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The composition of lining, face fabric and filling is indicated separately when a garment consists of parts with different materials. Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 requires the composition for each part, except for parts under 30% of the total weight – but the main lining must always be specified. For example, the label states: “Face fabric: 100% wool; lining: 100% viscose.”
When is a garment multi-component?
A garment is multi-component when it consists of two or more textile parts with different compositions. Typical examples include:
- Coats and blazers – face fabric, lining, sometimes an interlining;
- Winter jackets – face fabric, lining, filling (down, polyester wadding);
- Dresses with lining or tulle;
- Sweatshirts with sleeves or collar made from a different fabric;
- Trousers with pockets made from a different material;
- Bedding and pillows – cover and filling.
How to write the composition of lining and other parts
Each part is named clearly, followed by its composition. The terms must be in the market’s language, exactly as the fibre names.
| Garment | Label text example |
|---|---|
| Coat | Face fabric: 80% wool, 20% polyamide. Lining: 100% viscose. |
| Down jacket | Face fabric: 100% polyamide. Lining: 100% polyester. Filling: 90% down, 10% feather. Contains non-textile parts of animal origin. |
| Dress | Main fabric: 100% silk. Lining: 100% polyester. |
| Sweatshirt with contrast collar | Main fabric: 80% cotton, 20% polyester. Collar: 100% cotton. |
The parts are usually listed from outer to inner: face fabric, lining, filling. The important thing is that the wording is clear and consistent in all label languages.
The 30% rule
The regulation allows omitting the composition of textile parts that are less than 30% of the garment’s total weight. This simplifies labelling of small details such as trims, cuffs or contrast inserts. The main lining is an exception – its composition must always be indicated regardless of its weight share.
What is considered the main lining?
The main lining is the lining in the main body of the garment – the body of the coat or blazer, not just the pockets. If the sleeve lining differs from the body lining, it is common practice to indicate both to avoid confusion.
Filling, down and feathers
Synthetic filling, usually polyester wadding, is a textile part and is indicated with its fibre name and percentage, for example “Filling: 100% polyester.” Down and feathers are different: they are not textile fibres under the regulation but non-textile parts of animal origin. Therefore, the garment must carry the phrase “Contains non-textile parts of animal origin.” The down/feather ratio (e.g. 90/10) is usually indicated additionally, according to industry practice and EN 12934 standard for down and feather labelling. If the filling is foam or another non-textile material, it is not described as a fibre but may be indicated for information.
Non-textile parts of animal origin
When a garment contains non-textile parts of animal origin – natural leather, hair-on leather, down, feathers, bone and similar – the regulation requires the phrase “Contains non-textile parts of animal origin.” This applies, for example, to a jacket with a leather collar or a coat with a leather label of the brand. The phrase must be in the market’s language and not misleading.
Sets and two-piece garments
A set of two or more garments with the same composition may have a single label. If the composition differs – for example, a pajama with a cotton top and viscose bottoms – each garment is labelled separately or the common label clearly states the composition of each part.
How to organise label information
- Start with the main fabric (face fabric), then lining, filling and other parts.
- Use the same terms for parts across all items: “Face fabric”, “Lining”, “Filling”.
- For multilingual labels, translate the part names, not just the fibres.
- Add the phrase for non-textile parts of animal origin if applicable.
- Place care symbols after the composition, considering the most delicate part.
Care symbols and multi-component garments
Care symbols are determined by the most delicate component. A coat with a wool face fabric and viscose lining must have instructions that protect both materials. A down jacket requires drying instructions that do not mat the down. Therefore, test washing a finished sample is especially important for multi-component garments – different fibres may shrink differently and distort the garment.
Label placement and size
Multi-component garments have longer composition texts, especially with multiple languages. Therefore, a multi-page composition label is usually used – the strips are folded and sewn together into the side seam of the lining or inside pocket. Choosing a soft material is important because the label is inside, close to the body. You can find the full range of solutions in the labels category.
Common mistakes
- Listing composition only for the face fabric, omitting the lining.
- Using an average composition for the whole garment instead of listing parts separately.
- Missing translation of the terms “lining” and “filling”.
- Omitting the phrase for non-textile parts of animal origin when leather details are present.
Polkom – labels for complex garments
Polkom is a manufacturer of labels and accessories for fashion, furniture, footwear and bags based in Sofia with over 30 years of experience. We produce multi-page composition labels for jackets, coats and blazers with all parts, languages and your logo, including samples before production and delivery across the EU. Send your inquiry via the Contacts page.
