Who writes the guides?
The Shop Mylar Bags packaging team, drawing on the quotes and proofs we handle for UK brands every week.
Pouch Guides
Written by the team that quotes and proofs the pouches. Each guide answers the questions buyers ask most, with the numbers to back them up.
Stand Up Pouch Sizes in the UK: Fill Weights and DimensionsWhich pouch size holds 100 g, 250 g, 500 g or 1 kg, the bulk density behind it and how to measure a pouch.
Barrier Films and Laminates ExplainedWhat PET, foil, metallised and kraft layers do, their thickness in microns and which products need them.
Coffee Bag Valves and Degassing: What Roasters Need to KnowHow much gas roasted coffee releases, why a one-way valve matters, where it sits and how it affects the bag.
Designing Artwork for Printed PouchesDielines, bleed, seal areas, white ink on foil, barcodes, type sizes and the files our designers need.
Choosing a Pouch for Your Food ProductFrom product to pouch in five decisions: barrier, closure, style, size and print, with worked examples.Design Your Pouch
Four short steps: pick a real pouch photo, place your logo on it, choose the colour and finish, and send it. Our designers turn it into a free print-ready proof.
Tell us about the pouch you need
Fill weight, closure, barrier and quantity decide the price. Send what you know and a packaging specialist comes back within one business day with a written quote and a free design proof.
| Price | Quoted per order, from £0.25 a pouch |
|---|---|
| Proof | Free, before anything is printed |
| Production | 4–6 business days after proof approval |
| Delivery | Free and tracked across the UK, 2–3 business days |
| Materials | Food-contact, high-barrier and compostable film options available on request |
About these guides
Something else? Call +44 7578 382054, message us on WhatsApp or email info@shopmylarbags.co.uk.
Are the sizes in the guides exact?
They are typical sizes for the fill weights shown. Your product's density moves them, so the quote confirms the final size.
Can I request a guide topic?
Yes. Email info@shopmylarbags.co.uk with the question and we add it to the list.
Do the guides cover every pouch style?
They cover the decisions that come up most: sizes, films, valves, artwork and choosing a style. Product pages cover each style in detail.
How often are the guides updated?
When the information changes. Each guide shows the date it was last updated.
Can I share a guide with my team or designer?
Yes. Send the link. The artwork guide in particular is written for designers preparing files.
Do the guides give prices?
Only the starting price of £0.25 per unit. Everything else depends on the specification, which the quote covers.
Are the guides UK specific?
Yes. Weights are in grams, sizes in millimetres and delivery is to the UK only.
Do the guides replace a conversation with a specialist?
No. They give you the background so the conversation is shorter. Call or message us with the detail of your product.
Can I print a guide?
Yes. Each page prints cleanly from your browser.
Is there a guide on laminates and barrier?
Yes. The barrier films and laminates guide explains what each layer does and which products need which.