Printed Fabric Labels
Create clear, durable labels that provide the information your customers need. Silver Birches supplies custom printed fabric labels for clothing, textiles and other products.
Printed labels can feature your branding, care instructions, sizing details and product information. They can be produced in up to six colours and across a choice of materials. This gives you the freedom to create labels that suit your products and brand.
Our thermo-cured printing process helps create a durable finish. Labels can also be cut and folded in several ways, making them ready to add to your garments or textile products.
Contact Silver Birches to discuss your design, material and order requirements.
Custom Fabric Labels for Clothing and Textiles
A fabric label may be small, but it has an important role. It can identify your brand, explain how to care for an item and provide useful product details.
Printed fabric labels can include:
- Brand names and logos
- Washing and care instructions
- Fibre or material information
- Garment sizes
- Country of origin
- Product references or batch details
- Safety or compliance information
- Contact details and website addresses
- Multilingual product information
Several details can be combined on one label where space allows. You can also use a set of labels, with each one providing different information.
Our team can help you consider the size, layout and amount of text needed. This ensures the finished design is clear and suited to the product.
Why Choose Printed Fabric Labels?
Printed labels are a flexible choice for many clothing and textile products. They allow words, symbols and simple graphics to be reproduced clearly, even when the label has limited space.
Unlike a woven label, the design is applied to the surface of the fabric. This can make printed labels particularly useful when you need to include detailed instructions or several lines of text.
They can be used for:
- Fashion and clothing ranges
- Workwear and uniforms
- Sportswear
- Children’s clothing
- Footwear and accessories
- Bedding and household textiles
- Handmade textile products
- Bags and fabric accessories
Each product will have different requirements. A care label may need enough room for several washing symbols, while a brand label may focus on a logo and a small amount of text.
Silver Birches can help you select an option that fits the intended use.
A Choice of Label Materials
The right material can affect the appearance, feel and performance of your labels. We provide printed fabric labels in a variety of materials, including:
- Fully recycled polyester
- Nylon
- Cotton
- Taffeta
- Other specialist materials
Each option has its own characteristics. The best choice will depend on the product, label design and where the label will be attached.
Cotton may suit brands looking for a more natural appearance. Polyester, nylon and taffeta provide versatile options for many clothing and textile applications. Fully recycled polyester is also available for businesses seeking an alternative to standard polyester.
If you are unsure which material to choose, tell us about your product. We can help you compare the available options.
Durable Thermo-Cured Printing
Labels often need to remain clear throughout the life of a product. This is especially important for care instructions, fibre details and other information that the user may need to check more than once.
Our thermo-cured printing process is designed to create a long-lasting result. Heat is used to cure the print and help it bond with the label material. This produces clear labels that are suitable for regular use.
Labels can be printed in up to six colours. You may want a simple one-colour design for care information or a multicoloured label that reflects your wider branding.
The number of colours, material and print method can all affect the finished appearance. Our team can discuss these details with you before production begins.
Label Shapes, Cuts and Folds
How a label is cut or folded will affect how it is attached and how it sits within the finished product. We offer several options to suit different garment designs and applications.
Available finishes include:
- Loop fold: The label is folded in half to form a loop. It can be sewn into a seam with the loose ends concealed.
- End fold: Both ends are folded back, leaving a clean central section for the design.
- Centre fold: The label is folded through the middle, allowing information to appear on more than one section.
- Heat cut: Heat is used to create a clean edge and help prevent suitable synthetic materials from fraying.
- Ultrasonic cut: The material is cut with precision to create neat and consistent edges.
The right format will depend on where the label needs to sit and how it will be sewn or attached. We can help you choose a practical finish for your product.
Care Labels and Product Information
Care labels help customers look after garments and textile products correctly. They can provide instructions on washing, drying, ironing and other forms of care.
A clear layout is essential. Symbols, text and material details should be easy to find and read. If a product will be sold in several countries, you may also need to include information in more than one language.
Silver Birches offers multilingual solutions for businesses selling into different markets. Our team can help you organise the supplied text so that the label remains clear and makes good use of the available space.
It is the customer’s responsibility to confirm which information and legal requirements apply to their products and target markets. Once the required details have been identified, we can help turn them into a practical label design.
Support with Your Label Design
Creating an effective fabric label involves more than placing text on a piece of material. The design must account for the label size, print area, seam allowance and chosen fold.
Small text or a highly detailed logo may need to be adjusted so it remains clear. The contrast between the print and label material must also be considered.
Silver Birches can support you throughout the process. We can help you:
- Compare label materials
- Choose a suitable size and shape
- Select print colours
- Plan the fold and cut
- Prepare your design for production
- Organise information across one or more labels
- Develop labels for different products or markets
Send us your existing artwork or speak to us about your ideas. Our team can help you develop a label that works for both your product and your brand.
Recycled and Responsible Label Options
Businesses are giving more thought to the materials used throughout their products and packaging. Labels form a small but important part of this process.
Fully recycled polyester is available for selected printed fabric label projects. Other options may also be suitable depending on your product, design and requirements.
We can help you explore the available materials and find a practical option. When making your choice, it is important to consider the complete label, including its intended use, durability and how it will be attached.
Order Printed Fabric Labels from Silver Birches
Silver Birches has supplied labels, packaging and garment accessories for businesses since 1974. We work with companies in the UK and international markets, supporting both established product ranges and new ideas.
Whether you require care labels, brand labels, size labels or a design containing several types of information, our team is ready to help.
Contact us with your artwork, required quantity and preferred timescale. If you have not yet chosen a material, size or finish, we can talk you through the available options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What information can be added to a printed fabric label?
Printed fabric labels can include logos, care instructions, washing symbols, sizes, fibre details and product references. You may also include a website, country of origin or multilingual information. The amount of content will depend on the label size and design.
How many colours can be printed on a fabric label?
Silver Birches can produce printed fabric labels using up to six colours. The right number will depend on your logo, artwork and the finish you want to achieve.
Which materials are available?
Options include fully recycled polyester, nylon, cotton, taffeta and other specialist materials. Our team can help you select a material based on the product, design and intended use.
Which label folds and finishes can I choose?
Available options include loop folds, end folds, centre folds and heat-cut finishes. We also offer ultrasonic cutting for precise, neat edges. The best option will depend on how the label is being attached to your product.
Can you help with the label artwork?
Yes. We can help you prepare a clear layout that accounts for the label dimensions, fold, print area and seam allowance. Send us your existing artwork or contact our team to discuss your initial ideas.