A natural paper surface
Uncoated Swing Tags
Uncoated swing tags on paper-feel card that takes biro, pencil and rubber stamps, for prices and details added by hand. Order online from one tag or send a bespoke specification.
- 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 Uncoated Swing Tags
Choose the size, shape, card, printing, finish and quantity. The price updates as you change each option.
- Format
- Uncoated card tag
- Use
- Retail and product information
- Material
- Uncoated card
- Artwork
- Upload when ready
Description
Uncoated Swing Tags prices by quantity
Uncoated Swing Tags at 50 × 75mm on uncoated 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 | £0.42 |
| 100 tags | £42.00 |
| 250 tags | £58.00 |
| 500 tags | £79.00 |
| 1,000 tags | £118.00 |
| 2,500 tags | £215.00 |
| 5,000 tags | £365.00 |
Unsealed, writable card
Uncoated swing tags you can write and stamp on
Uncoated swing tags have no surface seal, so the card feels like paper and takes biro, pencil and rubber stamps. That makes them the practical choice when prices, sizes, batch numbers or a gift message are added by hand after printing.
Ink sinks slightly into an uncoated sheet, so colours look softer than on coated card. The builder's card coated on one side leaves the reverse uncoated, which is one way to keep a writable back; otherwise ask for uncoated card in the notes and say which panel must stay writable.
Tag anatomy
Uncoated Swing Tags: parts of the tag
Uncoated Swing Tags start at 50 × 75mm on uncoated card card. Each numbered part of the diagram is a choice you can change in the order panel.
- CardUncoated 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
Uncoated Swing Tags uses
Tags that get written on
Uncoated is the only common stock that reliably takes biro, pencil and rubber stamp, which matters for prices, sizes or made-to-order details added by hand.
Editorial and typographic design
Type sits into the surface rather than on it, which suits letterpress-influenced layouts and serif text at small sizes.
Natural product ranges
A matt, absorbent surface reads as understated next to a coated tag, without the brown ground that kraft brings.
Stamped and numbered runs
Batch numbers, dates and signatures can be added after printing, which is difficult on a sealed coated surface.
Material guide
Getting the best results from uncoated card
Uncoated card is the tag to choose when someone needs to write on it, stamp it or feel paper rather than a smooth coating.
Choosing the weight
Uncoated board is offered at 300gsm, 350gsm and 420gsm. 300gsm is easy to write on while it hangs and suits gift tags and price tickets; 350gsm is the usual clothing and retail weight; 420gsm suits luggage-style tags and anything that should feel substantial.
Planning a writing area
If the tag will be filled in by hand, design the space for it. Leave a clear box or ruled line at least 10mm tall, keep it free of any ink tint, and place it away from the hole so the pen does not catch the string. Ballpoint, pencil, fine-liner and ink stamps all work on uncoated card; gel pens can smudge until they dry.
Keep that area unlaminated and free of Spot UV or varnish. Any coating turns the surface back into one that pens skid across.
Colour on an uncoated surface
Ink soaks slightly into uncoated paper, which gives colours a softer, more natural look than on silk or gloss. Bright, saturated brand colours print a shade calmer and dark solids look slightly less dense. That softness is often the reason brands choose the card, but if a colour must match a coated item such as packaging, ask for a sample of both side by side.
Detail and legibility
Very fine serifs and hairlines spread a little on uncoated card. Keep body text at 7pt or larger and lines at 0.3pt or heavier. Barcodes print reliably as long as they are dark on the open card and keep their full height.
Finishes that work
Foil and embossing both suit uncoated card: foil gives a crisp metallic contrast against the matt paper, and an emboss shows clearly because the surface has no shine to hide it. If the tag needs protection from handling, choose a heavier weight rather than a lamination, so it can still be written on.
Additional information
Build the specification
Uncoated Swing Tags specification
- Writing surface
- Say which panel will be written on. That decides where any varnish stops and rules out a coating across the whole face.
- Dot gain allowance
- Ink sinks into an unsealed sheet, so fine reversed type and light tints want opening up before artwork is exported.
- Type at small sizes
- Serif text holds well on uncoated board, which is why editorial and letterpress-influenced layouts suit the stock.
- Hole and stamping
- If tags are stamped or numbered after printing, note it: the stamp needs a clear area and the ink needs a porous surface.
- Marking in handling
- Uncoated marks more readily than a sealed sheet. For tags handled over months, move up a board weight rather than adding a laminate.
- Quantity and date
- Share the quantity and the date so board weight and any post-print stamping can be sequenced properly.
Material, print and finish
Choose the details around the product
Uncoated 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: A matt, absorbent surface reads as restrained and hand-finished without the brown ground that kraft brings to the same job.
- Printing into the sheet: Colours sit a shade softer and edges marginally less sharp than on a coated board. That softness is usually the reason for choosing it.
- Foil and emboss: The contrast between a matt ground and a reflective foil is one of the cleanest effects available on a printed tag.
- Attachment and writing: Pair the stock with a cord the customer can knot by hand where tags are filled in and attached on site rather than in production.
Artwork and file guidance
Prepare the artwork
Plan the finished format before export
Keep essential uncoated 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.
Expect a small amount of dot gain as ink sinks into the sheet, so open up fine reversed-out type slightly and avoid very light tints that can disappear into the surface.
If uncoated 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
Uncoated Swing Tags FAQs
Can I write on an uncoated tag?
Yes. It is the practical reason most people choose it. Ballpoint, pencil, fineliner and stamp ink all take, where a coated tag will smear or refuse them entirely.
Why do colours look softer than my screen?
Ink soaks slightly into an unsealed surface, so edges are marginally less sharp and solids read a shade lighter. Open up fine reversed type a little and avoid very light tints that can disappear.
Is uncoated less durable?
It marks more readily than a coated sheet, so it suits tags handled briefly rather than stock sitting on a floor for months. A heavier board offsets most of the difference.
Can uncoated take foil or emboss?
It takes both well, and the contrast between a matt ground and a reflective foil is one of the cleaner effects available on a printed tag.