Label guide
Guides on label types, sizes, folds, EU care-label rules and ordering – written by a label manufacturer.
Standard Patch Sizes for Clothing: Chest, Sleeve, Back, Cap and Bag
Patch sizes for chest, sleeve, back, caps and bags in mm and inches, with practical advice on detail, borders and backings before you order.
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Genuine Leather vs Faux (PU) Leather Labels: How to Choose
Genuine leather, PU faux leather and jacron each give a leather label its own character. Compare washing, ageing, vegan options and logo methods.
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Leather Label Sizes and How to Sew Them On
Leather label sizes in mm for jeans, jackets, beanies, knitwear and bags, and practical advice on stitching, needles, thread, pre-punched holes and...
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Heat Transfer Labels: Tagless Neck Prints Explained
How tagless heat transfer labels are made and applied: transfer types, press settings, fabrics, colours, sizes and what to print in the neck.
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Best Labels for T-Shirts: Soft Labels That Don't Itch
Why some T-shirt labels scratch and others go unnoticed: materials, edges, folds and placement for soft neck labels and tagless options.
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What Are Care Labels Made Of? Care Label Materials Explained
Satin, nylon taffeta, cotton tape, polyester and non-woven tapes compared: how each care label material feels, prints, cuts and survives the wash.
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Digital Product Passport for Textiles: Timeline, Data and Labels
What the EU Digital Product Passport means for clothing: ESPR status, expected dates, passport data and where to place a wash-proof QR code.
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Metal Labels Guide: Materials, Logo Methods, Finishes and Attachment
Brass, zinc alloy, aluminium or stainless steel; stamped, cast or engraved logos; finishes and fixing methods for custom metal labels on clothing a...
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Clothing Label Language Requirements in the EU: A Practical Guide
Which languages your composition label needs in each EU country, how fibre names are translated and how to fit 10–20 languages on one care label.
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Size Labels for Clothing: Woven, Printed and Heat-Transfer Options
Woven tabs, printed labels or heat transfers: how to choose size labels for clothing, where to sew them, which size systems to use and how to order...
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Care Label Symbols Explained: Meanings, Order and Printing Tips
What every care symbol means under ISO 3758 and GINETEX, how bars, dots and crosses work, and how to print a care line that stays legible.
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How to Attach Hang Tags to Clothing: Strings, Pins, Seals and Holes
Strings, elastic loops, tag pins, seals or hooks: how to attach hang tags to clothing without damage, where to place them, and the right hole size.
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- Usual MOQ 1,000 pcs per design
- Samples before production
- Production 10–20 working days
- Delivery across Europe