What is the Tag Labels - What are tag labels??

Labels that are attached to objects using a thread or tie rather than an adhesive These labels are usually made of thicker materials such as heavy paper stock or card they are die cut with a hole or holes so that they can be hung from an object or display or threaded onto a hanger Tag labels are most commonly found in the retail industry where they are used as product labels that display product and pricing information or marketing details such as promotions and offers They are especially popular for labelling products that are displayed without product packaging these items would be damaged by the use of a permanent adhesive or may be made of materials that standard adhesives struggle to bond with efficiently tying a tag label onto these items means that product or retail information can be securely attached to the item and then removed easily and without damaging the item once it has been sold

Glossary

Name Labels - What are name labels?

Definition of NAME LABEL:

Labels that are applied to items to indicate their owner and other identifying information OR labels that are worn by people as a form of identification. Name labels may sometimes be referred to as name tags. Name labels come in a variety of forms, including badges and cards, self adhesive labels, plates or plaques, sew-in labels, iron-on labels, clip on tags, and tie-on tags or tickets. They can be written, etched, or printed, and are made of a variety of materials, including paper, fabrics, card, wood, metals, or plastics.

At Label Planet, we have our own brand of self adhesive name labels, known as Stikins ®. Our labels are designed to be applied to clothing and personal possessions and are printed with the owner's name (and contact information) so that items can be returned if lost. The most common application of our name labels is to children's school uniform and personal possessions, although they can be used in a variety of environments and situations including residential care home and nursing facilities or offices and factories.

Two school dresses with name labels stuck onto the wash-care label of each garment.

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Label Planet (2020) What are name labels? | Name Labels Definition. Available at: https://www.labelplanet.co.uk/glossary/name-label/ (Accessed: January 1, 2024).

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