Mylar Bags

Mylar bags are highly durable storage solutions made from stretched polyethylene terephthalate (PET) with a thin aluminum coating. Known for their excellent barrier properties, these bags effectively protect contents from oxygen, moisture, light, and pests, making them ideal for long-term storage. They are versatile and used for preserving a variety of items, including food, electronics, and documents. Mylar bags can be heat-sealed to create an airtight environment, often complemented by oxygen absorbers or desiccants to enhance preservation. Lightweight, flexible, and cost-effective, they are FDA-approved for food contact and available in various sizes and finishes to meet diverse storage needs.

Protect your Food Long-Term!

Using Mylar bags offers significant advantages for both short-term and long-term storage needs.

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Mylar bag Key Features:

  • Superior Barrier Protection: Mylar bags effectively block out moisture, oxygen, and light, ensuring that the contents remain fresh and uncontaminated.
  • Durable and Strong: Made from high-tensile strength polyester film, these bags resist punctures and tears, providing robust protection for your items.
  • Heat-Sealable: Mylar bags can be easily sealed using a standard heat sealer, creating an airtight and tamper-proof closure.
  • Variety of Sizes: Available in a range of sizes to suit different storage needs, from small pouches for individual items to large bags for bulk storage.
  • Long-Term Storage: Ideal for preserving food items like grains, beans, herbs, and dried goods, as well as non-food items such as electronics, documents, and emergency supplies.
  • Lightweight and Flexible: Mylar bags are easy to handle, transport, and store due to their lightweight and flexible nature.
  • Reusability: Many bags are designed to be reusable, making them an environmentally friendly storage option.
  • Versatility: Suitable for both professional and personal use, these bags can accommodate a wide variety of products.

Applications:

  • Food Storage: Extend the shelf life of dry foods and ingredients by protecting them from environmental factors that cause spoilage. Mylar bags are perfect for grains, beans, herbs, spices, coffee, and dried fruits.
  • Emergency Preparedness: Store essential supplies securely to ensure they remain usable in case of emergencies. Mylar bags are ideal for creating emergency kits with food, water, and medical supplies.
  • Collectibles Protection: Safeguard valuable collectibles, such as coins, stamps, and comic books, from damage and deterioration. The superior barrier properties of Mylar prevent oxidation and fading.
  • Pharmaceutical Storage: Maintain the potency and purity of medications and supplements with moisture and oxygen barrier properties, ensuring they remain effective and safe to use.
  • Electronic Components: Protect sensitive electronic components from static, moisture, and physical damage during storage and transport. These bags are excellent for storing computer chips, motherboards, and other delicate electronics.
  • Documents and Archives: Preserve important documents, photographs, and archival materials by preventing exposure to damaging environmental factors.

Why Choose Mylar Bags?

Mylar bags are trusted by professionals and hobbyists alike for their reliability and versatility. Their superior barrier properties and durability make them a cost-effective and efficient solution for preserving the quality and extending the life of various products. Whether you’re looking to store food for an extended period, protect valuable items, or prepare for emergencies, these bags are the go-to choice for optimal preservation.

Invest in Mylar bags today and ensure your products are stored safely and securely, no matter what the future holds. The peace of mind that comes from knowing your items are protected against moisture, light, and oxygen is invaluable. Choose our products for a storage solution that combines advanced technology with practical functionality, and experience the difference in the longevity and quality of your stored items.

Mylar Bag FAQ

Mylar bags are made from stretched polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and have a thing layer of aluminum in between to enhance their barrier properties.

You can store a wide range of items, including dry foods (grains, rice, beans, pasta), freeze-dried foods, electronics, important documents, and pharmaceuticals.

Mylar bags provide an excellent barrier against oxygen, moisture, light, and pests, which helps in preserving the freshness and integrity of the stored contents.

Yes, Mylar bags can be reused if they are carefully opened and not damaged. Ensure they are clean and dry before reuse. Find out more

For optimal protection, Mylar bags should be heat-sealed. This creates an airtight seal that prevents the entry of air, moisture, and contaminants.

Our Mylar Bags come in small, 1 Gallon, 4 Gallon or 5 Gallon to fit your storage needs. 

Yes, most Mylar bags are FDA-approved for food contact, making them safe for storing edible products.

Yes, Mylar bags are suitable for freezing as they can withstand low temperatures without compromising their integrity.

Mylar bags can be sealed using a regular clothes iron, hair straightener or a specialized heat sealer. Ensure the seal is complete and airtight for the best protection.

While not mandatory, using oxygen absorbers with Mylar bags is recommended for food storage. They help remove oxygen from the bag, extending the shelf life of the stored items.

When properly sealed and stored in a cool, dark, and dry place, food can last up to 20-30 years in Mylar bags, depending on the type of food and the use of oxygen absorbers.

Yes, Mylar bags can be labeled using adhesive labels or permanent markers. Some bags also come with writable surfaces for easy labeling.