If you value sustainability in your business development, then seed paper tags are a great way to provide product information, market your products, and help your brand get noticed. The big difference between it and a traditional label is that it has plant seeds embedded inside. After completing its tagging task, the seeds can grow into plants. Compared to other eco-friendly tags, this tag is more eco-friendly because all you can end up with is flowers or vegetables.
What are seed paper tags?
Seed paper, also known as plantable paper, is a special type of eco-friendly paper with wildflowers, lettuce, or herb seeds embedded in it. After they have fulfilled their commercial function, these papers will germinate and grow into plants when planted in soil and watered. Seed paper tags refer to hang tags made from this paper.
What’s the difference between seed paper and single-use paper?
Seed paper is made from a variety of recycled materials, including cotton cags, linen rags, bananas, corn husks, etc. In the papermaking process, all kinds of plant seeds are sprinkled on these pulps. So the surface of this kind of paper is irregular, it feels very rough, and the embellished seeds can be seen with the naked eye. At the same time, this kind of paper does not contain any chemicals, so the seeds can be preserved in the paper for a long time. And they also decompose easily in the soil, allowing the seeds to germinate. Therefore hangtags made from this seed paper are both environmentally friendly and sustainable.
Why choose seed paper tags?
Better for the environment
Seed paper labels are made from various agricultural wastes and textile wastes. The seeds embedded in them can grow into various types of wildflowers and vegetables, etc. We also use water-based or soy-based organic pigments for tag printing. And these tags are compostable. Overall, plantable paper tags are not only a great way to beautify the environment, but also another creative way to reduce waste and reuse old products.
Better for your business
Although a new type of paper, seed paper tags are just as effective as regular labels. They can be made in any shape and size you want, printed in most colors, and with any design or logo you want. And as consumers become more environmentally conscious, they are more eager to see the “Go Green” concept in action. By choosing to put plantable paper tags on your clothes is a small but effective way to do this.
What are the types of seeds?
In general, we choose seeds that are small in size and have a high germination rate so that they do not interfere with the printing results. In general, there are three types of seeds to choose from: herb seeds, flower seeds, and vegetable seeds. When choosing seed types, please choose the most suitable seed for growth according to the region where your customers are located.
What are the printing methods?
Hangtags made from seed paper are just as effective as regular paper. They have a good texture and can be written, drawn, and printed. However, for printing, we do not use laser printing in order to protect the activity of the seeds (the heat and pressure generated during the printing process can damage the seeds). Other printing methods such as inkjet, letterpress, screen printing, and offset printing can be used.
Inkjet printing “sprays” environmentally friendly ink onto the seed paper to achieve high-quality prints while maintaining a high germination rate.
Letterpress printing has an embossed appearance – the text or design sits on a raised surface. This type of printing does not affect seed germination rates.
Offset printing may significantly reduce seed germination rates, but if germination rates are not a concern and you need a short turnaround time, then this may be the best option.
Where to get custom seed paper tags?
If you are looking for seed paper hangtags, take a look at our store. We can turn your hangtag design into reality. Seed paper tags can be customized in size, color, eyelets, seal tags, etc. However, there are some points to note before the official production.
- Please use the simplest design. Seed paper is made from a variety of recycled materials and is often very fibrous. This directly causes the ink to leach out along the fibers, so please choose smaller blocks of color.
- Please avoid small text. Due to the seeds embedded in the paper, there may be small imperfections during printing, making the text illegible. For better printing results, please choose a slightly larger font.
Q&As:
Q: Are seed paper tags biodegradable?
A: Yes, the material of this tag is a biodegradable eco-paper that is made with kinds of recycled materials. The seeds embedded in this paper could be planted in the soil and grow. You get the plantable paper tags, and the flowers or vegetables at the same time. There is no waste.
Q: How do I plant seed paper labels?
A: Soak the seed paper in water for about 1-2 hours. Tear it into pieces and plant it in the soil, cover it with 5mm thick soil and bring it to the sunlight, and water it thoroughly. The seeds should germinate within 7-10 days.
Q: Can I write on seed paper tags?
A: Yes. The pencil would be better.
Q: I do not have a design, and can you make a design for me?
A: Yes, we can.
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