Author Archives: Denise Newton

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 these differences will help you select the best woven label for your brand, garment type, […]

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.

What Is an RN Number on Clothing Labels? (How to Get and Use One)

If you look closely at the care or content label on many garments, you’ll often see a small number labeled RN. An RN number on clothing labels stands for “Registered Identification Number,” which is issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to identify businesses involved in manufacturing, importing, distributing, or selling textile, wool, or fur […]

5 Types of Labels Found on Clothing (And Why Brands Use Them)

Clothing brands use several types of labels to identify their garments and provide care instructions. Learn the 5 most common clothing label types used in apparel.

Ecommerce Barcode Labeling Requirements: What Retailers Now Expect

Ecommerce barcode labeling requirements have expanded as online retail and automated fulfillment systems grow. Learn why retailers now require more compliant UPC barcode labels than ever before.