Clothing labels that last, look great, and feel good on the skin.
This is a fundamental piece for identifying garments and providing information about their origin and care.
Labels are one of the most important apparel manufacturing supplies for producers in the textile industry. They are the ideal element to keep the brand present throughout the entire life cycle of garments and accessories such as:
In this article, we will take an in-depth look at how to make clothing labels and which types of labels are best suited for your products. If you’d like to go directly to a specific section, you’ll find a table below to help you navigate to the information you’re looking for.
Labels are the right accessory to inform people and must contain specific information. According to ProColombia, the entity in charge of promoting exports in Colombia, garment labels must include:
For exporting companies, it is necessary that the label contains the basic information required by both the country of origin and the country of destination. In some cases, it must also be written in the language of the destination country.
Additionally, the label must be permanently attached to the garment, printed in legible font, and remain intact for at least 10 washes—ensuring it fulfills its purpose of informing the end consumer.
There are mainly two types of labels, which differ in their production technique. Here they are:
They are also known as sublimated labels. Materials such as nylon, satin, or polyester are commonly used to make them, each offering different characteristics in terms of durability and cost.
Satin and nylon labels can be printed on both sides—front and back—providing greater functionality.
Typically, the front side features the brand’s logo or business name and the size, while the reverse side includes washing instructions and any other information you want to share with your customer.
They are also known as embroidered labels and vary according to their definition, which depends on the thickness of the threads.
The most economical option is the taffeta woven label. Since the thread texture is thicker, it is mainly used for simple labels that do not contain much information or fine detail.
On the other hand, there are damask woven labels, made with finer threads, softer to the touch, and ideal for providing greater definition to small letters or detailed logos.
Finally, there are micro-damask or full-damask woven labels (sometimes referred to by other names). These are the softest to the touch and are perfect for brands that use special typography and/or want to highlight intricate details in a very distinctive way.
If you need your labels to withstand washing processes, you can choose satin labels or woven labels.
Sometimes labels can feel itchy, depending on where and how they are manufactured 😉. At Falcon, we use laser and ultrasonic cutting techniques, which prevent labels from having burnt edges (the main cause of itching) and give them an elegant, smooth finish that feels comfortable against the skin.
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