Hang Tag Attachment Methods Compared
Pellets, seals, loops and strings each suit a different fabric and a different finishing speed. A short comparison before you specify.
Plastic Pellets
Applied with a tagging gun, fast on a finishing line and cheap per unit. The barb passes through the fabric, so it leaves a small hole. Suited to woven garments, denim, workwear and bags rather than fine knit.
Loop Fasteners
A plastic loop passes through a buttonhole or a tag hole and locks back on itself. Nothing pierces the garment, which makes it the safer option on knitwear and delicate fabric.
Seal Tags
A moulded tag and seal in one part, closed around a belt loop or a zip pull. Hard to remove without a tool, which is why it is common on denim and on items that need to stay tagged in a warehouse.
String and Thread
Cotton, hemp, wax and metallic thread give the most control over how the tag hangs. Slower to attach by hand, so it tends to be used where presentation matters more than finishing speed.
Choosing in Practice
Work backwards from the fabric and the finishing line. If the garment is delicate, rule out anything that pierces. If the line is fast, favour gun applied pellets. If the tag has to survive a distribution centre, use a seal.
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