Thereexists a kind of labels made of cloth, cotton, satin and taffeta for showing relevant information on garments, namely fabric labels. Usually brand’s name, logo and letters are often shown on fabric labels, which attach great importance to reinforcing brand image in garment industry. Fabric labels can be classified into three main types: woven labels, printed labels and imprinted labels. Each label has different effect for different use. Woven labels use micro-threads, which weave the design and white space together to create a fully formed label. Woven labels have great durability; therefore, they hold up to normal wear and washing, sometimes better than the garments they are attached to. They are by far for the highest quality type of fabric labels.

Printed labels start with a blank piece of white fabric and usual satin. Special inks are then used to print the design and information on top of the label. They can be manufactured in a short time for relative simple printing process. The most common way printed fabric labels are utilized is to display vital information about the garment, such as sizing information and washing instructions. Alternatively, printed labels can be used when a design is too small or complicated to be woven with threads-but keep in mind they have an eight color limit.

Imprinted labels also start with a piece of woven fabric, but rather than the design being printed on top of the fabric, it is dyed into the fabric using a special dye-sublimation process. These inks actually fuse to the fabric itself, creating a 100% permanent design that will not fade for the life of the label. What is more, the imprinting process allows for an unlimited amount of colors. Imprinted fabric labels can also be used when a thinner fabric or a more unassuming label presence is desired.