Clothing woven labels and printed labels are indispensable elements of clothing. It is necessary for clothing designers, accessory designers and purchasing personnel to understand their knowledge.
Clothing woven labels
Material
Commonly used materials include silk thread, yarn, etc. Silk thread brings a smooth and delicate texture, making the woven label look exquisite. In contrast, yarn is relatively rough and can create a different texture effect. Some high-end clothing woven labels also use gold and silver threads to add a sense of luxury.
Process
Threads of different materials are woven through a loom according to pre-designed patterns and texts. The ordinary woven label process is relatively simple, and the patterns and texts are relatively basic; jacquard woven labels use special jacquard technology to present complex and exquisite patterns with a strong three-dimensional sense.
Features
Advantages: The woven label is durable, not easily damaged by multiple washing and friction, and can keep the pattern and text clear for a long time. At the same time, it has a good touch, giving people a delicate and high-end feeling, which helps to improve the overall quality and brand image of clothing.
Disadvantages: The cost is higher when special materials and complex processes are used. Moreover, the design flexibility is relatively limited, and designs that are too complex or too colorful are difficult to achieve.
Clothing printing label
Material
A wide range of materials are used for label printing, including cotton, polyester fiber, non-woven fabric, etc. The selection of various materials depends on the location of the required label and the corresponding process. At the same time, you must take the overall cost into account.
Process
Thermal transfer: First print the pattern on the transfer paper, and then transfer the pattern to the clothing fabric through high temperature and high pressure. This process is bright in color and clear in pattern, suitable for mass production.
Screen printing: Through the extrusion of the scraper, the ink is transferred to the clothing fabric through the mesh of the graphic part to form the same graphic as the original. It can present a thick texture and high color saturation.
Digital direct injection: With the help of digital technology, the ink is directly sprayed onto the fabric, which can achieve high-precision and high-resolution pattern printing, suitable for designs with rich colors and complex details.
Features
Advantages: Relatively low cost, especially in mass production, suitable for brands with limited budgets. Great design flexibility, almost any creative design can be realized, whether it is gradient color, complex pattern or unique font.
Disadvantages: Relatively poor durability, after repeated washing or friction, the pattern may fade and peel off. The texture is not as good as the woven label, it feels flat and lacks three-dimensional feeling.
Understanding the materials, craftsmanship and characteristics of woven and printed clothing labels will help designers and buyers make more appropriate choices based on the clothing positioning, design requirements and cost budget, adding unique charm to the clothing.
FAQ
Printed labels (especially non-touch printed labels or hot stamping) are recommended because they are soft and frictionless, avoiding the itchy feeling that woven labels may cause on children’s skin. If durability is required, you can choose a soft woven label with a flat weave.
Both have eco-friendly options:
Woven labels: use organic cotton, recycled polyester yarn;
Printed labels: use water-based ink or biodegradable materials (such as corn fiber-based fabric).