Custom Hang Tag Printing: Paper Stock, Finishes and String Options

Hang tags are a low-cost, high-impact branding tool. They communicate price, care instructions, brand story and certifications. BestPackFactory prints custom hang tags for apparel, footwear, accessories and lifestyle brands worldwide.

Paper Stock Options

• 300–400 gsm coated art paper: Smooth, bright white, excellent colour reproduction. Most common for fashion brands.
• 350 gsm uncoated kraft: Natural brown aesthetic, popular with eco-conscious brands. Accepts letterpress and foil well.
• 2mm greyboard duplex: Thick, rigid tag used for premium watches, jewellery and leather goods.
• Recycled card: FSC-certified, 300–400 gsm, slight speckled texture.

Shapes and Sizes

Standard sizes: 5×9 cm, 6×9 cm, 7×10 cm. Custom shapes — arch top, die-cut logo shape, rounded corners — available at no additional tooling cost for orders over 2,000 pcs. BestPackFactory provides a free dieline template.

Printing Methods

• Offset lithography: Best colour accuracy, cost-efficient at 1,000+ pcs.
• Digital printing: No plates, good for short runs (250–999 pcs), variable data possible.
• Letterpress: Debossed ink impression; artisanal feel, suited to kraft stock.

Finishes

• Soft-touch matte laminate — luxury feel
• Gloss laminate — vivid colour pop
• Gold/silver hot foil stamp — logo and brand name highlight
• Emboss/deboss — tactile depth on logo or border
• Spot UV — gloss accent on matte background

String and Attachment Options

Cotton string (natural or coloured), nylon cord, satin ribbon, or metal safety pin. BestPackFactory pre-attaches strings for an additional USD 0.02–0.05 per tag.

Lead Times and MOQ

MOQ 500 pcs, standard lead time 8–12 days after artwork approval. Rush production in 5–7 days available.