For cannabis & CBD operators
Packaging for cannabis, CBD, and hemp brands
Cannabis and CBD packaging is a different buying problem than apparel or general DTC. Inner pouches need to be opaque, smell-proof, and thick enough to hold up in transit — mylar bags in the 5–7 mil range with a clean heat-seal are the workhorse format for flower, edibles, and concentrates. Outer cartons need to block light and survive the carrier; shipping mailers need to be plain enough not to advertise the contents on the doorstep. And whether you're shipping DTC ecommerce or wholesale to dispensaries, the unboxing still has to look like a brand, not a baggie.
State child-resistant rules, label requirements, and product-format restrictions vary widely — California, Colorado, Oregon, and New York each enforce different CR-packaging, opacity, and warning-label standards. Packrift sells generic, high-quality packaging components (mylar bags, glass jars, opaque mailers, kraft boxes, label rolls, packing-list envelopes); your compliance team is responsible for matching the SKU to the rules in the states you ship to. The pages below help you stage that decision faster.
Inner: product packaging
The package that actually touches the product. Mylar bags (5–7 mil, opaque, heat-seal) for flower and edibles, glass jars for concentrates and topicals, pre-roll tubes for joints. Choose smell-proof and UV-blocking by default; layer on child-resistant features where state rules require it.
Outer: shipper & unboxing
The carton or mailer the carrier sees. Plain corrugated boxes (light-blocking, branded inside if you want it) for fragile glass, opaque poly mailers for soft pouches, kraft tape for a clean, brandable seal that doesn't scream "cannabis" on a porch.
Compliance: labels & inserts
The paperwork side of the order. Warning-label rolls, child-resistant indicator labels, batch and lot stickers, and packing-list envelopes for invoices, COAs, and state-required inserts. Format depends on your state — we sell the blanks and rolls, your printer or label software fills in the regulated copy.
By product format
Different cannabis SKUs settle into different packaging stacks. These are the typical formats brands ship in — not legal advice, just the buying pattern we see most often.
Flower (eighths, quarters)
Mylar pouches in the 5–7 mil range (opaque, smell-proof, heat-sealed), or glass jars with foil-seal liners. Outer: kraft mailer or small corrugated box for DTC; case packs for wholesale to dispensaries.
Edibles (gummies, chocolates)
Child-resistant pouches or rigid jars/tins are standard in most states. Outer: light-blocking corrugated box; insert card with dosing and warnings. CR feature must be verified to your state's standard.
Topicals & tinctures
Glass dropper bottles or salve jars in a cushioned corrugated box (small mailer box or RSC with void fill). Bubble wrap or cushioning is the difference between a clean delivery and a leaking return.
Pre-rolls (joints, blunts)
Pop-top tubes or doob tubes for single units; pre-roll boxes or multi-pack mylar pouches for packs. Outer mailer for DTC, case packs for wholesale.
Concentrates (wax, rosin, live resin)
Small glass or silicone jars (opaque or amber to block UV), shrink-band tamper-evident seal, and an outer carton with cushioning. Avoid clear packaging — UV degrades terpenes fast.
State compliance varies. Packrift sells generic packaging components — mylar bags, jars, mailers, label rolls. We do not sell pre-printed state-compliant SKUs, and we don't represent any specific state's child-resistant or warning-label standard. CA, CO, OR, NY, and every other regulated market have different CR-packaging, opacity, and warning-label rules. Verify the SKU and finished package against your state's published rules (or your compliance counsel) before you ship.
Cannabis & CBD packaging FAQ
Do you sell child-resistant (CR) packaging?
We sell generic packaging components and we do not sell pre-certified state-specific child-resistant SKUs. Some of our mylar pouches, jars, and tins are advertised by their manufacturers as CR-compatible designs (zip-lock, push-and-turn, locking), but the responsibility for matching a specific package to your state's CR certification (e.g., ASTM D3475, 16 CFR 1700.20) sits with the buyer. If you need a documented, certified CR pouch, source from a cannabis-specialist supplier and use Packrift for the rest of the stack.
What thickness mylar do I need?
For flower and most edibles, 5 mil is the practical minimum for a smell-resistant, durable pouch — 7 mil is the more common upgrade for higher-value SKUs and longer-distance shipping. Below 5 mil you start losing seal integrity and odor barrier. The poly bag thickness selector walks you through the trade-off; the same logic applies to mylar (mylar is a metallized PET film that's typically thicker and more opaque than standard poly).
Are your bags smell-proof?
Multi-layer mylar pouches in the 5–7 mil range with a clean heat-seal are the industry-standard "smell-proof" format and they perform well in normal retail and shipping conditions. No bag is permanently odor-proof if the seal is compromised, the bag is punctured, or the film layer is below spec — opaque, foil-laminated mylar with a heat-seal closure is what you want, not a clear poly bag with a zip-top.
Can I customize or print my logo?
Stock SKUs ship as-is in the case quantities listed on each product page. For custom-printed mylar pouches, branded mailers, or printed boxes — including custom dimensions, multi-color flexo, or window-cut bags — email support@packrift.com with your artwork, run quantity, and target SKU and we'll come back with a custom quote.