There are multiple types of labels available in the market that have their specific use, quality, and charm. There are approximately 21 types of clothing labels for every type of garment. These various types of labels are distinguished on the basis of four aspects like function, manufacturing process, sewing ways, and materials. Clothing labels make a difference in clothing pieces as they add to the quality of the garment as well as provide specific information about the garment. So let us discuss the different types of clothing labels used in our garments and their certain features and benefits.
Clothing Labels That Make a Difference: Types Of Labels in Garments
We all know that clothing labels are required to showcase the brand, its logo and content, and care information that is vital for the lifespan of a garment. Here are the various types of garments
- Leather labels
- TPU labels
- Fabric labels
- Metal labels
- PVC (silicon and rubber) labels
- Flag labels
- Hangtags
- Main label
- Care labels (wash labels)
- Size labels
- Heat transfer labels
- Iron-on labels
- Sewing labels
- Printed labels
- High-frequency labels
- Woven labels
- Hot-stamped leather labels
- PVC labels and casting metal labels
- Embroidered labels
Types of labels specified by material
On the basis of material labels are divided into the following types:
- Leather labels
Leather labels are made from leather, and you can also call them leather patches or leather tags. Leather labels are not always made from real leather; some people ask for leather labels made from artificial sources, suede, or microfiber leather labels.
- TPU labels
Also known as clear clothing labels, TPU labels are extremely soft and thin labels that often get printed with logos. They are transparent and feel rubber-like. The material of TPU fabric is eco-friendly compared to PVC and silicone labels.
- Fabric labels
Fabric labels are manufactured from fabric material involving printed fabric labels as well as woven labels. These type of labels are very soft and has long durability. The material used in fabric labels is tape, nylon, taffeta, and many more.
- Metal labels
Metal labels are usually the meta tags or accessories for hats, bags, or clothing. These types of labels have specific and unique engravings of the brand logo and name. There are further various types of metal labels like silver labels, alloy labels, copper labels, stainless steel labels, aluminium labels, zinc labels, and brass labels. Metal labels have a wide range of uses, and the process involved in their making is printing, stamping, and laser cutting.
- PVC (silicon and rubber) labels
PVC labels are labels that are made from a soft rubber material. The full name of PVC is Polyvinyl Chloride. Both silicon and PVC labels come under the category of rubber labels. All the PVC labels are used to highlight the name of brands and images.
The Labels That Are Classified By Function
Here are the following labels:
- Flag labels
These are little clothing labels that are attached to the outside of the clothing, bedding, or fabric. They have the printed or weaved logo name or company name.
- Hangtags
These types of tags are made from plastic, paper, metal, fabric, and leather to show the logo of the brand or the product information of any apparel or accessory.
- Main label
This type of label is a woven clothing label manufactured by printing, leather way, or heat transfer to add the logo of the brand or name over the desired place on the fabric.
- Care labels (wash labels)
Care labels are made to provide the washing guide that includes the care symbols, washing requirements of the garment, the composition of the fabric, and care information of the material of the clothing. It also tells if the cloth requires normal washing or dry cleaning. These types of labels make a difference in the clothing piece.
- Size labels
Size labels are a clothing label that has a weave or print of a specific size of the garment like S, L, XS, M, and XL sizes for beddings, shoes, clothes, and bags. These labels use the hot-cut way or laser way.
Labels specified by sewing ways
Such labels are as follows:
These clothing labels are transferred through a heat press. These types of labels have the logo of the brand and some special designs. This is done through plastic film, synthetic filming, and transfer paper.
- Iron-on labels
These labels have adhesive backing that is peeled off, and then it is ironed in the desired place on the fabric. These labels are ideal for t-shirts, tees, pants, uniforms, and trousers.
- Sewing labels
Sewing labels are sewn on the fabric or garment with a sewing machine. The edges of these labels leave behind grooves. These labels include woven, printed, and leather labels.
Labels That Are Specified By The Manufacturing Process
Such labels are as follows:
These types of labels are attached to the inside of the garments. They are printed with the product information, contact, site links, and printed logos of the brand.
- High-frequency labels
These types of labels include PVC and silicon labels in the fusion of welding. They are also known as felt labels. High-frequency labels have a lot of uses like they are used on hats, bags, shoes, and clothing.
Woven labels are weaved from different fabrics like damask, satins, cotton, taffeta, and polyester. Furthermore, woven labels are further divided into several types like damask woven labels, cotton woven labels, and many more.
- Hot-stamped leather labels
These types of logos are present on the backside of the jeans, but they are also used on shoes, handbags, and hats. Different varieties of leather are used in these labels.
- PVC labels and casting metal labels
These labels are manufactured by the process of die-casting and stamping because they are a good method to make labels. The finished product of labels has high finishing, durability, and a smooth surface.
- Embroidered labels
These labels are made with the overlapping design of thread stitches. There are various designs of such labels as flat, towel, sequins, 3D, and mixed embroidery.
