What is a Neck Label?
Neck labels are a commonly printed item in the garment industry because by law certain information is required. What are the requirements? Why must it be labeled on every garment? Depending upon the country you live in and/or where you plan to sell the garment, certain regulations require each garment sold have such information.
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The Benefit of Customizing a Neck Label
Let your brand stand out among others. Purchasing garments has largely moved to online sales. A neck label that stands out (in a good way) will not only catch the attention of the person who made the purchase, it will also serve as a reminder of where to go to order other garments. Be creative, yet professional to truly stand out.
According to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) website:
Most textile and wool products must have a label listing the fiber content, the country of origin, and the identity of the manufacturer or another business responsible for marketing or handling the item.
Identity of the manufacturer
The identity of the manufacturer or another business responsible for marketing or handling the item must be listed on the neck label. The Registered Identification Number (RN) can be used instead if it has been issued. An RN is only issued to US manufacturers. It is not required to do business in the U.S. You may replace an existing label with your own name, however, the new label must still list the original manufacturer and all of the required information of the original label.
Fiber content
The neck label must contain the generic fiber names and percentages by weight of each constituent fiber must be listed in descending order of predominance. Only applied to fibers in yarns, fabrics, clothing, and other household items. If part of the product is made from non-fibrous material – such as plastic, glass, wood, paint, metal or leather – such as zippers, buttons, and beads, you don’t have to include that information.
Country of Origin
Imported products must identify the country where the products were processed or manufactured. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection have their own set of rules regulating labeling requirements such as an unfinished product must be labeled, unlike FTC regulations where labeling only applies to finished products.
The regulations in this article are for the United States and for any garments sold within the country. All countries have varying regulations, so please check before you start labeling.
Your neck label template should look something like this:
What Type of Garments Must Follow Neck Label Requirements
In addition to the required information on a neck label, care information is posted to inform the consumer or the cleaning service on how to take care of the garment. Common information includes wash, dry, and iron information.
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