When traveling, there is often little to distinguish your bag from another when it drops onto the baggage carousel. However, a personalized luggage tag can easily separate your luggage from someone else's. Northwind Supply makes two styles of leather luggage tags, making it easy to identify your bag the next time you travel.
What's the difference between the two luggage tag styles?
The difference between the two luggage tag styles is that one has a contact card and the other does not. Northwind Supply’s sewn tag comes with one where you can write your full home address, phone number, and email. The classic tag has no holder or insert for it at all.
Here are the main differences between the two:
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Price. The classic runs around $14.30. The sewn tag is around $25, so ordering several at once is a noticeably different decision.
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Contact card. The sewn tag comes with one. The classic has no holder or insert for it, which some travelers choose on purpose.
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Size. The classic is listed at 6.5" x 2". The sewn tag measures 4.5" x 2.5" and comes with a 7.5" attachment strap.
How to Choose Between Them
If you check bags, the sewn tag’s contact card is worth the extra money. This offers peace of mind when you leave your bags at the counter, as it can be securely attached to your bag. For a carry-on, the classic tag works great. It lets you know which bag is yours without the extra fuss.
If you are making a bulk purchase, the price difference between them could make you decide on the cheaper option. Northwind offers bulk pricing when you purchase 10 or more on both styles.
A few questions to help you decide:
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Do you check bags or carry on?
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How many are you buying?
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Do you want your contact details readable, or would you rather they weren't?
Why High-Quality Leather Works for a Luggage Tag
A luggage tag takes more abuse than most things you own. Plastic tags crack at the strap hole, which leaves you in the lurch if your bag gets lost. Paper ones you find at the check-in counter can tear off. Leather (not faux leather) flexes instead of snapping, and it takes scuffs without looking like it was broken.
Northwind makes both the sewn and classic tag from upcycled leather. This means it is made from remnant material left over from other production that would have otherwise been thrown out. In addition to that being great for the environment, it means each tag carries a slightly different grain and tone. Yours will not look exactly like the one next to it on the carousel. Every tag is made to order in Minneapolis and ships in 1 to 2 business days.
Personalization Options for Both Styles
Both tags personalize the same way. You choose up to 3 characters, which are stamped in capitals. The toolkit covers A through Z, numerals 0 through 9, and a period, an ampersand, a comma, and a heart. Initials are the most common choice, but you can choose whichever configuration you like (a heart between two letters looks great for a gift).
Color is where a personalized tag starts to feel like yours. The Personalized Leather Luggage Tag and the Personalized Sewn Leather Luggage Tag both come in six eye-catching colors: Chocolate, Black, Copper, Red Maple, Navy, and Emerald Green. You also choose a foil for the lettering, either gold, silver, or no foil at all, and hardware in gold, silver, or antique. One customer mentioned picking silver foil specifically so the initials would stand out on the conveyor belt, which is a better reason than aesthetics alone.
The Right Tag for How You Travel
The right tag offers you a chance to show off your personal style. Whichever style you choose is sure to make a put-together statement. Either one pairs beautifully with the rest of what you carry. The Leather Passport Cover takes the same 3 characters and the same foil options, so a matched set is easy to put together. The Personalized Travel Pouch handles the smaller things that otherwise float loose in a bag. Both live in the Travel collection alongside the tags.
With the right tag, your next trip is sure to be easier to keep track of.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which style is better if you don't want your contact information visible?
The classic tag. It has nowhere to put a card, so nothing readable hangs off your bag beyond the 3 characters you choose. The sewn tag's card is meant to carry those details, which is useful on checked luggage and unnecessary if you carry on.
Can you monogram both styles?
Yes, and identically. Up to 3 characters on either one, stamped in capitals, using letters A through Z, numerals 0 through 9, and four symbols, a period, an ampersand, a comma, and a heart. Foil comes in gold or silver, or you can skip it.
How long do they take to make and ship?
Both are made to order, with production running 1 to 2 business days and shipping taking 3 to 8 days after that.
What if your accessories could tell your story?
At Northwind Supply, we create pieces that reflect who you are and what matters most. Each item is thoughtfully crafted to celebrate individuality. Let us help you add a personal touch to the items you carry every day.
