String Tag Options
Specifying Considerations
When it comes to specifying the ideal string for your hang tag, there are three key factors that you need to consider.
String Material & Color
The primary consideration is whether you want to use a stretchy, elastic string that can be very easy to attach or a poly/cotton string that has a higher-end appearance and is more durable.
Length of the String
Strings typically come in working lengths that range from 1.5" to 8" long. The length chosen is often determined by how the tag will be attached, viewed and allowed to hang freely without snagging.
Looped or Knotted
While we can produce hang tags in many different types of materials, 13 pt. paper, vinyl and Tyvek® tags are the industry standards.
Primary Tag Materials
Paper
Due to its affordability and wide range of standard colors, paper is the most common material used to produce hang tags. The industry standard is a 13pt paper cardstock that is a bit thicker than most standard manila folders, but there are a wide variety of papers that can be used.
Vinyl
Vinyl is typically used for hang tags that will be exposed to oils, solvents, chemicals, or other harsh conditions. It is an extremely durable and long-lasting material that withstands extreme weather and has proven to be very durable in all types of demanding commercial and industrial applications.
Tyvek® Tags
Tyvek® tags are ideal for outdoor, industrial or harsh environments...or any applications requiring durability or added resistance to weather or water. This synthetic, waterproof material is tear-resistant and can be printed with special inks that provide some fade-resistance against sunlight.
Specialty Tag Materials
While paper, vinyl and Tyvek® tags are our most popular materials, we can produce hang tags in many other materials including both recycled and carbon/carbonless papers.
Recycled Paper Tags
For those looking for an environmentally solution, we can produce kraft paper tags featuring 100% recycled paper with 30% post-consumer waste, soy based inks and biodegradable strings made from the natural fibers of the jute plant.
Carbon & Carbonless Tags
Carbon paper and carbonless multi-part tags create instant documentation without the mess of traditional carbon paper. Multi-part tags allow you to keep permanent records while providing copies for different departments or processes.
Standard String Tag Materials & Colors
the two most popular options are our poly/cotton blend and a stretchy, elastic material. Both come standard in white or black but other colors are available. attachment string attachments available in various materials and virtually any color, and can be attached in many working lengths. Our stock string materials include:
Elastics
Mercerized Cotton
Poly/Cotton Blend
Polished Cotton Twine
Natural (like Jute)
Standard Working Length for String Tags
Standard Stringing Methods
Knotted String
Pre-tied hang tags with string are ideal for applications where the tag will be hung onto its application.
Looped String
We supply a string that is fastened to the tag with two open ends that can be tied onto the application.
