snack and food, supplements, electronics, or cosmetics; having knowledge of what drives cost enables you to make knowledgeable decisions in branding.

The Basics: Average Cost Range

For most small to medium orders, expect to pay $0.25 to $2.00 per bag. Bulk orders greater than 25,000 or even 10,000 units can have a price as low as $0.05 to $0.30 per unit, and small runs or specialty finishes can be more than $1.50 per unit.

Minimum orders are typically about 200 units

Digital printing reduces lead time by up to 70%

Bulk orders, 10k+, are 40 to 70% cheaper

Matte finishes are 15% more popular than gloss finishes

Mylar film thickness increases or decreases price by 5 to 10%

More than 65% of brands use resealable pouches for freshness

80% of consumers report that packaging design affects purchasing decisions

The Major Factors That Affect Price

1. Order Size

The bigger your order, the less expensive per bag. Low numbers work best with digital printing (starting at 100 bags), and rotogravure for 5,000+ plus.

2. Bag Size & Style

Small flat packets are less expensive than large stand up packets or die cut shapes. 3x4 inch or 3.5x5 inch is typical for single serve packaging.

3. Material Type

High-barrier protection multi layer film is more costly than standard 3 layer packaging. Metalized foil or higher gauges create tougher but more costly packages.

4. Printing Method

Digital Printing: Best suited to low volume printing and rapid turnaround; marginally higher cost per bag.

Rotogravure Printing: Higher initial cost but lower long term cost for high volumes.

Add-ons and Mylar Finishes

Gloss, holographic, spot UV, soft touch matte, or metallic finishes will require an additional cost. Child resistant zippers, see through windows, tear notches, zippers, and unusual die cut mylar bag shapes might, in some cases, subject to your mylar bag manufacturer, have a manufacturing cost.

Special Features That Can Increase Cost

• Die cut window or bag shape
• Child resistant zipper
• Spot UV gloss or metallic foiling highlights
• Embossing
• Spot UV Gloss
• Matte or holographic finish
• Hang hole or tear notch

Ways to Save Money

1. Buy in bulk or through a bulk supply program
2. Use common sizes rather than custom die cuts
3. Use matte or gloss rather than intricate holographic layers
4. Use CMYK digital print rather than distinct Pantone spot colors

How Brandmydispo Keeps Prices Reasonable

Brandmydispo provides complimentary experience design and no setup costs to make it more affordable for small brands to begin with as low as 100 custom Mylar bags. Their American production guarantees quick turnaround and color replication, and complete custom such as zipper closures, tear notches, degassing valves, foil prints, windows in any shape and even customizable die cutting shapes.

Final Thoughts

Custom Mylar bags vary in cost to purchase based on what you are trying to achieve. A startup will spend more per unit for small quantities, but big brands save a lot by employing bulk orders. The best route is to utilize a producer or mylar bag printer such as Brandmydispo, where you receive quality professional bags, affordable rates, creative and free design assistance, as well as versatile order quantities; all at an open and honest price.

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