Pad printing or laser? How to choose a logo on hangers

A logo on the hanger is a small surface, but it sits exactly where the customer takes hold. On our stock hangers the logo can be applied in two ways: pad printing in your colour or laser engraving in the wood. Here is the difference, and how to choose.
  • Same terms for bothMinimum 300 hangers in total, models can be mixed, approximately 3 weeks from approved proof, response within 24 hours.
  • Pad printingPad printing gives the logo in 1–2 Pantone colours and suits white and black hangers. From €1.00 per pc excl. VAT.
  • LaserLaser is permanent and without colour, tone-on-tone in the wood, and suits natural woodbest. From €1.15 per pc.

Two methods, same minimum and delivery time

Whatever the method, the same terms apply. The minimum is 300 hangers in total, and you can mix models, e.g. shirt hangers, clip hangers and coat hangers in the same order. The hangers are in stock in Denmark, printed or engraved there, and the lead time is typically approx. 3 weeks from your approval of the proof. The logo can sit on one or both sides.

So the choice between print and laser is not about time or quantity. It is about look and the colour of the hanger.

Pad printing: the logo in your colour

In pad printing the colour is transferred to the hanger with a soft silicone pad that follows the curved shape of the hanger. The design is etched into a printing plate, the ink is applied, excess ink is scraped off, and the pad lifts the motif and places it precisely on the wood. That is why the method also works on lacquered and rounded surfaces, where ordinary printing would smudge.

We print in 1 or 2 colours, and each colour is a separate pass. Colours are specified in Pantone Solid Coated. The standard palette includes Black C, White, Cool Gray 6 C, gold (871 C) and blue and red (286 C, 295 C and 485 C), and you can specify your own Pantone code.

Pad printing is the right choice when:

  • the logo must appear in the brand's own colour,
  • the hanger is white or black and the logo must stand in contrast (black on white, white or gold on black),
  • the logo has no more than two colours.

If the logo has more colours or gradients, we typically make a 1- or 2-colour version. You see it on the proof before anything is printed.

Laser engraving: the logo becomes part of the wood

Laser engraving uses no colour. The laser marks the surface itself, so the logo is permanent and cannot wear off. The result is tone-on-tone: the logo appears in a different shade from the surface around it, typically darker on natural wood. Exactly how depends on the wood and the finish.

Laser is the right choice when:

  • the hanger is natural wood and you want a discreet, crafted look,
  • the logo must last for many years of daily handling,
  • you do not need a specific brand colour.

Four questions that decide the choice

1. Must the logo have a specific colour?
Yes: pad printing. No: both methods can be used.
2. What colour is the hanger?
White and black leave room for a printed logo in a contrasting colour. Natural wood is where laser comes into its own.
3. How many colours does the logo have?
One or two: print. More: a simplified version in print, or laser without colour.
4. What is the budget?
The difference between 1-colour print and laser is €0.15 per hanger at 300 pcs. See the table.

What does it cost?

The logo is a surcharge per hanger on top of the hanger's own price. Prices are excl. VAT and apply to a logo on one side:

QuantityPrint 1 colourPrint 2 coloursLaser
300–499 pcs1,00 €1,61 €€1.15
500–999 pcs0,8 €1,20 €1,00 €
1,000–1,999 pcs0,66 €1,00 €€0.80
2,000+ pcs0,55 €0,94 €€0.70

A worked example: 300 shirt hangers at €1.15 with 1-colour print on one side gives €2.15 per hanger, €645 excl. VAT for the whole order. A logo on both sides costs from €1.60 per pc with 1-colour print and from €1.95 with laser at 300 pcs. The full price list is under stock hangers with logo.

See it before you order

The easiest way is to try both methods on your own logo. In the The Logo Designer you upload the logo as PNG or SVG, place it on the hanger and switch between 1 colour, 2 colours and laser. The price is calculated as you go, and the setup fee is €0.

When you send your inquiry, we will get back to you within 24 hours with a specified price and delivery time. You only order when you are ready, and a proof image is always provided for approval before production begins. If you are in doubt about the model, you can see the entire range under hangers. All models can be combined within the 300 pcs.

How to proceed

Would you like to see your logo on the hanger?
Upload the logo, choose hanger and method, and see the price straight away. Setup fee €0.
Would you rather talk to us?
Send an inquiry and we will respond within 24 hours with price and delivery time.
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Frequently asked questions

Yes. The minimum is 300 hangers in total, and you can freely mix models from the stock range, e.g. 200 shirt hangers and 100 coat hangers.

All colours are specified in Pantone Solid Coated. Besides the standard palette (including Black C, White, Cool Gray 6 C and gold 871 C) you can give us your own Pantone code. We print in 1 or 2 colours.

Yes. You always receive a proof, and production only starts once you have approved it. The lead time of approx. 3 weeks counts from approval.

Laser is permanent because the logo sits in the wood. Pad printing sits on the surface and lasts many years of daily handling, but can wear with hard use over a long time. If the hangers must last a very long time, laser is the safe choice.

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