5 Mistakes to Avoid When Ordering Custom Labels
Ordering custom clothing labels may seem like a small detail—but they can make or break a customer’s impression of your brand. Whether you’re launching a fashion line, handmade product, or textile brand, your fabric labels carry your identity and commitment to quality.
Before you hit “order,” make sure you avoid these five common mistakes when designing and ordering custom labels:
1. Choosing the Wrong Type of Label
One of the most common mistakes is selecting the wrong type of label for your product. Labels come in various styles, such as woven, printed, satin, taffeta, and damask, each with unique properties. Woven labels offer durability and a premium finish, making them perfect for fashion or accessories. Printed labels, on the other hand, are ideal for high-detail logos and softer touchpoints.
👉 Tip: Consider your product’s end use. If the item will go through frequent washing, choose a woven label. For short-term products or budget-friendly lines, printed labels might be the better fit.
2. Incorrect Label Placement or Size
Your custom label design may look perfect on screen, but if the size and placement don’t suit the product, it can ruin the effect. A poorly placed or oversized label can irritate customers or reduce your product’s visual appeal.
👉 Tip: Decide early where the label will go—neck, side seam, bottom hem, etc.—and select the correct size. Xpresa Labels offers plenty of sizing and fold options to match your garment’s design.
3. Overcrowding the Label Design
Trying to cram a logo, slogan, care instructions, website, and QR code onto a 1×2” label? That’s a recipe for clutter and unreadable text. Labels with too much detail can look unprofessional and may not print clearly—especially on woven formats.
👉 Tip: Keep your fabric label design clean. Focus on your brand name or logo. Use secondary labels for care instructions or sizing if needed.
4. Skipping the Proof Review
Skipping the review process is a mistake that leads to costly label printing errors. A misspelled word, off-center logo, or wrong color can result in a batch of unusable tags—and lost time.
👉 Tip: At Xpresa, we provide a free digital proof before production. Review it carefully: check alignment, folds, colors, and text accuracy. It only takes a few minutes but can save your whole project.
5. Overlooking Comfort and Material Compatibility
An often-overlooked detail is how the label material interacts with your product. Scratchy labels on delicate fabrics, or labels that fade or fray after washing, can leave customers with a negative perception of your brand.
👉 Tip: Choose materials that are comfortable, durable, and wash-resistant. For eco-conscious brands, ask about our OEKO-TEX certified recycled polyester options.
Conclusion
Your product labels are a powerful branding tool. By avoiding these common mistakes, you ensure that your custom fabric labels reinforce your product’s quality, support your brand image, and create a better customer experience.
At Xpresa Labels, we help you get it right from the start. From choosing the best materials and sizing to reviewing your final proof, we make ordering custom labels online easy and reliable.
👉 Ready to enhance your product with professional-quality labels? Start your order today or contact our team for personalized help.
