All There Is to Know About Dispensary Mylar Bags
Great packaging is not just about finding a container or wrapper to put
products in. It is rather about finding the right type of packaging solution
for your dispensary needs. Considerations like air-tightness, size,
customization, child-resistance, odor barriers, and many others are examples of
how to choose the right type of bag or container for your products. This is
especially so if you’re in the production industry. Packaging plays a very
chief role in marketing. It also determines product success in the market, for
example in choosing containers to keep non-durable products. The better the
protection your container offers the higher the quality of goods sold to
clients, hence user satisfaction. This said, there are uncountable ways to meet
your dispensary packaging needs. One of these is the famed Mylar bag. Truly one
of a kind here’s all about the Mylar bag:
What are Mylar bags?
Invented in the 1950s by DuPont, these are bags made of a unique kind of polyester film, PET/PE plastic. This film has a very high tensile strength, making it extremely durable. The PET/PE plastic bag has a zip lock closure that is tamper-resistant and can be reused after opening. It is also both odor and heatproof. Moreover, the bags tend to be extremely light, compact, flexible and are chemically stable. They can also be visual-sensitive in the sense that the film which is simply metalized plastic can be made opaque to block views into the contained product. The mylar bags are truly versatile, suitable for a wide range of products. They are also commonly called Mylar Ziplock bags, Mylar Exit Bags, Kraft paper, or Mylar zipper bags.What can be stored in a Mylar bag?
Due to their many unique qualities, they are used for a wide range of products ranging from perishables to electronics. They can be used for products like:- Ammunition
- Jewelry
- Medical supplies
- Food: Coffee beans, sweets, spices, etc.
- Cannabis
- Electronic products like earphones, headsets, Flash drives.
…and a variety of other products. For the first two, it is because they are moisture-resistant when sealed, preventing rusting or any type of corrosion. In food, they are able to preserve odors. They protect their products from moisture, oxygen and light penetration too in some when sealed. This translates to long shelf lives without the use of preservatives. In the case of Cannabis, also called marijuana, in countries where it has been legalized, these bags tend to be the ultimate packaging style. The industry has generally become more professional and for packing the product, they use theses outstanding bags. This is to ensure that the product is safe in an opaque, odor tight, moisture tight preservative bag when selling the sensitive plant.
How do these Mylar bags work?
After having the necessary materials, the mylar bag is set up simply by placing a product inside, adding oxygen absorbers and finally heal sealing them. This sealing can even be done with an ordinary iron box. The bags working mechanism is by using the oxygen absorbers which control the amount of oxygen in the bag. This have to be rightfully measured to avoid over-use. After the oxygen absorbers are put and the bag sealed, they start sucking out all oxygen till the bag is fully suited for long term preservation of items inside. Mylar Bags in this sense completely create a different environment and act as a barrier from the oxygen and moisture in the atmosphere. A simple mechanism but an outstanding one none-the-less!Features of the Mylar bag
1. They are made of PET/PE plasticThis is metalized or hardened plastic. PE tends to be opaque while the PET is clear. They are high-density polyethylene materials that are strong and at the same time very light.
2. Puncture resistant.
The material is tough and very resilient, making it hard to tear. This extremely strong plastic has very high tensile strength compared to other plastics and apart from that is also temperature resilient meaning even high temperatures do not compromise the quality, or make the paper prone to destruction. So in a situation where the package falls or is exposed to children, the pack will remain as is, therefore no worries about spillage.
3. Have no oxygen exposure.
As previously explained, the mylar bags are heat-sealed and oxygen absorbers included to get rid of all air necessary for respiration or rusting. This makes them preserve food from bacteria and mold as well as keep metallic items safe from rusting.
4. No moisture exposure.
When packaging, all moisture content is eliminated and the sealing is so accurate that it allows no moisture to get in. This also makes these bags suitable for preservation and long-term storage. Its, therefore, no wonder to see a myriad of items all packed in mylar bags.
5. Made of stable material that doesn’t release chemicals.
The PE and PET plastic materials used in making mylar bags are extremely stable and chemical properties are constant throughout the life of the bag not unless exposed to intense heat like fire. It, therefore, prevents contamination of products contained inside the bag.
6. Cool and stable temperature
The bags are resistant to minor changes in the atmosphere outside, hereby maintaining a rather cool stabilized environment for the product. They are also tight and opaque in most cases to control the amount of light getting in. It, therefore, protects light-sensitive products whose composition, the taste or smell may be changed by UV light.
7. Opaque or transparent to suit your needs.
Sometimes you need a transparent bag to showcase what is inside for marketing purposes. Other times you need a package that is opaque and will offer visual discretion as in the case of packing cannabis. Whatever the purpose is, these Mylar bags can be both transparent or opaque to fit your needs.
8. Have a reusable zip lock closure.
After opening the package, the zip lock feature allows you to lock back the bag and as such contain products in a safe environment. Though reopening the bag tends to compromise the conditions inside the bag i.e. moisture and oxygen content, the package still offers better protection than most polyethylene bags due to the tough material that the bags are made of. Besides this, the bag is a stylish, innovative way of storing product so will still come in handy!
9. They allow for branding and customization.
Some polyethylene materials tend to be so light that any graphics on them could potentially destroy them Others are of poor visual quality thus cannot allow labels to come along with them. This is barely the case with mylar bags. They can be customized to accommodate all kinds of images, logos and other printed labels for the sake of branding. These make them very efficient in marketing unique products.
10. Odor Resistant.
Some products need their scents and odors contained, lest their quality is compromised. These include spices and herbs. On the other hand, a product could release such an unpleasant smell, that you need to be contained. For either of the two, these mylar bags come in handy because they keep good smells in and bad smells contained.
11. Are of different sizes and colors.
Mylar bags come in different sizes, to accommodate different quantities of materials. There are full ounce bags, half-a-gram ones and even pre-rolls. In terms of color, they can be clear or opaque black or white. This versatility makes them accommodate a wide range of products when packaging as seen in the list before. Anything from food to bullets can be packed in these bags.
The bags from their features are suited for different uses. As such, their advantages and disadvantages when in use are as follows:
Pros:Child-resistant- When storing sensitive products like medicine and cannabis, the zip locks and the tough material make sure that you have nothing to worry about even if toddlers come across the bag.
Affordable- These bags are a cheap solution to all your packaging needs as they are readily available at pocket-friendly costs.
Smell proof. This makes them preserve the smell of contents as well as keep off bad smells from the public when storing abhorrent smelling products. They, therefore, don’t tamper or reduce aromas in spices and when transporting a smell-sensitive product like medicine or cannabis, they’ll come in handy.
Sealable- they are capable of being closed tight to prevent any moisture or air from getting in. This makes them store products for long.
Non-Toxic-They don’t release toxins into the products they are pack.
Attractive- these bags are a stylish, compact and very sophisticated way of packaging products. Many people carry clutches, purses, and other small bags for their attractiveness. This bag will now need an over-cover and you can easily carry them without having to put them inside a backpack of the duffel bag.
They come in a wide variety of sizes and colors. They are not limited to small products, they come in all sizes and kinds There are Pinch & Slide, Pre-roll one, DymaPak and Half Gram kinds. When it comes to size there are 1 Gram, 1/8 Oz, 1/4 Oz, 1/2 Oz, 1 Full Oz and so on. In color, find tinted, clear or solid color ones.
Customizable to suit your marketing needs- These makes the bags ideal for your branding and marketing needs. They can be tailored in different colors and styles of graphics to attract customers. When dealing with sensitive products like medicine specifically, the law expects some regulations to be included in the packaging as labels and warnings. This said, Mylar bags are an excellent choice for dispensaries and pharmacies.
Durable-These bags are able to last for a long time, thanks to their tough plastic material which is extremely tear-resistant. They are also able to preserve freshness. This makes them suitable for the food industry.
Discreet- With the opaque option, one can easily block out views. This makes them great exit bags.
Recyclable. After they are opened, they can then be closed back simply using the Ziplock, making them usable for other uses after the product is finished. This also makes them environmentally friendly since they are reusable, instead of dumping them yet they are not biodegradable.
Hygienic. Since they are sealable, they keep off germs as well as moisture that could damage contents inside. This makes them a go-to when storing edibles and concentrates that should not be contaminated.
Suitable for freezing. They come in and when storing things in the refrigerator since they are temperature resistant.
Long Term Storage. This means that they can store products that require a very long storage life. These include spices, buds that are harvested and dried and so on. They do this without compromising the final taste of spices unlike most containers and jars.
Cons:
These bags are not squeeze resistant. This means that when storing a squishy product that can be damaged by squeezing, this bag will not be suitable.
