A kraft mylar bag is a barrier pouch with a brown kraft paper look on the outside and a metallised or foil film layer behind it. It gives you the natural, handmade appearance of paper with better protection than paper alone. TBPB prints them custom with no minimum order, and our price-beat guarantee covers a written quote for the same specs.
What kraft looks like once it is printed
This is the part most buyers ask about too late. Kraft is brown, and brown behaves differently from a white or silver film. Ink laid straight onto kraft goes darker and duller than the same file on white, so light colours, pastels and fine gradients tend to mute. The usual fix is to print a white layer under the artwork where you want true colour, and to leave the kraft showing through everywhere else. Designs that work with the brown tend to look best: one or two dark inks, a bold logo, simple type and a lot of exposed paper.
If your brand colours are bright and need to stay bright, a kraft look may fight you, and a white or metallic finish on the stand-up mylar bags will hold colour better.
Barrier and what it is good for
The inner film layer is what does the work. It slows oxygen, moisture and light, which is why kraft barrier pouches are common for coffee, tea, granola, dried fruit, nuts, spices and loose herbs. They are not a replacement for a sealed jar if you need a hard guarantee on freshness, and shelf life still depends on how dry the product is and how well the seal is made. For a bulk fill, look at large mylar bags, and for ready-to-ship consumer packs a smaller stand-up pouch is the usual choice.
- Stand-up pouch with bottom gusset, or flat pouch
- Press-to-close zipper and tear notch
- Clear window cutout where the format allows
- Degassing valve for coffee
- Hang hole for peg display
- Natural kraft look with matte printed artwork and optional white underprint
Sizing and fill
Pick the size from the product volume, not from the weight printed on a similar bag. A tea bag and a coffee bean fill can both weigh four ounces and need very different pouches. Send the fill weight, the product type and if you want a window, and we will recommend width, height and gusset depth with room left for the seal. Leave a clean strip of film at the top so the heat seal does not land on product or powder.
Windows deserve a second thought on kraft. A clear cutout lets customers see the product, which helps with granola, nuts and dried fruit, but it also lets light in, so a windowed bag protects less than a fully lined one. For light-sensitive products like ground coffee or tea, many brands skip the window and print a photo of the product instead.
Honest limits
Kraft-look barrier pouches combine paper and film, so do not assume they are accepted in paper recycling. Check local rules before making any recycling claim on the artwork. Any food, supplement or herb labelling is your responsibility and varies by state and product, so confirm what applies with your own regulatory adviser. We print the artwork you supply and do not add regulatory text.
To order, send the fill weight or finished dimensions, the quantity, even if it is one bag, and your artwork. We draw the template and quote it. Compare the other pouch styles in our mylar bag range if you want to see a white or metallic version beside it.
Frequently asked questions
What is a kraft mylar bag?
A kraft mylar bag is a pouch with a brown kraft paper look on the outside and a barrier film layer inside. The outer gives a natural, earthy appearance, while the inner layer slows oxygen, moisture and light. It suits dry goods such as coffee, tea, granola, nuts and loose herbs.
Is there a minimum order for custom kraft mylar bags?
No. TBPB has no minimum order, so you can order one bag to check the size and print, or thousands for a full launch. Every order is quoted on its own specs, and our price-beat guarantee applies when you bring a written quote for the same specification.
Can you print colour on kraft mylar bags?
Yes, but kraft is brown, so ink looks darker and duller than on white. A white underprint under key artwork keeps colours true, and simple one or two colour designs usually look best. Send your artwork and we will tell you honestly how it should read on kraft.
Are kraft mylar bags recyclable?
Do not assume so. These pouches combine paper and film, and local recycling programs often will not take mixed materials. Check your local rules before printing any recycling claim on the bag. We can print the claims you decide to make, but the accuracy of the claim is yours.
Can kraft mylar bags have a window or zipper?
Yes. A press-to-close zipper, tear notch and hang hole are common, and a clear window can be added where the format allows. A degassing valve is available for coffee. Tell us your product when requesting a quote and we will suggest practical closures.
What can I put in a kraft mylar bag?
Dry goods are the best fit: coffee beans, loose tea, granola, spices, dried fruit, nuts and herbs. Avoid wet or oily products unless you have tested them in a sample bag first. Food and supplement labelling rules are your responsibility, so confirm requirements with your regulatory adviser.
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