Built to Last: Custom Hang Tags for Seventhwave’s Handcrafted Wetsuits
Seventhwave has been leading the charge in sustainable, high-performance wetsuits since 1987—designed and made right here in New Zealand. Known for their custom fits and premium Japanese Yamamoto neoprene, the team needed hang tags that did justice to their product’s craftsmanship, surf culture roots, and planet-friendly values. They came to us looking for something simple, durable, and on-brand to elevate their in-store and online presentation—without compromising speed or quality.
We’ve printed and reprinted these wetsuit swing tags over several years, refining the details to get everything just right. Digitally printed in full colour on one side, with black print on the reverse, we used 283gsm Kraftpak board for its rugged texture and eco look. The smooth side gave a clean base for brand visuals and surf photography, while the rough reverse was perfect for handwritten details—thickness, seam type, size, and more. Each tag was die-cut to 45 x 95mm, ready to be tagged, packed, and shipped.
I couldn't recommend the Colourcraft team highly enough. The whole process of creating and getting our new swing tags was made so easy and they arrived in super speed time. They look amazing too!!! Super stoked. – Sarah Armstrong-Park, Seventhwave Wetsuits
Need product tags that actually reflect the quality of what you’re selling? Get a fast, tailored quote, with no pressure.
Specifications
Finished size:
45mm (W) x 95mm (H)
Stock:
Kraftpak Kraft 283gsm
Colours:
Printed in colour one side, black only on the reverse.
Finishing:
Die-cut to size.
Innovative Promotional Packaging: Droppah's Sucky Straws Carton
Droppah, the Wellington creators of easy online rostering software, wanted to showcase their brand and came to us to help get the word out.
Droppah's marketing team designed a carton in their distinctive branding, featuring the catchy slogan "Sucky Straws - Not Sucky Rosters".
Our team developed a custom carton structure to hold the Sucky Straws product and cut a prototype carton to test the form and function of the carton structure. Then printed 300 units on a premium 260gsm Cresendo single sided carton board before die cutting to shape.
The result unique and effective promotional tool that perfectly captured Droppah's brand and message.
Specifications
Finished size:
581 x 219mm flat
215 x 104 x 45mm once assembled
Stock:
260gsm Cresendo
Colours:
CMYK on the outside only.
Finishing:
Diecut to size. Weed to remove waste.
Buy NZ Made: Official Membership Certificates for Businesses Nationwide
Every year, the Buy New Zealand Made Campaign sends thousands of membership certificates to Kiwi businesses — and we’re proud to design and print every single one of them. As both a member and a trusted supplier since 2020, we handle the certificates that businesses display with pride to show they’re part of one of New Zealand’s most recognisable trust marks.
For the 2020 edition shown here, we designed and printed on premium 350gsm Knight Smooth — a thick, matte stock that feels as good as it looks. Each A4 certificate is printed in full colour for sharp, consistent branding. In later years, we introduced metallic foiling to make the design even more premium, ensuring the brand stands out in any office or storefront.
On average, we produce around 1500 certificates annually for renewals, plus fresh certificates for about 10 new members every fortnight. Once printed, we alphabetise the batches for easy handover to the campaign’s logistics partner, helping keep the process fast and error-free.
Another 5-star review we’re proud to share:
Colourcraft are a fantastic, boutique printer. Responsive, attentive and produce great work! Being based in the CBD as we are, we can receive quality print orders within hours of ordering. – Anna Heyward, Marketing Co-ordinator
Like what you see? Get a fast, tailored quote, with no pressure.
Specifications
Finished size:
A4: 297mm (W) x 210mm (H)
Stock:
350gsm Knight Smooth.
Colours:
Colour one side.
Finishing:
Trimmed to size.
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Encouraging Te Reo in Every Zoom Call: Custom Desk Stands for Te Taura Whiri
Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori the Māori Language Commission, came to us with a smart idea during the Zoom boom of 2021: a physical desktop reference to help people use more Te Reo Māori in online meetings. They needed something simple, portable and brand-aligned to support their mission of normalising te reo use in professional settings. We helped bring it to life.
We started by prototyping a fold-flat desk stand with interlocking tabs, no glue, no fuss. After a few iterations, we landed on a sturdy triangle structure that looked sharp and held up over time. Printed on durable 350gsm Silk Matt board in full colour, these stands were diecut to shape, then packed flat and ready for assembly. It’s a clean, effective format that suits everything from hot desks to home offices.
These “Huitīma” and “Huitopa” stands became popular fast. The first 500 were a giveaway and they disappeared almost overnight. Because Te Taura Whiri doesn’t sell its resources, they added a simple note to their website: if your organisation wants printed sets, contact Colourcraft. That small line has brought in steady reprint orders from councils, schools, and government departments across Aotearoa. We keep hundreds in stock, so when the next request lands, we’re ready.
Here is what the team at Te Taura Whiri had to say in a 5-star google review after a few years of working with us:
“Ka pai ngā mahi a Colourcraft. We appreciate how responsive and timely they are as often we have urgent work required… We'll continue to use Colourcraft as they have provided printing solutions for a range of resources we produce without fuss.” – Kiriana Eparaima-Hautapu, Te Taura Whiri
Want something similar for your kaupapa? Request a free, no-obligation quote.
Specifications
Finished size:
330 x 281mm
Stock:
350gsm Silk Matt
Colours:
CMYK
Finishing:
Diecut to shape and supplied flat ready for assembly.
Other Projects for Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori
First Impressions, Sorted: Retractable Pull-Up Banners That Travel Well and Look Even Better
Pull-up banners are the unsung heroes of trade shows, expos, lobbies, and one-off activations—and when done right, they leave a lasting impression. We produce these banners for a wide range of clients across Wellington and New Zealand, who are looking for a more polished, reusable solution than the cheap, one-and-done options floating around online. Whether it’s a one-off display or part of a broader branded rollout, our banners are built to be seen and reused.
We print onto a high-grade scrimless vinyl that gives a clean, smooth finish without the mesh texture of cheaper substrates. The colour output is vibrant and crisp thanks to our Roland XR-640 eco-solvent wide format printer, which delivers quality print with scratch and water resistance built in. The material retracts cleanly into solid aluminium hardware that’s tough, stable and ready to trave, each one boxed individually and paired with a carry bag for safe transport.
Because there’s no scrim in the vinyl, the banners roll perfectly without curling or creasing. That matters when your banner is the first thing your audience sees. These units are also easy to re-skin, giving clients the option to update messaging later without buying a whole new setup.
Want to make your brand stand tall? Get a fast tailored quote and see why NZ businesses rely on us for quality.
Specifications
Finished size:
850mm (W) x 2030mm (H)
Substrate:
Scrimless banner vinyl.
Colours:
Solvent printed in CMYK on one side.
Finishing:
Installed into silver pull up banner hardware.
