Custom String Tied Bottle Neckers with a Hand-Tied Finish
From $0.30 per unit. Your exact price comes with the quote.
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Quick answer
What are string tied bottle neckers?
A string tied bottle necker slips over the neck, then a cotton or jute string ties it in place. You get the fit of a die-cut necker with the warm, handmade look of a knot or bow.
Prices start from $0.30 per unit. You get a free digital proof, production takes 4–6 business days after approval, and shipping is free to the US, UK, Canada and Australia.
Key facts
- Neck hole plus tied string
- Cotton or jute string
- Strings pre-attached
- Free proof and shipping
- From $0.30 per unit, quoted to your size
- Production 4–6 business days after proof approval
Data sheet
String Tied Bottle Neckers · 18 specifications
- Neck hole
- Die-cut slit or full circle, sized to your bottle
- String
- Cotton or jute, pre-attached on request
- Stock
- 16 pt, 18 pt, 24 pt or 32 pt cardstock, kraft, textured, recycled-content
- Printing
- One or both sides, CMYK, Pantone, white ink on kraft
- Finishes
- Matte, gloss or soft-touch lamination, spot UV, foil, embossing
- Hole for string
- Punched, with or without metal grommet
- Shapes
- Rectangle, rounded, arched top or custom outline
- Pricing
- From $0.30 per unit, confirmed in your quote
- Price
- From $0.30 per unit, confirmed in your quote
- Size
- Cut to the size you give us
- White ink
- Prints on kraft and dark stock
- Edge painting
- Available on thick double-layer tags
- Artwork
- AI, PDF, SVG, PNG or JPG, free design help
- Proof
- Free digital proof, unlimited revisions
- Production
- 4–6 business days after proof approval
- Transit
- 2–3 business days
- Shipping
- Free to the US, UK, Canada and Australia
- Misprints
- Reported within 10 days: reprint or refund
How the string and the neck hole work together
A standard necker hangs on the bottle by its neck hole alone. On a busy shelf or in a shipping box, it can slide up, spin or slip off.
A string tied necker adds a second hold. A small punched hole near the neck opening takes a string, and that string wraps the neck and ties off.
The neck hole carries the weight. The string keeps the card facing forward and stops it lifting off when the bottle is picked up.
The knot or bow becomes part of the design. It gives the bottle a finished, gift-ready look without extra packaging.
This double hold matters most for bottles that ship in mailers. A tied necker arrives where you put it, not bunched up under the cap.
Bottles and makers that suit a tied necker
Tied neckers suit products sold on the story of how they are made. The string signals that a person finished the bottle by hand.
If you want a necker with no string at all, our die cut bottle neckers rely on the neck hole alone.
- Small-batch olive oil and infused oils
- Maple syrup, honey and fruit syrups in glass
- Cold-pressed juice and kombucha
- Small-batch hot sauce with a hand-tied knot
- Bath oils, room sprays and reed diffusers
- Farm stand and market products sold as gifts
Cotton or jute: picking your string
The string is the first thing a shopper sees after the card. Choose it the way you would choose a font.
Cotton is smooth, neat and ties a tidy bow. Jute is coarse and fibrous, with a rustic, farmhouse feel that pairs well with kraft board.
Think about the bottle color as well. Natural jute stands out on dark glass, while white cotton looks crisp on clear or amber glass.
| String | Look and feel | Best paired with | Knot style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | Smooth, even, clean | White or colored cardstock, soft-touch | Small bow or neat double knot |
| Jute | Coarse, natural, rustic | Kraft or uncoated textured stock | Simple knot with loose ends |
| Pre-attached cotton | Ready to tie, consistent length | Any stock on fast filling lines | Bow tied at the bottle |
| Pre-attached jute | Ready to tie, earthy look | Kraft board with white ink | Wrap twice, then knot |
Sizing the neck hole and string length
Measure the neck at the point where you want the card to rest. Measure the widest part the hole must pass over, such as the cap or a lip.
A slit hole flexes over a wider cap and grips the neck. A full circle hole sits more loosely and relies more on the string to stay put.
For string length, wrap a piece of string around the neck once or twice and add enough to tie your knot or bow. Send us that length with your order.
Our bottle necker design guide explains how to measure unusual neck shapes.
Where to place the string hole
The string hole sits close to the neck opening, usually just below or beside it. Too far away, and the string pulls the card at an angle.
Leave a clear margin between the two holes. A thin bridge of board between them can tear when the string is pulled tight.
On thick 24 pt or 32 pt stock, a metal grommet in the string hole keeps it clean through repeated tying. It also gives a small hardware accent that suits rustic designs.
Keep artwork away from both holes. A logo cut by the punch looks careless on a premium bottle.
Designing the card around the knot
The knot sits at the top of the card, close to the cap. Plan your artwork so the bow does not cover your brand name.
Many makers place the logo in the lower two thirds and keep the top area plain or textured. The string then frames the design instead of hiding it.
The back is a good place for usage notes, a short origin story or a pairing idea. For layout help on both sides, start with our tag design help page.
Arched or rounded top edges echo the curve of the bow. A custom outline can also mirror the shape of your bottle shoulder.
Stock and finish for bottles that get handled
Bottles are lifted, turned and passed around before purchase. The necker needs enough body to stay flat.
For most bottles, 18 pt or 24 pt cardstock works well. Choose 32 pt for large or heavy bottles and for neckers with a painted edge.
If your bottles are chilled, condensation can soften uncoated board. Matte or gloss lamination helps the card hold its shape, and our finish comparison page covers each option.
Kraft board with white ink is the most common pairing with jute. Soft-touch with cotton suits bath and home fragrance brands.
Ordering string tied neckers
Send us one clear photo of your bottle with a ruler beside the neck. That and your logo are enough to start your necker quote.
If you sell several bottle sizes, tell us each neck size. We can keep one design and adjust the hole and string per bottle.
- Share your bottle measurements, logo and quantity.
- Choose cotton or jute, and loose or pre-attached string.
- We send a quote that reflects stock, finish and string.
- Our team sends a digital proof showing both holes and the string position.
- Ask for any changes, then approve the proof.
- Your tied neckers are printed in 4 to 6 business days, then travel free for 2 to 3.
Tying mistakes and how to avoid them
Most problems with tied neckers show up when the first case is assembled. These are the common ones we help customers avoid.
We check hole spacing and string length on your proof. If a bow would cover text, we suggest a new layout before printing.
- Cut lengths that leave no slack for a bow on a wide bottle neck
- String hole too close to the neck hole, so the board tears
- Bow placed over the brand name
- Jute fibers catching on soft-touch lamination
- Card hanging crooked because the hole is off-center
- Strings left loose in the carton and tangled on arrival
Speeding up assembly on your bench
Tied neckers take a few more seconds per bottle than plain ones. Pre-attached string cuts most of that time.
Set up a simple routine: slip the necker on, wrap the string, tie, trim if needed. After a few dozen, most teams settle into an even rhythm.
Keep the cartons of pre-strung neckers flat and open them only at the bench. That keeps the strings straight and ready to use.
For market days, tie a small batch the night before. Tied neckers stack well in a crate once the bows are tucked flat.
Comparing options before you commit? Our full bottle necker collection shows every style side by side.
String Tied Bottle Neckers: questions and answers
It is a printed card with a neck hole that slips over the bottle, plus a string that ties around the neck. The string holds the card in place and adds a handmade look.
The string stops the card from spinning, sliding or lifting off during handling. It also gives a gift-ready knot or bow.
Cotton is smooth and ties a neat bow. Jute is coarse and rustic, and suits kraft board.
Yes, we can pre-attach the string through the punched hole. You then only slip the necker on and tie.
Wrap a string around the neck once or twice, then add enough to tie your knot or bow. Send us that measurement.
A slit flexes over a wider cap and grips the neck. A full circle sits looser and relies more on the string.
It helps on thick stock and keeps the hole clean through repeated tying. Thin neckers usually work fine without one.
Laminated stock handles condensation better than uncoated board. Tell us if your bottles go in a fridge.
They start from $0.30 per unit. Neck hole, stock, finish, string and quantity set the confirmed price in your quote.
We print in 4 to 6 business days after you approve the proof. Free shipping then takes 2 to 3 business days.
Yes. The back works well for usage tips, an origin story or a short thank you.
Email us photos of any torn, crushed or misprinted neckers within 10 days of delivery. We replace them with a reprint or refund their cost.
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- Production
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- Shipping
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- Pricing
- From $0.30 per unit
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