Are swing tags necessary?
Although many people think they are just there to tell the customer how much the item costs, hang tags are a branding opportunity that is often overlooked in the retail industry. Not only are they important for the end user, but they can support brand identity and increase awareness.
Why do designers use swing tags?
Swing tags can be used to communicate the attributes and values of a brand and is a key marketing tool in order to reinforce what the company is all about.
What does a swing tag need?
Designing a hang tag? Here’s what information to include
- They draw attention:
- They tell a lot about your product, and your brand:
- They add perceived value:
- Brand name and/or logo.
- Tagline.
- A brief “About Us”
- Point of contact.
- Product information.
What is GSM for swing tags?
Swing Tag Printing Kraft Paper: Eco-products (environmentally friendly) with brown colored paper – 250 gsm.
How do you attach a swing tag?
How do I attach hang tags to clothing?
- Pull the cord through the hang tag’s hole and make a loop after.
- Fold the cord in half and tie up the closed end through the hang tag to secure the cord.
- Pull the open end of the cord through the loop at the opposite end.
What information should be on a clothing tag?
In general, textile and apparel products sold in the United States must be labeled with the following information: the fiber content, the country of origin, the manufacturer or dealer identity, and the care instructions.
What are brand swing tags?
Swing tags have always been a feature of garments. They started off as a practical way to show the price or size, however, they have now become an essential ingredient in retail branding. An unbranded and uninformative swing tag can deter customers from purchasing.
What is 300gsm in microns?
380 microns
For paper and card, it turns out that these two measurements can be pretty similar, for example 80 GSM paper is 100 microns and our standard coloured board is 300 GSM and 380 microns.
How do you date clothes tags?
Firstly, a Copyright clothing label is the most obvious give away. Using this date you can age the piece as the year noted on the tag or a few years later. It’s important to note that the copyright date isn’t always the year the garment was produced, but rather the date the brand was copyrighted.
What are swing tags made out of?
Swing Tags can be made from anything but are most often heavy-duty cardboard or plastic.
Is GSM and micron same?
The micron is a standard measurement of length in the metric system that’s the equivalent of one-millionth of a meter. Gsm stands for “grams per square meter.” When used in the context of measuring the weight of paper it is also referred to as “grammage.” It is the equivalent of 0.001 kilograms per square meter.
What kind of paper do you print swing tags on?
Printed on 350gsm Silk Paper as standard our printed swing tags are also available in a variety of alternative card stocks, including kraft and recycled options – perfect if you want to be eco-friendly! Finishing options include: Matt, Gloss or Silk Lamination and Foiling is available in a wide choice of colours.
Where can I buy custom-made swing tags?
Here at SwingTags.co.uk we create custom-made, bespoke swing tags under one roof, keeping quality high and costs low. Choose from a wide variety of card stocks, including kraft and recycled.
What size do swing tags come in?
SWING TAGS Simple square or rectangular printed swing tags, available in any size up to a maximum of 210mm x 210mm.