How much does a poly mailer cost?
Poly mailers usually cost between $0.05 and $0.60 per bag when purchased in bulk. Standard unpadded poly mailers are the lowest-cost option and are commonly used for shipping clothing, apparel, documents, and lightweight ecommerce orders. Larger mailers, thicker 3 MIL mailers, bubble mailers, expansion mailers, recycled-content mailers, and custom printed poly mailers cost more. The final price depends on the mailer size, thickness, quantity, material, closure style, and whether the bag includes padding or custom branding.
How Much Do Poly Mailers Cost?
Poly mailers typically cost between $0.05 and $0.60 per mailer, depending on the size, thickness, quantity, material, closure style, and whether the mailer is padded or custom printed. Standard unpadded poly mailers are usually the most cost-effective option for shipping clothing, soft goods, and lightweight ecommerce orders. Bubble mailers, expansion mailers, recycled-content mailers, and custom printed mailers usually cost more because they use additional material or require special production.
For bulk cases, standard poly mailers commonly range from $40 to $200+ per case, while padded bubble mailers may range from $50 to $200+ per case depending on the size and count per case.
Average Poly Mailer Cost by Type
| Poly Mailer Type | Common Case Quantity | Estimated Case Price | Estimated Cost Per Mailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small unpadded poly mailers | 500–1,000 | $35–$100+ | $0.05–$0.15 |
| 9" x 12" poly mailers | 500–1,000 | $50–$150+ | $0.07–$0.20 |
| 10" x 13" poly mailers | 500–1,000 | $75–$200+ | $0.08–$0.25 |
| Large 14.5" x 19" poly mailers | 100–1,000 | $50–$250+ | $0.15–$0.60 |
| Poly bubble mailers | 100–500 | $50–$200+ | $0.30–$1.00+ |
| Custom printed poly mailers | 500–10,000+ | Quote-based | $0.15–$0.75+ |
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What Affects Poly Mailer Pricing?
The cost of poly mailers depends on several factors:
Size: Larger mailers use more material and cost more per bag.
Thickness: Heavy-duty 2.5 MIL or 3 MIL mailers usually cost more than thinner economy mailers.
Quantity: Buying by the case usually lowers the per-mailer cost.
Mailer Style: Unpadded mailers are usually cheaper than bubble mailers, expansion mailers, or specialty mailers.
Customization: Custom printed poly mailers with logos, brand colors, QR codes, or special sizing are quote-based and usually require higher minimum quantities.
Material: Recycled-content, opaque, tear-resistant, or specialty mailers may cost more than basic stock mailers.
Need help finding the right poly mailer size or case quantity? Marnard Packaging supplies stock and custom poly mailers for ecommerce, apparel, retail, fulfillment, and shipping operations. Contact our team for pricing on standard poly mailers, heavy-duty mailers, bubble mailers, expansion mailers, recycled options, and custom printed poly mailers with your logo.
Call: 203-931-7837
Email: sales@marnardpackaging.com