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Compostable Poly Mailers

Send soft goods and apparel in a compostable mailer with 2-sided printing. Available in quantities 50 to 10,000 – and orders over $100 ship free. See details
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Ship your products efficiently and stylishly in compostable poly bags and show off your brand.

  • 4 non-gusset & 3 gusseted sizes
  • Made from home-compostable material
  • Unpadded white envelope
  • Self-sealing flap
  • Weather- & tear-resistant
  • Full-color, 2-sided printing (including flap area)
  • Quantities from 50 to 5000

Smart & cost-saving shipping

Want to ship your products and boost your brand at the same time? Compostable shipping bags are alternatives to bulky cardboard boxes. They're tough against weather and tears, plus lighter and more compact, so you save on storage and shipping fees. With the option for 2-sided printing that even covers the flap, you can add your logo or a custom message to make sure your brand stands out.

Flexible & custom-made for you

Our compostable poly mailers are designed to work best with soft, flat items that don’t need a lot of protection, like clothes or accessories. Need more space? Check out the gusseted versions that give extra room at the base for bulkier products. With 7 sizes to choose from and vertical or horizontal printing options, finding the perfect fit for your shipments is easy. Plus, our shipping bags have official compostable certifications (including TÜV Austria’s OK compost HOME certification) and are made for easy disposal and naturally break down after use.

Easy design, ready to go

Creating custom compostable poly mailers is simple. Pick a template or upload your design, add any personal touches and we’ll handle the rest. Before you know it, your custom compostable shipping bags will be ready to ship out and make a lasting impression on your customers.

VistaPrint offers Compostable Poly Mailers design templates in assorted styles.

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Reviewed by 13 customers

Ziploc bags you can ship
Aug 18, 2026 | Alexandria A. |
Verified Buyer
This material is far too thin and sheer to be worth using for mailing/shipping purposes. Despite the custom print on the exterior, anyone can easily see what's inside the bag. It's also very thin, so it's a lot more likely to get torn open in transit. Only reason I'm giving it 2 stars instead of 1 is because the print looked good. That being said, I've seen Ziploc bags that were more durable than these.
Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:
Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. We are glad to hear that the custom print on your mailers turned out well, but we are truly sorry for your disappointment regarding the thinness and transparency of the material. We completely understand your concerns about durability and privacy when shipping your products, and we apologize for the inconvenience this has caused. We want to look into this and help make things right for you. Could you please reply directly to this email and share a few clear photos of the Compostable Poly Mailers you received? Once we receive your reply and images, our team will gladly review the material quality and work to provide a resolution for you. We look forward to hearing from you.

personalized mailers worked great!
Aug 18, 2026 | Jeanne S. |
Verified Buyer
The size is perfect for what I need and the logo turned out great!

Poly Mailers - poor quality
Jul 27, 2026 | Sara M. |
Verified Buyer
I received my order and the bags fell way below my expectations. I had ordered Poly mailers in the past but you no longer carried the product so I had to switch to these compostable mailers. The bags already look like they've been tossed around through the mail. I doubt they will hold up well when I send them out.
Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:
We’re sorry to hear that your compostable mailers did not meet your expectations. We understand your concerns, especially since you had previously ordered poly mailers and expected a similar experience. To help address your concern, we have taken action on your account. An email will be sent shortly with the details of the resolution. We’d also like to let you know that we do offer Custom Poly Mailers, similar to the product you previously ordered. You can review the available options using the link below. Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we appreciate the opportunity to assist you. https://www.vistaprint.com/packaging/shipping-supplies/poly-mailers

Compostable poly mailers
May 30, 2026 | Mary B. |
Verified Buyer
Not great - wish you still had the heavier duty bags I originally bought
Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:
We are sorry to learn that the Compostable Poly Mailers were not what you were hoping for and that they did not compare favorably to the heavier-duty bags you had previously purchased. To review this further, please reply to this email with photos showing the issues you experienced with the received mailers, along with any additional details regarding what specifically fell short of your expectations. This information will allow our team to review the product more thoroughly. If your request is urgent and you need an immediate solution, please reach out to our Customer Support team via 1.866.207.4955.

Amazing Customer service
May 20, 2026 | Laura C. |
Verified Buyer
I was so impressed with the support, , quality and how quickly my custom poly bags arrived.

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Work with a designer

Let us design it for you

No more guesswork. We take care of the entire design process, from brainstorming ideas to delivering the files to your account.

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Frequently asked questions

There are no limitations on colors or design options. You can fully customize your compostable poly mailer by printing on the front, back and even the flap. Note that adding designs to the back side will incur an additional cost at checkout.

Our compostable poly mailers are crafted from sturdy 2-mil material and can generally hold up to 5 lb, including the gusseted options for extra space. However, the smaller 6” x 9” size has a slightly lower capacity at 3 lb.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the mailer weights based on size and gusset (the extra depth added to the base):

6" x 9": 0.18 oz.
12" x 9.5": 0.39 oz.
12" x 9.5" with 3" gusset: 0.49 oz.
4.25" x 12": 0.55 oz.
4.25" x 12" with 4” gusset: 0.75 oz.
19" x 13.5": 0.81 oz.
19" x 13.5" with 4" gusset: 1.09 oz.

Our compostable poly mailers are designed to break down in a home compost environment. Simply tear open the bag, remove the perforated flap and compost the rest. Under the right conditions, they’ll decompose into non-toxic, organic material, offering an alternative to traditional plastic disposal.

We do not recommend using our compostable mailers for direct food contact. However, they work well as secondary packaging for food items that are already securely wrapped.

Our compostable shipping bags are ideal for soft, flat and non-breakable items. For larger or bulkier goods, you can choose gusseted mailers, which provide extra room at the base.

At this time, we do not offer samples for our compostable mailers. The minimum order quantity is 50 units.

This is an internationally recognized certification – code NFT 51-800 (11-2015) – that you can compost our handle bags in your home.