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Custom Hang Tags: Pricing, Materials & Finishing Guide (2026)
Cubit Packaging Team
May 13, 2026
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Custom Hang Tags: Complete Pricing & Material Guide
Hang tags are the finishing branding touch for clothing, gifts, and retail products. Here's everything you need to know about cost, materials, and finishing.
Quick answer: Standard 2×3.5" printed hang tags on 14pt coated cardstock cost $0.05–$0.10/unit at 1,000 units. Premium cotton paper tags with foil stamping cost $0.40–$0.80/unit.
Price by Material
Standard 2×3.5" hang tag at 1,000 units with 1-color print:
| Material | Weight | Feel | Cost/Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coated cardstock | 14 pt | Smooth, standard | $0.05–$0.10 |
| Uncoated cardstock | 14 pt | Matte, writable | $0.06–$0.12 |
| Kraft board | 16 pt | Natural, eco | $0.08–$0.15 |
| Cotton paper | 300 GSM | Textured, premium | $0.20–$0.45 |
| Linen textured | 16 pt | Woven texture | $0.12–$0.25 |
| Seed paper | 350 GSM | Plantable, eco | $0.30–$0.60 |
Finishing Add-Ons
| Finish | Add-On | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Foil stamping | +$0.10–$0.30 | Metallic logo accent |
| Letterpress | +$0.15–$0.35 | Deep impression print |
| Embossing | +$0.08–$0.20 | 3D raised texture |
| Die-cut shape | +$0.03–$0.10 | Custom tag shape |
| Rounded corners | +$0.01–$0.03 | Soft corner radius |
| Edge painting | +$0.05–$0.15 | Colored tag edges |
| Spot UV | +$0.05–$0.12 | Selective gloss |
| Grommet | +$0.02–$0.05 | Metal reinforced hole |
| String/ribbon | +$0.02–$0.10 | Cotton, waxed, satin |
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