| ction_start --> | | | | Garment labels can be made using several fabrics, in |
| A garment label is more than just a piece of fabric. It | | | | different types of finishes and can be attached to the |
| communicates with the customer. It is something that | | | | garment in different styles. These decisions depend |
| draws the attention of the customer to the garment. It | | | | upon the manufacturer. |
| describes what the product actually is. In today's times, | | | | Labels can be produced as individual pieces or in the |
| labels actually help in selling a garment. Customers | | | | form of a continuous roll. When the production is done |
| decide whether to buy a piece of apparel or not on | | | | in the continuous roll form, individual labels are then cut |
| the basis of its label. | | | | out and attached to the garment. |
| What labels do? | | | | Fabrics used in labels |
| Labels communicate to the customer what types of | | | | The fabrics that are commonly used in the preparation |
| materials have been used in making the garment. They | | | | of labels are satin, damask, semi-damask and taffeta. |
| communicate how to care for the garment and other | | | | In some cases, cotton, canvas and felt are also used in |
| special instructions about it. They communicate the | | | | making labels. Satin is the most used fabric in preparing |
| size of the garment. They communicate the name of | | | | labels. Leather labels are generally used in case of |
| the manufacturer. They communicate the brand. | | | | jeans and pants. PVC labels are used in pants and |
| Different manufacturers use their own special type of | | | | bags. Satin is soft on the skin and looks very pretty |
| labels to create their own distinct identity. A label might | | | | initially. However, it is not one of the best fabrics to be |
| be custom-made by a manufacturer to make it unique. | | | | used in labels because it is very thin and can snag |
| Beautiful, customized labels add to the beauty and | | | | easily. Labels made using taffeta are stiffer than those |
| style of the garment. | | | | of satin and do not snag as easily. However, taffeta |
| Each brand produced by the manufacturer is usually | | | | labels can irritate the skin of the customers. Damask |
| distinguishable on the basis of a special symbol, color | | | | and semi-damask are ideal fabrics for making labels. |
| or word. This is reflected through the label. The | | | | Damask labels are soft even after finishing and do not |
| customer looks to the label of a garment to identify | | | | cause any irritation to the customer. Semi-damask is |
| the brand and thereby, gauge the quality of the | | | | similar to damask in feel, but it costs lesser than |
| product. | | | | damask. |
| Production of labels | | | | |