Lila, owner of an eco-conscious t-shirt brand, bought “cheap green Apparel Labels” last year—they were made from recycled paper, but they peeled off after one wash. “I thought ‘eco-friendly’ just meant ‘recycled,’” she said. “I didn’t realize ‘sustainable’ also means ‘durable.’ Now I’m stuck with 200 useless labels.” For clothing brands going green, eco-friendly labels…
Jake, an activewear brand owner, got a $1,200 FTC fine last year—his labels said “100% cotton” for 80% polyester leggings. “I didn’t know mislabeling is fraud,” he said. “That fine hurt my budget.” Clothing labels are legal documents—miss key details, and you face fines or recalls. Below are the 4 non-negotiable details, plus where custom…
Lena, owner of a cotton loungewear brand, faced a crisis last winter: Her cheap printed clothing label peeled off after 2–3 washes, forcing her to replace 12 garments. “I thought ‘sew-on = durable,’” she said. “Wrong material cost me time and money.” For clothing brands, sew-on labels need to survive dozens of washes. Below are…
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