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Practical guides on buttons, zips, elastics, ribbons and labels – materials, sizes, uses and custom branding. From the manufacturer Polkom.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Labels on a Roll or Cut and Folded – Which Suits Your Production
Printed labels are supplied on a roll or cut and folded. A comparison for garment factories and ateliers: speed, equipment, waste and storage.
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Woven or Printed Label – Comparison and When to Choose Each
A comparison of woven and printed clothing labels – durability, detail, comfort and use – plus practical advice on which type to use for what.
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Clothing Label Printing – Methods, Materials and How to Order
How clothing labels are printed, which methods and tapes are used and what to prepare before requesting a quote from a manufacturer.
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Label Printing Cost – What Determines the Price of Printed Clothing Labels
The price of printed clothing labels depends on the tape, printing method, colours, quantity, variants and finishing. Here is how to optimise each factor.
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Pantone Colour on Labels – How to Get the Exact Shade on a Printed Label
Why the colour of a printed label differs from the screen, and how a Pantone reference, the right tape and a sample get you the exact brand shade.
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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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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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