Designing Custom Dog Tags for Your Team
A silver dogtag is a classic way to build team identity. Whether you're outfitting a sports squad, organizing a school club, or planning a fundraiser, the personalization options are simple and effective. The key is understanding what you can customize and how the production process works so your order arrives on time.
This guide covers the design choices, production timelines, and practical trade-offs for ordering custom dog tags from Game Faces.
What You Can Customize
- Silver Dogtag: You design it your way with one color imprint! This means your team logo, mascot, or slogan can be printed in a single color on the tag. One-color artwork keeps costs low and ensures a clean, readable design.
Silver Dogtag - Silver Dogtag: All of our tag prices include your choice of artwork on one side, a 24" chain or a split ring. The base price covers both the design and the hardware—chain or split ring—so there are no hidden fees. You just need to decide which attachment works best for your team members.
- Silver Dogtag: Colored tags and bracelets are available in 8 colors. If silver doesn't suit your team colors, you can choose from eight color options for the tag or bracelet. This allows you to match uniforms or school colors without extra design complexity.
Production Timelines to Plan Around
Production time depends on the tag material. Color tags take about 2 weeks, while gold or silver tags require 4 weeks. These timelines do not include Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays, so factor in extra days if your order falls near a holiday break.
If you need the tags for a specific game or event, order well in advance. For a silver dogtag, plan at least a month ahead to account for production and shipping.
Design Tips for a One-Color Imprint
Since the imprint is one color, choose a high-contrast design. A dark imprint on a silver tag (or a light imprint on a colored tag) ensures readability. Stick to bold lines and simple shapes—fine details may not reproduce well in a single color.
Consider including the team name, a short motto, or a player number. Avoid lengthy text; the tag is small, and legibility matters more than information density.
Using Dog Tags as a Fundraiser
Dog tags are an excellent fundraiser because they are low-cost and easy to personalize. The silver dogtag is priced at USD 1.50 (compared to a catalog price of USD 2.99), making it an affordable item to sell. You can offer custom imprints for each buyer, adding a personal touch that increases perceived value.
Order in bulk to maximize profit margins. Just remember that production times apply to the entire order, so start the fundraiser timeline early.
Practical Trade-offs to Consider
The one-color imprint is a limitation if you want a multicolor logo. However, it keeps production simple and cost-effective. If you need multiple colors, consider ordering different tag colors and assigning each color to a different team or position.
The 4-week production time for silver tags means you cannot rush an order. Plan your season or event calendar around this lead time. For faster turnaround, colored tags are available in 2 weeks.
