Woven labels are one of the most popular labels and if you need help in making labels, here are our 5 tips to help you make the best custom woven labels. When it comes to branding your clothing line or textile products, woven labels are an excellent way to showcase your brand identity. However, creating the perfect woven label can be challenging. With so many options and customization available, it can be challenging to determine which elements to include or exclude from your woven label. In this article, we’ll share some tips for making perfect woven labels that will help you showcase your brand identity effectively.
1. Understand the basics of woven labels
Woven labels are labels made using thread and loom that are sewn into clothing, textile products, and accessories. Our custom woven labels can be divided into 4 types: satin woven labels, damask woven labels, selvage woven labels, and reversed satin woven labels. There are three types of machines for making woven labels: broad loom, shuttle loom, and needle loom.
There are three types of looms that vary in their capabilities. The broadloom is the most versatile, as it can support up to 12 colors and produce a width of up to 110cm. In contrast, the shuttle loom can only handle up to 6 colors and is limited to a width of 1cm-5cm. The needle loom, on the other hand, can make up to 5 colors but is restricted to a narrower width of 0.6cm-3.5cm. These differences in loom capabilities can impact the final product’s design and quality.
2. Use high-quality Materials for Your Woven Labels
The material you choose for your woven label plays a significant role in its appearance and durability. When selecting materials for your label, consider factors such as texture, color, and finish. The most popular materials for woven labels include cotton, nylon, and polyester.
3. Choose the right Placement
As part of the product design, the label will become a permanent label of the garment. So thinking ahead about where you want your custom label to be applied will influence your choice of label size and fold type. Woven labels are commonly used on the left and right cuffs, left and right hems, inside neck and outside neck of all types of t-shirts and hoodies; also on the left chest of button down t-shirts; inside the waistband, left and right cuff of pants; the front crown of hats, inside sweatband or outside sweatband; right or left end and center top of a duffle bag.
4. Pay attention to the folding
There is 6 folded way: end fold, loop fold, centerfold, Mitre fold, Manhattan fold, and die-cut no folding.
End fold– The way the end folds allows for a certain width of an extra seam on the left and right sides. This folding prevents the label from having any corners, which minimizes the label’s irritation to the skin.
Centerfold– A centerfold label is one that has a width of seam allowance at the top and is folded along the center. They usually have a logo on the front and care instructions on the back.
Loop fold– This type of tag is made by folding the fabric into a loop and sewing both ends into the seam of the garment. They are usually attached to the neckline or hem of a garment and are used as neck labels or hem labels
Mitre fold – This type of label allows you to hang the garment on a coat hook with a mitre fold label. Mitre fold labels are tags that have the ends folded at a 45-degree angle and then the ends are sewn directly into the seam. These tags are often attached to the collar or neckline of a garment.
Manhattan fold– This type of label is almost exclusively used as a hem label. It is similar to centerfold labels, except that there is an additional fold on the top edge. But Manhattan labels take more time to make and carry a lot more weight.
Die-cut with no folding labels- die-cut woven labels have more flexibility in design and application position. Because of its attractive appearance, it is often used on the outside of products for branding purposes.
5. Choose the right size
Choosing the right size for your woven label is crucial to its effectiveness. A label that is too small may not be visible, while one that is too large can be overwhelming. Consider the size of the item you want to label and the placement of the label to determine the appropriate size.
standard size
standard end fold: height between 10mm-40mm; width between: 40mm-80mm.
standard loop fold labels: height between 18mm-22mm; width between 15mm-40m
standard mitre fold: height between 10mm-40mm; width between 40mm-80mm
Die-cut labels: height between 20mm-60mm; width between: 20mm-80mm
logo related size
If your logo design is relatively complex, we usually recommend using a larger label size to better present the design.
6. Other related
About the order quantity of custom woven labels. The final price is partly decided by the order quantity. The more you order, the lower the unit price you get.
About samples. If you want to check the quality of the sample before placing an order, US$ 20 will be charged for the sample(freight is not included). If you want to save the sample charge, we suggest you place the order first, then we could make the pre-production sample for your approval once receive your order and payment.
About lead time. The sample lead time is 7-12 days. Production lead time is 10-15 days after receiving your sample approval. Shipping time is 3-8 days by express.
Even if you take all the necessary precautions in creating your woven label, there is still one crucial factor that should not be overlooked – the manufacturer. Working with a reputable woven label manufacturer can make a big difference in the quality and durability of your label. That’s why Clothinglabel.cn is the perfect choice for producing your woven labels. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we take pride in ensuring that all our labels are produced to the highest possible standards. So, you can rest easy knowing that your woven labels are in good hands when you choose to work with us.
By following these tips, you can create a perfect woven label that looks professional, is easy to read, and meets your specific requirements.