Custom Luggage Tags Guide
Custom Luggage Tags Guide
Create custom luggage tags for travel brands, hotels, airlines, corporate gifts, events and retail merch collections.
Custom luggage tags are practical travel accessories that help people identify their bags while showing off your logo, artwork, brand colours or custom design.
Use this guide to compare luggage tag styles, materials, sizes, shapes, buckle colours, packaging ideas and ordering tips before starting your custom luggage tag quote.
Why Choose Custom Luggage Tags?
Custom luggage tags are useful, lightweight and easy to personalise. They work well for travel brands, hotels, airlines, events, corporate gifts, school trips and retail stores.
Why Ethical Luggage Tag Production Matters
At Pinlord, we believe custom travel accessories should be made with care. We support ethical production, thoughtful material choices, flexible order options and small business-friendly manufacturing.
Learn more about B Corp certification.
Popular Uses for Custom Luggage Tags
Custom luggage tags are easy to sell, gift and use for travel-focused branding.
Custom Luggage Tag Material Options
The material affects durability, flexibility, weight, finish and how premium your luggage tag feels.
1. Soft PVC Luggage Tags ❤️
Soft PVC is flexible, durable and great for colourful raised designs.
Best for: travel brands, bold artwork, character designs, event giveaways and everyday travel tags.
2. Silicone Luggage Tags ❤️
Silicone luggage tags are lightweight, flexible and water-resistant.
Best for: outdoor travel, school trips, sports teams, family travel and practical everyday use.
3. PU Leather Luggage Tags
PU leather luggage tags have a clean, polished and premium look.
Best for: corporate gifts, hotel welcome kits, premium travel brands and luxury-inspired merchandise.
Luggage Tag Size Options
Size affects visibility, artwork space and how bold your tag looks on luggage.
Luggage Tag Shape Options
Choose your luggage tag shape based on your artwork, brand style and how much information you want to include.
Buckle Colour Options
Buckle colours can help your luggage tag feel more polished and aligned with your brand colours.
Printing & Customisation Methods
Choose your branding method based on your material, artwork, finish and preferred look.
🎨 Raised PVC Design ❤️
Raised PVC designs are colourful, tactile and great for bold artwork or character designs.
Best for: soft PVC tags, mascots, icons, travel artwork and playful brand designs.
🖨 Printed Design
Printed designs work well for logos, patterns, contact areas and colourful branding.
Best for: retail products, event giveaways, brand logos and detailed graphics.
✨ Debossing
Debossing creates a subtle pressed-in logo effect for a premium finish.
Best for: PU leather tags, corporate gifts, hotel kits and executive travel accessories.
✒️ Personalised Name or Initials
Personalisation makes luggage tags feel more thoughtful and gift-ready.
Best for: employee gifts, travel bundles, wedding favours, school trips and premium giveaways.
Best Artwork Tips for Luggage Tags
Luggage Tag Order Options
Use these common options to brief your quote. Popular choices are marked with ❤️. You can also use the free luggage tag design template to plan your artwork, size, colours and production notes before ordering.
🏷 Material
- Soft PVC ❤️
- Silicone ❤️
- PU leather
- Custom material
📏 Size
- 2" tag
- 3" tag
- 4" tag ❤️
- 5" tag
- 6" tag
- Custom size
🔶 Shape
- Rectangle ❤️
- Square
- Circle
- Custom shape
🎨 Buckle Colour
- Silver ❤️
- Gold
- Black
- Custom colour
🖨 Logo Method
- Raised PVC design ❤️
- Printed design
- Debossing
- Personalised name or initials
📦 Packaging
- Bulk packaging
- Individual polybag ❤️
- Backing card ❤️
- Gift box
- Travel kit packaging
- Custom branded packaging
🎨 Artwork & File Setup
- Vector files like .AI, .EPS or editable .PDF are preferred.
- High-resolution PNG files should be at least 300 DPI.
- Clearly outline colours and provide PMS or CMYK colours where possible.
- Include notes for material, size, shape, buckle colour and contact information area.
- Use the free luggage tag template to set up your artwork, size, colours and production notes.
- Need help? Learn more about vector artwork.
Packaging Ideas for Custom Luggage Tags
Packaging helps custom luggage tags feel more professional, premium and gift-ready.
Need ideas? Browse travel accessory packaging inspiration.
How to Order Custom Luggage Tags
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FAQs
What are custom luggage tags used for?
Custom luggage tags are used for suitcases, backpacks, duffel bags, travel kits, corporate gifts, hotel welcome gifts, retail products and travel brand promotions.
Can I get a free luggage tag design template?
Yes. You can download the free luggage tag design template to plan your artwork, size, shape and production notes before ordering.
What luggage tag material is best?
Soft PVC is durable and colourful, silicone is lightweight and water-resistant, and PU leather is best for premium or corporate travel gifts.
What luggage tag size should I choose?
Smaller 2" and 3" tags are subtle, 4" tags are a versatile standard size, and 5" to 6" tags are bold and highly visible.
Can I make a custom luggage tag shape?
Yes. You can create rectangle, square, circle or custom-shaped luggage tags based on your logo, character, artwork or brand concept.
Can I choose the buckle colour?
Yes. Popular buckle colours include silver, gold, black and custom colours that match your brand palette.
What file type should I send?
Vector files such as .AI, .EPS or editable .PDF are preferred. High-resolution PNG files can also work for many luggage tag designs.
Can I add custom packaging?
Yes. You can add backing cards, gift boxes, retail bags, travel kit packaging, product inserts or custom branded packaging.
Ready to Make Custom Luggage Tags?
Create custom luggage tags for your travel brand, hotel, airline, company, event, retail shop or promotional campaign with Pinlord’s ethical manufacturing support and worldwide shipping.
Send your artwork, logo, travel theme or idea. We can help recommend the right luggage tag material, size, shape, buckle colour and packaging for your project.