The complete guide to custom woven labels

A custom woven label order comes down to six decisions: type, size, shape, fold, thread colours and quantity. This guide walks through each one so you know what you're choosing and what to send us.

What a woven label actually is

A woven label is a small piece of fabric made on a loom, where coloured threads are woven together to form your logo, brand name or text. Nothing is printed on — the design is part of the material.

That construction is why woven labels are the standard on retail clothing: the branding is as durable as the fabric it’s made from.

1. Label type

Most brands order two or three types together so the set matches.

• Brand label — your name or logo, usually at the neck or in the side seam. The one people mean when they say "clothing label".
• Logo woven label — the same idea, built around a logo mark rather than a wordmark.
• Size label — XS to XXL, numeric sizing, or your own system.
• Care label — washing instructions, fabric composition, country of manufacture, care symbols.
• Hang tag — hangs on the outside, read on the rail before the garment is handled.
• Monogram or crest — for school uniforms, blazers and sportswear.

2. Size

Labels are made to your measurements rather than fixed sizes. The size is driven by two things: where the label sits, and how much text has to stay readable.

A neck label has to fit the neckline without curling at the edges or crowding the seam. A care label is usually smaller and often sits stacked with the size label. A hang tag is larger because it’s read from further away.

If you’re not sure, tell us the garment and where the label goes — we’ll suggest a size. There’s a fuller walkthrough in our label size guide.

3. Shape

Rectangular is the default and suits most brand, size and care labels. Rounded corners soften the look and sit well in a neckline. Square works for size markers and compact logo marks. A custom shape is cut to an outline that follows your logo — useful for badges, crests and shaped marks, and the most distinctive option if your logo has a strong silhouette.

4. Fold style

The fold decides how the label is sewn in and how much of it shows.

Centre fold and end fold cover most orders. There’s a direct comparison in centre fold vs end fold.

5. Thread colours

You choose the background and the thread colours. We match your brand colours as closely as the weaving process allows — thread is dyed, so it doesn’t behave exactly like ink or a screen colour, and we’ll tell you honestly where a shade will shift slightly.

Keep the palette focused. Generally, around 10 to 12 thread colours captures most logos and text cleanly. Fewer colours often looks sharper at label size than more.

6. Quantity

Minimum order quantities apply and depend on the label type. Tell us roughly how many you need and we’ll confirm what works before you commit — there’s no obligation in asking.

Preparing your artwork

• Vector is best. AI, EPS, SVG or PDF files stay sharp at any size.
• High-resolution raster works to start. A clear PNG or JPG is enough for us to assess it.
• Simplify fine detail. Hairline strokes and very small type may need thickening to read in thread.
• Send your colour codes. Pantone, HEX or RGB — whatever you have.
• Include the text exactly as you want it woven. Spelling, capitalisation, spacing.

Placing the order

Message us on WhatsApp at +92 304 8095202 or email premiumwovenlabel@gmail.com with your artwork, label type and rough quantity. We go through the options with you, you approve a sample, and only then does the full order go into production.