Core Definition and Basic Characteristics
Essential Nature: A pre-fabricated fabric-based label featuring designs and text created through weaving, embroidery, or printing. They offer superior wash and wear resistance compared to standard printed labels, while being lighter and lying flatter against the garment than traditional embroidered patches.
Common Materials: Typically made from polyester, cotton-polyester blends, or faux suede. Specialized versions may incorporate composite materials like silicone or flame-retardant polyester; they feel soft and skin-friendly, ensuring no irritation or scratching.
Main Production Types
Woven Labels: Designs and text are woven directly into the fabric. They feature secure edge finishing and high color fidelity, making them a popular choice for neck labels in high-end apparel brands.
Self-Adhesive/Iron-on: Features a lightly adhesive backing or heat-activated glue. They can be applied by simply peeling and sticking or by using a low-temperature iron-no sewing required-and remain secure through hand or machine washing without peeling or curling at the edges.
Embroidered Patches: Designs are stitched onto a base fabric using high-density thread. The stitching is fine and textured, creating a three-dimensional effect, while the thread offers a soft, lustrous sheen, making them highly decorative.