How To Choose The Best Quality Woven Labels

Posted by Don Fowles on March 30th, 2017

When on the hunt for the best quality woven labels, many people assume that it is all to do with the fold (or the cut). Whilst this is certainly an important factor to the quality of the label, it’s not the only one you need to consider – the type of fabric, density and the reputation of the company are also equally as important. In this article, we’ve taken a closer look at the different folds available.

• Straight Cut
  This option is extremely versatile due to the fact that it doesn’t have any fold at all and can be sewn just about anywhere on a garment (from in the neck to down the side). Typically, these labels are sewn on all four sides but they can be sewn only on the sides or just along the top – all edges have been heat sealed to prevent fraying.
• Centre Fold
  This option is creased in the centre (so that it can be folded in half) and sewn into a seam of the garment. The crease helps the tag to lie flat, preventing it from becoming an annoyance. The back is often used to share care and content information, if desired. They are sometimes referred to as loop labels, although these don’t have a firm crease.
• End Fold
  This option provides an elegant way to add branding to garment without the tag needing to sewn into a seam. The end folds actually eliminate the corners of the woven label for a soft, itch-free finish. The most common shape is wide and skinny, however, you are free to choose whatever shape you desire (providing the ends can be folded in).
• Manhattan Fold
  This option is almost exclusively used for hem tags (on the bottom of a garment) and actually resembles the centre fold – the extra fold on the top edge, however, eliminates exposed corners for the cleanest look and softest feel. The fold in the centre can be either creased or looped depending on the thickness of the fabric.
• Mitre Fold
  This option is generally wide and skinny, like the end fold, except that each end is folded upwards on a slight angle, creating two tabs that can be sewn into a seam. Once the label has been applied, it hangs down on the tabs and can double as a hook loop. Most people find that this option works best with a short and wide logo.

If the fold or cut is important to you, we hope that the information provided above has enabled you to choose the best quality woven labels for your clothing and/or accessories line. Just don’t forget that this isn’t the only consideration you need to make when looking for quality – there are a number of things that can affect the quality of your labels, so it pays to look into them all.