Sarah, who runs a small silk dress brand, got 15 returns in one week—all because her customers’ dresses shrank. The problem? Her Care Instruction garment label said “machine wash cold,” but silk needs hand-washing. “I copied a generic label from another brand,” she said. “I didn’t realize one wrong word would ruin dresses—and trust.” Wash…
Mia, who runs a small wool knitwear brand, ruined 20 sweaters last month. She tried sewing Clothing Labels onto her cashmere blends with a regular sewing needle—and the sharp tip snagged the delicate knit, leaving tiny holes. “I thought any needle would work,” she said. “Now I know the tool matters more than the technique.”…
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…
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