What is a textile label and what is it used for?

Textile product labeling or marking is governed by a European regulation applicable in all Member States. There are several types of textile labels.

The first is the informational label. This label is usually discreet and placed on the inside of the garment. This textile label must provide important information about the garment. For example, you can include the composition, the type of fabric, fiber content, a barcode, care instructions, or any other additional information related to your product.

The second type of label is the brand label. It is an attractive communication medium for a clothing brand. A garment label helps represent and differentiate a brand. This type of label requires creativity to convey the brand’s values and visual identity. Some labels also help brands stand out by highlighting their added value: French brand, ethical brand, or eco-friendly brand, for example.

How to create a textile label for clothing, leather goods, etc.?

To create a textile label for a garment, you need a specialized textile label printer. Our textile label printer allows you to quickly print your own clothing labels and customize them. You will also need ink ribbons and textile label rolls, which are available on our website.

In addition, we recommend using a label design software such as Loftware Designer, which makes it very easy to customize your labels. This allows you to preview your label before printing and thus avoid mistakes. Example: 100% cotton, Size S, Made in France, care symbols, supplier name in the color of your choice. Your garment labeling will be optimal and compliant with regulations.

Discover our textile label printing kit, consisting of a CAB SQUIX 4 thermal transfer printer, 15 textile ink ribbons, and 15 rolls of non-adhesive nylon labels.

For more details on label printing, please consult the following articles:

- Label rolls: an essential consumable for printing with a label printer.

- How to choose the right label printer

- How to choose the right ink ribbon for high-quality labeling?

How to apply a textile label?

There are different ways to apply a textile label. If you choose our sew-in label, you simply need to sew it by hand or using a sewing machine. If you choose our iron-on label, it will be heat-fixed at over 200°C using a heat press.

Our textile heat press is ideal for heat-fixing your textile labels and patches thanks to its ease of use. Whether for daily or occasional use, you will save time and money when customizing all types of garments and ensuring their traceability. Our heat press has several advantages: automatic locking and opening, easy programming with a digital display, and a temperature range of up to 240°C. It also complies with European safety standards.

What is the difference between our two types of textile labels?

First, we offer a sew-in garment label and an iron-on garment label. Nylon labels must be cut by yourself to the desired length. Iron-on labels can also be cut to size, or they may come pre-cut in a predefined format.

Iron-on labels are easy and quick to apply and are durable, but they are not suitable for all materials. Sew-in labels, on the other hand, can be applied to all types of fabrics, are long-lasting, but take longer to apply than iron-on garment labels.

The different formats of our textile labels

We offer 3 types of textile labels in various formats to print with the information of your choice. They are perfectly suited to identify the product and inform customers about its characteristics. Product use is made easier thanks to clear labeling.

First, we offer rolls of sew-in textile labels in the following formats:

• 30 mm x 200 m
• 38 mm x 200 m
• 100 mm x 200 m

Next, we offer rolls of pre-cut iron-on textile labels in the following formats:

• 41 x 16 mm / 3000 labels
• 44 x 19 mm / 2632 labels
• 82 x 25 mm / 2000 labels
• 82 x 38 mm / 1315 labels
• 90 x 50 mm / 1000 labels

We also offer cut-to-size iron-on textile labels:

• 60 mm x 50 m
• 70 mm x 50 m
• 80 mm x 50 m
• 90 mm x 50 m
• 100 mm x 50 m

Take advantage of our volume discounts by purchasing larger quantities of textile labels to cover your future needs. Feel free to request a quote directly on our website. For any information, please contact us.