Custom Die-Cut Hang Tags
SKU: HT-02
Custom die-cut hang tags are printed product tags cut to an approved outer shape or cut-path. They can carry branding, product information, barcode or care content and attach through a reviewed hole, eyelet, string or compatible fastener.
HS PACKFACTORY reviews the shape, cut path, material, print, finish, hole and attachment, artwork, sample, count and export packing before production.
- Custom outer shape
- Cut-path and artwork review
- Hole, eyelet and string options
- Project-specific sample approval
What Is a Die-Cut Hang Tag?
A die-cut hang tag is a printed swing tag whose perimeter, corners or approved internal openings follow a custom cut path instead of a standard rectangle. The final shape must leave enough material around text, holes, eyelets, strings and narrow sections to remain practical for the intended product and handling.
Project Facts for B2B Buyers
Product role
A custom-shaped printed swing tag for branding, product identification and retail attachment.
Core input
An approved cut path with adequate clearance around holes, text, barcodes and fragile shape features.
Buyer inputs
Finished size, shape reference, product use, material direction, artwork, print, finish, attachment, quantity, packing and destination.
Approval focus
Cut accuracy, narrow-area stability, hole position, print registration, barcode readability, finish position, attachment and count.
Specification Directions
| Product type | Custom-shaped printed hang tag / die-cut swing tag |
|---|---|
| Current SKU | HT-02 |
| Shape input | Vector cut path or approved shape reference with finished dimensions |
| Material | Paper or paperboard direction selected around shape, use, print, finish and attachment |
| Hole and reinforcement | Round hole, eyelet, reinforced hole or another approved attachment area where required |
| String and fastener | Cord, ribbon, loop or another compatible attachment direction after product-use review |
| Printing and finish | Selected print, foil, embossing, debossing, Spot UV, lamination or specialty stock after artwork and sample review |
| Barcode and QR | Placed within a clear, scannable area and verified on the representative sample where included |
| MOQ and timing | Confirmed by quotation after size, material, print, finish, attachment, quantity and packing are defined |
Shape, Cut Path and Attachment Planning
Outer Shape and Narrow Areas
Sharp points, narrow bridges and small projections need clearance and sample review. The approved cut path should not rely on fragile sections that could bend or tear during handling.
Internal Cutouts
Internal openings may be reviewed when the size, material and surrounding clearance support them. Complex cutouts are not assumed feasible until the final artwork and sample are approved.
Hole, Eyelet and String
The hole must stay clear of the edge, fold, text, barcode and finish. Eyelet and string directions are selected around appearance, product weight and attachment workflow.
Barcode and Small Text
Barcodes, QR codes, care text and legal content need a stable print area. Scan and readability checks should use the final material, print and finish.
Artwork, Printing and Finishing
Supply editable vector artwork with the cut path on a separate, clearly named layer. Keep text, logos, barcode and critical graphics inside the approved safe area. Print colors and surface finishes are reviewed against the chosen stock; foil, embossing, debossing, Spot UV, lamination or specialty papers are included only when the quotation and sample support them.
For broad layout education, use the apparel hang tag design guide. For production cut-path setup, use the hang tag dieline guide.
Product Applications
Apparel and Accessories
Brand, price, size, care or collection tags attached to garments, bags, footwear and accessories.
Gifts and Lifestyle Products
Shaped tags for gift sets, stationery, toys and lifestyle products where the attachment and handling route are approved.
Retail Product Identification
Product information, barcode and brand communication where a custom outline supports shelf recognition.
For a broader comparison of hang tag materials, formats and general applications, see our Custom Hang Tags collection.
Sampling and Approval
- Send the brief: finished size, shape, product use, material direction, attachment, artwork, quantity and destination.
- Review the cut path: confirm edge clearance, narrow sections, internal openings, hole and safe areas.
- Review print and finish: confirm colors, small text, barcode, foil or other approved finish positions.
- Approve a representative sample: check shape, stiffness, cut edge, hole, string, registration, readability and handling.
- Release production: control the approved artwork, material, attachment, count, bundling and carton references.
Specific processes, equipment, tolerances, timing and performance values are confirmed only in the project quotation and approved production references.
Quality and Packing Checks
- Cut path, finished size and narrow-area appearance against the approved reference.
- Print and finish registration, color and visible edge effects.
- Hole or eyelet position, clearance and attachment consistency.
- Barcode, QR code and small-text readability where included.
- Version separation, count control, string assembly and bundling.
- Flatness, surface protection and export-carton packing.
What to Send for an RFQ
- Finished size and vector cut path or clear shape reference.
- Product use, attachment point and expected handling.
- Paper or paperboard direction and desired tactile appearance.
- Hole, eyelet, string, loop or fastener requirement.
- Artwork, colors, barcode/QR, print sides and finish references.
- Quantity by version, assembly, pack count and delivery destination.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a die-cut hang tag?
It is a printed swing tag cut to an approved custom outer shape or cut path instead of a standard rectangular format.
What artwork should I send for a custom-shaped hang tag?
Send editable vector artwork with the cut path on a separate layer, the finished size, safe areas, print colors, barcode or QR requirements and the intended hole and attachment position.
Can any shape be produced?
Not every shape is automatically practical. Sharp points, narrow bridges, small projections and internal openings require material, clearance and sample review before approval.
Can an eyelet and string be added?
An eyelet, reinforced hole, cord, ribbon, loop or another compatible attachment direction may be reviewed. The final choice depends on the tag, product, appearance and assembly workflow.
Can barcodes and QR codes be printed on shaped tags?
Yes, when the shape leaves a stable clear area. The code size, contrast, print, material and finish should be verified on the representative sample.
Which papers and finishes are available?
Paper or paperboard and selected finishes can be reviewed around the shape, print, attachment and appearance target. Final stock and finishes are confirmed by quotation and sample approval.
What is checked during sample approval?
Check the finished shape, cut edge, narrow areas, hole or eyelet position, attachment, print registration, color, barcode readability and finish position.
What information is needed for a quote?
Send the finished size, shape or cut path, product use, material direction, artwork, print, finish, hole, attachment, quantity, assembly, packing and destination.
Related Hang Tags and Guides
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Send the size, cut path, product use, material direction, artwork, print, finish, attachment, quantity and destination. HS PACKFACTORY will review the shape, sample and packing scope before quotation.