Craft and Hobby Labels UK. Craft Labels For Handmade Items

Custom Printed Craft and Hobby Labels UK

When you've spent hours of your time perfecting your handmade piece, why wouldn't you want to add craft labels to give it a professional edge and to claim it as your own? With custom-made craft and hobby labels, you can create customised tags for crafts, clothes or for handmade items of any kind. Available in packs of 20, 40, 100 or 200, with no minimum order, you can order as many or as few as you like.

Our craft labels are available in either flat or folded styles. The folded labels have a closed edge and a cut edge, with the cut edge to be sewn into your products. The flat labels have heat-sealed cut edges, designed to be folded in at the ends to achieve a skin side finish. Sealed so that they become non-fray, the labels are sent with a +1cm seam allowance.

Craft and hobby labels are available in 12 different sizes, ranging from small - enough to fit a logo on it - to much larger so that you can add text, care instructions or even a personal message to your craft label design.

Fabric-Label Size Table

How Craft and Hobby Labels are Made

Your custom design is printed directly onto the woven satin, not embroidered, which gives you excellent colour reproduction and great readability for smaller details. Your print is penetrated deep into the fibres of the fabric using a deep infusion method, which results in a long-lasting design that will not rub or scratch off or peel away.

There will be a thin dark line on your woven craft and hobby labels, that is there so that they can be trimmed to size. This will be sewn into your product and thus shouldn't be visible in the completed item. Folded labels are not sent out folded, they are supplied flat for you to fold.

Due to the production process that we use, there is the possibility of some seconds or borderline cases of labels. When this occurs we would automatically include these with your order (free of charge) in the hope that you might be able to make use of them. We feel that this is a much better solution than sending them straight to landfill. If you notice these cases within your order, it's worth checking as it's likely that they have been sent as extras rather than as part of your order.

Care instruction

Wash 40°c. Iron at 30°C maximum. Low heat tumble dry. Exceeding these settings can result in colour bleed.

Reviews for Craft and Hobby Labels

Rated 5/5 based on 34 customer reviews view all

Will be using again!

Really pleased. Easy to use website. Lovely quality, competitively priced and just what I was looking for. Will be a regular from now on.

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Karen H , 13/08/2019

Lovely labels.

Just as wanted. Did take a while to arrive because they had to reprint them twice due to quality control problems.

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Kat W , 07/08/2019

Very satisfied with my order

Very happy with the quality of my labels and the speed of delivery. I have already placed a second order.

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Margaret H , 26/07/2019

Excellent service

Great quality and quick delivery again, very happy with the service. Thank you.

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Cathy , 24/07/2019

Good Job

Good quality labels. Look great on my finished patchwork quilt.

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M C , 19/07/2019

Really pleased

My labels are just as proofed on screen, it was a very easy process and I am over the moon with the actual product.

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Ailsa M , 25/06/2019

Good quality

First time ordering. Great quality, fab service. Would order again.

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AL , 21/06/2019

Good quality

Really like the labels. Great stuff!!!

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Damien W , 19/06/2019

Fabulous Product!

I designed & ordered some labels for my wife to use in her new, dress-making hobby &... THEY ARE FANTASTIC! The design came out exactly as I'd intended & the items look really professional. I shall return to Contrado for more of the same once this first batch has been exhausted.

Rated 5 / 5 stars - by

Lol L. , 09/06/2019

Quick turnaround

The quality of the product was just as expected. The turnaround time was really quick!

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rochellethepod , 28/05/2019

Exceeded expectations

Printed labels for my brand turned out better than expected and I'm super grateful for the amazing quality!

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Amanda A , 09/05/2019

The right label

Had my small sew in labels from Contrado..., excellent site, easy to order and fast delivery. Good price too...excellent company

Rated 5 / 5 stars - by

Jane L , 06/05/2019

Frequently asked questions:

How much can I fit onto the labels?

The amount that you can fit onto your craft and hobby labels is dependant on the size of the labels that you have chosen. The smaller sizes are perfect for when you just want to add a logo, but we'd advise larger labels if you want to add more, for example, text.

If I make the text smaller, can't I fit more on?

You can, however, we would advise making sure that you use a font size that is at least 10pt, or bigger, and that you use standard or heavy fonts instead of a lightweight or fine font, to make sure that your visibility is as great as possible.

Can I avoid folding the edges of the flat labels?

You can choose to sew your flat craft and hobby labels for handmade items flat, however, if you are doing so to a product intended to sit on the skin, then we'd advise using scissors to cut the heat-sealed edges off, you will have a risk of fraying in this instance.

You have the amazing designs, but do you have the amazing place to sell?

All you have to do is design what you love and we bring your creations to life. We take care of the hand crafting and manufacture, the sales and the shipping. You the designer, control the products and designs from wherever you are, from home, the office, even on the go. Meanwhile the orders start to roll in and you get commissions fast.

Print Guideline

What's the best resolution to print in?

We print at 200dpi, which is a good combination of quality and file weight. Ideally your image should be scaled to 100% at 200dpi; this means that no resizing of your file occurs, preventing any interpolation. Our design interface will have a quality marker next to the design that you have uploaded, this will change colour using a traffic light system and display a message. The message will let you know if the resolution is too low or if you have a good quality image.

How will my image scale?

When you upload your design our system will automatically scale it to fit your chosen fabric dimensions. In the ‘Product Image’ tab, the displayed dimensions under ‘Print Size’ will show the dimensions of the piece of fabric that you are ordering. For image/design dimensions you need to see the ‘Images & Text Tools’ tab. You can see and edit the dimensions of the image under the quality information next to the thumbnail.
Which colour model should I choose? RGB or CMYK?

We advise providing images in the RGB colour space. Specifically using the sRGB image profile, to achieve best colour results. What does this mean? In your editing software choose RGB as the working space, and assign the image profile as sRGB (full name sRGB IEC61966-2.1)
Maximum dimensions

For most of our fabrics there is no limit on the length of the fabric that you can order. We have a preview design window set up to 10m max to visualise the print, but that's not a print limit. If you'd like to order more, increase the quantity (x2 for 20m or x4 for 40m for example) and then you can order as much as you'd like, with a built in automatic volume discount too. The maximum print width of each fabric can be found on the individual fabric pages or in our design interface.
Do I need to incorporate white space within my design if I want a border or some cutting space?

Yes, that might help you! Always incorporate any extra space or boarders into your purchased fabric size. We trim squarely around fabric samples and fabric prints, leaving approximately 5mm white space. Cutting neatly on the line has an additional fee.
What is crocking and why might it occur?

Crocking, which is fading along the creases, often after washing or heavy use, occurs when you digitally print on natural fabrics - more so when dark or dense colours are used. It can be minimised by using a cool hand wash instead of machine washing as the tumbling of the machine is the main cause of this. To avoid entirely, we would advise using a poly fabric.
Why do my colours appear lighter on organic fabrics?

Our organic fabrics do not have any coatings that the non-organic fabrics have. This means the ink absorbs into the fibres, reducing the colour strength slightly (by approx. -40%). For super strong colours we recommend a non-organic natural fabric.

Do you print on fabric a customer supplies?

Unfortunately not; we like to test meticulously so that we know what gets best results on our fabrics, and our facilities cater perfectly to them. We do however print sublimation paper to order, and if you have access to a heat press you can press your own fabrics easily.
Should I save my file as a TIFF or JPEG?

For multi-coloured or very detailed files we recommend using a tiff format, but they must be flattened. For simple colours and low detail files, a jpeg is fine.
What is the situation with material shrinkage?

Just like many fabric printing processes, there is the potential for shrinkage. Depending on the fabric, please expect and allow between 2-8% shrinkage which you need to plan for in your dimensions. This percentage can vary from print run to print run and between fabrics, so we would advise to order a little more material than you require for your project.
Can I print on both sides of the fabric?

We do not offer printing on both sides of the fabric, as a lot of our fabrics are semi-transparent. As the customer, you can consider the effect of printing on both sides one of our fabrics and contact us, and we will get back to you if it's feasible.
Can I order labels in another fabric? Will you cut them like you do with the normal fabric labels?

At the moment no, our labels are all printed on the same satin fabric. We may introduce more in the future, but for now this is the best choice. The labels are all cut the same way. You can order the fabric of your choice and make the labels yourself, but we do not cut different fabric into label format.
How is your fabric printing eco-friendly?

With environmental consciousness in mind, our fabrics are all printed using completely water-based inks. This means no chemicals or solvents are used. Our heat fixing procedure fixes the colours and prints, avoiding the downsides of steaming, such as excess or contaminated water returning into the waste system. We have one facility in London where we conduct all the printing, production and fulfillment. Rather than roll the fabrics, or send them in a tube, we fold them before they are sent out to you. This saves over 150 tubes a week, as well as a lot of space on the delivery van. (For delicate fabrics we ensure to package appropriately).
Why are there slight colour differences between my orders?

We work at improving our colour profiles all the time. Though rare it may happen that from one print run to another, and there could be slight colour differences, this is normal and part of the process when we are constantly improving. It is extremely unlikely that there will be a huge difference (like orange instead of red for example). Please bear in mind such colour variations can be intensified from fabric to fabric due to the varying grains and textures of the fabric; natural fabrics tend to have more muted colours than their poly alternatives. This is due to the construction of the materials as well as the print methods that have to be altered slightly for more delicate, natural textiles.

Sizing For Hemming And Shrinkage

We have a full Cut & Sew service here at Contrado, and are able to hem your fabric prints for a small additional charge. We create a small one- or two-fold hem that typically uses 5 to 20mm of material, depending on the thickness of the fabric. So, for example, if you want a finished piece of fabric that measures 100 x 100cm, you will need to order a size of 101.5cm x 101.5cm to allow for the hem (on top of that please also allow for shrinkage of min 2%). The thicker the fabric, the bigger the hem will be. You can choose to have your prints hemmed with either Black or White thread. On our silk and other light woven fabrics, one hemmed edge will be straight (vertically down the roll) and the other will be slightly rippled. The hemming material allowances are as follows and you need to make your print bigger to accommodate the hem:

Light Fabrics (20-100gsm): For silks and other light fabrics, we use 6-8mm in the hem (2 fold), so overall width/height will be minus 12-16mm
Medium Fabrics (101-200gsm): For medium-weight fabrics that fray, we use 15-20mm in the hem (2 fold) so overall width/height will be minus 35-40mm
Stiff/Heavy/No-fray fabrics: we use 15-20mm in the hem (1 fold) so overall width/height will be minus 35-40mm

All of these measurements are approximate and can vary. Including with shrinkage it can mean a fairly significant difference to ordered dimensions, so please plan your print accordingly. Depending on how open the weave is, our fabric can shrink anywhere from 2% to 8% with the average being 2.5%.

How Would you Like the Edge?

We have four finishing options for your fabric order:

As it comes. We cut around your image, leaving a simply scissor cut, perhaps uneven white fabric border.
Hem with thread. We can hem your fabric with a choice of black or white thread. Please allow 1-2 days additional production time. See below for information on how hemming affects the size of your print. We offer an overlock hem as well as a folded hem (one or two fold depending on the fabric) however not all fabrics are suited to both hem types. If you can see both options, it means both are suitable, and you will be able to chose whichever you prefer.
Cut on the line. We will cut neatly on the edge of your design. This means that if you have a border around your design we will cut around that border, if your design takes the whole space of the fabric, then we will neatly cut around the edge of that image. Please be aware, when we cut along the line, we have to cut against the grain of the fabric. This is the standard procedure for fabric cutting. This means that with some fabrics, for example, Georgette and Mulmul, which have a slight wave in them, some fraying will occur. This is unavoidable, as the cut follows the grain of the textile.

All of our fabrics are cut manually by hand, with the utmost care and attention. If your fabric has a slightly uneven look on the edges, or a touch of fraying, this does not indicate a flaw in the textile. It is not always possible to achieve a perfect straight cut with certain fabrics, so please do bare this in mind when it comes to your design. If you have any queries or would like to know about our cutting methods in more detail, please get in touch and we will be more than happy to discuss them with you.

For further information about our fabrics see our FAQs.

Please note: As everything we provide is handmade to order, you may find a slight variance in the sizes.

Delivery time & Costs

Production times

We handmake your item on site, which takes on average 1-2 days. Please check individual production times which are displayed next to the item price on the product page, as this varies from product to product. In rare cases when we need to re-print an item, this may take an additional 1-2 days.

Shipping methods

After your item has been manufactured, we ship your order via your chosen method. Please add on the production time to the delivery time to calculate when your order will be with you. Select your delivery method in your basket.

We have a range of trusted shipping options:

Royal Mail 1st Class Standard (no tracking) - 1-5 working days on average (please note that this can take up to 15 working days in exceptional circumstances).
Royal Mail 1st Class Recorded (no tracking) – Usually delivered the next working day. It is not a guaranteed next day service, or a tracked service. A signature is required. (Please note that this can take up to 15 working days in exceptional circumstances).
Special Delivery – Delivered the next working day
Saturday Delivery (deliver only on Sat)
Collection from our London Office (between 4-6pm on working days only)
For international orders or large/bulky packages within the UK, we ship via DHL or Fedex services. This takes on average 2-5 working days.

You can then enjoy or resell your hand-made products with your very own designs.

You can also read more about our terms & conditions and refund policy.

Make use of our Manufacturing and Worldwide Shipping Experience

At Contrado, every product is handmade on site to ensure the highest quality. We provide a dedicated production service as well as a range of fast delivery options. For the past 14 years, we have printed and hand-made countless personalised products for a wide range of customers all over the world and many of them have become loyal customers who love not only our products but also the care, knowledge and dedication from our staff.

A speedy Special Delivery service is available where your item will delivered within one working day, after it has been manufactured.

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