Your labels carry the brand name, the size system and the legal information customers depend on. Behind each one sit dozens of small technical choices, and the easiest way to get them right is to make them together with the people who will run the machines.
We are a clothing label manufacturer in Bulgaria, weaving, printing, cutting and folding labels in our own production. This article follows a typical project through its stages, so you know what to expect and how to prepare at each one.
Stage 1: the first conversation
Label questions are always specific. Will a slogan in small type stay legible on a 15 mm woven label? Which satin tape keeps black print crisp after repeated 60 °C washes? How much extra length does a mitre fold need on a 25 mm tape? Our project team works next to the weavers, printers and finishers, so a question like this can often be checked on the loom programme or with a test strip the same day.
You will have one dedicated contact person throughout. To make the first exchange productive, send:
- your logo or artwork, ideally as a vector file;
- the label types you have in mind, for example a woven brand label, care label and size tab;
- approximate sizes and quantities;
- your target delivery date.
Stage 2: design and digital proof
Artwork that looks perfect on screen sometimes needs adjusting for thread or ink. Our design team may thicken a stroke so a logo reads well in yarn, suggest a denser weave for fine text, or propose a printed version where it suits the artwork better. If you only have a sketch, they can build print-ready label artwork from it. A digital proof is typically ready within 24–48 hours and confirms layout, text, size and Pantone references.
Stage 3: a physical sample from the production line
A proof shows intention; a sample shows reality. We make samples of your own design on the same equipment that will produce the bulk order, so what you approve is what you receive. When it arrives:
- Compare the colours with your Pantone references or a fabric swatch.
- Measure the finished size, including folds.
- Read the smallest line of text.
- Fold it into a real garment and feel it against the skin.
The approved sample becomes the reference for production and quality control. We recommend one for every new design, material or colour combination.
Stage 4: production with checks at every step
Quality control runs through the process rather than sitting at the end. Artwork is checked against the approved proof, the first metres off the loom or press against the approved sample, and cutting and folding against the specified finished size. Ultrasonic cutting seals synthetic edges so labels stay soft and do not fray. Yarns, tapes and boards are selected for wash durability and stable colour, and our materials are OEKO-TEX certified.
After approval, production typically takes 10–20 working days, depending on label type, quantity and finishing. Because the schedule is planned on our own machines, the date we give is based on real capacity. For urgent launches, mention your deadline up front and we will tell you straight away what is realistic.
Stage 5: delivery across the EU
Finished labels are packed and shipped from Bulgaria by courier or road freight. As an EU-based manufacturer, we deliver within the European Union without customs formalities, which keeps planning straightforward for brands and garment factories alike.
Stage 6: documentation for your technical file
Retailers, marketplaces and auditors increasingly ask for trim documentation. Since the labels come from our own production, the paperwork does too:
| Document | What it covers |
|---|---|
| OEKO-TEX certificate | Testing of the materials for harmful substances |
| GRS scope certificate | Our certification to the Global Recycled Standard for recycled polyester labels |
| GRS transaction certificate | A specific shipment, where your supply chain is certified as well |
| Material details | Fibre content of tapes and yarns, ink types and finishing methods |
More on recycled options is on our label materials page.
Stage 7: the reorder
The real test comes next season. Each approved design is stored with a production file: loom or print settings, yarn and tape references, colour standards, fold and cutting settings and the approved sample itself. A reorder uses that same file, the same type of equipment and raw materials from the same sources. You can simply quote the previous order reference; if one detail changes, such as a new size range or composition line, we adjust only that element.
A small habit helps your own team: keep one approved sample of every label in an archive. Comparing new deliveries with it takes a minute and gives quality control an objective reference.
One production for the whole trim set
A garment often needs several labels that should look related: woven brand label, printed care label, size tab, hang tag, perhaps a leather or silicone badge. Producing them in one place makes it easier to match colours across materials, align sizes and folds and ship everything together. Our team brings more than 30 years of experience in garment accessories, from fine fashion and childrenswear to workwear and home textiles. Learn more about us or start your project.
Who answers my technical questions?
A dedicated contact person who works alongside our production team, so questions about yarn, tape, folds or print can be checked directly on the machines.
Is the sample made on the same equipment as the bulk order?
Yes. We produce physical samples of your design on the production equipment, so the approved sample reflects the final labels.
How do you keep reorders identical?
Every approved design has a stored production file with machine settings, material references, colour standards and the approved sample. Reorders are made from that file.
Can I get documentation for audits?
Yes. We provide OEKO-TEX and GRS certificates and material details for your technical files.
Do you deliver outside Bulgaria?
Yes, we ship across the EU by courier or road freight, without customs formalities inside the Union.
