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Using Mylar Bags and Oxygen Absorbers

15 November, 2023

Using Mylar Bags and Oxygen Absorbers

Mylar is a metallised polyester film developed in the 1950s. Among its many qualities are reflectivity and gas and aroma barrier protection, making it perfect for storage. Mylar can be thought of as a metallic film that blocks light and air, protecting the contents and providing barrier protection from the external environment. Mylar bags are madeContinue reading "Using Mylar Bags and Oxygen Absorbers"

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Clothing and Shoe Storage Using Mylar BagsClothing and Shoe Storage Using Mylar Bags

15 November, 2023

Clothing and Shoe Storage Using Mylar Bags

Mylar bags are an excellent way to store clothing and shoes long-term. Mylar bags create a relatively constant internal environment, protecting your clothing from odours such as cooking smells, tobacco or other smoke, from moisture in the air and from airborne bacteria and fungi. They’re perfect for anyone who needs to store clothing for any length of time,Continue reading "Clothing and Shoe Storage Using Mylar Bags"

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Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering and Outdoor AdventuresCamping, hiking, mountaineering and outdoor adventures

15 November, 2023

Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering and Outdoor Adventures

Active outdoor pursuits are a great way to keep fit, have fun and learn about the world around us. Whether you’re camping for a few days on a campsite, or embarking on an expedition to a remote location, it’s important to be well prepared. Weather conditions can change rapidly. It’s always a good idea toContinue reading "Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering and Outdoor Adventures"

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Storing Magazines, Comics, Sports Programmes, Postcards and BooksSelect Storing magazines, comics, sports programmes, postcards and books Storing magazines, comics, sports programmes, postcards and books

15 November, 2023

Storing Magazines, Comics, Sports Programmes, Postcards and Books

Mylar bags are the ideal storage solution for protecting valuable printed paper articles like books, magazines, journals, diaries and periodicals. It’s a little-known fact that some of the world’s most valuable and important paper documents are stored in Mylar bags. Mylar is used for archive storage by prestigious institutions including Michigan State University (MSU) and the LibraryContinue reading "Storing Magazines, Comics, Sports Programmes, Postcards and Books"

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Uses for Mylar Bags and Oxygen AbsorbersUses for Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers

15 November, 2023

Uses for Mylar Bags and Oxygen Absorbers

Since being developed in the 1950s, Mylar has been used in hundreds of applications, from hot air balloon satellites launched into space, to film bags used to keep coffee fresh. Below is an excellent film from 1955 about the physical, chemical, thermal and electrical resistance of the new wonder material Mylar: Mylar has been utilisedContinue reading "Uses for Mylar Bags and Oxygen Absorbers"

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Using Mylar Bags and Oxygen Absorbers

15 November, 2023

Using Mylar Bags and Oxygen Absorbers

Mylar is a metallised polyester film developed in the 1950s. Among its many qualities are reflectivity and gas and aroma barrier protection, making it perfect for storage. Mylar can be thought of as a metallic film that blocks light and air, protecting the contents and providing barrier protection from the external environment. Mylar bags are madeContinue reading "Using Mylar Bags and Oxygen Absorbers"

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15 November, 2023

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Mylar polyester film commercial by DuPont 1955 24 minutes Storing food in Mylar bags 8 minutes Sealing Mylar bags for food storage 4 minutes Sealing Mylar bags with hair straighteners How to Seal Mylar Bags with an Iron Check out the Full Range of Mylar Bags sold in Mylar Shop!

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How Many Oxygen Absorbers to Use?

15 November, 2023

How Many Oxygen Absorbers to Use?

How Many Oxygen Absorbers should I use? What are the Recommended Amounts of Oxygen Absorbers? If the chart below doesn’t answer your specific question, get in touch with the Mylar Shop team. Mylar Bag Size Rice/Wheat/Grains/Flour(More Dense/Less Air Inside Mylar Bag) Beans/Pasta(Less Dense/More Air Inside Mylar Bag) MYLAR FOOD STORAGE BAGS: Mylar Pouch – 7.5cmContinue reading "How Many Oxygen Absorbers to Use?"

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DogProof Mylar Bags – Are Mylar Bags Used to Store Drugs?DogProof Mylar Bags – Are Mylar Bags Used to Store Drugs

15 November, 2023

DogProof Mylar Bags – Are Mylar Bags Used to Store Drugs?

Mylar as a material has many useful properties, which when combined can offer a unique storage and packaging solution. The barrier protection of metallised plastic bags, such as Mylar, is the main reason why so many different industries use Mylar as a material. This barrier protection, combined with the relative lightness, strength and flexibility thatContinue reading "DogProof Mylar Bags – Are Mylar Bags Used to Store Drugs?"

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What To Look For When Buying Mylar BagsWhat To Look For When Buying Mylar Bags

15 November, 2023

What To Look For When Buying Mylar Bags

There are many potential uses for Mylar bags, oxygen absorbers and silica gel desiccants and ensuring you buy quality bags, absorbers and desiccants is vitally important for your storage needs. There is also a great deal of variety when it comes to Mylar bags with some retailers selling thin foil bags as Mylar bags! In this article, we’d like toContinue reading "What To Look For When Buying Mylar Bags"

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Silica Gel Desiccants FAQ

6 November, 2023

Silica Gel Desiccants FAQ

A desiccant is a substance that induces dryness in its environment. The word desiccant dates from the 17th century and derives from the Latin word desiccant, meaning making thoroughly dry', which sums up the use of desiccants very well.

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Custom Mylar bags

6 November, 2023

Custom Mylar bags

Mylar Shop has produced custom packaging for many different companies, from small start-ups to established multinational companies. The minimum order for custom Mylar bags is between 10,000 and 20,000 pieces, depending on the size of the bag.

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OxyEye Oxygen Indicators

6 November, 2023

OxyEye Oxygen Indicators

Oxygen indicators are a great resource that allows you to monitor the oxygen volume within a sealed environment at a glance. They provide an accurate and up to date visual sign that the O2 levels within packaging are low enough to prevent spoiling of the contents.

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