Why Do Clothing Woven Labels Need Overlocking?
Why Do Clothing Woven Labels Need Overlocking
Clothing labels are more than just accessories; they are a key component of brand identity, practical functionality, and wearing experience. Among various edge treatment processes for labels, merrowed edge is the industry’s preferred choice. It not only improves the structural strength of labels but also optimizes the overall texture and wearing comfort of garments.
Overlocking involves stitching a special overlock stitch along the label edge to form a smooth finished edge, preventing fabric fraying, and delivering an exquisite final appearance for woven labels and fabric patches.
What is Clothing Label Overlocking Process?
Overlocking is a specialized overedge sewing technique that creates a sealed, smooth, and refined edge finish. It is commonly used for woven main labels and decorative fabric patches, especially for labels directly sewn onto garment surfaces. Embroidered patches also frequently adopt this process, which secures the outline and prevents fraying over long-term use.
Meaning of Merrowed Edge
Merrowed edge refers to a specialized overlock stitch that wraps the fabric edge with thread, creating a neat and smooth finish. It fundamentally eliminates fraying and loose threads, and is widely applied in the production of woven labels, tags, and embroidered badges.
Advantages of LIJIE Labels with Overlocking Process
1. Durable and Fray-Resistant, Maintains Shape After Repeated Washing
Overlocking firmly secures yarns to prevent label fraying. The label remains intact and clear after multiple machine washes and daily wear, enhancing product durability.
2. Soft Touch for Improved Wearing Comfort
Untreated label edges tend to irritate the skin, while overlocked labels feature smooth and flat edges that are non-irritating against the skin. They are ideal for children’s clothing, underwear, and close-fitting apparel, upgrading the wearing experience.
3. Exquisite and Aesthetic, Highlighting Brand Texture
Neat merrowed stitches lend a professional and high-end appearance to labels, elevating the overall grade of garments. Colored threads can be used to align with brand visuals, reflecting LIJIE’s quality through details.
Applicable Scenarios for Overlocking Process
• Exposed brand woven labels, badges, and fabric patches
• Woven logo labels
• High-end apparel emphasizing texture and comfort
Wash labels sewn inside garment seams are more suitable for hot cutting or laser cutting, whereas overlocking is better for exposed labels.
Comparison Between Overlocking and Other Edge Processes
• Hot Cutting: Provides smooth and sealed edges, suitable for ribbons and synthetic fiber labels
• Laser Cutting: Features high precision, ideal for complex shapes and small-batch production
• Regular Overedge Sewing: Simple stitch style, mostly used for internal seam treatment
For exposed brand identification applications, LIJIE merrowed labels combine durability and aesthetics, making them the optimal solution.
LIJIE Custom Service
LIJIE professionally provides one-stop customization for sewing labels, woven labels, hangtags, packaging bags, and more.
• Minimum order quantity: 1,000 pieces
• Unit price for woven labels: from $0.08
• Custom production available based on provided designs and samples
