A mylar bag can most simply be described as a soft can. It shares many characteristics with the can and protects the contents against moisture, oxygen, light, smell and bacteria, but it is flexible like a plastic bag. With an oxygen absorbent in the Mylar bag, e.g. rice up to 30 years!
Consists of three layers
Outer layer is BoPET, a modified version of the plastic in soda bottles, extremely strong and dense. Very resistant to punctures.
The middle layer is an aluminum foil that protects mother light and does not let gas and moisture through.
Inner layer is a food-approved PE plastic - the same plastic as in Gladpack, very stretchy and holds up well against wear and sharp objects. These three layers are laminated together and create a barrier that keeps out moisture, oxygen, light, odors, bacteria and pests.
Different sizes
Our Mylar bags are available in several different sizes from 1 dl to 30 litres.
Always use our mylar bags together with Oxygen Absorbers. These consume the oxygen in the closed bag and create an environment where food, paper, tools etc. can be stored without aging for many years. To ensure a hermetic (airtight) seal, it is very important that the mylar bag is heat sealed, even those with ziplocks. It is most easily done with a flat iron (which is normally used to straighten hair) or a regular flat iron.
