Types of Clothing Labels: Materials, Functions & Uses

Introduction to Types of Clothing Labels

There are many types of clothing labels, such as woven labels, fabric labels, metal labels, leather labels, PVC labels, silicone labels, heat transfer labels, TPU labels, and hang tags. Although small, all these labels are essential accessories for brands. Especially small labels with logos are indispensable for brand promotion. LIJIE in China offers high-quality, low-cost wholesale custom clothing labels, welcome to purchase.

Clothing labels can display brand logos, washing care information, garment size, origin, manufacturer, composition, and more, serving as important consumer guides. Any customer will decide whether to buy clothing based on these labels. Therefore, various types of labels on garments are especially important. Next, LIJIE will introduce types of clothing labels, hang tags, and patches from four aspects: material, function, attachment method, and process.

Clothing Label Types: By Material

1. Leather Labels

Leather labels are made from animal leather or synthetic leather, mainly including genuine leather, PU leather, and suede (microfiber). They feature natural texture and vintage aesthetics, are durable, and suitable for backpacks, hats, and leather products. Many leather labels support custom logos, enhancing brand image and recognition.

2. Metal Labels

Made from zinc alloy, aluminum, stainless steel, brass, copper, etc., metal labels can be molded into various shapes and sizes. Logos can be embossed, engraved, printed, or raised. Metal labels come in colors like gold, silver, and bronze and can be attached by drilling holes, rivets, metal chains, and more.

3. PVC Labels

PVC labels are soft, waterproof rubber labels made of polyvinyl chloride. They are flexible, elastic, and colorful, ideal for children's wear, sportswear, bags, gloves, shoes, and hats. They can be sewn, drilled, or fixed with Velcro or adhesive tape.

4. Silicone Labels

Silicone labels are non-toxic, eco-friendly soft rubber labels. They are soft, smooth, comfortable, highly elastic, and resistant to temperature extremes and UV rays. ROHS certified, they are ideal for fashion brands.

5. TPU Labels

TPU labels are transparent, flexible labels made from thermoplastic polyurethane. They are soft, elastic, often transparent or translucent. Logos, washing instructions, and other info can be printed on them. They are abrasion-resistant and waterproof, suitable for swimwear, underwear, sportswear, and outdoor workwear.

6. Cotton Labels

Made from 100% natural or bleached cotton, these labels are soft, breathable, and eco-friendly. Ideal for children's clothes, intimate wear, home textiles, and handmade goods. Organic cotton labels especially suit women's and linen-cotton garments.

7. Satin Labels

Satin labels are made from smooth, shiny satin fabric blended from silk, polyester, or synthetic fibers. Their luxurious texture suits high-end apparel and lingerie. They are soft enough for direct skin contact.

8. Felt Labels

Felt labels are made from wool or polyester fibers, featuring a soft, fuzzy surface with unique texture. Commonly used for down jackets, coats, sweaters, hats, jackets, gloves, and scarves. They can be sewn, heat-transferred, or glued.

Clothing Label Types: By Function

9. Washing Labels

These labels display fabric composition and washing symbols to guide consumers in proper garment care. They can be woven or printed.

10. Size Labels

Indicate garment sizes (e.g., XS, S, M, L, XL, 28, 30, 32), usually sewn in visible places for easy selection.

11. Main Labels (Brand Labels)

Print the brand logo or name, representing brand identity. Made from woven fabric, paper, or synthetic materials. Personalized main labels help enhance brand awareness.

12. Content Labels

Show fabric composition percentages (cotton, polyester, wool, etc.), usually sewn on the back collar or side seam.

13. Flag Labels (Logo Tags)

Small side labels sewn into seams or near hems to highlight the brand name and logo.

14. Hem Labels

Small tags sewn on the garment hem or bottom edge, containing size, brand, origin, QR codes, and other info to help customers.

15. Hang Tags

Tags hung on clothing using strings or safety pins. Made from paper, metal, PVC, leather, TPU, fabric, etc. They can include brand, price, care info, and feature various designs.

Clothing Label Types: By Attachment Method

16. Sewn Labels

Labels attached by sewing, made from various materials (woven fabric, metal, PVC, etc.), offering the strongest attachment. Usually contain brand, size, and care info.

17. Iron-on Labels

Heat-activated labels bonded to fabric using heat-activated glue. Applied with heat press or iron without sewing.

18. Heat Transfer Labels

Seamless labels adhered to garments by heat and pressure. Suitable for various fabrics and positions, commonly found on T-shirts, underwear, swimwear, etc.

19. Velcro Labels

Hook-and-loop labels for easy removal and replacement, used in military uniforms, team uniforms, bags, etc. Materials include leather, PVC, silicone, etc.

20. Adhesive Labels (Self-adhesive)

Labels with sticky backing, easy to apply directly. Often use 3M adhesive tape for convenience.

Clothing Label Types: By Process

21. Woven Labels

Made from polyester yarns using jacquard or loom weaving machines. Durable, fade-resistant, with clear patterns for a professional look. Can be sewn or glued on.

22. Printed Labels

Printed using screen printing, digital printing, or heat transfer on satin, cotton, nylon, polyester, taffeta, or canvas. Softer and more skin-friendly than woven labels, economical and colorful.

Custom Clothing Label Manufacturer & Supplier Services

LIJIE is a professional custom clothing label manufacturer and supplier, serving global brands, factories, and designers with personalized options. Labels include woven and printed types, supporting sewing, heat transfer, Velcro, and 3M adhesive attachments.

We also offer eco-friendly biodegradable label customization and one-stop services for buttons, zipper pulls, hang tags, hangers, packaging bags and boxes, ribbons, etc. Free design and low minimum order quantity help save your time and cost.

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