Garage Project’s Removable Vinyl Tap Badges: Designed to Stand Out – Printed to Remove Cleanly
At Colourcraft, we’ve been proud to partner with Garage Project since 2016, producing thousands of custom-printed tap badges that are as bold and distinctive as the beers they represent.
Known for their constant innovation and visually striking art, Garage Project trusts us to bring their ever-evolving beer lineup to life at the tap. Each badge is printed using high-quality eco-solvent inks onto Orajet 3162XRA removable vinyl — a satin-finish stock that applies smoothly and removes cleanly, with no sticky residue. We then kiss-cut each badge to shape, ready for dispatch with keg orders to bars across New Zealand and beyond.
To date, we’ve printed over 430 unique badge designs for Garage Project, all stored on file for fast and easy reordering. On average, we produce 25,000 badges per year for more than 25 breweries nationwide, making us a trusted supplier for this specialist product.
While these are created specifically for tap handles, the same stock and process is ideal for removable decals in retail, hospitality, and events — any time you need vibrant, on-brand graphics that go on easily and come off cleanly.
We're trusted by over 40 breweries in the past year alone. Learn why? Get a fast, accurate quote thats hassle-free.
Specifications
Finished size:
73mm diameter circle.
Stock:
Orajet 3162XRA removable vinyl
Colours:
Printed in CMYK on one side with eco-solvent inks.
Finishing:
Kiss cut to shape, weeded and cut to singles.
Other Projects for Garage Project
Premium Keg Collar Printing: Reflecting Good George Brewing's Commitment to Craft
At Colourcraft, we're passionate about collaborating with exceptional brands and the work we produce for Good George Brewing Co was no exception. In 2022 over several orders, we printed close to 10,000 keg collars for this iconic Hamilton-based brewery.
Keg collars play a crucial role in identifying and branding beer kegs. These die-cut ‘collars’ are securely attached to the neck of each keg, ensuring that the specific beer inside can be easily recognised during its journey from Good George Brewing Co to bars and establishments throughout the country.
We print keg collars on Formakote Natura 300gsm, a locally-made packaging board sourced from sustainable, well-managed forests in Whakatāne, New Zealand. This board boasts excellent durability, especially when subjected to the rigorous conditions of chillers.
To achieve their unique shape, we cut the keg collars using a precision die-cutting process, using standing cutting tooling that is widely used by our brewery clients throughout the country.
We take pride in our craftsmanship and attention to detail, and we were thrilled to contribute to Good George Brewing Co.'s commitment to delivering extraordinary beers.
Specifications
Finished size:
Flat Collar: 93 x 186mm
Stock:
300gsm Formakote Natura Carton Board.
Colours:
Printed in CMYK on 1 side.
Finishing:
Diecut to size.
Clear Branding on the Shelf: Custom ESL Tags for The Buy New Zealand Made Campaign
The team at The Buy New Zealand Made Campaign came to us with a sharp brief: they needed thousands of durable, supermarket-ready ESL tags that would help shoppers spot Kiwi-made products fast. With NZ Made Day on the horison and a major supermarket partnership in play, these tags had to do more than just hang there, they needed to pop off the shelf, survive daily retail handling and represent the trusted NZ Made mark with clarity and pride.
Built for the Front Line of Retail
We screen printed 10,000 double-sided ESL tags on 0.6mm white polypropylene, tough enough to stand up to supermarket conditions without bending or tearing like standard card. Each tag measured 54 x 36mm, printed in Black and Cool Grey 8 on both sides for maximum visibility and brand consistency. Once approved, we die-cut every tag to shape and packed them in neat ziplock bags of 100, ready for use in-store.
Fit for Purpose, Down to the Delivery
These tags were delivered to two supermarket locations, one in Wellington, one in Oamaru, as a pilot to test the impact on shelf visibility. From print durability to pack weight (exactly 84g per 100 units), every detail was dialled in to make sure they held their own in a busy retail environment.
Here’s what the client had to say in their Google review:
"Colourcraft is a fantastic, boutique printer. Responsive, attentive and produce great work!" – Anna Heyward, The Buy New Zealand Made Campaign
Want print that works as hard as you do? Get a fast, tailored quote, with no pressure.
Specifications
Finished size:
54mm (W) x 36mm (H)
Substrate:
White Polypropylene 0.6mm.
Colours:
Printed in 2 spot colours on both sides.
Finishing:
Diecut to shape.
Other Projects for Buy New Zealand Made
From Cold Email to Core Supplier: Fast-Turnaround Tap Badges for McLeod’s Brewery
We first connected with McLeod’s Brewery in early 2024, one of Northland’s most respected craft beer producers, known for their bold brews and award-winning IPAs. They were looking for a supplier who could match the pace of their production with high-quality, custom tap badges, and we were ready.
The challenge? Their previous supplier took up to 10 working days to deliver. That delay wasn’t cutting it anymore, not with their rapid release schedule and growing national demand. They needed a print partner who could move fast without compromising quality.
We stepped in.
Since that first cold email and trial order, McLeod’s has become a loyal client. In less than 18 months, we’ve produced over 30 separate orders for 69 unique beers, each one with its own tap badge. This is now part of their internal process and we’ve earned a seat at the table as a trusted print partner.
We produce their 73mm backlit tap badges using colour-calibrated settings that balance perfectly under both bar lighting and ambient light. The finished product glows beautifully behind tap handles, without being washed out or overly saturated. Each badge is kiss-cut to spec and supplied on weeded sheets—ready to go.
We’ve locked in a reliable, fast-turnaround system: 2–3 working days from file approval to dispatch. No drama. Just dialled-in quality, every time.
Like the sound of that? Let’s get your next batch sorted, request a fast, tailored quote today.
Specifications:
Finished size:
73mm diameter circle.
Stock:
Backlit Self-Adhesive Vinyl.
Colours:
Printed using eco-solvent inks on one side.
Finishing:
Kiss cut to shape, weeded and supplied on sheets.
Space Adventures: Printing Paylite Panels for Fix & Fogg’s Astronaut Training
We had the privilege of working with Fix & Fogg, renowned for their world-class nut butters, as they celebrated a milestone achievement—becoming the first New Zealand food brand to venture into space, with a special request from NASA astronauts on SpaceX Crew-8.
To spread the word, Fix & Fogg set up astronaut training on the Wellington waterfront and asked us to lend a hand with the printing.
Using graphics provided by their creative team, we produced posters and paylite panels to decorate their stand. We printed the designs onto durable gloss permanent vinyl, then mounted them onto 3mm paylite panels and trimmed them to size. These eye-catching panels were attached to the stand using Velcro, ensuring they were sturdy and easily removable.
The event was a resounding success, drawing in prospective astronauts who lined up around the block for a chance to participate in the training. We are delighted to have played a small part in Fix & Fogg’s celebration.
At Colourcraft, we take pride in supporting our clients by delivering durable printed solutions that promote their brands.
Specifications
Finished size:
1200m x 810mm, 600mm x 810mm & 1200mm x 600mm
Stock:
Avery Dennison MPI 2904 vinyl & 3mm paylite
Colours:
Printed in CMYK.
Finishing:
Mount vinyl to paylite panel and trim to size.
