Bottle neckers are small printed tags with a hole that slips over the neck of a bottle, resting just below the cap or ring. TBPB prints them custom with no minimum order, and a written quote for the same specifications is beaten under our price-beat guarantee.
What a bottle necker is for
Most bottles already have a label, and the label is full. A necker adds a second message without changing the bottle or the label approval. Common uses include a seasonal promotion, a cocktail or cooking recipe, a tasting note, a QR code to a product page, a gift message, or a retailer special. Because the tag hangs loose, it can be swapped for a different one without touching the product, which is handy when offers change faster than your label stock.
That flexibility is the reason to choose a necker over reprinting labels. But it also means a tag can come off, so important legal information such as ingredients, warnings and age statements should stay on the permanent label.
Getting the hole and the shape right
The hole must clear the widest part of the neck, which is usually the lip or bead at the top of the bottle, not the thin part under it. Measure the outside diameter of the lip, then size the hole to slip over it with a snug fit. Too large, and the tag slides down the bottle. Too small, and it will not pass the cap. A slit from the hole to the edge makes fitting after capping possible, though it can weaken the tag, so reserve it for cases where you need it.
Shape is up to you: round, oval, rectangular or die-cut to a leaf, a bottle outline or a custom silhouette. Keep a clear band around the hole so the board does not tear, and place the important message where it faces outward when the bottle sits on a shelf.
Stock, print and finish
Bottle neckers are printed on cardstock or paperboard, commonly in the range of 14 to 24 pt, since a thinner stock curls and a thicker one can feel clumsy on a small tag. Both sides can be printed, so one side can carry the brand and the other a recipe or QR code. Finishes include matte or gloss aqueous coating, soft-touch lamination, spot UV and foil. Uncoated stock suits a natural, craft look, and takes handwriting.
- Printed paperboard tag with a hole sized to the bottle neck
- Round, rectangular or custom die-cut shapes
- Double-sided CMYK or Pantone print
- Matte, gloss, soft-touch, spot UV or foil
- Optional cord, ribbon or slit for fitting after capping
Neckers or a box
If the bottle needs protection or a gift presentation, a carton is the better choice, and our bottle boxes and 30 ml bottle boxes cover that. For dropper bottles of oil or serum, dropper bottle boxes are a closer fit. A wide tag can also work as a belly band when the message needs to wrap around the container instead of hanging from it. See the whole custom bottle boxes category for other formats.
Alcohol, food and cosmetics claims on a necker are your responsibility. We print the artwork you supply, and you should confirm requirements with your own regulatory adviser.
To quote, send the bottle neck lip diameter, your preferred tag size and the quantity, even if it is one. We will draw the die line and price it.
Frequently asked questions
What is a bottle necker?
A bottle necker is a small printed tag with a hole that slips over a bottle neck. It carries a promotion, recipe, tasting note or branding without changing the main label.
Is there a minimum order for bottle neckers?
No. TBPB has no minimum order, so you can order one tag to test the hole fit on a real bottle or thousands for a seasonal run. The die line is drawn to your neck size.
What size hole should a bottle necker have?
Measure the outside diameter of the bottle lip or bead, which is the widest point the tag must pass, and size the hole to slip over it with a snug fit. Send us the figure and we will confirm.
Can neckers be printed on both sides?
Yes. Both sides can carry print, so one can show the brand and the other a recipe, QR code or offer. Matte, gloss, soft-touch, spot UV and foil finishes are available.
What stock do bottle neckers use?
Cardstock or paperboard, commonly around 14 to 24 pt. Thinner stock tends to curl and thicker stock feels clumsy on a small tag, so we help you pick based on size and handling.
Can TBPB beat a competitor quote?
Yes. Bring a written quote for the same size, stock, print and quantity, and TBPB will beat it. Send the specifications and we will confirm what we can do.
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