Choosing Retail Tagging: String vs Safety Pin Hang Tags
A custom hang tag is your product’s silent salesperson, communicating pricing and brand value immediately to the shopper. However, the method you use to attach that tag to your product dictates both the perceived luxury of the item and the amount of physical labor required from your fulfillment team. You must choose between String and Pin applications.
The Elegance of String Tags
Using a physical string provides a highly classic, artisan touch.
- The Aesthetic: A classic looped string looks incredibly elegant, organic, and highly deliberate.
- The Drawback: It is a highly manual process. It takes significant time for your team to physically hand-tie hundreds of tags onto individual products.
The Efficiency of Pin Tags
Pin tags are built entirely for speed and high-volume retail.
- The Process: This method uses a metal safety pin or an automated plastic tagging gun to punch the tag directly through the garment’s fabric.
- The Benefit: It is incredibly fast to apply, making it the undisputed standard for massive apparel brands and thrift stores.
The Raven32 Recommendation
Your volume and product type dictate the hardware. As your printing and promotional experts, our rule is simple. If you are tagging hundreds of standard t-shirts in a fast-paced retail store, you must use a tagging gun for efficiency. However, if you are tagging luxury jewelry or artisan leather bags, always hand-tie them with a string for a premium presentation. Contact us today to upgrade your retail packaging.