Custom Die-Cut Mylar Bags
A die-cut bag is cut to a custom outline instead of a plain rectangle. Fruit, bottles, ice-cream cones, animals and logo shapes all work. Die-cut bags are memorable on a shelf, fun in a party bag and great for promotional giveaways, because the shape itself tells the story before anyone reads the label.
We print die-cut mylar bags in full color and seal them along your custom outline.
How Die-Cut Bags Are Made
We make a cutting tool from your outline, print the film, seal the layers along the shape and cut away the waste. Simple shapes with rounded edges give the strongest seal and the lowest cost; very thin points and tight curves are harder to seal and may need adjusting. Your free proof shows the exact cut line over your artwork.
Original Designs Only
Die-cut shapes should be your own. We cannot print other companies’ logos, cartoon characters or trademarked shapes, so please send original artwork. If you are unsure, ask us before you finalize your design.
Options
- Closure: zipper or heat seal with a tear notch.
- Finish: gloss, matte, soft-touch or holographic.
- Shape tooling: one-time cost per shape, reused for future orders.
- Style: most die-cut bags are flat pouches; some shapes can include a small base gusset.
Who Orders Die-Cut Bags
Candy brands and novelty treat makers, event and wedding favor companies, promotional product agencies and kids’ snack brands. They also work well for seasonal editions alongside your regular stand-up pouches.
Designing a Die-Cut Shape
Start with a bold, simple outline. The bag still needs a flat seal area along every edge, usually about a quarter inch wide, so tiny details such as thin stems, ears or spikes are smoothed out. Your artwork should extend a little past the cut line so there are no white edges if the cut shifts slightly. We send a dieline with the cut, seal and safe areas marked.
Think about how the shape will be filled and opened. A zipper needs a straight section near the top, and a tear notch needs a straight edge to tear across.
Using Die-Cut Bags in Marketing
Die-cut bags are often kept after the product is used, which makes them great for brand recall. They work well in event goody bags, trade show giveaways, influencer kits and limited-edition launches. Pair them with PR mailer boxes for a memorable unboxing.
Questions Customers Ask
How long do die-cut bags take?
A new shape needs a cutting tool, which adds a few days to the first order. Repeat orders reuse the tool.
Can I have several shapes in one order?
Yes. Each shape needs its own tool and minimum, and they can ship together.
Can a die-cut bag have a zipper?
Yes, as long as the top of the shape has a straight section wide enough for the zipper.
Bulk Pricing and How to Order
The price at the top of this page is our bulk price per bag for the largest quantity in the table. New shapes include a one-time tooling charge shown on your quote. Send your outline and quantity on the form and we reply with your exact price and a free proof. Browse specialty finish bags.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a tooling charge?
Each new shape needs a cutting tool. The cost is shown on your quote and is one-time per shape.
Why does the price say “bulk price”?
The “From” price is the price per bag for our smallest standard size when you order 5,000 bags or more. Smaller runs cost a little more per bag (see the price table), and larger sizes, extra finishes or add-ons are priced on your quote.
Can a die-cut bag stand up?
Most are flat. Some shapes can include a small bottom gusset; ask on your quote.
