The Variety And Uses Of Clothing Labels

By Donald Johnson


Labeling is used for almost every product in the market. To some companies, it acts as a marketing tool to show the quality of the item so as, to gain more profits by increasing sales. To label textiles and garments, Clothing Labels are the best option. They can be used by the garment industry and designers who work at home. Sticking on the labels is fairly easy and can be done at home.

A few functions of such a label used in clothes include indicating the size that is small, medium or large, the fabric used to make the cloth like silk, cotton or wool. The label also has some instructions to guide you on washing the garment. A few designers or manufacturers also prefer to place their signature and name on these labels of the garment.

Different functioning labels are placed on different positions of clothes. On the inside part of the side of clothes is the wash care instructions label, the back inside part of clothes has the label showing size while for marketing purposes the brand name and signature by the designer or manufacturer are placed on the outside part of the cloth.

The tags are of different types depending on their function as described above. They are categorized as size tags, content tags, care tags and brand tags. The size labels show the size of the garment; content labels show the type of material of the cloth while the care tags show the owner the proper way to deal with washing the material. The brand tags show the manufacturer or designer.

Another means of categorizing the tags is through using the means used to display the information. It is of two types printed and woven. In printed tags, the information is printed onto the tag using a permanent ink. The material is often made of cotton or a synthetic material like polyester, nylon or satin to allow the ink printing.

In woven tags, the information is woven onto the tag which is made of either silk or damask. However, these materials are very expensive as compared to the other materials like cotton and other synthetics, leading to costly costs of production. Due to the high durability and long life of these tags, they can only be used in high-quality garments.

The last category of a label is according to the attachment of the label onto the clothes. There are three main ways of attaching on the tags. The stick on method is the fastest and cannot be removed when washing. Sew-on types use heat activated adhesive to stick onto the cloth while the last category sew-on types are easily sewed onto the cloth.

For any company, school or home designer looking for a label, there are many options to choose from. They are available in most online stores and often will come at a discount. Those who want uniquely designed tags can apply for the custom tags. The label will also help home designers sell and market their designers.




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