Before ordering, confirm the tag’s finished size, shape, card, printed sides, quantity, versions, finishes, hole position, attachment, artwork and required delivery date. Review the proof against the physical product and assign one person to approve the final specification.
Product specification
Finished width and height are stated in millimetres.
Shape, corner treatment, folds and perforations are identified.
Card stock or required performance is agreed.
Single- or double-sided printing is confirmed.
Quantity and number of artwork versions are correct.
Lamination, foil, Spot UV, embossing or other finishes are listed.
Attachment and use
Hole diameter and position are marked.
String, ribbon, elastic, chain or eyelet type is specified.
Supplied loose, looped, tied or fully attached status is clear.
The tag has been checked against the product for scale and placement.
Durability is appropriate for transport, display and handling.
Artwork pre-flight
Artwork matches the finished dimensions.
Bleed and safe areas are present.
Colour mode and any named spot colours are correct.
Images are suitable for their printed size.
Fonts are embedded or outlined.
Barcodes and QR codes have been tested at final size.
Special finishes are separated and clearly named.
Approval and delivery
Prices, product codes, contact details and URLs are proofread.
One final artwork file and proof are approved.
Delivery address and contact number are complete.
The required arrival date has been discussed before production.
Packing or fulfilment teams know how tags will be supplied.
