Wash Care Labels for Clothing

Wash care labels for clothing with fibre composition, ISO 3758 care symbols and text in every EU language you sell in – printed on durable tapes in our Bulgarian factory, as single labels or multi-page booklets.

The care label is the hardest-working label in a garment. It is read in the fitting room, consulted in the laundry and checked by retailers and market inspectors. It has to carry accurate information, in the right languages, and stay legible after many washes. As a care label manufacturer we print, cut and fold these labels in our own production, and our team reviews your layout before anything goes to press.

The content of a clothing care label

Fibre composition

In the European Union, textile products sold to consumers must state their fibre composition, as set out in Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011. Points worth planning for when you prepare the text:

• Use the fibre names listed in the regulation, with percentages by weight, for example “70% cotton, 30% polyester”.
• Single-fibre garments can be described as “100%”, “pure” or “all”.
• Provide the text in the official language or languages of each country where the garment reaches consumers.
• The label must be durable, legible, visible and accessible.
• Garments with non-textile parts of animal origin, such as leather trims, carry the statement “Contains non-textile parts of animal origin”.
• Multi-part products, for example a coat with a lining, may need a composition for each component.

Care symbols

Care instructions are expected by shoppers and retailers alike and help prevent complaints and returns. The internationally used pictograms are defined in ISO 3758 (2023 edition) and appear in a set sequence: washing, bleaching, drying, ironing, professional textile care. Each pictogram indicates the most demanding treatment the garment tolerates without lasting damage. The symbols are registered trademarks of GINETEX in many countries.

Optional information

Brands frequently add the country of origin, brand name, style or batch number, size, importer details and practical advice such as “wash inside out”. A QR code that links to product or recycling information is increasingly popular – see our QR and Digital Product Passport labels.

Send us the composition, care symbols and target markets in a single list. We propose a layout and language order and point out anything that seems to be missing. Responsibility for the legal content remains with the brand that places the product on the market.

Formats for multilingual garments

Format	How it works	Typical language capacity
Single panel	One long label printed on both sides	About 4–6 languages
Multi-panel stack	Two or three labels sewn into the seam together	More than a single panel; depends on width and text length
Booklet care label	A printed strip folded into pages and stitched at one edge	About 10–25 languages

Booklets are the neatest solution for pan-European distribution: one sewing operation, and the buyer can leaf through to find their own language.

Materials for wash care labels

• Nylon taffeta – the industry standard. Thin and coated, it holds thermal-transfer print sharply through repeated washing.
• Polyester satin – noticeably softer; the right choice for lingerie, babywear and garments worn next to the skin.
• Cotton tape – a natural, matte look for organic and natural-fibre ranges.
• Tyvek and non-woven – tear resistant, for workwear, bags and home textiles.

All tapes are OEKO-TEX certified, and GRS recycled options are available. Synthetic tapes are cut ultrasonically or with a hot knife, giving sealed, comfortable edges. More on inks and print methods is on our printed labels page.

Widths, lengths and folds

Width (mm)	Typical length (mm)	Usually fits
20	40–80	Composition and symbols for small garments
25	50–100	Standard label with 2–4 languages
30	60–120	Composition, symbols and 4–6 languages
35	60–130	Longer text or several components
40	70–150	Multilingual, multi-part garments
50	80–150	Home textiles and workwear information

Fold	Use	Example finished size (mm)
Straight cut	One end sewn into the side seam	30 × 80
Centre fold	Both ends in the seam; four printable faces	30 × 50
End fold	Top turned under for a clean stitching edge	25 × 70
Booklet	Pages folded and stitched at one edge	35 × 50, 6–12 pages

To estimate how much text fits on each width, use our label size guide.

Design and colour

Care labels can carry your brand identity too. We print in black, white or any Pantone-matched ink on white, black or coloured tapes, add your logo to the first panel and keep a consistent typeface across languages. Clean spacing between language blocks makes the label easier to read and look more considered.

Who orders care labels from us

• Fashion brands launching across several EU countries
• Private-label companies that need one label per style and composition
• Garment factories producing for multiple clients
• Home textile, workwear and bag producers
• Childrenswear brands that prefer extra-soft satin

Production steps and what to send

1. Send the composition per style, care symbols, target countries, any extra text and the quantity.
2. We prepare the layout and a digital proof, typically within 24–48 hours.
3. A physical sample is available before production if you want to check the feel and fold.
4. Production typically takes 10–20 working days after approval; express options can be checked on request.
5. Labels are packed per style and shipped across the EU.

Minimums are typically around 1,000 pieces per design; styles with several compositions or sizes can often be printed as variants in one run – ask us. Care labels are frequently produced together with your size labels and woven labels, keeping colours and delivery dates aligned. Contact us at [email protected], on WhatsApp or Viber at +359 876 766 050, or through the contact page.

Frequently asked questions