Printing Solutions for Custom Fabric Labels

Wash care labels and brand fabric tags are not limited to the clothing industry. These custom fabric labels are finding their way into a surprising range of products, from mattresses to car seats. In this article, we'll be your guide through diverse applications of custom printed fabric labels, common materials used, and even show textile manufacturers how to print these fabric tags.

Applications of Custom Fabric Labels in Various Industries

Fabric labels and tags are typically sewn onto products and can withstand water washing and everyday wear and tear.

Manufacturers and businesses can custom fabric labels with a variety of content. They serve many purposes, for example, brand tags promote brand recognition, wash care labels with many laundry symbols provide clear washing instructions and material composition, and some custom printed fabric labels display compliance with relevant safety standards and regulations.

Fabric labels and tags are extensively used across many industries, including:

1. Home Textiles: Sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, blankets, curtains, tablecloths, napkins, towels, and more.

2. Furniture: Sofas, chairs, ottomans, mattresses, and others.

3. Plush Toys: Teddy bears, animal toys, soft toys, cushions, and similar items.

4. Sporting Goods: Sneakers, backpacks, hats, gloves, and other athletic wear.

5. Car Interiors: Seats, carpets, seat belts, headrests, and other interior components.

How to Print Custom Fabric Labels

Currently, textile manufacturers typically opt for thermal transfer label printers to customize both fabric and care labels. 

Why? These fabric label printers have several benefits, including:

1. Material Versatility: Prints on various materials like satin, polyester, and nylon.

2. Durable Results: Delivers clear, water-resistant, and fade-resistant prints.

3. Cost-Effective Operation: Offers a straightforward and economical printing

The HPRT Prime Thermal Transfer Label Printer is a popular choice among textile manufacturers and processors for batch printing fabric labels and care labels. This high-performance printer offers the following features:

1. Dual Modes: Supports both thermal and thermal transfer printing.

2. High-Quality Output: Delivers sharp prints with a maximum resolution of 300 dpi.

3. Fast Printing Speeds: Prints up to 8 inches per second (203dpi), with a max printing width of 108mm.

4. Wide Material Compatibility: Works with common textiles cotton, polyester, nylon, as well as grey satin, gold satin, and woven satin.

The complimentary Bartender label design software allows for custom fabric label printing, including complex variables, conditional settings, and inserting various barcode and QR code types. 

Users can easily add logos, slogans, washing instructions, laundry symbols, and manufacturer information. The intuitive interface makes it easy to use, even for beginners.

The Prime label fabric printer has a max resolution of 300 dpi, ensuring even small fonts are clearly readable. Additionally, an optional rotary cutter module allows for integrated printing and cutting, producing neatly trimmed care label edges. 

This fabric label printer is ideal for mass printing of custom wash labels and fabric labels for apparel, home textiles, furniture, plush toys, athletic wear, and automotive interiors.

For high-volume printing requirements, HPRT also offers industrial label printers. These printers are designed for heavy-duty continuous operation, featuring enhanced stability, drop resistance, and shock resistance. They also offer faster print speeds and larger label ribbon capacities to meet your large-scale printing needs.

If you require batch printing care labels and fabric tags, contact HPRT. Our dedicated technical team can provide tailored solutions based on your specific requirements.