Mylar bag finish
Metallic mylar bags
A metallic mylar bag uses the bag's metallized layer or metallic inks to give a brushed or mirror metal look across the design. It looks modern and premium, and colors printed over it take on a metallic sheen.
- Look
- Brushed or mirror metal
- Best for
- Modern, technical looks
- Works on
- Any bag style
Finishes can be combined on one bag, in any size or shape. Talk to a packaging expert: 888.909.9402
Best for
- Silver, chrome and color-shifting designs
- Modern or futuristic brands
- Standing out from flat-printed bags
Pairs well with
- Soft-Touch MatteA matte layer over metal gives a brushed look.
- EmbossingRaised metal catches light from every angle.
Good to know
- Areas meant to look solid and non-metallic are printed with white ink underneath; we set this up with your artwork.
Compare
Mylar bag finishes side by side
| Mylar bag finish | Look | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Soft-Touch Matte | Flat matte, no glare | Premium flower and pre-roll bags |
| High Gloss | Shiny, saturated color | Bright, colorful designs |
| Holographic | Rainbow, color-shifting | Bags that stand out on the shelf |
| Hot-Stamp Foil | True-metal shine on chosen areas | Logos and strain names |
| Spot UV | Gloss highlights on matte | Logo and pattern highlights |
| Embossing | Raised, dimensional | Logos you can feel |
| Metallic | Brushed or mirror metal | Modern, technical looks |
| Clear Window | See-through panel | Showing the product |
| Kraft Paper | Natural brown paper | Natural and eco-minded brands |
| Grit Touch | Textured, sand-like | Bags with a texture you can feel |
Metallic mylar bags questions
All mylar bagsWhat's the difference between metallic and foil on a mylar bag?
Metallic covers large areas or the whole bag with a metal look. Foil adds a brighter, true-metal shine to selected details like a logo.