Hang Tag Materials And Finishes

The hang tag is the last thing a customer handles before buying, so the finish carries more weight than its cost suggests.

Board Weight

Too light and the tag curls in transit or creases at the hole. Heavier board feels considered and survives the supply chain. Board weight also changes how foil and lamination sit on the surface, so it is decided first, not last.

Gloss And Matt Lamination

Lamination protects the print and changes the hand feel. Gloss lifts colour and photography; matt reads quieter and more premium, and shows fingerprints less. Both add durability at the punch hole, which is where tags usually fail.

Gold Stamping And Foil

Foil stamping puts a metallic finish on selected areas rather than printing metallic ink. It works best on solid shapes and bold type — very fine foil detail can lift or fill in. Combining foil with matt lamination is a common premium combination.

Die Cutting And Eyelets

A shaped tag needs a cutting die. An eyelet reinforces the hole where the string passes through, which matters on lighter board or heavier garments.

Match The Attachment To The Tag

A hang tag is only as good as what holds it on. Cord colour, length and lock style should be chosen with the tag, not after it — which is why we supply string seals alongside the tags rather than leaving you to source them separately.