Custom Cannabis Bags & Cannabis Packaging
Bags took over this category for a reason. They cost less than a rigid carton, they ship flat, and a good barrier film holds terpene better than board ever will. We produce a lot of cannabis packaging at ZEE Packaging and pouches are now the format most clients ask about first.
Barrier Is Doing The Real Work
The film structure on cannabis bags matters more than anything printed on the outside.
- Foil or metallized layer to block light, which degrades cannabinoid fastest
- Oxygen barrier so the product does not oxidise on shelf
- Moisture barrier both ways, in and out
- Aroma barrier, terpenes escape through cheap film very quickly
- Heat seal integrity, a weak seal undoes every other layer
- Humidity pack inside where the product needs holding at a set level
Most complaints we get shown about competitor cannabis bags come down to thin film and a poor seal, not the print.
- Stand up pouch with zipper the most ordered cannabis bags format
- Child resistant zipper pouch CR certified cannabis packaging for regulated markets
- Flat barrier pouch cheapest per unit, good for small gram weights
- Mylar bag with tear notch the classic, still very widely used
- Side gusset bag bulk and wholesale cannabis packaging
- Exit bag opaque dispensary bag for the counter
Sizes We Print Regularly
Every one of our cannabis bags is built to your fill weight, but these come up constantly:
- 3" x 4" for a 1 gram pouch
- 4" x 6" for 3.5 grams, the most requested cannabis bags size
- 5" x 8" for 7 grams
- 6" x 9" for 14 grams
- 8" x 12" for 28 grams cannabis packaging
- 12" x 16" for a bulk pound bag
Tell us the gram weight and the density of your flower. Fluffy flower needs more volume than the weight alone suggests.
Film And Structure
- PET, foil and PE laminate, the standard high barrier build
- Matte or gloss BOPP for the outer print surface
- Kraft paper laminate for a natural look with a foil inner
- Mono material PE where recyclability is the priority
- 3 to 5 mil thickness depending on fill weight
- Clear window panel where regulations allow it
Compliance On The Face
- Universal symbol placement, which varies by state
- THC and CBD content, per gram and per package
- Batch and harvest date, plus test date
- Licence number and facility identifier
- Child resistant certification statement
- Warning text and age wording
- Barcode with proper quiet zone
Our prepress team checks it all against the layout so nothing gets trimmed at the seal. We print what you supply, we do not draft the legal copy.
Print And Finish
- Rotogravure for long run cannabis packaging, best colour depth
- Digital for short runs and multi strain SKUs
- Matte film with spot gloss over the logo
- Metallic and holographic effects
- Soft touch finish on premium cannabis bags
- Clear window with a matte surround
Reducing The Plastic Load
- Mono material PE cannabis bags, recyclable in store drop off
- Kraft paper laminate with reduced plastic content
- Compostable film where your market accepts it
- Soy based ink through the run
- Right sized cannabis packaging so you use less film
- Refill pouch option so the buyer keeps the jar
What You Get With Us
- 100 unit minimum on any cannabis bags design
- Free digital mockup and flat proof
- Free dieline drawn by our own team
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free shipping worldwide, nothing hidden
- One contact from artwork right through to delivery
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer child resistant certification?
We do on CR zipper formats. Requirements differ by state so tell us where you sell before we spec the closure.
Which film keeps terpenes best?
A foil laminate. Metallized is decent, clear film alone is not, and you will notice the difference within a few weeks on shelf.
Can you print a window?
Where your regulations permit it, yes. Plenty of states restrict product visibility so check before you commit.
Do you supply humidity packs?
We build the bag around them but you source the pack. Most clients using them find shelf life improves noticeably.
Mylar or stand up pouch?
Flat mylar for low cost and small weights. Stand up when you want shelf presence and a resealable zipper.
What’s the going rate for a bag of cannabis?
Rough estimate is $0.12 to $0.35 per unit for a flat barrier pouch, $0.25 to $0.65 for a stand up zipper pouch and $0.45 to $1.10 for child resistant at moderate quantities. Film structure and size move it. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for an exact quote.
Can you do compostable cannabis packaging?
We can, though barrier performance is lower than foil. It suits fast moving products better than long shelf stock.
