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Ordering your first pair of custom apparel or cloth tags is one of the most very technical steps of the entire sewn product production process. Let’s go over the various options for label folding, as this can make a huge difference in final costs.

The are several exotic and complicated folding styles like the Manhattan or miter folds, but these designs are more expensive and utilized by designers and crafters only a small proportion of the time.

Straight-cut

If you’re planning to sew all four sides or two endings so that the label is firmly affixed, then this is an ideal label for your project. The clothes label is sewn directly and snugly to the product with no hanging or loose ends.

Advantages:
-It does not tear off
-It’s often cheaper than folded
-It doesn’t need to be sewn into the seam.

Mid-fold
This type of labels has both cut ends stitched into the fabric seam, so the tag hangs down. This increases surfaces area, so it is possible to include additional information like care instructions or content on the backside.

Disadvantage:
These type of clothing tags can be ripped off or damaged.

End-folds

This type of label is made like a straight cut, but there’s a small quantity of extra sewing space on the left and right edges.
These sew spaces are then folded, and the stitching occurs under these folds. This style allows for a great look without seams exposed to the exterior and is considered a highly finished look. However, unlike the straight cut, it isn’t as tightly seated and may be ripped or damaged more easily.

Advantage:
Allows for a classy completed looked

Disadvantage:
Sewn tags can be easily snagged and torn

These explanations of folding styles can allow you to figure out the best way to design your fabric tags. Remember to get started on your labels early in the production process as this will save you a great deal of stress and money in the long run!