Custom Tag Printing Options
St. Louis Tag utilizes specialized offset lithography printing systems and state-of-the-art digital printing technologies designed for hang tag printing and converting that guarantee a high-quality printed image, better than the more traditional tag printing processes. Our in-house printing capabilities include Pantone colors, CMYK, single or double-sided printing, spot color, close registration, bleeds, and screens. Our goal is to be your go-to source for custom printed tags.
When selecting a printing method for your custom hang tags, the choice typically depends on your design complexity, quantity requirements, and your budget. For example, clothing brand tags typically contain vibrant colors and detailed graphics that are memorable and stand out, making full-color process printing or flood coating ideal choices. Backflow tags with a company logo usually focus on durability and legibility under extreme conditions and work well with standard printing.
Full-Color Process Printing
CMYK offset lithographic and digital hang tag printing processes are available for designs requiring fine details and eye-catching visual impact. Four-color process printing is a system where a color image is separated into four different color values (CMYK): cyan (blue), magenta (red), yellow, and black (the K in CMYK)—using filters and screens. The result is a separation of four images with different color values that when transferred to print, the original image is reproduced with CMYK colored inks.
Key Benefits:
- Fast turnaround with minimal setup time for quick deadlines and file changes
- Provides accurate, clean and professional color reproduction across projects
- Compatible with various materials including high-grade paper and durable Tyvek
Best Applications: Full-color process printing excels for custom tags requiring fine details and eye-catching designs with color images and text with custom details.
Standard Printing
Most standard hang tags are printed with one or two ink colors on one or two sides. St. Louis Tag inventories and uses many standard ink colors at no extra cost to you. Please inquire about added charges for PMS mixes that you might need.
Key Benefits:
- Cost-effective production for straightforward design requirements
- Professional appearance with excellent text legibility
- Compatible with single or double-sided printing
Best Applications: Standard printing provides reliable performance for industrial inspection tags, inventory control tags, shipping labels, and safety identification tags where clear text communication and durability are priorities.
Flood Coating
Create multi-colored tags by using white paper and flood coating the tag with ink. This capability allows us to print virtually any color of tag you desire. Flood coating applies solid ink coverage across the white paper substrate, enabling custom color backgrounds while maintaining excellent print quality for overlaid text and graphics.
Key Benefits:
- Virtually unlimited background color options using white paper substrate
- Custom color matching capabilities for brand-specific requirements
- Compatible with subsequent text and graphics printing
Best Applications: Flood coating excels for brand-matching requirements and any application where specific background colors enhance functionality or visual appeal that cannot be achieved with our 21 standard tag colors.
Ready to Design Your Perfect Tag?
Since 1959, St. Louis Tag has been the expert in custom hang tag printing and graphics services. Our friendly and professional team can help you choose the perfect custom printing option for your needs and budget. Contact us today to learn more or request a free quote.
