Black Hangtags
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See Black Hangtags in action
Midnite Black tags, black through the core from 32pt to 80pt, in 6 sizes, printed white or CMYK plus white, with 21 edge colors and a drilled hole, from $30.76 per 50.
- From $30.76 per 50 tags, with the per-tag cost sliding toward about 15 cents as the run climbs to 5,000.
- 4 solid black stocks, all Midnite Black Uncoated, from 32pt up to a rigid 80pt, black straight through the core and the cut edges.
- 6 sizes, from a 2" x 2" square up to a 2" x 6" tag, plus custom sizing up to 3" x 6".
- White ink or CMYK plus white prints bright on the black stock, and 22 edge paint colors let you line the cut edges in a pop of color.
- 4.9 out of 5 across 62 reviews, on a standard 6 business day turnaround with next-day rush and a drilled hanging hole.
Hang a Tag That Looks Premium Before It Is Read
Flip a black hangtag over and there is no pale edge hiding underneath. The stock is black straight through, a Midnite Black Uncoated paper that stays dark from the core out to every cut edge, so it reads as premium the second someone turns it in their hand. Tag a boutique garment, a candle on a shelf, or a bottle on a gift table, and your name lands on something that already looks expensive. Fifty tags start at $30.76 and hold a 4.9 out of 5 across 62 reviews, printed at 4over4, where custom cards and tags have shipped online since 1999.
White ink keeps a logo crisp on the black, a painted edge adds a line of color around the rim, and the drilled hole takes the string, so the tag is ready to hang. Kraft, soft touch and white tags are one click away on hang tags printing.
Fifty tags cost $30.76, about 62 cents each, enough to test a new candle or a capsule collection. A full product line needs a bigger run, and the price per tag slides toward about 15 cents at 5,000.
What is a black hangtag
A black hangtag is a product tag printed on solid black stock that runs black all the way through the core and along the cut edges, not white card with black ink on top. At 4OVER4 black hangtags print in 6 sizes from 2" x 2" to 2" x 6" on 4 Midnite Black Uncoated weights from 32pt to 80pt, with white or CMYK plus white ink and an optional drilled hanging hole.
Because the sheet is already black, you add only the artwork: your logo, size or care details in white ink so they sit sharp against the black, or full color with a white underprint when brand colors have to show. The untouched areas stay black at no extra cost.
Tie one to a garment, a candle, a bottle or a gift box. If you want the familiar white version instead, the Standard Hang Tags cover that, and the black tag sits beside it as the one that looks expensive on sight.
Black hang tags, written either way, are tags printed on solid black stock rather than white stock with black ink. The difference shows at the trim. Because the Midnite Black Uncoated sheet is dark all the way through, the cut edge and the drilled hanging hole come out as dark as the printed face, with no pale line to give the card away when someone turns it over.
It also changes how you design. On a white sheet you print the dark areas; on this stock the sheet is already dark, so the artwork is what you add in white ink or in CMYK plus white, and the untouched areas stay black at no cost to the run.
What sizes do black hangtags come in
4OVER4 black hangtags come in 6 set sizes, from a 2" x 2" square up to a 2" x 6" tall tag, with 2" x 3.5", 2.5" x 2.5", and 3" x 3" in between. The default is 2" x 2", and you can also set a custom size up to 3" x 6". The price follows the size you pick.
Size comes down to how much the tag has to carry. A 2" x 2" square is the default, small enough to feel like a token on a keychain or a gift. Step up to 2" x 3.5" or 2.5" x 2.5" for a logo plus a line of care instructions, or a 3" x 3" square when the tag doubles as a mini brand card. The tall 2" x 6" runs like a bookmark down the front of a bottle or a folded garment. If none of the six presets fits, set a custom size up to 3" x 6", and the price updates as you change it. Every size, stock, ink, and finish is grouped below exactly the way the live configurator presents them, so you know what you can change before you change it.
Already have your artwork? Skip the editor and download a press-ready blank instead. Each black hangtag blank template is built at the real trim size with the bleed and safe margin already drawn in, so your design never crowds the cut or the drilled hole. Grab the size that matches your order below, drop your art in, and upload.
Wally makes black stock do the talking
Why a $30.76 stack of solid black tags gets noticed before a word is read.
Fifty black hangtags cost $30.76, printed on stock that stays black through the core and the edges. Print your logo in white or full color, paint the edges a bright shade, and drill a hole to hang them off any product. Pick a size and stock, and Wally gets them printed fast.
Press-Ready Blank Templates
Sizing black hang tags is mostly a question of what the tag has to carry. A 2" x 2" square holds a logo and a price and stays out of the way on a small garment. The longer 2" x 6" leaves room down the length for care instructions, a short brand story and a barcode, which is why it is the one most apparel lines settle on. Between those two sit the rest of the 6 stock sizes, and anything outside them can be cut custom up to 3" x 6".
One thing to check before you commit to a size: the drilled hole and the string sit inside the trim, so leave the top third of the tag clear of type. On a 2" x 2" that is a real constraint, and it is usually the reason a design that works on paper needs the taller cut.
What black stocks and ink can you choose
4OVER4 prints black hangtags on 4 uncoated black stocks, all Midnite Black Uncoated, in 32pt, 48pt, 64pt, and 80pt weights, so the tag runs from a firm card to a rigid, chip-thick tag. Ink prints white on the front, white on both sides, or CMYK plus white for full color that shows on the black. Heavier stocks and full color adjust the price.
The stock list is short on purpose: 4 weights of Midnite Black Uncoated, all black to the core. The 32pt is a firm, everyday tag. Step up through 48pt and 64pt for more heft, or reach for the 80pt when you want a tag that feels like a poker chip and snaps when it taps a counter. Because the paper is black, you print in white ink so type and logos stay crisp, choose white on both sides when the back needs to read too, or run CMYK plus white when a full color mark has to survive on the dark stock. No coating hides the matte, tactile black, which is the whole point.
Want a different look for another product line? For a warmer natural feel the Kraft Hangtags go brown, and the Soft Touch Hangtags add a velvety finish.
Can you paint the edges and drill a hanging hole
Yes. 4OVER4 black hangtags can be finished with edge painting in 22 colors, from cyan and magenta to metallics, lining the cut edges in a contrasting band, and with a drilled hanging hole in a 1/8" or 3/16" size. The hole sits in one of 5 positions, including top center, top left, and top right, so the tag hangs the way you need.
This is where a black tag earns its keep. Edge painting floods the cut edges with a color, 22 of them, so a black tag gets a bright seam of cyan, magenta, gold, or another shade running around the rim. It is the detail people notice the second they pick the tag up. For hanging, you add a drilled hole in either a 1/8" or a wider 3/16" size, placed where you want it: top center for a straight hang, or top left or top right for a corner. And before anything prints, you can send it straight to production, pull a free online proof, or order a next-day hardcopy proof to hold the real stock in your hand first.
How much do black hangtags cost
From $30.76 for 50, about 62 cents a tag, 300 tags cost $70.30, 600 cost $115.33, and a 5,000 run costs $768.86, roughly 15 cents a tag. Set the slider below to the number of pieces you are tagging for the total and the price per tag.
How do black hangtags compare to the rest of the range
The chart below lines up the black hangtag with a natural kraft tag, a velvety soft touch tag and a plain white tag.
How fast can you get black hangtags printed
Black hangtags print on a standard 6 business day turnaround, and when a date sneaks up you can move that to 5, 4, 3, or 2 business days, or next-day production. Each step buys back time for a set percentage on top of the base price, so you only pay for speed when you actually need it. 4OVER4 lands 99.8% of orders on time and ships 82% early, so the date you pick is a date you can plan around. Every order can also carry a free online proof or a next-day hardcopy proof before it prints.
See the rest of our tags
Kraft, soft touch and plain white tags sit in the full hang tags printing range, and the wider print product range lists everything else, each with its own starting price.
Print your black hangtags today
At 4OVER4.COM, quality comes first, and it is backed by a satisfaction guarantee and 25+ years of printing since 1999. Whatever size, stock, ink, or edge color you pick, these black hangtags are built to feel good in a hand and make a product look worth more. Need them before a launch or a delivery? Next-day rush keeps you covered. Print your black hangtags today.
Black Hang Tags for a Clothing Line
Apparel is where the black tag does the most work, and the tall 2" x 6" is the size most lines settle on, because it holds a logo at the top, care instructions down the middle and a barcode at the bottom without crowding any of them. Print white on both sides when the back carries sizing or fibre content, or CMYK plus white when a brand color has to survive on the dark stock. The 32pt is the everyday weight for a hanging garment tag, and the 80pt is for a premium piece where the tag should feel like a chip when it taps a counter. Add edge painting in one of 22 colors and a drilled hole at top center, and the tag is ready to hang.
Black Hangtags: Frequently Asked Questions
Are black hang tags printed on black paper or white paper with black ink?
On black paper. The stock is Midnite Black Uncoated, black all the way through the core, so the cut edges and the drilled hole come out as dark as the printed face with no pale line showing when the tag is turned over. That is the difference a customer notices in the hand, and it is why every area you leave untouched stays black at no cost to the run.
Can you print white ink on a black hang tag?
Yes, white ink is the default on this stock. You choose white on the front, white on both sides when the back has to read too, or CMYK plus white when a full color logo needs an opaque base under it to show against the black. Fine type holds up in white, so a logo and a line of care details both stay crisp at small sizes.
Do black hang tags come with a hole for the string?
A drilled hanging hole is an option you add, in a 1/8" or a wider 3/16" size, placed in one of 5 positions including top center, top left and top right. Leave the top third of the tag clear of type, because the hole and the string both sit inside the trim. On a 2" x 2" square that is a real constraint, and it is usually why a design moves to the taller cut.
How many black hang tags do I have to order?
Runs start at 50 tags for $30.76, about 62 cents each, and climb to 5,000. The per-tag price falls as the count goes up, so 300 tags run $70.30, 600 run $115.33, and a 5,000 run lands at $768.86, roughly 15 cents a tag. Standard turnaround is 6 business days, with next-day rush when a delivery date has moved.
