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Practical guides on buttons, zips, elastics, ribbons and labels – materials, sizes, uses and custom branding. From the manufacturer Polkom.
Care Label Symbols: the Five Groups and How to Read Them
The five groups of care label symbols – washing, bleaching, drying, ironing and professional cleaning – and the logic of dots, bars and the cross.
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Hang Tag Strings for Clothing: Cotton, Waxed, Elastic and Satin
What to attach your hang tag with: a comparison of cotton, waxed, elastic and satin strings, strings with a bead or seal, length and colour.
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Label Fold Types – Straight Cut, Centre Fold, End Fold and Manhattan Fold
The fold determines how a label is sewn on and how it looks on the garment. A comparison of straight cut, end fold, centre fold, Manhattan, mitre and loop folds.
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Iron-On Labels – How to Apply Them to a Garment
Step by step: how to apply an iron-on textile label with an iron or heat press, which fabrics it holds on and how to make it survive washing.
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Jacron Label: What Is the Paper Leather on Jeans?
Jacron is the classic material for jeans labels. What exactly it is, how it washes, how the logo is applied and when it is a smarter choice than leather.
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Thermal Transfer Printing of Textile Labels – How It Works and When to Use It
Thermal transfer printing transfers ink from a ribbon onto textile tape using heat. See how it works, which ribbons are wash-resistant and when it pays off most.
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Woven Labels for Knitwear and Jersey Garments
How to choose and sew a woven label onto knitwear – from T-shirts and leggings to knitted jumpers and scarves – without puckering or itching.
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Leather Label Colours: Leather, Logo and Colour Matching
Brown, cognac, black or coloured faux leather? How to choose the colour of the leather label and the logo so they match the fabric and the metal hardware.
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Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer Labels – Which Is Right for Clothing
Direct thermal labels darken with heat and do not survive washing. See how they differ from thermal transfer printing and which label is right for clothing.
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Sew-In Textile Labels – How to Sew Them On Correctly
How to sew a textile label on by machine or by hand: the right thread and needle, stitch types by fold and the most common mistakes.
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Types of Clothing Labels – Comparison and When to Use Each
Woven, printed, textile, care, leather and hang tags – a comparison by durability, look, comfort and use, so you can choose the right combination for your collection.
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Woven Labels for Hats – Winter Hats, Baseball Caps and Beanies
How to choose and place a woven label on a winter hat, beanie or baseball cap – inside and outside, in the right size and fold.
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Laundry Symbols Chart – All ISO 3758 Care Symbols in One Place
A complete chart of ISO 3758 laundry symbols – washing, bleaching, drying, ironing and professional cleaning – with a short explanation of each symbol.
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Hang Tags for Clothing: What They Are and Why Every Brand Needs Them
The hang tag is the cardboard card the buyer sees first. We explain what it is for, what it contains and how it differs from a sewn-in label.
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Textile Clothing Labels – How to Choose Material, Size and Technology
Satin, taffeta, cotton or woven polyester? A practical guide to choosing textile clothing labels according to the product, skin contact and washing.
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Clothes Shrinking in the Wash: How the Care Label Prevents It
Why clothes shrink in the wash, which fabrics are most at risk and how the right care label symbols and sample testing prevent complaints.
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Label Lamination and UV Varnish: Matte, Gloss and Soft Touch
Matte, gloss or soft-touch laminate and spot UV varnish – how to protect a cardboard hang tag and highlight the logo with the right coating.
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Woven Size Labels – S, M, L and Numeric Sizes
A separate size label or one combined with the brand label? How to choose the weave, fold and size marking – letter, numeric and children's sizes.
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Leather Logo Stamping: Deboss or Emboss for Your Label
Recessed or raised relief? We explain the difference between debossing and embossing on leather labels, the limits of each technique and how to choose.
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Clothing Label Sizes: What Size Label to Choose for Your Garments
Indicative clothing label sizes – brand label, size label, care label and hang tag – and how the size depends on the logo, the product and the fold.
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Screen Printing Clothing Labels – When It Is the Best Choice
Screen printing lays a dense, rich layer of ink on satin or cotton tape. See how it works, which labels it suits and how to prepare the design.
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Woven Clothing Labels – Types, Sizes and How to Order
Which woven labels go on clothing, how to choose the weave, size and fold, and what to prepare before ordering – a practical guide for brands and factories.
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Washing Machine Symbols: Temperature, Gentle Cycle and Hand Wash
What the washing symbols mean – temperature in the washtub, bars for a gentle cycle, hand wash and prohibition – and how to match them to the programme.
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Textile Labels with Your Logo – How to Prepare the Design
Which file is needed, how small the text can be and how many colours are possible – how to prepare your logo for a textile label.
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Washing Jeans with a Leather Label: How to Avoid Damage
Why the leather patch on jeans shrinks, hardens or cracks, and how to wash, dry and iron garments with a leather label without damaging it.
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Embossed Labels: Embossing and Debossing on Cardboard Hang Tags
Embossing makes the logo tangible. We explain the difference between embossing and debossing, when to choose blind or foil embossing and what card you need.
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A Clothing Label Printer or Ordering from a Manufacturer – Which Pays Off?
Your own textile label printer or ordering from a manufacturer? A comparison of costs, quality, software and time for small brands and garment factories.
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Clothing Label Production – How Labels Are Woven, Printed and Die-Cut
How clothing labels are made: jacquard weaving, printing on tape, cutting and folding, leather stamping and card printing – explained step by step.
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Laundry Symbols and Spin Speed: What the Bars Under the Washtub Mean
The bars under the washtub, the three vertical lines and drip drying – how care label symbols tell you how strong the spin should be.
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Printing on Leather Labels: Foil, Screen Printing and Coloured Logos
How to get a coloured or metallic logo on a leather label: foil, screen printing and digital UV printing, with the pros and limits of each technique.
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Logo Tape for Clothing – for Neck Tape, Hanger Loops, Bindings and Packaging
Printed logo tape is continuous branding for neck tape, hanger loops, bindings and packaging. See the materials, widths and how to order it.
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Woven Labels for Bags, Backpacks and Accessories
How to brand a canvas bag, backpack or toiletry bag with a woven label – where to place it, what size and fold, and when to combine it with leather or metal.
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Sew-In or Heat Transfer Labels for Clothing – Which Is the Better Solution
A comparison of sew-in labels and heat-applied labels that are fixed with an iron or press: durability, comfort, speed of application and when each option suits best.
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Custom Textile Labels – From Inquiry to Delivery
The steps in ordering textile labels – from the inquiry and sample to series production and checking the delivery.
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Hang Tag Sizes: Standard Formats for Cardboard Hang Tags
Which hang tag sizes are most common, which format suits which garment and what to plan for the hole, edges and barcode.
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Textile Labels Wholesale – How to Choose a Manufacturer
What to check when looking for a wholesale textile label manufacturer – materials, samples, communication, delivery and comparing quotes.
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Labels for Home Textiles – Bed Linen, Towels, Curtains and Tablecloths
Which printed labels to choose for bed linen, towels, curtains and tablecloths – tape, printing, content and sewing position.
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Clothing Label Materials – Damask, Satin, Taffeta, Cotton, Leather and Card
A comparison of label materials: polyester damask, satin, taffeta, cotton tape, non-woven, genuine and faux leather, card and kraft – which for which product.
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Seal Tags for Clothing Labels: Types and When to Use Them
A seal closes the hang tag string once and for all. See the types of seal tags, when they are worth it and how they combine with cardboard hang tags.
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Woven Labels with Metallic Thread – Gold and Silver Logos
How a gold or silver logo is woven into a label, which bases suit it best, whether metallic thread scratches and how to wash it.
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Laser Engraving Leather Labels: When It Is the Best Choice
How a laser marks a logo on a leather label, why it suits fine details and small runs, and what to expect on genuine and faux leather.
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Washing Wool: the Care Label Symbols on Jumpers and Knitwear
Which symbols appear on the care label of woollen jumpers and knitwear, why wool felts and how to wash and dry it without shrinking.
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Woven Logo Labels for a Clothing Brand – the Complete Guide
Everything a brand needs to decide to order woven logo labels: from the file and colours to the sample and the production run.
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Leather Labels for Clothing: Which Garments and Where to Place Them
Jeans are not the only place for a leather label. See on which garments a leather patch works best, where it goes and what to choose.
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Brand Labels for Clothing – How to Build a Label Package for a Collection
How to bring all of a brand's labels into one system – main label, size, care label, external mark and hang tag – and coordinate them in style and budget.
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Laundry and Drying Symbols: Tumble Dry, Line Dry and Dry Flat
The square on the label: what the circle and dots mean for tumble drying, the vertical and horizontal lines for natural drying and the dry-in-shade symbol.
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Tagging Gun for Clothing Labels – How It Works and How Not to Damage the Fabric
How a tagging gun works, which needles and fasteners to choose and how to attach hang tags without leaving holes in the fabric.
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Printing Cardboard Hang Tags: Offset, Digital and Screen Printing
Offset, digital or screen printing – how cardboard hang tags are printed, when Pantone is used and how different prices and barcodes are printed in one run.
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Labels for Underwear and Sportswear – Soft, Thin and Unobtrusive
How to choose a printed label for underwear, swimwear and sportswear that does not irritate the skin, withstands sweat and frequent washing and stays legible.
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Satin Labels for Clothing – Advantages, Types and Uses
Why a satin label is the softest choice for underwear, blouses and childrenswear, what types there are and how to order one with your logo.
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Hang Tags with a QR Code and Brand Story: A Tag That Sells
How a hang tag can tell your brand story: short texts, a QR code to your website, a folded booklet tag and content examples.
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Non-Woven Labels – An Economical, Soft Base for Information
What non-woven fabric is as a label base, what its advantages and limitations are and for which products it is a sensible choice.
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Labels for Plush and Textile Toys – Material, Information and Attachment
Which textile label to choose for plush and textile toys, what information it usually contains and how to sew it in securely.
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Country of Origin on the Label: When and How to Write "Made in"
Is "Made in…" mandatory on the label, how is the country of origin of a garment determined and what do markets outside the EU require?
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Labels That Don't Scratch – How Cutting and Folding Make a Label Soft
Why labels scratch and what a brand can do about it: material, ultrasonic cutting, end folding and the right sewing position.
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Wholesale Labels – How to Buy Clothing Labels from a Manufacturer
A practical guide to buying labels wholesale: when to order from a manufacturer, stock versus custom labels, run sizes, samples and delivery planning.
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American, European and Japanese Care Symbols – The Differences
How American care symbols (ASTM) differ from European (ISO 3758) and Japanese ones, and how to read the label on an imported garment.
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Clothing Hang Tag Design: Tips and Common Mistakes
Practical tips for hang tag design – from hierarchy and typefaces to the print file – and the mistakes that most often ruin a print run.
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Eco Clothing Labels – Recycled Polyester, Cotton and More Sustainable Printing
How to make your collection's labels more sustainable – tape material, amount of ink, number of labels – and how to talk about it without exaggeration.
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Barcodes on Clothing Labels: EAN-13, Size and Placement
Everything about the barcode on a hang tag: EAN-13 numbers, size, colours, quiet zones, placement and checking before printing the run.
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Woven Label Artwork – How to Prepare the File
A checklist for preparing woven label artwork: file format, size, typefaces, colours, seam and fold margins – for a faster, more accurate sample.
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Leather Label Design: Rules for a Legible, Durable Logo
What a designer should know before preparing a leather label: line thickness, type size, seam margin, composition and the right production file.
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Clothing Label Design – File, Typeface, Colours and Size
How to design a clothing label that looks good at its real, small size: files, typefaces, colours, margins, seam allowance and the differences between weaving, printing and leather.
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Faux Leather or Genuine Leather for Labels: A Comparison for Brands
We compare genuine leather, faux (PU) leather and jacron for labels: look, behaviour in the wash, colours, durability and which collections each material suits.
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Inks and Ribbons for Printing Textile Labels – What You Need to Know
Which ink or ribbon is used for printed clothing labels, why wax ribbon is not for textiles and how the ink affects softness and durability.
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Damask, Satin or Taffeta Labels – Which Weave to Choose
A comparison of the three main types of woven labels – damask, satin and taffeta: how they feel, how much detail they allow and which products each one suits.
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