Decision guide
Fabric Labels: which one is right for you?
Fabric labels are sewn directly into garments — they become part of the clothing, not a detachable tag. Three SKUs in this family serve three different fabric-label jobs: Cotton Labels for soft brand identification at necklines, Size Labels for size information on garments, and Woven Labels for premium damask-woven brand logos that last as long as the garment. All are wash-durable and survive industrial laundry cycles.
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Business fit — what each one is for
| Product | Fabric | Attachment | Custom size? | Colours | Cost band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Labels | 100% Organic Cotton | Sewn in (multiple fold types) | Yes (5–60 mm W/H) | Up to 2 (screen or rotary print) | Mid |
| Size Labels | 100% Cotton or Polyester Woven | Centre-fold roll (pre-folded for stitching) | No — **fixed 1×2 cm** | Up to 2 (screen on cotton, woven on polyester) | Low |
| Woven Labels | Polyester (damask weave, needle loom) | Sewn in (5 fold types) | Yes (0.8–10 mm W × 0.5–10 mm L) | Up to 3 (woven, not printed) | Mid |
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Technicals — side by side
| Spec | Cotton Labels | Size Labels | Woven Labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | 100% Organic Cotton Fabric | 100% Cotton or Polyester Woven Fabric | Polyester Woven Fabric |
| MOQ | 1000 pcs | 2000 pcs | 2000 pcs |
| Production lead | 3 weeks | 2 weeks | 2 weeks |
| Screen print or Rotary Print | Woven / Screen | Needle Loom Weaving | |
| Max colours | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Sizes | Fully custom | 2 standard | Fully custom |
| Configure | Configure | Configure |
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Decide in four questions
Walk down from the first question — every branch ends at a product.
1. What is the label COMMUNICATING?
├─ Size info (S, M, L, XL, garment size) — purely functional
│ → Size Labels (size-labels)
│ — fixed 1×2 cm, pre-folded centre roll, low MOQ
│
├─ Brand name / logo on a label that should FEEL SOFT against skin
│ → Cotton Labels (cotton-labels)
│ — 100% organic cotton, 160 GSM, soft neckline-grade
│
└─ Brand name / logo as a PREMIUM woven artefact (damask weave, no print)
→ Woven Labels (woven-labels)
— polyester damask woven, "lasts as long as the garment"04
Easily confused
- "Cotton Label vs Woven Label" — Both can carry the brand. Cotton is screen- or rotary-printed on organic cotton — the print can fade with industrial wash over time. Woven is damask-woven — the design is interwoven into the fabric, not printed on top, so it lasts as long as the garment. Cotton is softer and organic; Woven is more durable and premium. For brand-led labels where longevity matters, route to Woven.
- "Size Label vs Cotton Label" — Different sizes and different jobs. Size labels are fixed 1×2 cm pre-folded on rolls (production-line ready); cotton labels are custom-sized (5–60 mm) and carry brand info. A single garment often has both — a cotton brand label at the back of the neck plus a size label below it.
- "Cotton Label vs Cotton Mailer / Cotton Bag" — Same fibre, very different products. Cotton Label is a small fabric label sewn into garments. Cotton bags are entirely different (Cotton & Craft category, separate family).
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When this family is the wrong call
- Hang tag attached to product (not sewn in) → paper-tag-family
- Adhesive label on packaging → sticker-family
- Detachable price tag → saree-tag
- Garment branding via direct print (no separate label) → custom embroidery / direct print, not in this catalogue
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