TACHE

TACHE: handmade greeting cards and gift boxes from a Dorset studio

TACHE is a British greeting card publisher that designs and makes handmade cards and curated gift boxes. The company states that every card idea begins in its Dorset studio and is made in Britain using FSC-certified materials. It describes itself as an award-winning publisher and says it has been award-winning since 2019. TACHE also reports that it has delivered over 11 million smiles since it was established in 2013.

The range is built around hundreds of handmade designs for occasions including birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, new babies and children, alongside cards for her and him. Individual card prices shown on the site are £3.99, with at least one design listed at £3.50. Cards can be personalised through an online editor, and the company offers to write messages by hand and deliver directly to the recipient.

Happy Boxes: build-your-own and ready-to-send gifts

Beyond cards, TACHE sells Happy Boxes, which combine a card with gifts. Customers can build a box by choosing the contents, adding a handwritten message and having it delivered packaged. The site also offers ready-to-send boxes curated by TACHE. The gifts inside are described as coming from independent British brands selected for quality and creativity.

A sub-range called Happy Box Minis is presented as letterbox-friendly and priced from £12. Examples listed include a Mini Spa Day Gift, an Espresso Martini & Card set and Cosy Socks & Handmade Card, all at £12, as well as a Socks & Espresso Martini box at £20. The company positions these as thoughtful birthday gifts for her that can be sent without the need for a full delivery address.

Collections and licensed designs

The catalogue includes themed collections. A collection called Party Animals features character-led birthday cards designed in the TACHE studio. TACHE also offers an officially licensed Peppa Pig card collection, described as designed with the colour and character associated with the brand. Other product categories on the site include stationery and gifts for her, for him, for kids and animal-themed cards.

Wholesale and corporate customers

TACHE operates a trade programme separate from its retail site. The wholesale menu includes a trade login, an application for a trade account, corporate gift boxes, corporate Christmas gifts and a trade catalogue. This indicates that the company serves both individual shoppers and business customers, including those looking for corporate gifting.

Materials, ethics and customer feedback

The company emphasises environmental and employment credentials. It states that its cards are 100% recyclable and made with FSC-certified materials, citing FSC licence code C004309. It also identifies itself as a Living Wage Foundation employer, which it presents as evidence of fair wages. The site displays a customer rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 570 reviews, and a separate figure of 4.92 stars from 570 verified reviews. These ratings are attributed to the information available on the site at the time of writing this profile.

Delivery and order tracking

Orders can be sent to the customer's own address or directly to someone else. TACHE describes its delivery as tracked and says it aims to deliver reliably and on time. The site also provides shipping and returns information, terms of service, a refund policy and a privacy policy.