Inside Your Garment: Types of Labels and How to Place Them

Inside Your Garment: Types of Labels and How to Place Them

1. Why Labels Matter

A well-designed label adds:

  • Brand recognition

  • Essential info for care, sizing, and origin

  • A premium feel, especially if it’s custom woven

  • Functional clarity (which side is front/back, size, etc.)

At HEM APPAREL, we offer woven, printed, or heat-transfer labels based on product type and brand preferences.


2. Common Types of Garment Labels

Label Type Description Best For
Main label Brand name, typically at back neck All apparel (woven or printed)
Size label Indicates garment size Combined with main or separate
Care label Washing, drying, fiber content Required by law in many markets
Flag/Patch label Small decorative branding on hem/sleeve Streetwear, elevated basics
Heat-transfer label Printed directly on fabric Activewear, no-label comfort garments

3. Label Placement Options

Label Type Typical Placement
Main label Back neckline (inside), sometimes side seam
Size label Alongside main label or under it
Care label Left side seam near hem, or lower back
Hem/flag label On outer hem, sleeve, or pocket edge
Tear-away label Back neck — easy to remove

Tip: Make sure placement doesn’t cause irritation — especially for kidswear or gymwear.


4. Woven vs Printed vs Heat-Transfer Labels

Type Pros Cons
Woven Durable, premium, tactile May feel itchy if unlined
Printed Lightweight, cost-effective Can fade with washing
Heat-transfer Seamless, soft feel, no itch Can peel over time if not done well

For elevated basics, many brands combine a heat-transfer main label with a woven side hem tag for best of both worlds.


5. Branding Consistency Tips

  • Keep logo size consistent across styles

  • Choose 1–2 core placements and repeat

  • Use brand color or contrast thread to highlight label

  • Include “Made in Vietnam” if targeting global markets

HEM APPAREL helps brands design and place their labels with production in mind — from MOQ to comfort.


🔚 Conclusion

Labels are like your brand’s signature inside the garment. Get them right, and they reinforce your story, professionalism, and quality — all in a space no bigger than your thumb.

HEM APPAREL – Your trusted manufacturing partner for high-quality custom apparel, made in Vietnam

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