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Practical guides on labels, cartons, bags, printing techniques and anti-counterfeit technology — from our production floor.
Oct 25, 2022
Apparel Hang Tag Finishing Techniques
Hang tags come in a wide range of finishes; different industries — even different brands within one — choose different processes to express their identity. Apparel brand printer Lingmin Packaging introduces the main techniques: 1. Printing: your company logo and the tag's required content printed on the paper. 2. Lamination: an ultra-thin plastic film that adds surface smoothness and flexibility. 3. Hot foil stamping: formally "anodized aluminum stamping", a special process that needs no ink — only pressure and temperature press the paper and foil together,
Oct 24, 2022
Kraft Paper vs. Kraft Board for Apparel Hang Tags
Paper choice is crucial in hang tag production — the right stock elevates the brand. Two papers differ by just one character in Chinese yet differ greatly in substance, and customers often mix them up. Hang tag manufacturer Lingmin Packaging explains: kraft board refers to paper heavier than 150g, with grammage between kraft paper and paperboard. Usually brown, it comes in many types — standard kraft board, single-face kraft board, and more — and suits electronics, food packaging, and similar uses. Because kraft board
Oct 24, 2022
Apparel Hang Tags: Single-Side vs. Double-Side Coated Paper
A hang tag showcases a brand's strength at retail, so a refined, premium look matters — and many brands choose coated paper for their tags. Today, hang tag manufacturer Lingmin Packaging introduces coated paper, which comes in single-side and double-side coated varieties. Single-side coated paper has one surface-coated, polished face, while the other side is like ordinary printing paper; it suits single-sided printing or laminating (bonding two or more sheets together). For customers who want thicker stock, or for smaller tags, a heavier paper
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