Tips for Luggage Tags
- Leather luggage tags age well with time, especially if they are made from high quality leather. You do not have to worry about the material cracking or flaking even with several years of use. Leather luggage tags often come with a belt-like strap, which you can tie to the handle of your luggage items when traveling. Replace the leather strap if it becomes too worn out through frequent use. Prevent your leather luggage tags from getting wet.
- Plastic luggage tags are generally cheaper than their leather counterparts and are water resistant by nature. This type of luggage tag can be very sturdy, especially if the straps are thick enough (at least 1/2-inch thick). Most plastic luggage tags also have belt-like straps or nylon strings that help you attach the tag to the piece of luggage. Plastic tags often have an exposed window where you can slip your nametag, address and other details.
- Some types of luggage tags require steel D-rings or clips to attach to the luggage. This makes the luggage tag strap very durable and virtually indestructible while in transit. D-ring and steel clips are often used for sports equipment luggage pieces or any other bag suited for outdoor use. You can attach a laminated name card to these steel clips for easier identification. Steel chains are sometimes used as alternative straps to luggage tags.
- Travelon's Pebble-Grain luggage tag comes in pear-shape form, which minimizes the risk of your luggage tag getting caught between other objects. The curved sides make the luggage tag glide as it brushes with other items, making snagging issues less likely to happen. These luggage tags also come in bright colors, which make them easy to spot from the conveyor belt. This speeds up your time while spotting and getting your luggage.