A reflective surface option
Gloss Swing Tags
Gloss swing tags on high-shine coated card for bold colour and photographic artwork. Order online from one tag, or add gloss lamination for extra protection.
- In stock online. Swing tags are configured and ordered online from one tag; briefs for several designs or very large runs can also be quoted through the Custom Tag Builder.
- Free UK delivery. Standard online orders are delivered free to one UK address.
- Free reprint or refund if faulty. Report faulty, damaged or incorrect tags within 30 days of delivery and we reprint them or refund you in full, with free return postage if a return is needed. Because every order is printed to your specification, change-of-mind returns are not accepted. Your statutory rights are not affected.
- Online orders arrive 2–6 working days after artwork approval
Order online
Customise your Gloss Swing Tags
Choose the size, shape, card, printing, finish and quantity. The price updates as you change each option.
- Format
- Gloss card tag
- Use
- Colour-led retail presentation
- Material
- Gloss card
- Artwork
- Upload when ready
Description
Gloss Swing Tags prices by quantity
Gloss Swing Tags at 50 × 75mm on gloss card 350gsm card, printed full colour on one side, all-inclusive with free UK delivery. Other sizes, cards and finishes are repriced in the order panel; quantities in between pay the rate of the quantity below, and runs above 10,000 tags are quoted.
| Quantity | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 tag | £0.59 |
| 100 tags | £59.00 |
| 250 tags | £81.00 |
| 500 tags | £111.00 |
| 1,000 tags | £166.00 |
| 2,500 tags | £302.00 |
| 5,000 tags | £513.00 |
High-shine coated card
Gloss swing tags for bold colour and photography
Gloss swing tags have a reflective coated surface that makes colours look deeper and photographs sharper. They suit promotional tags, food and cosmetics ranges and image-led designs that need clear contrast on a busy display.
The trade-offs are glare, fingerprints on dark areas and a surface that will not take handwriting. The builder also offers gloss lamination for extra protection; for similar colour with less shine, compare silk card or matt lamination before deciding.
Tag anatomy
Gloss Swing Tags: parts of the tag
Gloss Swing Tags start at 50 × 75mm on gloss card card. Each numbered part of the diagram is a choice you can change in the order panel.
- CardGloss card, 300gsm to 420gsm, with 5 other cards in the order panel.
- Front print areaLogo and brand name, printed full colour, in one to three colours or a Pantone match.
- Product detailsPrice, size, barcode, QR code or care notes, below the logo or on the back when the tag is printed on both sides.
- Bleed3mm of artwork past every trim edge, so colour runs cleanly to the cut.
- Hole and eyelet3mm drilled hole as standard, or 5mm with one of 4 metal eyelet colours.
- AttachmentChoose black lock string, white lock string, black elastic loop, white elastic loop and more, or no string.
Where this format fits
Gloss Swing Tags uses
High-contrast retail artwork
Gloss keeps ink on the surface for maximum saturation, which is why it suits sale tickets, bold brand colour and photographic packaging.
Point-of-sale promotions
A reflective surface catches light on a shelf, which is useful where the tag has to compete for attention rather than sit quietly.
Food and cosmetics ranges
The sealed surface wipes clean and resists the light handling that products in these categories usually receive.
Image-led product tags
Where the tag reproduces a photograph rather than flat colour, gloss holds the tonal range better than an absorbent stock.
Material guide
Getting the best results from gloss card
Gloss gives the most vivid colour of any card in the range. The trade-off is reflection, so the best gloss tags are planned around where they will hang.
Choosing the weight
Gloss card is offered at 300gsm, 350gsm and 420gsm. 350gsm is the standard for clothing and gift tags. Choose 420gsm when the tag carries a photograph across its full face, because the heavier board keeps the tag flat and stops the image looking wavy under light.
Where gloss works best
Gloss suits image-led designs: food photography, bright illustration, cosmetics and children's products, where saturated colour sells the item. It makes blacks deeper and colours brighter than silk or matt.
It works less well for small type and codes. Under spotlights the surface reflects, so a barcode or a line of fine print can be unreadable from some angles. Keep essential text large, and place barcodes where the customer or scanner will see them square-on.
Fingerprints and handling
Glossy surfaces show fingerprints, especially on dark solid colours. For tags customers will pick up and turn over, a light background colour hides marks better than black or navy. If the design must be dark, matt lamination removes the problem but also removes the shine.
Preparing artwork for gloss
Supply images at 300dpi at the final printed size; the smooth surface shows any softness in a low-resolution photo. Keep rich black solids to a sensible ink total rather than 400% of all four colours, which can take longer to dry and mark other tags in the stack.
Finishes on gloss
Foil adds a metallic highlight that holds its own against the shine. Spot UV adds little on a gloss tag, because the whole surface is already glossy; it is far more effective over matt lamination. Embossing works, but the reflection can flatten how deep it looks.
Additional information
Build the specification
Gloss Swing Tags specification
- Coverage and saturation
- Gloss holds ink on the surface, so deep solids and photographic artwork reach a saturation an uncoated board cannot match.
- Gradients and banding
- Check large tonal transitions before export. A sealed surface has no texture to disguise banding across a wide gradient.
- Finger marks on dark areas
- Large dark panels show handling. Where tags sit on a shop floor for weeks, consider silk instead of gloss for the same colour.
- No handwriting
- Ballpoint and pencil will not key to the coating. Any price or size written in store needs an uncoated panel or a different stock.
- Hole and cord contrast
- A high-shine face makes cord colour more prominent than it would be on a matt tag, so choose it as part of the design.
- Quantity and date
- Share the quantity and the date, and note that heavy solid coverage needs drying consideration on a sealed sheet.
Material, print and finish
Choose the details around the product
Gloss Swing Tags format alone does not determine the finished hang tag. The card, print, finish and attachment should be chosen together with the product context and artwork.
- Stock character: Maximum reflectance and the widest colour gamut of the coated boards, which is why sale tickets and image-led tags default to it.
- Printing at full saturation: Colour reproduces closest to a screen proof on gloss, so it is the least surprising stock to sign off remotely.
- Varnish on varnish: Spot UV works, but the contrast against an already glossy ground is subtle. A matt spot varnish reads more clearly.
- Attachment for promotions: Elastic loops suit promotional tags fitted quickly across a floor and removed again at the end of a campaign.
Artwork and file guidance
Prepare the artwork
Plan the finished format before export
Keep essential gloss swing tags copy clear of the trim edge and attachment area. The page-specific artwork guidance explains the considerations for formats, holes, folds and variable product information.
Gloss shows banding in gradients more readily than an uncoated sheet, so check large tonal transitions before export and keep any area intended for handwriting off the coated face entirely.
If gloss swing tags artwork is not final, submit the product and specification details first. This gives the production conversation a clear starting point without forcing a premature file upload.
Continue your research
Further swing tag guidance
Questions and answers
Questions before you order
Gloss Swing Tags FAQs
Do fingerprints show on gloss?
On large dark areas, yes. It is the main trade-off against the extra saturation. A silk coating gives much of the colour benefit with far fewer marks.
Can gloss tags be written on?
No. Ballpoint and pencil will not key to the coating. Keep any panel intended for handwriting off the gloss face, or choose uncoated for those tags.
Why does my gradient look banded?
Gloss shows banding in large tonal transitions more readily than an uncoated sheet, because there is no surface texture to break it up. Check big gradients before export and add a little noise if needed.
Is gloss suitable for a premium range?
It depends on the look. Gloss reads as vivid and commercial; matt, silk and uncoated read as more restrained. Neither is inherently more premium — the decision is what the range is saying.