New to custom labels? There are more options than most people expect — and the right mix makes your garments look professional. This guide is a quick map of the main types of clothing labels and where each fits, with links to dig deeper.
By construction
- Woven labels — woven from thread; premium, durable, textured. Best for brand/neck labels. Compare damask vs. satin vs. taffeta.
- Printed labels — ink on a soft base; great for detail, color, and care info. See printed materials and screen vs. digital.
- Tagless / heat-transfer — printed inside the garment; soft, no tag to scratch. Includes DTF and sublimation.
- Silicone / TPU — raised, modern, weatherproof.
By purpose
- Brand (neck) label — your logo; the signature label.
- Care & content label — washing, fiber content, origin (often legally required).
- Size label — the garment size; see size labels & conversion.
- Hem / flag tag — small external branding accent.
Tags, patches & extras
- Hang tags — removable cards for point-of-sale branding.
- Patches — embroidered, woven, leather, rubber/PVC, and metal.
- Woven ribbon, zipper pulls, and woven stickers for extra branding touchpoints.
How to choose
Most brands use a woven or tagless brand label at the neck, a printed care/content label in the seam, and optionally a hang tag and patches. Start with our labeling checklist and design guide.
Frequently asked questions
What are the main types of clothing labels?
Woven, printed, and tagless/heat-transfer labels for branding and care info, plus hang tags, patches, and accents like woven ribbon and zipper pulls.
Which label type is best for my brand?
Woven for a premium neck label, printed for care/content and detail, tagless for soft modern branding. Many brands combine them.
Do I need more than one label?
Usually yes — a brand label plus a care/content label is the minimum, with size, hang tags, and patches as options.
Start your labels
Not sure where to begin? Request a free quote or design your label online and we’ll guide you.
