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Practical guides on buttons, zips, elastics, ribbons and labels – materials, sizes, uses and custom branding. From the manufacturer Polkom.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Woven Labels Wholesale – How Ordering from a Manufacturer Works
What to expect when ordering woven labels wholesale direct from the manufacturer – from the inquiry and sample to series delivery and reorders.
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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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Iron-On Woven Labels – When to Heat-Seal Instead of Sewing
Heat-seal labels save sewing, but they are not for every fabric. How they are applied, how long they last and when it is wiser to sew them in.
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Woven Label Sizes – How to Choose Width and Length
How to determine the right size of a woven label – visible part, overall length, folds, seam allowance and approximate sizes by position on the garment.
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Woven Label Folds – Straight Cut, Centre Fold, End Fold and Mitre Fold
The types of woven label folds and how each is sewn in – from the neck label to the side-seam flag. How the fold affects the size.
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Minimum Font Size for Woven Labels – What Detail Can Be Woven and What Cannot
How small the text on a woven label can be, why thin lines disappear and how to adjust the design before ordering a sample.
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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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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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