Author Archives: Denise Newton

Where to Buy Custom Woven Labels for Clothing Brands

custom woven clothing label sewn into t-shirt neckline

Clothing brands can order custom woven labels from several types of suppliers, including label specialists, online ordering platforms, and garment manufacturers. Learn how to choose the right woven label supplier for your clothing brand. Continue reading

The #1 Mistake Designers Make When Creating Tagless Heat Transfer Labels

Tagless heat transfer labels are a popular alternative to traditional clothing tags, but one common design mistake can make them difficult to read. Learn how to avoid it. Continue reading

What Size Should a Clothing Label Be? Tips for Creating the Perfect Label

Learn how to choose the right clothing label size for your garments. Discover common woven label sizes, sewing allowances, and practical tips for designing the perfect clothing label. Continue reading

Woven Label Enhancements: Backings, Merrowed Edges, and Other Options

Woven Label with Peel and Stick Backing

Discover popular woven label enhancements including iron-on backing, peel and stick adhesive, merrowed edges, and starched woven labels. These options help clothing designers customize how labels are applied and displayed on garments and accessories. Continue reading

Sustainable Clothing Labels: Eco-Friendly Label Options for Apparel Brands

A key component of sustainability in clothing is reducing waste and promoting circularity. This involves designing products that are durable, repairable, and recyclable, as well as implementing take-back and recycling programs. Continue reading

QR Codes on Clothing Labels: How QR Codes Are Used on Garments and Hangtags

Learn how a QR code clothing label works and how brands use QR codes on garments, hangtags, and heat transfers to connect customers with websites, product details, and digital content. Continue reading

UPC Barcodes Explained: How UPC Codes Work on Product Labels

Learn how a UPC barcode works, how UPC codes are created, and how they are used on product labels, hangtags, and retail packaging. This guide explains UPC barcode structure, GS1 company prefixes, and how brands add scannable barcodes to their products. Continue reading

Satin vs Taffeta vs Damask Woven Labels: What’s the Difference?

When designing custom woven labels for clothing, understanding the woven label material differences between satin, taffeta, and damask is one of the first decisions you’ll face. Each material offers a different level of softness, shine, durability, and design detail. Understanding […]

What Is EDI in Retail Fulfillment? A Barcode Story From Factory to Warehouse

Learn what EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) means in retail fulfillment and how barcodes help track products from factory to warehouse to store shelves. Continue reading