Selecting the Right Tagging Gun for Your Project
Are you looking for a tagging gun? This is the small hand-held tool that is commonly used by retailers to brand or price their soft goods — things like stuffed animals, clothes, and cloth home accessories. It's also sometimes called a pricing gun or price tagger. It's designed to be operated with one hand and most can accommodate both regular fasteners and hook fasteners.
There are two basic types, Standard and Fine. All tagging tools put a small hole in the fabric and the size of that hole corresponds to the type of gun you select, Standard or Fine.
The main difference between the two styles is the needle size. A Fine tagger’s needle is about 50% smaller in diameter and about 1/4” shorter. So a Standard gun will easily tag through a ½” thickness while a Fine gun will only go through a maximum thickness of ¼”. Generally, the Fine price guns are used for more delicate fabrics.
The parts for these taggers are not interchangeable so make sure you get replacement fasteners and needles that fit your model.
When using the tool, we recommend testing it first on a separate piece of fabric or in an inconspicuous spot on a garment. Select a location that will minimize or avoid damage to the item, like a seam or the manufacturer’s pre-attached tag.
Get a gun for each person that will need to use the tool because needle pricks can transmit blood-born illnesses. Always use safety practices when using the tool, disposing of used needles and using the safety guard when not in use.
Avery Dennison, the company that first introduced the tagging gun is the most recognized brand in the industry. Pick a new tool from a reliable and recognized retailer, one that can also regularly supply you with fasteners and needles.
So if you are still reading, you either have a lot of free time or need to get your hands on a tagging gun! A reputable retailer store supplier like Nu-Era carries a good selection of tagging guns, tagging kits and accessories.
