Sewing Labels Personalised. Woven Sewing Labels for Clothing

Sewing Labels Personalised By You

Creating your own clothes can be so rewarding, especially when you look at your completed sewing project and it's exactly as you envisioned it would be. Adding sewing labels personalised by you is a great way to make your mark on your completed garment, similar to the way in which artists would sign the bottom corner of their paintings.

Woven sewing labels are printed using eco-friendly inks, which penetrate deep into the fibres of the satin material, bonding them. This infusion technique results in a long lasting print which will not scratch off or peel away, whilst also offering amazing colour reproduction and fine detailing.

Available in packs of 20, 40, 100 or 200 and in 12 different sizes, you can choose between a folded or flat label style. The flat, sew on labels are heat sealed around the edges to ensure no fraying occurs and are available in sizes from as small as 35 mm x 15 mm to as big as 90 x 70 mm. The folded, sew in labels have a closed edge and a cut edge. The cut edge is so that you can sew in your label to your garment. These folded clothing labels can be made as small as 25 mm x 25 mm to 50 mm x 50 mm.

There are a few things to bear in mind when creating personalised sewing labels, personalised by you and hand printed by us in the UK. A 10mm seam allowance each cut edge is included on top of each label size. We advise using a 10pt or higher font size, not in a lightweight or fine version of a font, instead favouring standard or heavy styles. The sewing labels will have a black or grey thin line printed on them so that we can trim them to size. This will be sewn into your product and will not be visible in the completed label. Take a look at some of the examples below regarding how to best layout your design for your woven sewing labels. Please note that folded labels are not sent pre-folded.

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 Sewing Labels

Rated 5.0/5 based on 35 customer reviews view all

Brilliant

Very impressed and will definitely use Contrado again.

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Max F , 07/08/2019

Perfect!

Excellent quality, arrived quickly, exactly as seen on order proof, can't fault them

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Kirsty Y , 03/08/2019

Perfect in quality, service and product

Really hard to purchase confidently online but this company responded and has supported me through the design process .. and delivered and exceeded on my expectations!

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Gillian W , 25/07/2019

1st time selling my craft

These came in time for me to add them to my pieces, this was my second time using contrado for the same labels, i only wish that there was a way to save what i had previously done in creating the 1st batch of labels. Besides that quality is amazing love it

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Ash T , 10/07/2019

Amazing!!

The quality of the satin tags are perfect and the delivery was so quick!

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Jerry G , 05/07/2019

Fantastic labels!

The quality of the labels I ordered was of a very high standard, the service from Contrado has been really quick and professional, I'm really impressed. I shall definitely be using them again.

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Fran C , 24/06/2019

Outstanding Value and Quality - So Impressed!

I recently started sewing costume pieces on commission and wanted a custom label to help my products feel more premium and professional - I'm so glad I found Contrado! Their design tool is really easy to use and at just under £1 per label the value is great! My customers have been actively requesting that make sure a label is included in their product which is a testament to how good they look!

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Chris IH , 20/06/2019

Very nice quality

Excellent quality and fast services. Five stars!!! I am very happy ! Thank you

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Ildiko , 13/06/2019

Re purchase

It would be helpful if you sent an email a week later with a chance to re buy the same order

Rated 5 / 5 stars - by

Samantha F , 13/06/2019

Quality product

Quality product, excellent service and super speedy delivery.

Rated 5 / 5 stars - by

Mel S-B , 10/06/2019

Excellent Service and Product

I received superb service from Contrado when designing my labels! I love the product and will be ordering again soon!

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Joanne J , 10/06/2019

Excellent service - just what I needed

Loved the easy to use interface for setting up my order - and then the speed, accuracy and quality of the labels coming to me was faultless. Particularly helpful that I could order the small number I needed in 10s rather than runs of thousands. Thank you.

Rated 5 / 5 stars - by

Alex H. , 04/06/2019

Frequently asked questions:

What information is good for the labels?

Your woven sewing labels in smaller sizes are great for putting your logo on brand name onto to create some real brand recognition. Putting your mark against your work is a great way to take pride in what you do, and spread the word.

What else would I put on the labels?

If you opt for smaller personalised sewing labels then you won't be able to get much more than a name and/or logo on there, but the larger labels can be used to add things like your website address and even care instructions for the fabrics that you've used in your project.

Where would I find the icons for the care instructions?

To make things as easy as possible for you, in our design interface, you can add icons to sewing labels personalised by you from our image library. In the library, there is a tab called washing instructions, and you'll find a number of the common care instruction icons in there.

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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