Care labels provide consumers with instructions on how to care for the surface of a product, and the accuracy and legibility of care labels can directly affect the life of a garment or fabric. Therefore, reading care labels is essential for proper care – you don’t want to buy expensive clothing and have it go to waste after one wash.
What should be on the care labels?
Each country follows different care labeling regulations, and the content of the information that must be printed on the label varies. But clearly stating the following three small pieces of information will greatly reduce the big problems for manufacturers and brands.
Fiber Content
On the care label, information about the main fiber content of the clothing must be displayed as a percentage, such as 100% cotton. For different countries where clothing is purchased, the name of the fiber on it must also be translated into the official language of the target country. It is also important to note that if the fabric has additional properties such as recyclable or organic, it is marked in parentheses after the official fabric name.
Country of Origin
In order to avoid misleading consumers, almost all countries are required to indicate the origin of clothing. It must be noted that the place of origin does not refer to the place of origin of the material, but to the place where the clothing is sewn. If your clothing is designed in France but made in China, the label should show “Made in China”; if your clothing is made of materials made in different countries, it can be labeled “Made in the USA of Imported Materials”.
Washing and Care instruction
Although this information is not mandatory in some countries, clear maintenance and washing instructions can help customers extend the life of their clothes. The care label includes washing, bleaching, drying, ironing, and dry cleaning functions.
Facts about care labels you might not know
- The country of origin marked on the care label refers to the country where the garment was sewn.
- The care label must be a permanent label or tag that will not separate from the product and remain legible for the life of the product.
- The manufacturer or importer who directs production is responsible for the accuracy of the care instructions.
- The product must be accompanied by a care label before the sale.
We hope the above short guide will help you to quickly understand the information on product care labels. This will help your products last longer and create a satisfactory brand reputation. If you need to purchase care labels or other fabric labels, please contact us directly.
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