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Different types of clothing Label and their uses

May 3, 2025

A complete guide to choosing clothing labels

In the competitive world of fashion, every detail is important— from clothing design to final packaging. One of the most important and yet most overlooked parts is the clothing label. These labels are not just for displaying sizes; they carry your brand message, legal information, and clothing care instructions. Here, we’ve compiled a list of types of clothing labels, their uses, and tips for designing professionally and complying with regulations.

Clothing Labels | Your Brand Identity

The clothing label is the first sign that introduces your brand. This label is usually sewn on the inside of the collar or waist and includes the brand name, clothing size, and country of manufacture. In the US and many other countries, country of origin information is required by FTC regulations.

Types of Clothing Labels:

Woven Label:

Made from high-quality polyester or yarn, and the logo or brand name is woven directly onto it. This type of label has a more stylish appearance and is a good choice for branded or luxury clothing. The color limitation (2 to 3 colors) and the need for a certain font thickness are its important points.
Note: A separate care label should be used alongside it.

Printed Label:

This type of label has more variety in color, font, and background material. If your logo has various colors or a lot of details, printing the label is a good choice.

Note: Like the previous model, it requires a separate care label.
Care Label and Fabric Composition

If you are not using a combination label, your clothing needs a separate care label and material composition. This label is usually sewn into the left side seam of the clothing design and includes the following information:

How to wash and dry the clothing label

Fiber and ingredient composition

Regular brand name or RN number

Standard washing symbols

Essential information for children's clothing (such as batch number and tracking label)

Failure to comply with labeling laws can result in fines, so it's important to be aware of current FTC and CPSC regulations.

clothing Hangtag | Advertising and Sales Tool

A hangtag is a label that is usually attached to clothing in the form of cardboard and contains additional brand or price information.

If you sell wholesale or in a physical store, a hangtag plays an important role in branding and attracting customer attention. This label can be a good place to include a barcode, price, SKU number, or brand slogan.

Why is the Country of Origin (COO) important?

Displaying the country of origin of clothing is a legal requirement in most countries, especially for clothing that has a label on the collar. To maintain the beauty and integrity of the brand, you can place this information on a transparent TPU label and sew it next to the main label.

How to start designing a clothing label?

To design a professional and standard-compliant clothing label, you need the following:

A vector file of the brand logo and font

Your preferences for the color, shape, and dimensions of the label

The official business registration number (RN) or legal name of the brand

If you don’t have any ideas or experience in this field, don’t worry. Vakili Textile is with you at all stages, from design to printing and checking for legal compliance.

You can also read how to choose the right clothing label for your brand in this article.

Clothing labels are your brand showcase

A clothing label is not just a piece of fabric; These labels represent your brand, guide consumers, and ensure compliance with the law. Professionally designed and properly implemented labels can enhance your brand value and improve the customer shopping experience.

How to choose the right label for your brand?

Choosing the right clothing label for your brand requires considering several key factors; the type of product, the target audience, and the brand message. For example, luxury brands are better off using high-quality, embossed labels, while everyday clothing can benefit from printed labels. The color, font, and size of the label should also be consistent with your brand identity to maximize its impact.

Materials and fabrics used in clothing labels

Clothing labels are usually made from natural fabrics such as cotton or polyester, and sometimes a combination of other materials. Choosing the right label material is very important because it must be resistant to washing and abrasion and maintain its shape and color. In addition, using quality materials increases the sense of professionalism of your brand in the eyes of the customer. Ultimately, choosing a high quality clothing label will play a imprtant role in introducing your brand. At vakili textile , we provide our customers with the highest quality clothing labels. Contact us for more information.

Clothing Label FAQs

1How to choose the right clothing label?

The choice of label depends on the type of Clothing, type of use, budget, and brand identity. A quality label should be durable in washing and its design should be consistent with the brand.

2Does clothing label cause skin allergies?

If Low quality raw materials or chemical dyes are used, it may cause allergies. Using standard labels will solve this problem.

3Why do some clothing labels fall off after washing?

Low quality of sewing or stitching, use of inferior materials, and high washing temperatures

4Can custom clothing labels be produced?

Yes, at Vakili Textile, it is possible to produce clothing labels with your brand's exclusive design and logo.

5Is it mandatory to include the COO country of origin on clothing labels?

Yes, it is important to include the country of origin on clothing labels, especially if you export your products to other countries.