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Eyelet Options for Swing Tags

Three white swing tags, each fitted with a different eyelet finish - silver, gold, and black - labelled 'Silver, Gold & Black'

Metal Eyelets to Reinforce and Finish Your Tags

A metal eyelet reinforces your tag's drill hole so it doesn't tear, however often the tag is handled. It's the finishing touch that makes eyelet tags both harder wearing and smarter looking.

Choose a gold, silver or black eyelet to match your design. Every eyelet is round, fits a 4mm drill hole, and can be added to any shape, size and material in our range.

Add a metal eyelet in the calculator and build your order from just 25 tags, dispatched within 72 business hours of proof approval.

Get Started - Select your Material
Why choose metal eyelet tags?

Three reasons an eyelet earns its place on your tag.

A tag that survives constant handling without tearing
A metal eyelet reinforcing the drill hole
The eyelet spreads the strain of the string or fastener across metal rather than board, so the hole keeps its shape however many times the tag is picked up. For the ultimate hard-wearing tag, pair an eyelet with a tear-proof material.
A premium, finished look that lifts the whole tag
Gold, silver or black eyelets to match your design
A gold or silver eyelet is the natural partner for foiled swing tags and metallic swing tags, while black looks sharp against dark boards. It's a small detail that reads as quality the moment the tag is handled.
A tag where every detail looks considered
An eyelet and string pairing that finishes the tag properly
An eyelet frames the hole in metal and gives the string a clean edge to sit against, so the finished tag hangs beautifully. Try gold with jute twine or black with black braided nylon - compare all our string options to find your pairing.

Browse all finishing options, add rounded or luggage corners, or order a free sample pack to feel every material before you order.

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Now Time To Build Your Perfect Swing Tag

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Pick your Material

Start by choosing your desired material. We have many options available to suit your individual needs. Take time to browse through our impressive tag range to find the perfect choice for you.

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Pick your Shape

Next up is to choose your tag shape. You may require a Circular, Square, Rectangular or Oval shape to compliment your swing tag design. Alternatively, you may need a Custom shape? If so, we can do this too!

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Pick your Size

Once you know the material and shape of your tag, you're ready to choose the size. We offer a big range of commonly used template sizes so we're confident you will find one that fits your needs perfectly.

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Personalise or upload Artwork

Now the fun part of the process, it's time to get creative with your swing tag design. Create beautiful artwork with our free online design tool with preset tag templates, alternatively upload your artwork directly.

Select Your Material

Choosing your eyelet colour

Eyelets come in three metal finishes: gold, silver, and black. Gold suits warm, premium designs and natural boards, silver is the clean all-rounder for contemporary branding, and black delivers a sharp, modern look against both dark and light tags. Whichever you choose, the eyelet is fitted before dispatch so your tags arrive finished and ready to use.

Eyelet size and positioning

All eyelets are round and fit a 4mm drill hole. On rectangle and square tags the eyelet can be positioned top left, top right, or top centre, with top centre the most popular choice; if you choose angle corners, the eyelet sits top centre, as the angled cut removes the top corners of the tag. On round and oval tags the eyelet is always top centre. We recommend keeping the finished eyelet a minimum of 3mm away from the tag's edge so the material around it retains its strength and does not tear.

Eyelets and the Kimble gun

If you attach tags with a Kimble gun, eyelets are a natural fit: the 4mm eyelet hole takes a nylon fastener cleanly, and the metal ring stops the fastener wearing the hole over time. Tags attach in seconds and stay secure through repeated handling.

Eyelets, materials and durability

Every material in our range can take an eyelet, from Standard Silk to Brown Kraft and Recycled boards. For tags that live outdoors or get handled constantly, combine an eyelet with a tear-proof material such as our waterproof polyester for the most durable tag we make.

Eyelet tags, not metal tags

A quick clarification: our eyelet tags are printed card or synthetic tags finished with a metal eyelet, not engraved solid metal plate tags. If you're searching for metal hang tags in that sense, we don't produce them, but a printed tag with a metallic material and a matching eyelet gets remarkably close to the look.

Frequently asked questions

What is an eyelet on a tag?

An eyelet is a small metal ring fitted into a tag's drill hole. It reinforces the hole, stops the string or fastener tearing the material, and gives the tag a neat, professional finish.

What eyelet colours are available?

Eyelets are available in gold, silver, and black. All three are fitted metal eyelets and can be added to any material in our range.

What size are the eyelets?

Our eyelets are round and fit a 4mm drill hole, which is available on every shape and size we offer.

Where can the eyelet be positioned?

On rectangle and square tags: top left, top right, or top centre, with top centre the most popular (with angle corners, the eyelet sits top centre). On round and oval tags the eyelet sits top centre. We keep the eyelet at least 3mm from the tag edge to protect the material's strength.

Do you offer rectangular eyelets?

No, all our eyelets are round. A round eyelet suits every tag shape we print and keeps the finished hole compatible with strings, snap-locks, and Kimble gun fasteners.

Can I use a Kimble gun with eyelets?

Yes. The 4mm eyelet takes a Kimble gun's nylon fastener cleanly, and the metal ring protects the hole from wear, making it the most durable way to attach tags at speed.

What is the minimum order quantity?

The minimum order is 25 tags with an eyelet fitted, with quantities running from 25 up to 10,000+.

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