Custom Window Mylar Bags
A window lets the product sell itself. Shoppers can see the color of your gummies, the texture of your granola or the cut of your jerky before they buy, and that visual proof builds trust faster than any photo. Custom window mylar bags combine a printed, branded pouch with a clear window in the shape and position you choose.
We make window bags as stand-up pouches and flat pouches, in full color with matte, gloss or soft-touch finishes.
Window Shapes and Placement
Windows can be simple rectangles and ovals, or custom outlines such as a leaf, a coffee cup, a paw print or your logo. We place the window where it works with your artwork and where the product will sit once the bag is filled. Many brands use a narrow vertical window so the product shows at every fill level.
Barrier and Shelf Life
The window area is clear film rather than metallized or foil film, so it lets in some light and a little more oxygen than an opaque bag. For most snacks, candy, nuts and dried fruit that is not a problem. For very light-sensitive products such as some coffees, herbs and supplements, keep the window small or choose an opaque bag.
Options
- Closures: press-to-close or child-resistant zipper.
- Finish: matte, gloss, soft-touch, kraft paper or holographic around the window.
- Extras: tear notches, hang hole, rounded corners and spot gloss.
- Styles: stand-up or flat pouches.
Who Orders Window Bags
Granola and nut brands, candy makers, pet treat bakers, bath salt brands and jerky makers who want to show off the product. A kraft pouch with a window is a classic artisan look; see kraft mylar bags.
Designing Around the Window
A window becomes part of the artwork, so design with it rather than around it. Frame the window with a border, a pattern or a shape that relates to your product. Keep important text away from the window edges, and remember the product color will be part of the design. For example, a white logo next to a window full of dark coffee beans reads very differently from the same logo next to bright candy.
Ask us for a mock-up with your product photographed in the window area, so you can see the finished effect before you approve the proof.
Filling Window Bags
Fill window bags so the product sits behind the window when the bag stands on a shelf. If your product settles, a taller window or a window placed lower on the bag keeps it visible even after shipping.
Questions Customers Ask
How big can the window be?
Windows can cover a large part of the front, but we recommend leaving enough printed area for your brand and information. We will advise on your proof.
Can the window be frosted?
Yes. A matte or frosted window gives a softer look while still showing the product.
Can windows go on the back too?
Yes. Some brands add a small back window so light shines through and the product glows on the shelf.
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. Send your size, window shape and quantity on the form and we reply with your exact price and a free proof. Browse specialty finish bags and stand-up pouches.
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Frequently asked questions
Can the window be a custom shape?
Yes. Send us the shape and we will add it to your proof.
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 window bag also be child resistant?
Yes. Add a child-resistant zipper on the quote form.
