# Brand My Bags — Full Reference

Brand My Bags is a Michigan-based custom mylar and flexible packaging manufacturer specializing in SQF-certified printed pouches for food, supplement, cannabis, and consumer brands. All production happens in-house at the Oak Park, Michigan facility, eliminating brokers and overseas routing. Standard turnaround is 2–3 weeks from artwork approval; rush turnaround is 7–10 business days. Minimum order is 100 units per SKU — one of the lowest MOQs among US flexible-packaging manufacturers, where most converters require 5,000 or more. Phone: 248-985-8777.

## Manufacturing capability

- Facility: Oak Park, Michigan, USA — owned and operated production
- Certification: SQF (Safe Quality Food) certified for the production of food-contact flexible packaging
- Materials: FDA-compliant multi-layer metallized polyester (mylar) films, kraft-look films, matte white films, and clear films for windowed configurations
- Barrier performance: oxygen transmission rate (OTR) under 0.1 cc/100 in²/day, moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) under 0.02 g/100 in²/day on metallized constructions
- Bag formats: stand-up pouches with bottom gusset, lay-flat pouches, and rollstock for VFFS (vertical form-fill-seal) and HFFS (horizontal form-fill-seal) automated filling lines
- Closures: heat seal only, press-to-close resealable zippers, heavy-duty zippers rated for 20+ open-and-close cycles, child-resistant (CR) zippers, tear notches, hang holes, euro-slot punches, easy-peel and reseal film configurations
- Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP): bag configurations compatible with nitrogen flushing and CO2/N2 blends for cheese, fresh and refrigerated foods
- Vacuum-seal compatibility for jerky, cured meats, and shelf-life-extended products
- Printing: full-surface digital printing — brand graphics, nutrition facts, ingredient lists, allergen statements, AAFCO nutritional adequacy statements, supplement facts, suggested-use, feeding instructions, net weight, lot codes, QR codes, and UPC barcodes — all on the same press run

## Product pages

### Stand-Up Pouches (Doypack / SUP)
URL: https://brandmybags.com/products/stand-up-pouches
A stand-up pouch (also called a doypack or SUP) is a flexible Mylar bag with a gusseted bottom that lets it stand upright on a retail shelf. Brand My Bags produces stand-up pouches from multi-layer polyester film — PET outer (FDA 21 CFR 177.1630), metallized MET-PET middle for the oxygen and vapor barrier (OTR below 1 cc/100 in²/24hr), food-safe sealant inner — printed full-surface in up to 10-color flexo. Available closures: press-to-close zipper, child-resistant (CR) zipper, tear notch, hang hole. Bottom-seal styles: K-seal, plow bottom. Sizes 2″ × 2″ to 20″ × 20″. MOQ 100 units, 2–3 week standard lead time, 7–10 day rush available. Common fills: coffee, beef jerky, snacks, protein powder, supplements, cannabis flower, pet food, spice blends.

### Lay-Flat Pouches (Pillow Pouch / 3SS / Sachet)
URL: https://brandmybags.com/products/lay-flat-pouches
A lay-flat pouch (also called a pillow pouch, three-side-seal/3SS bag, flat pouch, or sachet) is a flexible Mylar bag with no bottom gusset — it ships and stores flat. Brand My Bags produces lay-flat pouches from the same multi-layer polyester (Mylar™) film as its stand-up pouches — identical vapor and oxygen barrier, same FDA 21 CFR 177.1630-compliant PET film, same print quality. The flat profile reduces dimensional weight per shipment and cuts warehouse cube versus stand-up pouches. MOQ 100 units, 2–3 week standard lead time. Common uses: sample sachets, subscription-box single-serves, DTC coffee single-pours, supplement trial packs, cosmetic single-use packets, cannabis pre-roll multipacks.

### Child-Resistant Mylar Packaging (ASTM D3475)
URL: https://brandmybags.com/products/child-safe-packaging
Child-resistant (CR) Mylar packaging is a flexible polyester pouch with a certified closure mechanism — push-and-pull zipper, slider-with-latch, or press-to-zip-plus-squeeze — that meets the 16 CFR 1700.20 test protocol: at least 85% of children ages 42–51 months cannot open the package within 5 minutes, and at least 90% of adults ages 50–70 can open and re-close it within 5 minutes. ASTM D3475 (current version: D3475-20) is ASTM International's classification standard for CR packages, referenced by the CPSC under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) and by state cannabis regulators. Every US state with a regulated cannabis program requires CR exit packaging. Brand My Bags CR pouches use the same multi-layer Mylar film as the standard line — opaque, smell-proof metallized barrier — with the certified CR closure bonded into the top seal. Closure-supplier ASTM D3475 certificates are available on request. MOQ 100 units, 2–3 week standard lead time.

## Industry pages

### Bakeries
URL: https://brandmybags.com/industries/bakeries
Best packaging for cookies, granola, biscotti, crackers, and dry mixes is a stand-up mylar pouch with a moisture-vapor barrier, a press-to-close resealable zipper, and an optional clear window for product visibility. Most cookies need to stay below 0.7 Aw to remain crisp, granola needs moisture kept out to prevent clumping, and the bag has to be tuned to the product's actual moisture behavior. Brand My Bags offers metallized silver, matte white, kraft-look, and clear films, all SQF certified.

### Beef Jerky
URL: https://brandmybags.com/industries/beef-jerky-processors
Beef jerky brands use high-barrier metallized mylar pouches because jerky's 0.70–0.85 water activity makes it vulnerable to mold and rancidity unless oxygen and moisture are kept out. Required spec: OTR under 0.1 cc/100 in²/day and MVTR under 0.02 g/100 in²/day. Sizes range from 1 oz single-serve lay-flat pouches to 10 oz and 16 oz stand-up pouches for retail. Vacuum-seal compatible. Heavy-duty resealable zippers rated for repeated use.

### Cheese Manufacturers
URL: https://brandmybags.com/industries/cheese-manufacturers
Cheese makers use modified-atmosphere-packaging (MAP) compatible flexible pouches with resealable zippers — typically nitrogen-flushed or CO2/N2-blended — because cheese requires controlled gas environment to slow mold and oxidation, and controlled moisture to prevent condensation on the bag interior. Brand My Bags offers stand-up pouches with resealable zippers for shredded and crumbled formats, lay-flat pouches for sliced and portioned cheese, and windowed configurations for artisan and specialty cheeses where rind and color are part of the purchase decision.

### Food Manufacturers
URL: https://brandmybags.com/industries/food-manufacturers
Brand My Bags is a Michigan-based custom mylar and flexible packaging manufacturer with SQF certification for the production of food-contact flexible packaging. SQF is a third-party-audited GFSI-recognized food-safety standard, not a marketing claim. Available formats: stand-up pouches, lay-flat pouches, rollstock for VFFS and HFFS lines. All FDA-compliant films. 7–10 business day turnaround from artwork approval — no 10–12 week ocean freight delays.

### Frozen Food Manufacturing
URL: https://brandmybags.com/industries/frozen-food-manufacturing
Multi-layer metallized mylar pouches stop freezer burn because they block the oxygen and moisture migration that crystallizes water out of frozen products. The film stays flexible at -40°F, maintains seal integrity through freeze-thaw transit cycles, and prevents the fat oxidation that makes frozen meat and dairy taste stale. Stand-up, lay-flat, and rollstock formats available; MAP-compatible for nitrogen-flushed or vacuum-sealed processes.

### Horticulture
URL: https://brandmybags.com/industries/horticulture
Horticulture and seed companies use custom-printed mylar pouches because seeds, soil amendments, and dried botanicals need an oxygen, moisture, and UV barrier that kraft bags and standard plastic cannot deliver. Seeds require precise humidity control. Soil amendments and fertilizers need puncture resistance heavy enough for pallet stacking and freight. Hang-hole punches available for peg display in nurseries and garden centers.

### Natural Herb Growers
URL: https://brandmybags.com/industries/natural-herb-growers
Opaque metallized mylar pouches preserve herb potency because the multi-layer film blocks oxygen, moisture, and UV light — the three drivers of essential-oil oxidation, color fade, and microbial reactivation in dried herbs and botanicals. Suitable for dried culinary herbs, medicinal botanicals, herbal tea blends, powdered herbs, tincture-ready botanicals, and adaptogenic mushrooms. Child-resistant zipper closures available for regulated markets.

### Pet Food
URL: https://brandmybags.com/industries/pet-food
The best packaging for pet food and treats is a heavy-duty mylar stand-up pouch with a puncture-resistant laminate, an oxygen and moisture barrier, and a resealable zipper. AAFCO-compliant guaranteed analysis panels, ingredient lists, feeding instructions, and net weight printed full-surface. Suitable for kibble, treats, freeze-dried raw food, dehydrated pet food, and pet supplements. Sizes from sample-size treat pouches to 10 lb kibble bags.

### Ready-to-Eat (RTE)
URL: https://brandmybags.com/industries/ready-to-eat-food-preparers
RTE brands use custom mylar pouches with OTR under 0.1 cc/100 in²/day and MVTR under 0.02 g/100 in²/day to extend shelf life without additives. Many RTE products achieve 12–24 month shelf life in properly sealed mylar pouches with nitrogen flushing or oxygen absorbers. Microwave-compatible film and vent configurations available for reheatable formats. Tamper-evident heat seals.

### Restaurants
URL: https://brandmybags.com/industries/restaurants
Restaurants packaging signature sauces, dry rubs, snack mixes, and granola for retail use custom-printed mylar stand-up pouches because the format gives a kitchen recipe the same shelf presence and food-safety profile as a national CPG brand. Brand My Bags works with chefs bottling a first 500-unit run for the farmers market and regional restaurant groups expanding retail sauce lines into grocery distribution.

### Spices and Rubs
URL: https://brandmybags.com/industries/spices-rubs
The best packaging for spice and rub brands is a stand-up mylar pouch with a resealable zipper, a high-barrier metallized film that blocks oxygen, moisture, and UV, and an optional hang-hole punch for peg display in BBQ and grocery retail. The three things that kill spice flavor are oxygen (oxidizes volatile oils), moisture (causes clumping and mold), and UV light (fades capsaicin, chlorophyll, and curcumin). Heavy-duty zippers built for 20+ open-and-close cycles maintain the moisture seal through a full BBQ season.

## Cannabis pages

- Cannabis flower packaging: https://brandmybags.com/cannabis-industry/cannabis-flower
- Cannabis eighth packaging: https://brandmybags.com/cannabis-industry/cannabis-eighth-packaging
- Cannabis gummies and edibles: https://brandmybags.com/cannabis-industry/cannabis-gummies-and-edibles

## Areas served

Primary service area is the United States, with strong concentrations in Michigan (Metro Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Grand Rapids), Texas (Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio), California, Oklahoma, Illinois, New York, and Florida.

### Oklahoma City
URL: https://brandmybags.com/areas-we-serve/oklahoma-city
Brand My Bags, a Michigan-based custom mylar packaging manufacturer, serves Oklahoma City cannabis, food, spice, coffee, pet, and supplement brands. Oklahoma's medical cannabis program (legalized 2018) requires CR-certified, opaque exit packaging; Brand My Bags is CR-certified under ASTM D3475-20 and 16 CFR 1700.20 and provides CPSC documentation. OKC-area cannabis operators are among the most active clients — the most common first-order fix is the label-panel layout on the dieline, which Brand My Bags flags before production starts. Ground freight from Oak Park, Michigan to Oklahoma City is 1,078 miles and runs 2–3 business days. Total door-to-door: 10–13 business days (7–10 production + 2–3 transit). MOQ 100 units. Rush production available. Verticals: cannabis, spices/rubs, pet products, supplements, coffee, snacks.

### Chicago, Illinois
URL: https://brandmybags.com/areas-we-serve/illinois/chicago
Brand My Bags, a Michigan-based custom mylar packaging manufacturer, serves Chicago cannabis, coffee, snack, food, supplement, and pet brands. Chicago is the closest major metro to Brand My Bags' Oak Park facility at 286 miles — ground freight lands in 1–2 business days. Illinois operates one of the largest adult-use cannabis programs in the US (launched 2020); Brand My Bags produces opaque, CR-certified pouches meeting Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act requirements. The Chicago specialty grocery channel (Mariano's, Whole Foods, independent co-ops) sets a high print-quality bar; Brand My Bags presses four-color with matte, gloss, or soft-touch laminate. Roughly 20–30 Chicago-area orders per month. Total door-to-door: 8–12 business days. MOQ 100 units. Verticals: cannabis, coffee, snacks/CPG, supplements, tea, pet products.

## Common questions

Q: Is Brand My Bags a broker or a manufacturer?
A: Manufacturer. All printing happens in-house at the Oak Park, Michigan facility. Customers deal directly with the team running the press.

Q: What is the standard turnaround?
A: 2–3 weeks (15 business days) from artwork approval. Rush turnaround is 7–10 business days — contact before ordering to confirm rush capacity.

Q: Are bags FDA-compliant?
A: Yes. All food-contact film materials are FDA-compliant for direct food contact. The Oak Park facility is SQF certified for food-contact flexible packaging production.

Q: What barrier spec do the bags achieve?
A: Metallized mylar constructions achieve OTR under 0.1 cc/100 in²/day and MVTR under 0.02 g/100 in²/day. Specific barrier requirements are matched to the product category on every order.

Q: What is the minimum order quantity?
A: 100 units per SKU. Most US flexible-packaging converters require 5,000 or more. Single-SKU orders scale up to 100,000+ units on the same press.

Q: What is the difference between a stand-up pouch and a lay-flat pouch?
A: A stand-up pouch (doypack) has a gusseted bottom that lets it stand upright on a retail shelf. A lay-flat pouch (pillow pouch / 3SS / sachet) has no gusset and ships and stores flat — ideal for DTC mailers, sample sachets, and subscription boxes where dimensional weight matters. Both use the same multi-layer Mylar film, so barrier protection is identical.

Q: Does Brand My Bags make child-resistant packaging?
A: Yes. Brand My Bags produces ASTM D3475-tested child-resistant Mylar pouches for cannabis, pharma, and regulated consumer products. CR pouches use the same multi-layer Mylar film as the standard line with a certified push-and-pull, slider-with-latch, or press-to-zip closure bonded into the top seal. Closure-supplier ASTM D3475 certificates are available on request. Compliant in all active US state cannabis programs.

Q: Is Mylar packaging food safe?
A: Mylar polyester film is food safe when the PET film and sealant layers comply with FDA 21 CFR 177.1630 for food-contact polyester. Brand My Bags uses food-contact-certified film on every order. Material spec sheets confirming FDA 21 CFR compliance are available at quote time.

Q: How do I get a quote?
A: Call 248-985-8777 or visit https://brandmybags.com/request-a-quote.