About Labels:

• Label is a piece of textile attached to an object or garment etc. to show its identity for e.g. raw material composition, manufacturer, use or destination.
• Labels are used in garments, home furnishing, stuffed toys, soft luggage, shoes etc.
• Though manufacturers use different type of labels to create a distinct identity, labels in general can be classified into the following varieties:

Product Characteristics:

• There are two primary categories of labels –
• Printed and
• Woven.
• Printed label are very regularly printed on textile piece like satin, acetate, polyester, and cotton twill. These labels are available in a variety of dimensions, colors, and printing choice.
• Woven Labels also available in a variety of finishes and fabric choices i.e. damask, semi-damask, satin, and taffeta.
• Labels have major application in garments where the labels are expected to have smooth feel and durability to regular wear and washing as well as they should not snag.
• Printed labels although cheap, are not capable to resist the normal wear. These labels become paler both through washing and as a result of skin oils respond with the print which reduces the branding feature of the label.
• On the other hand, woven labels have better durability to regular wearing and cleanings.
• Amongst the variety of woven labels damask and damask mixed fabrics are the most reliable and comfortable labels.
• Damask is a tighter weave fabric that remains soft even with finished edges and provides the best finish with a smoothness that reflects style and comfort and thus, is the most preferred amongst quality conscious customers.
• Semi-damask has many qualities of damask at a slightly lower price point and hence, is a mid line choice when it comes to labels.
• Satin is the most popular selection however the cloth is skinny and can snag without problems.
• The product is available in the following formats:
• Continuous tape in Roll Form
• Cut Seal
• Cut Fold in End fold, Centerfold and MITRE fold
• Filled / Stuffed labels
• Die-cut / Laser cut labels
• Ready-to –stick labels (backside double adhesive tape)

Raw materials:

• Satin, acetate, polyester, nylon and cotton twill are generally used for printing printed labels.
• Woven labels are manufactured on Air-Jet Weaving Looms and Rapier Weaving Looms.

Machinery for manufacturing labels is:

• The machines used for manufacturing Woven labels are:
• Flexible Rapier Weaving Machines equipped with electronic jacquard
• Needle Looms
• Warping machines
• MuCAD designing systems.
• Ultrasonic slitting machine.
• Cut fold machines
• Laser cutting machine
• Label finishing machine
• Label stuffing devices
• Printed labels are made using the screen printing or offset printing technology.
• Machines used for Printed labels are:
• Flexo Fabric Printing Machines
• Letter Press Machines
• Sonic Cutting Machines
• Cold Cut Machines
• Hot Cut Machines