Printed fabric labels & garment labels made to order

Printed labels and woven labels: what is the difference?

In the market, "fabric label" is often used for two products that are made in completely different ways. Knowing the difference helps you pick the right type and budget from your first order.

Printed fabric labels are printed with ink on ready-woven ribbon such as satin, taffeta or cotton, using flexo, digital or screen printing. Small text stays sharp, many colours are possible, content is easy to change and the cost is reasonable, which is why most care labels, composition labels and size labels on garments are printed. This is HQPAK's main production strength.

Woven labels are not printed. The logo and text are formed by coloured threads interlaced directly on a loom, so the image is part of the fabric structure: textured, extremely durable and premium in feel. Woven labels suit neck logo labels, waistband labels and bag labels. HQPAK takes orders for woven labels as a complete package, so you can bring all your garment labels under a single contact.

Fabric label materials HQPAK prints

Material	Characteristics	Best for
Polyester satin	Soft, glossy surface, wash-durable	Main labels, neck labels, premium care labels
Acetate satin	Smooth sheen, drapes well	Brand labels for premium lines
Nylon taffeta	Thin, tough, survives repeated washing	Care labels and composition labels for export garments
Polyester taffeta	Flat, stiffer than satin, prints barcodes clearly	Size labels, barcode labels, PO labels
Cotton	Natural, absorbent, gentle on skin	Children's wear, sleepwear, natural product lines

Flexo or digital: which is more economical?

Flexo printing uses polymer plates and runs at high speed, so the unit cost drops sharply on large quantities. It suits seasonal labels produced in volume. Digital printing prints straight from the file with no plates, which is ideal for small orders, market tests, or labels with data that changes by style (barcodes, PO numbers, sizes). For single-colour black care labels, thermal transfer printing is an economical choice. Just tell us the quantity and HQPAK will work out and recommend the printing method with the lowest total cost.

Ordering printed fabric labels in 5 steps

1. Send your request: artwork or a sample label, size, preferred material, fold style and quantities by size and colour.
2. Receive a quotation within 24 hours of full specifications: HQPAK quotes with a recommended material and printing method that fits your budget.
3. Prepress and sample approval: the prepress team builds the file, checks text and care symbols and sends a proof; we print a physical sample when you need to check the feel of the fabric.
4. Production and inspection: printing and cut-and-fold at our Hung Yen factory, with colour, content and size checked before packing by style.
5. Delivery: 3-7 working days after sample approval for standard orders, delivered across Vietnam; export shipment timing is confirmed in the quotation, and rush orders are agreed separately to meet your sewing schedule.

Garment labels for each type of customer

Contract garment factories and export apparel manufacturers

Multilingual care labels, composition labels, size labels and barcode labels per PO demand absolute accuracy and on-time delivery. HQPAK prints wash-durable taffeta and satin, packed separately by style and size so the sewing line can use them straight away with fewer mix-ups.

Fashion brands and local brands

The main label is your brand's signature on the product. Soft satin with a sharp logo, or a textured woven label for premium lines, combined with hang tags in the same colour palette for a consistent identity.

Children's wear, underwear and sleepwear

Cotton or soft satin is the priority, with folded edges so the label does not irritate the skin and clear care content. A small detail, but one that shapes the wearer's experience.

Bedding, furniture, bags and footwear

Tough taffeta or polyester labels that resist abrasion, printed with material information and care instructions for larger or longer-lasting products.

Tips for durable, compliant label design

• Leave a seam margin: keep clear space at the sewn edge or fold so the stitching does not run over the text.
• Avoid very fine lines: very small text and thin strokes can blur or break up on a woven surface; let the prepress team check them first.
• Use market-standard care symbols: for export garments, use the care symbol set required by the destination market and your buyer.
• Vector files, Pantone colours: send AI, PDF or CDR with text converted to outlines so colour and shape are right the first time.
• Combine sizes and colours: ordering several sizes and designs together makes better use of plate cost and time.

What affects the cost of printed fabric labels

There is no fixed figure for fabric labels because the cost depends on several variables: quantity, size, ribbon type, number of colours, single or double-sided printing, cut and fold style, printing technology and the number of designs in the order. The quickest way to get an exact quotation is to send your specifications through the quotation request form. HQPAK replies within 24 hours of receiving full specifications.

Serving customers across Vietnam and export orders

HQPAK's office is at 26 Nguyen Quy Tri, Kieu Ky, Gia Lam, Hanoi, where companies looking for fabric label printing in Hanoi can arrange to see samples in person; the factory is in Pho Noi A Industrial Park, Hung Yen. HQPAK serves garment factories and fashion brands across Vietnam, as well as export orders to international markets: labels made to your buyer's instructions, support with export packing requirements, delivery across Vietnam and coordination with logistics companies.

Buy the full set from HQPAK

In packaging for apparel, fashion and footwear, fabric labels usually go together with hang tags, polybags with printed warnings and size stickers and barcode labels. HQPAK takes the full set: one contact, one quotation, delivered on the same shipment. See our complete apparel packaging solution.