Custom Hang Tags
Custom hang tags can be cut to almost any outline, and the die costs the same whether the shape is rectangular or completely unconventional. Foil reads sharply on uncoated stock, while a deboss preserves fine detail better than an emboss on a thin tag. A flimsy tag curls and tears at the punch hole, so we specify reasonably stiff paperboard as standard on every order.
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Quote confirmed
A specialist checks your spec against the board and comes back with a firm price inside 4 business hours.
Proof approved
You get a flat dieline and a 3D render. Nothing goes to press until you approve it in writing.
On press
Print, die-cut, glue, and fold. You get a press-side photo the day your job runs.
QC and delivery
Every pallet is sampled against the digital proof or physical sample you approved, then shipped with tracking to your dock or 3PL.
If a box doesn't match the digital proof or physical sample you approved, we reprint the run at no charge.
Read the reprint terms →Know exactly what you're ordering.
When the Tag Is the Only Packaging a Product Gets
A scarf on a rail, a bottle of olive oil, a woven basket at a craft fair: none of them comes in a box, so the tag carries everything a box would. It names the brand, states the price, and gives a shopper a reason to pick this one up instead of the one beside it.
This page is for brands that know they need a tag but haven't settled which kind. Clothing tags, jewelry tags, mirror tags for cars and handle tags for doors each have their own page, because the job changes the build. If your product doesn't fit any of those, a tag cut to your own outline and spec is where to start, and the sections below cover what that spec includes.
What Goes Into a Hang Tag Spec
Every tag order comes down to six choices. Most are made on stiff coated tag stock, with other surfaces available where the look calls for them.
| Attribute | What you choose |
|---|---|
| Stock | Coated cardboard as standard; uncoated or kraft for a natural look |
| Outline | Any shape, cut from a die built to your design |
| Hole | Punched or slotted, in the position you choose |
| Attachment | String or ribbon, attached before delivery if specified |
| One side or both | |
| Finish | Foil, deboss, emboss or lamination |
If you're unsure what size the tag should be, send the dimensions of the product it will hang on. We build the dieline from them and confirm the measurements in writing before anything is cut.
Choosing the Tag Type Before the Artwork
Most tag problems start when the artwork is designed before anyone decides where the tag will hang. A tag on a sweater is handled, tugged and read up close. One on a car mirror sits in heat for weeks. One on a door handle is outdoors and grabbed by strangers. One design can work in all three places; the board, hole and cut can't.
So settle the tag type first and design second. For garment and accessory labels, the clothing build usually fits better than a blank-slate spec, because its board and barcode placement are already set for a rail. For anything else, the custom route lets you set every attribute, and we'll say where a cheaper choice would do.
Finishes Worth Paying For on a Small Tag
On something this small, one finish does most of the work, and stacking several rarely shows.
Foil suits a logo or a single word and catches the light when the tag moves. A deboss adds texture a shopper notices when they pick the tag up. Lamination is the practical choice for tags that stay with a product for months, because it stops the board softening and curling. Plain full-color print on coated board covers everything else, and it's often all a tag needs.
Both sides can be printed, so the back can carry care notes, a short brand story or a web address without crowding the front. Design help is free and unlimited, so you can compare finish ideas on proof first.
Where Brands Tie On a Tag Instead of Boxing
Tags do the most work where a box would be too much. Candle makers tie them around jars, bottle sellers hang them from the neck, and soap and bath brands loop them over wrapped bars. Plant sellers use them for care instructions. Craft makers at markets put one tag design on every item on the table, so the stall reads as a single brand.
Accessory sellers attach tags to belts, bags and hats, where a sticker would mark the material. Jewelry makers use small tags on pieces sold loose at the counter, though the dedicated jewelry build is usually the better fit there. If your product sits on a shelf without a box, a tag is the cheapest way to give it a printed face.
Ordering Tags From 100, Die and Setup Quoted In
The minimum is 100 tags, and the quote you receive is the price you pay. The cutting die, plates and setup are in it, so a custom outline doesn't add a charge later.
Send your artwork, or just a rough idea and the product the tag will hang on, and we'll prepare a proof. Revisions are free until you're happy with it. Production runs 8–12 business days from proof approval. If you need tags sooner, rush is available at an extra cost, and we'll give you the figure before you commit.
Every run goes through a three-stage check before it ships, and if the bulk order doesn't match the approved proof, we reprint at our cost. Shipping is included in the quote, wherever the tags are going.
One connected process, start to finish.
Structural Design
Dieline drafted to your exact fit and freight tolerances.
Proof & Sample
Sign off on a digital proof, or request a physical sample.
Tooling
Dies and plates are cut for your job and archived on file.
Production
Print, die-cut, and assembly run under in-line quality checks.
Ship & Reorder
Freight goes out, and the cycle resets for your next run.
Steady process. Powerful results.
Like everything we build, our process is engineered to hold up — no shortcuts, no surprises. Five dependable stages that run the same way every single time, so reorders are just as fast as the first order.
- One dedicated teamFrom first sketch to final freight, the same people carry your order start to finish.
- Dies archived on fileReorders skip tooling and re-setup entirely — we already have your exact spec.
- Checked against your sign-offEvery run is inspected against the digital proof or physical sample you approved.
Set up your file once, correctly
Nine in ten delayed jobs are delayed by artwork, not production. Match these four rules and your proof lands the next morning.
- Bleed1/8 in (3 mm) past every cut line
- Safe ZoneKeep text 1/4 in clear of every crease
- ColourCMYK or named Pantone. No RGB.
- Resolution300 dpi at final size, fonts outlined
No print-ready file?
Send a logo and a rough idea. Our studio builds the production file free with any order over 500 units — you keep the source file either way.
Ask the StudioBackground art must run all the way to the outer bleed edge. Anything inside the white dashed line survives fold tolerance.
What brands say about this box
They live there rather than here, where we can't edit them, delete them, or pick which ones you get to see. That is exactly what makes them worth reading.
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What shapes can hang tags be cut into?
Almost any — rectangles, circles, arches, tags with shaped corners, and fully custom outlines. The die cost is the same regardless of shape, so an unusual outline costs no more than a standard one.
Can hang tags have foil or embossing?
Yes, and both work well at tag size. Foil reads sharply against uncoated stock, and a deboss holds fine detail better than an emboss on a small, thin tag.
Do hang tags need a heavy board?
Heavier than you might think. A flimsy tag curls, tears at the punch hole, and reflects badly on the product it's attached to. We'd specify a reasonably stiff board as standard.
How long do custom hang tags take?
Around 8–12 business days once you approve the proof, punch and die-cut shape included. Rush production is available at an added cost quoted first.
What's the minimum order for hang tags?
100 tags. Tags are among the cheapest items we produce, so the low minimum lets you trial a shape or finish before committing across a full collection.