{"title":"Printed Labels","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat printed labels are\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA printed label starts as a plain fabric tape – satin, cotton, nylon taffeta, polyester or Tyvek – and your design is printed onto its surface. Because the image is printed rather than woven, you get very fine text, smooth curves, photo-like detail and exact colour areas at a lower cost per piece than a woven label. Printed fabric labels are the natural choice for long texts, soft neck labels on lingerie and baby wear, budget-friendly brand labels and anything that changes often, such as batch codes or seasonal artwork. We print them in our own production in Bulgaria, where our team has worked with garment accessories for more than 30 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSatin printed labels\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolyester satin tape has a smooth, slightly shiny face and a soft hand. It is available in single-face (one glossy side) and double-face (glossy both sides) versions. Satin is the most popular base for printed brand labels and premium care labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCotton tape\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural cotton or cotton-blend tape gives a matte, organic look that suits natural-fibre collections, children's clothing and home textiles. Edges are usually woven, so the tape does not fray at the sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNylon taffeta\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA thin, crisp, coated nylon fabric that takes thermal-transfer print extremely well. It is the industry workhorse for care and composition labels because the print stays legible after many washes. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/care-labels\"\u003ecare labels\u003c\/a\u003e for that use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTyvek and non-woven\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTyvek (a spunbonded polyethylene) is paper-light, tear-resistant and water-resistant. It suits workwear, technical textiles, home textiles and products that are not washed often.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRibbon and printed tape\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrosgrain and satin ribbons can be printed on a continuous roll with a repeating logo – for drawstrings, hanger loops, packaging and gift wrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePrinting methods\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermal transfer\u003c\/strong\u003e – resin ribbons are transferred by heat onto nylon taffeta or satin. Very sharp, wash-resistant and ideal for variable data such as sizes, batch numbers and barcodes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexographic (rotary) printing\u003c\/strong\u003e – efficient for larger runs of the same design, with several colours in one pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreen printing\u003c\/strong\u003e – thick, opaque ink layers; good for light colours on dark tapes and for strong coverage on cotton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital \/ offset rotary printing\u003c\/strong\u003e – full-colour artwork with fine gradients, for brand labels that need image detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe select the method based on material, quantity, colour count and wash requirements – you do not need to choose it yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInks and wash durability\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted fabric labels are only as good as their inks. We use textile inks and resin ribbons designed for washing, tumble drying and, where needed, dry cleaning. On satin and nylon taffeta, a correctly cured print stays legible through repeated domestic washing at the temperatures garment labels are normally exposed to. If your product will be industrially washed (hotel textiles, workwear), tell us at the quote stage so we can recommend the right ink and base combination. All base materials are OEKO-TEX certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypical sizes\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\u003eCommon use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall logo tabs, size flags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck labels, children's wear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand labels, care labels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35–40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–120\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCare labels with several languages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70–150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHome textiles, bags, workwear information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidths depend on the tape we print on; custom lengths are cut to order. Check the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/label-size-guide\"\u003elabel size guide\u003c\/a\u003e for help choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRolls or cut and folded\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted labels can be delivered in two ways:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn rolls\u003c\/strong\u003e – for factories with automatic cutting and folding machines, or for labels cut on the sewing line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut and folded\u003c\/strong\u003e – ready to sew: straight cut, centre fold, end fold or loop fold. Synthetic tapes are cut ultrasonically or with a hot knife so the edges are sealed and do not fray; cotton is cut cleanly and folded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted labels are sewn in, but a heat-seal back is possible on selected tapes. If you want no label at all at the neck, consider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/heat-transfer-labels\"\u003eheat transfer labels\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWoven or printed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose printed labels when you need lots of text, fine detail, a very soft label or the best price at volume. Choose \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/woven-labels\"\u003ewoven labels\u003c\/a\u003e when you want a textured, premium brand label with maximum durability. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/label-guide\/woven-vs-printed-labels\"\u003ewoven vs printed labels\u003c\/a\u003e compares them side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMOQ, lead time and samples\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe minimum order is usually 1,000 pcs per design. After proof approval, production typically takes 10–20 working days, and we deliver across the EU without customs formalities. Express options are available on request. Our designers prepare print-ready artwork from your logo, with a digital proof typically within 24–48 h, and physical samples are available before production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRecycled options (GRS)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted labels can be made on recycled polyester satin and taffeta tapes. They take screen, thermal-transfer and digital print exactly like standard tapes and are cut ultrasonically for sealed, soft edges – a natural fit for collections with their own recycled-content claim. We are certified to the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) as well as OEKO-TEX, so a recycled version is produced on the same equipment in Bulgaria, to the same quality, and can be documented: we supply our scope certificate and, if your supply chain is certified, a transaction certificate for your shipment. Mention it in your quote request. Read more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/recycled-grs-labels\"\u003erecycled and GRS-certified labels\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare all bases in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/label-materials\"\u003elabel materials guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"et-cta\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eTell us the material, size and quantity you need and send your artwork – we will advise on the best printing method and send a proof. \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\u003eWhich material is best for printed fabric labels?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolyester satin is the most popular for soft brand labels, nylon taffeta is best for wash-resistant care and composition text, cotton tape gives a natural matte look, and Tyvek suits workwear and items washed rarely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo printed labels fade in the wash?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe use textile inks and resin ribbons made for washing and drying. On satin and nylon taffeta the print stays legible through repeated domestic washing. For industrial laundering, tell us in advance so we can recommend a suitable combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I order printed labels on a roll?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Printed labels can be delivered on rolls for automatic cutting machines, or cut and folded ready to sew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the minimum order for satin printed labels?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsually 1,000 pieces per design, with production typically taking 10 to 20 working days after proof approval.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/7106\/0089\/collections\/etiketi-printed-labels.webp?v=1792844743","url":"https:\/\/etiketi.eu\/collections\/printed-labels.oembed","provider":"Etiketi.eu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}