Hang Tags for Product Packaging

If you’ve ever picked up a product in a shop and turned over the little tag hanging from it, you already know what hang tags do. They’re one of those details that most people don’t think about until they’re missing — and then the packaging just feels unfinished. For small businesses selling physical products, a printed hang tag is one of the simplest ways to make your items look properly put together.

What hang tags actually do

A hang tag is a small printed card attached to a product with string, ribbon, or a fastener. It gives you space to include useful information — your brand name, product details, pricing, care instructions, or even a short message. Unlike a sticker or a label stuck directly onto the packaging, a hang tag sits separately. It’s something the customer picks up and reads, which makes it feel a bit more personal.

They’re common on clothing, candles, soaps, jewellery, gift items, and handmade goods — but honestly, they work on just about anything. If your product has any kind of wrapper, box, or bag, you can attach a hang tag to it. It’s a practical thing that also happens to look good.

What makes them especially useful is that they give you extra real estate. Your product label might only have room for the basics, but a hang tag can carry the rest — a thank you note, a QR code linking to your website, washing or usage instructions, or your social media handles. You’re not limited to what fits on the side of a jar.

Using hang tags for product info, pricing, and branding

One of the best things about hang tags is how flexible they are. You can use the front for your logo and product name, and the back for pricing, ingredients, or sizing. Some people use them purely for branding — a simple tag with just the logo and a colour that matches the rest of the packaging. Others fill both sides with useful details.

If you sell at markets or pop-up events, hang tags with pricing on them save a lot of time. Customers can see the price without asking, and you don’t have to stick price labels onto every item. It keeps things looking clean and professional, especially if your products are displayed together on a table or shelf.

For online orders, hang tags add a layer of polish when the customer opens the parcel. They show that you’ve thought about the experience beyond just getting the product from A to B. It’s a small thing, but it does make a difference — particularly if you’re selling something that’s meant to feel like a treat or a gift.

Materials, sizing, and getting the finish right

Hang tags come in different sizes, but the most common ones are around credit card size or slightly smaller. That’s big enough to fit your key information without looking bulky attached to the product. If you’re working with smaller items — earrings, for example — a narrower tag might suit better.

The paper weight matters too. A thin tag feels flimsy and won’t hold up well, especially if it’s hanging from a product on a shelf. Something around 300gsm or heavier gives it a solid feel in the hand. If you want a bit of texture, you can go for an uncoated finish, which works nicely with neutral or earthy branding. A gloss or semi-gloss finish suits bolder, more colourful designs.

Corners are worth thinking about as well. Rounded corners look softer and feel more modern. Square corners are classic and clean. Neither is better — it just depends on the look you’re going for. And don’t forget the hole. A standard round hole punched near the top edge is all you need, but make sure there’s enough space between the hole and the edge so it doesn’t tear.

Matching your hang tags with the rest of your packaging

Hang tags work best when they don’t look like they’ve come from a completely different brand than the rest of your packaging. That doesn’t mean everything has to be identical — but using the same colour palette, fonts, and logo across your tags, labels, and stickers ties things together properly.

If you’re already using branded stickers to seal your parcels, or printed labels on your products, adding a hang tag in the same style rounds the whole thing off. It makes your packaging feel like a set rather than a collection of bits you’ve grabbed from different places. Customers notice that kind of consistency, even if they can’t quite put their finger on what makes it feel polished.

When you’re ordering, it’s worth getting a few extras. Hang tags are the sort of thing you’ll find uses for beyond the original plan — tying them onto gift bags, using them as bookmarks in client welcome packs, or attaching them to samples. Having a few spare means you’re covered. For related reading at a similar pace, client welcome cards and brochures that stay readable may help. If you would like to see curated sets in one place on the site, you can explore matching designs here.

Browse the range

If you’re ready to get your hang tags sorted, you can browse the full collection on Zazzle and find a design that fits your brand. You can also take a look at the full stationery collections for labels, stickers, and everything else you might need to pull your packaging together.