: a tag attached to an article of merchandise giving information about its material and proper care
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Speaking of windows, the company now uses half of its storefronts to display detailed product information so passersby get tech specs, and this has been carried through to hangtags on racks throughout the retail space.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
The Swoosh then pops out in metallic silver, while the hangtag provides a small burst of color in orange.
—Ian Servantes For Footwear News, Robb Report, 1 June 2025
Every hangtag on the garment has a photograph of the artist and a QR code where the customer can learn about the artist.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
Using rearview mirror hangtags in company delivery vehicles to raise awareness for a new technology launch that provides more efficient driving routes.
—Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
The Swoosh then pops out in metallic silver, while the hangtag provides a small burst of color in orange.
—Ian Servantes For Footwear News, Robb Report, 1 June 2025
Every hangtag on the garment has a photograph of the artist and a QR code where the customer can learn about the artist.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
Using rearview mirror hangtags in company delivery vehicles to raise awareness for a new technology launch that provides more efficient driving routes.
—Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Hangtag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hangtag. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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hangtag
noun
hang·tag
-ˌtag 
: a tag attached to an article of merchandise giving information about its material and care
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