Overview & Specifications
What Are Custom Candy Bags?
Custom candy bags are flexible confectionery pouches printed with a brand's own artwork and built around the candy's actual moisture, oxygen, aroma, grease and light sensitivities. Gummies, hard candy and chocolate do not respond to packaging conditions in the same way, so material selection begins with the candy rather than a generic barrier claim.
They are part of the Mylar Bags range and are also sold as candy Mylar bags or candy pouches.
What it has to do
What Candy Needs from Its Packaging
Each candy type fails in a different way: hard candy turns sticky, gummies dry out or weep, chocolate picks up odors and shows light damage, and freeze-dried candy loses its crunch quickly in humid air. The barrier is chosen around the main risk of the product, then the closure, window and print are built around it.
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Hard
Hard Candy and Mints: Keep Moisture Out
Hard candies often benefit from moisture control that helps limit stickiness and surface changes. Moisture-focused barrier structures are designed around storage conditions and the product's tendency to absorb moisture.02
Gummies
Gummies and Chewy Candy: Hold the Moisture Balance
Gummy texture is closely tied to moisture and water activity. Moisture-transfer control and optional reclosure help support the intended texture across repeated opening.03
Chocolate
Chocolate and Coated Confections: Block Oxygen, Light, Aroma and Grease
Chocolate, coated candies and nut-based confections can use opaque or metallized structures where oxygen, light, aroma and grease protection are priorities. Packaging should not be described as preventing chocolate bloom.04
Freeze-Dried
Freeze-Dried Candy: Protect the Crunch
Freeze-dried candy contains very little water and picks up moisture from the air quickly, which softens its texture. It needs a strong moisture barrier: metallized or foil laminate is commonly used when higher barrier performance is required, while the need for opacity is decided separately based on light sensitivity and presentation.05
Show
Show the Candy Where It Helps Sales
A clear window can show color, shape and assortment. For light-sensitive products such as some chocolate, the amount and placement of transparent film is weighed against the desired light protection.06
Leave
Leave Room for Required Labeling
Candy packs need ingredients, allergens, net quantity and other required information. Panel space for this is reserved before the brand graphics are finalized.
Which Pouch Format Fits Your Candy?
Stand Up, Flat Bottom, 3 Side Seal and Back Seal pouches all suit candy. Choose Stand Up for resealable retail and share-size bags, Flat Bottom for larger gift or bulk packs, 3 Side Seal for single portions and samples, and Back Seal for pillow-style snack packs on automated lines.
| Format | Best for in candy | Decision factor |
|---|---|---|
| Stand Up Pouch | Resealable gummy and share-size bags | Upright shelf display with zipper and window options |
| Flat Bottom Bag | Larger gift, assortment and bulk packs | Stable base and five panels for flavor and gift graphics |
| 3 Side Seal Pouch | Single portions, samples and lay-flat packs | Flat format for small fills where a gusset is unnecessary |
| Back Seal Bag | Pillow-style candy and snack packs | Suited to form-fill-seal lines and high-volume runs |
Window vs Fully Opaque Candy Bags
A window sells candy that looks good, such as bright gummies or mixed sweets, but the clear area gives less light protection. Fully opaque metallized or foil bags suit chocolate and other light-sensitive confections. For freeze-dried candy, the moisture barrier comes from the laminate; opacity is decided separately by light sensitivity and presentation.
| Feature | Candy Bag with Window | Fully Opaque Candy Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Shows the product | Yes, through the clear area | No, graphics only |
| Light protection | Reduced at the window | Full panel |
| Best for | Gummies, hard candy, mixed sweets | Chocolate, coated and light-sensitive candy |
| Print area | Planned around the window | Whole panel |
Candy Mylar Bag Specifications
Custom candy bags are developed around candy type, portion size, pouch format, food-contact requirements and product-specific barrier needs. Review the specifications below to plan the film, closure, print and production.
| Specification | Available Configuration |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Candy Mylar Bag |
| Category | Mylar Bags |
| Compatible Formats | Stand Up Pouch, Flat Bottom Bag, 3 Side Seal Pouch, Back Seal Bag |
| Custom Dimensions | Developed around fill weight, candy size and selected pouch format |
| Materials | PET Film, Clear PET Film, Metallized PET Film, Holographic PET Film, Kraft Paper Laminate |
| Barrier Configuration | Selected around moisture, oxygen, aroma, grease and light sensitivities of the candy |
| Closure / Features | Ziplock, hook-and-loop zipper, tear notch, hang hole, clear window where compatible |
| Print Methods | Digital, Flexographic, Rotogravure |
| Print Coverage | According to selected pouch format |
| Print Colors | Full-color CMYK and Pantone spot colors |
| Coating / Lamination | Gloss, Matte, Soft-Touch, Interior Aluminum Foil where required |
| Finishes | Foil Stamping, Spot UV, Raised 3D UV, Clear Window |
| Food-Contact Materials | Specified for intended food type and conditions of use, with supporting documentation where applicable |
| Starting Price | From $1.25 / unit; final price depends on format, size, film, features, printing and quantity |
| Minimum Order | 500 units |
| Standard Production | 7 days from approved proof after film and finish are confirmed |
| Rush Production | Available on request |
| Shipping | USA and worldwide |
What Size Candy Bag Do I Need?
Candy bag size depends on the candy's weight, piece size and how it settles, and on the format. Light, bulky candy such as freeze-dried treats needs a much larger bag than the same weight of dense hard candy, so size is set by volume as well as weight.
Fill weight vs volume: a dense product like hard candy fills a small bag; airy freeze-dried candy or puffed sweets need several times the volume for the same weight.
Piece size: large or irregular pieces leave more empty space and may need extra width or gusset.
Headspace and zipper: leave room above the fill so the zipper can close fully along its length.
Window position: if the bag has a window, the fill line decides where the window sits.
Important: There is no fixed size list for candy because density varies so widely. Dimensions are developed around the actual candy, count or weight and format, and a trial fill is recommended before the production dieline is approved. For general weight-based starting sizes, see the Stand Up Pouch size guide.
If you are unsure, share the candy, piece size and target weight with the quote request and Packaging Dock will recommend a starting size.
