What we are talking about specifically here is the little talked about luggage tag. Most people just use whatever their luggage comes with. It may not be suitable and it may not fit you as a person and you definitely do not want it to be of a poor quality where your tag falls off right at that time you are wanting to find your luggage because Heathrow airport has lost it again.

When speaking of quality we may as well focus on the material it is made from. Different materials will of course be giving you a different look and you want to be sure to choose one that goes with the luggage you have now or are expecting to purchase. Different tag materials for your luggage also mean different levels of quality because some will survive the wear and tear of travelling and some will not, even though they might look great.

Let us now look a little more into what the materials actually are:

Plastic – this is probably the most common form of luggage tag that is out there. You can leave the standards ones on there but make sure that the way it is attached is secure. If you are getting personalized tags for your luggage then these will not put you out of pocket as much as the others.

Leather – if you have purchased leather luggage then this would come as standard. For something truly durable, get leather.

Cloth – These can be made yourself and you can sew your details in. Sounds like too much work so you can pay for these to be made.

Nickel – Engrave your details into a nickel luggage tag for that dog tag look. Looks great.

Silver – Engrave these like the nickel ones but with a more luxurious pampered feel. You do not want to loose this tag!

Laminated – similar to plastic but more customizable, put any picture you want to make this truly yours.

Chrome – similar to the previous descriptions for nickel and silver, chrome looks great and does not need any maintenance. It is waterproof and lasts a really long time.

So there you have it – a whole range of materials to get the best out of your little luxury item. Keep in mind all of these types of materials when you are looking for your individual tag for your luggage.

The luggage tag is one of these really great ideas that can get a name out there fast and wide. I have listed some benefits here of why you should use it as your next promotional item:

• Audience
• Original
• Luxury
• Cost

Audience – you never know where in the world your promotional tag will be taken. It might end up in business class or first class and others in that part of the plane or train can see it. It opens up opportunities to have your tag on luggage that is really going places. A tag that your clients or consumers put on their luggage means you are really going places.

Original – Having your businesses name or the product you are promoting on a luggage tag is really original. The pen thing has been so overdone that no one even looks at what is on it anymore, they are just happy to get a free pen. Because this has not taken off like the pen as a promotional item, it is still considered original and those you give it to will be impressed.

Luxury – The tag is a small luxury item. No one really thinks about getting a custom one for themselves and no one desires it much either. But when they get one in their hands they are sure to be surprised and happy. Be sure to get it in a color that will not clash with their current luggage colors.

Cost – The luggage tag is a small items and the cost can vary depending on what you want and how you do it. Overall though it is generally a cheap and cost effective way to promote your products and business. Something small with a great effect.

As has been illustrated above, a simple tag that people put on their luggage can really help you in so many ways. Why don’t you start something today like this? You never know who will see it or where you will end up.

In this post I want to show you the different systems that are around that allow the tag to be something different and special. They are not necessarily a device but a process as well.

• Laminator
• Liquid
• Personalized
• Cards

Laminator – There are many large and innovative companies out there that produce really good laminator systems for the luggage tag. They also allow you to buy extra laminate so that you can make a lot of tags for yourself or for others. A machine would be involved as well as the laminate of course. These are very waterproof and are sometimes reusable depending on the ink you have used to write your details.

Liquid – These are the type of tags that have liquid in them so that when you touch them they are soft and squishy. Every one has their own personal tastes and they can include this also. To make a liquid luggage tag there are systems and machines which allow the liquid to stay inside and have them sealed all the way around as well. They need to be strong enough to have a pen write on them and not have them puncture.

Personalized – There are some websites that allow you to custom create your very own tag for your luggage. You choose things like pictures and words and sizes and orientations. You decide how many you want and what color and then you place your order. They make them and then process your payment and then send you exactly what you ordered. It is like self service tagging.

Cards – This includes cards that are used for more than just luggage. There are cards that are used by hotels whereby the tag can be used to identify your luggage as well as being a charge card for phone calls or kiosk purchases. Very innovative and user friendly uses.

As is shown here, there are many systems that are used to make varied, interesting and unique tags for all types of people and all sorts of luggage. If you are looking for a truly different and personalized tag for you and your luggage, then you know where to go and now you know what is out there.