Clothing Size Labels and Tabs

Clothing size labels, woven or printed, for every size system – from XS to 4XL, EU, UK and US numbers to children’s heights – made as matching sets in our own label production in Bulgaria.

Shoppers look for the size before anything else, and warehouse teams rely on it when they pick orders and process returns. A clear, durable size tab therefore saves time at every stage of a garment’s life. As a size label manufacturer, we weave and print size tabs alongside your brand and care labels, so a complete size run arrives together, correctly sorted and ready for the sewing line.

Two ways to make a size tab

Woven size labels

Woven in damask or satin on jacquard looms, the size becomes part of the fabric and stays perfectly readable for the life of the garment. Woven size tabs look premium and match woven labels in the same yarn colours. Each size is its own loom design, but all sizes of a style are usually woven in the same production run.

Printed size labels

Printed on satin, nylon taffeta or cotton tape, printed size tabs are economical and especially practical for long size runs, because switching from one size to the next is simply a data change on the press. They can also be supplied as a continuous size ribbon on a roll for cutting on the line. Materials and inks are described on our printed labels page.

	Woven	Printed
Appearance	Textured, dimensional	Smooth, very fine detail
Feel	Soft with ultrasonic edges	Thin and supple
Long size runs	Woven together per style	Very efficient, variable data
Size conversions	Best with short text	Ideal for EU / UK / US combinations
Roll delivery	Available	Available, including size ribbon

Size systems we produce

• Letter sizes – XXS to XXL, 3XL, 4XL and larger.
• EU numeric sizes – such as 34–56 for womenswear and tailoring, or waist and inseam pairs like 32/34 for trousers.
• UK and US sizes – often printed together with the EU size, for example “EU 40 / UK 12 / US 8”.
• Children’s sizes – by body height in centimetres (56, 62, 68 up to 164), following the EN 13402 approach, or by age (2Y, 4Y, 6Y).
• Other designations – one size, cup sizes, hat or glove sizes and any internal codes you use.

Conversions for several markets take up space, so plan the width early. Our label size guide shows how much text fits.

Colour coding and design

A colour per size lets staff recognise a garment at a glance on a rail, in a box or on a packing table. You can vary the background colour, the text colour or add a coloured stripe along one edge. On woven tabs the coding is done with the background yarn; on printed tabs with Pantone-matched inks. We recommend choosing one colour scheme and applying it to every style, so it becomes a reliable system in your warehouse and stores. Your logo, a small icon or the style number can be added alongside the size.

Popular sizes

Finished size (mm)	Type	Typical position
10 × 15	Woven or printed, loop fold	Neck seam of babywear and childrenswear
12 × 20	Woven, loop fold	Below the main neck label
15 × 15	Woven or printed, straight cut	Square tab stitched onto the brand label
15 × 20	Woven or printed, loop or end fold	Side seams of knitwear and outerwear
20 × 30	Printed, centre fold	Multi-market size conversions
10–15 wide on roll	Printed size ribbon	Cut on the line for high-volume basics

Folds and finishing

Fold	Sewing method	Example finished size (mm)
Loop fold	Folded in half; both ends sewn into the seam to form a flag	12 × 20
Straight cut	Stitched flat onto the brand label or garment	15 × 15
End fold	Both ends turned under and sewn flat	15 × 20
Centre fold	Folded and sewn into the seam; printed front and back	20 × 30

Woven tabs are ultrasonically cut so even the smallest edges are soft and sealed; printed tapes are cut ultrasonically or with a hot knife.

Where to place the size – and how to combine labels

The usual positions are directly below or beside the brand label at the centre back neck, in the side seam with the care label, or on the inside waistband of trousers and skirts. To save a sewing operation, the size can also be integrated elsewhere:

• Woven or printed into the main brand label, with one design per size.
• Printed on the first panel of the care label.
• Applied tag-free at the neck with heat transfer labels.
• Shown on the hang tag as well, so the size is visible before the garment is unfolded.

Ordering a size run

1. Send the size run, quantity per size, preferred type (woven or printed), fold and colours.
2. Our designers prepare the set and a digital proof, typically within 24–48 hours.
3. Physical samples are available before production.
4. Production typically takes 10–20 working days after approval, with express options on request.
5. Labels are packed and marked per size, then delivered across the EU from Bulgaria.

Minimums are typically around 1,000 pieces per design; ask us how a quantity can be divided across the sizes of one style.

Certified materials and quality checks

Our yarns and tapes are OEKO-TEX certified, with GRS recycled options available. Every size batch is inspected for correct size text, colour, cut and fold, and kept separate in packing so nothing is mixed on your production line. Get in touch at [email protected], on WhatsApp or Viber at +359 876 766 050, or via our contact page.

Frequently asked questions