{"title":"Care Labels","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat a care label has to do\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe care label is the small label in the side seam that tells the buyer what the garment is made of and how to clean it. It is the most regulated label in a garment and the one that is read in the laundry, sometimes years after purchase – so the print has to stay legible wash after wash. We produce wash care labels in our own factory in Bulgaria, print them with wash-resistant resin ribbons and inks, and check your layout before it goes to press. With more than 30 years in garment accessories, we know the questions that come up when one garment is sold in many countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat goes on a clothing care label\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFibre composition – mandatory in the EU\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder Regulation (EU) No 1007\/2011 on textile fibre names, textile products placed on the EU market must state their fibre composition. Key points to plan for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly the fibre names listed in the regulation may be used, with percentages by weight (for example \"80% cotton, 20% polyester\"); single-fibre products use \"100%\", \"pure\" or \"all\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe information must be in the official language or languages of the Member State where the product is sold to the consumer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabels must be durable, easily legible, visible and accessible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarments containing non-textile parts of animal origin (for example leather trims or fur) must carry the statement \"Contains non-textile parts of animal origin\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducts with several components, such as a lining, may need composition per part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare symbols – ISO 3758\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCare instructions are not required by the textile regulation itself, but they are expected by consumers and retailers and help protect you against complaints. The symbol system is defined in ISO 3758 (current edition 2023), and the symbols are registered trademarks owned by GINETEX in many countries. Symbols are shown in a fixed order: \u003cstrong\u003ewashing, bleaching, drying, ironing, professional textile care\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each one shows the most severe treatment the garment can take without permanent damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOther information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany brands add the country of manufacture, the brand name, a style or batch number, the size, a supplier or importer address and warnings (for example \"wash dark colours separately\"). A QR code linking to product information is increasingly common – see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/qr-dpp-labels\"\u003eQR and Digital Product Passport-ready labels\u003c\/a\u003e. For a full overview of the rules, read our article on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/label-guide\/eu-care-label-requirements\"\u003eEU care label requirements\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"et-note\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eTip: send us the composition, care symbols and target countries in one list. We will propose a layout and the language set, and flag missing information before printing. Legal responsibility for the content stays with the brand placing the product on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMultilingual and booklet care labels\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA garment sold across Europe may need composition text in ten or more languages. There are three common solutions:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle panel\u003c\/strong\u003e – up to about 4–6 languages on one long label, printed on both sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-panel\u003c\/strong\u003e – two or three labels stacked and sewn into the seam together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBooklet care label\u003c\/strong\u003e – several pages printed on a continuous strip, folded and sewn at one edge so it opens like a small book. Ideal for 10–25 languages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNylon taffeta\u003c\/strong\u003e – thin, crisp and coated; the standard for care labels because thermal-transfer print stays sharp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolyester satin\u003c\/strong\u003e – softer and smoother, for lingerie, baby wear and premium garments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCotton tape\u003c\/strong\u003e – natural matte look for organic and natural-fibre lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTyvek \/ non-woven\u003c\/strong\u003e – tear-resistant, for workwear, bags and home textiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll materials are OEKO-TEX certified. Synthetic tapes are cut ultrasonically or with a hot knife so the edges are sealed and soft. For printing methods and inks, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/printed-labels\"\u003eprinted labels\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSizes and folds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"et-tablewrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"et-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTape width (mm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical lengths (mm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical content\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComposition and symbols, small garments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard care label, 2–4 languages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–120\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComposition, symbols, 4–6 languages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–130\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLonger texts, several components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70–150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultilingual and multi-part garments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80–150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHome textiles, workwear information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"et-tablewrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"et-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFold type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExample finished size (mm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSewn into the seam at one end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 × 80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentre fold (loop)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolded in half, both ends in the seam; text on four faces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 × 50 (cut length 100 + seam allowance)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnd fold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop folded under for a neat sewing edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 × 70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBooklet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeveral pages folded and sewn at one edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 × 50, 6–12 pages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/label-size-guide\"\u003elabel size guide\u003c\/a\u003e to estimate how much text fits on each width.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCombine with size and brand labels\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCare labels are often produced together with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/size-labels\"\u003esize labels\u003c\/a\u003e or printed with the size on the first panel. Ordering them with your \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/woven-labels\"\u003ewoven labels\u003c\/a\u003e keeps colours and timing aligned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMOQ, lead time and samples\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe minimum order is usually 1,000 pcs per design; a design with several sizes or compositions can often be printed as variants in one run – ask us. Production typically takes 10–20 working days after proof approval, with delivery across the EU and express options on request. Digital proofs are typically ready within 24–48 h; physical samples are available before production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComposition labels (fibre content)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA composition label is the part of the care label that states what the product is made of. It can be combined with the care symbols on one label or produced as a separate composition label – useful when a retailer prescribes a fixed layout, when the text runs into many languages, or when one style is made in several fabric qualities and only the fibre content changes. Under Regulation (EU) No 1007\/2011, fibres are listed with their percentages by weight in descending order, using only the fibre names in the regulation. Garments with several parts, such as an outer shell, lining and padding, show the composition per component, and the text appears in the language of each country of sale. We set composition text in a clear hierarchy so the percentages are easy to check, keep the official fibre names for every language in our templates and print on wash-resistant taffeta or satin, including recycled polyester tape. Send us the composition per component and your target countries, and we will return a proof. For the legal detail, read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/label-guide\/eu-care-label-requirements\"\u003eEU care label requirements\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"et-cta\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSend your composition, care symbols and target countries – we will prepare a layout proof and a price. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eRequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"et-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre care labels mandatory in the EU?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFibre composition labelling is mandatory under Regulation (EU) No 1007\/2011. Care instructions are not required by that regulation, but they are widely expected by retailers and consumers and are usually given with ISO 3758 symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIn which order should care symbols appear?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder ISO 3758 the symbols follow a fixed order: washing, bleaching, drying, ironing and professional textile care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow many languages fit on a wash care label?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single 30 to 40 mm wide label printed on both sides typically holds about 4 to 6 languages. For 10 or more languages a booklet care label is the usual solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich material is best for care labels?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNylon taffeta is the standard because thermal-transfer print stays legible after many washes. Polyester satin is softer for skin-contact garments, and cotton tape suits natural-fibre collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan you check my care label text?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, we review the layout and flag obvious gaps before printing. Legal responsibility for the content remains with the brand placing the product on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/7106\/0089\/collections\/etiketi-care-labels.webp?v=1792844749","url":"https:\/\/etiketi.eu\/collections\/care-labels.oembed","provider":"Etiketi.eu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}