Custom Printed Garment Barcode Labels For Laundry And Apparel Industry
In the continuously evolving era of technology, why would the clothing industry be lagging behind? The garment and clothing industry is also innovating its system via barcode scanners and advanced information systems. Gone are the days when stores used to manually enter information about every clothing item in the system to update the inventory. Now stores just scan the barcode, and the complete information related to the product is decoded.
The question is how to scan these barcodes to identify every clothing item uniquely. To transfer the barcodes to the clothing items, you need labels that are directly scanned, and the information system is updated. These labels, termed "garment barcode labels," when scanned, give you accurate information about the product, such as size, price, SKU, and style number.
Whether you want improved operational efficiency, fast inventory tracking, efficient warehouse management, or speedier billing at POS, MyBoxPrinting is here! Customize garment barcode labels at wholesale rates and in materials of your choice to improve your customer experience. Contact us now!
What Is A Garment Barcode Label?
A garment barcode label is a tag or sticker with either adhesive or non-adhesive options that is affixed to clothing items. This label contains a barcode that comprises lines and spaces of different widths that represent different characters and numbers. This barcode can be scanned with barcode scanners to fetch the accurate information about the product. The information can be size, price, SKU, and style number.
These labels help you manage inventory and production, warehousing, and logistics. This helps in improving the distribution speed. The barcode readers scan the barcode, and the information is updated in the information system or inventory. You no longer need manual entry.
Why Do Garment and Clothing Businesses Need Garment Barcode Labels?
Like every other industry, labeling is also crucial for the garment and clothing industry. The garment barcode labels are now used in the garment industry, which has made management much easier. It improves the accuracy of data collection and reduces the probability of human errors. It simplifies the inventory management, as information is just a scan away, in addition to better logistics and distribution. Garment and clothing businesses need garment barcode labels for the following reasons:
Efficient Inventory Tracking and Warehouse Management
The barcode labels make data collection simple and fetch real-time insights from your inventory. They let you track the inventory, equipment, and other accessories easily.
Simple and Easy Application
They are enabled with pressure-sensitive adhesives so that they can be stuck to a variety of surfaces. Moreover, the rounded corners in the labels let you peel them off easily without the risk of tearing them.
Universal Code 39 Symbology
Our labels are printed in all barcode formats. The barcode format that is suitable for most barcode scanners and systems is Code 39 symbology. Our labels are printed with code 39 symbology, where black text is used on the white surface, making scanning faster and more accurate.
Custom Printed Labeling and Improved Customer Satisfaction
The labels are also printed with your brand information that recalls your brand in the customers' minds. These labels display pricing, branding, and care instructions to the customers that improve their overall experience, as everything is crystal clear. Customers' immediate needs are fulfilled in addition to sales efficiency.
Durable Enough To Withstand Warehouse Rigors
The labels are made from durable materials so that they can withstand harsh conditions like UV light and weather. The external factors can fade the barcode, but our labels are made from weather-resistant materials such as vinyl, polyester, and other such materials.
Speed Up Scanning and Billing At POS
Instead of traditional and manual data entry about every detail, the barcode labels let you quickly scan and retrieve the information about the product. This enhances the sales efficiency for better business and customer experience.
Convenience Of Storage and Dispensing Due To Roll Format
Due to the roll format, these labels can be easily stored and dispensed whenever needed. You can dispense multiple labels at a time from one roll.
Enhanced Brand Image
The labels make scanning and information retrieval easier and improve the brand image. The customers believe that the brand is up to date and values the time of customers.
Scalability and Compatibility
With the advancement in technology, the barcode labels for clothing are also innovating. RFID technology is introduced in the clothing industry to retrieve data from a long distance. Moreover, barcode labels can now be integrated with the information systems, including ERP, WMS, etc., to make data sharing possible. The custom garment barcode labels are needed for your business to be scalable and compatible with advancing technology.
The garment industry needs to be up-to-date if it wants to expand its business. For this, operational efficiency and speed are necessary, which the custom garments' barcode labels offer you.
Types Of Garment Barcode Labels
If you have visited a clothing store, then you might have noticed either clothing labels sewn into the garments or hung on the clothing items. Are they the same? No! The barcode clothing labels are made from different materials, either adhesive or non-adhesive options. Some common types of garment barcode labels are:
Synthetic Paper Barcode Labels
These are the durable materials made from synthetic and petrochemical-based plastics such as polypropylene, HDPE, polyester, and vinyl. They are not made from wood pulp. These labels are designed to withstand even in harsh environments by resisting UV, water/moisture, heat, or tearing. The barcodes do not fade from these labels for a long period of time.
Polypropylene (BOPP) Barcode Labels
The Polypropylene (BOPP) labels are made from polypropylene film that is stretched in two directions. These labels are durable and tear-resistant, resisting moisture, oils, chemicals, and UV rays to prevent the barcodes from fading.
Iron-On Thermal Heat Seal Barcode Labels
The thermal or heat-seal barcode labels are made from nylon material, and thermal-transfer resin ink is used for them. These iron-on labels are non-adhesive labels that you can wash, dry, and reuse. They are called "iron-on labels" as they can be attached to the cloth with a home iron. They are available in both versions, either standard or with labels and a tacky back:
1. Tacky Back Heat Seal Labels
These are the heat seal labels with a little stickiness on their back. This little stickiness allows you to reposition the tag or label before you heat seal it.
2. Standard Heat Seal Labels
These are simply the non-adhesive labels you can wash or dry, whose barcodes will not fade on cleaning. They have crisp printing for ease of scanning.
Hang Tag Barcode Labels
The name itself implies that these are the labels used in the fashion and garment industry to display information. These hang tag barcode labels include a hole through which they are pinned to the product. Their purpose is to guide customers about the product details, such as pricing, care instructions, and branding.
Temporary Barcode Labels For Restoration
The dry cleaning industry requires labels to identify the garments uniquely with barcodes when they have to deal with a lot of mess. They are non-adhesive options that are used for tagging the garments and clothing items via a string, a pin, a tagging gun, or a staple. They are used in the household and dry cleaning shops for restoration jobs.
Blank Temporary Barcode Labels
Don’t want pre-printed labels? Not a problem. We also provide you with blank labels that you can print at your location. You can print additional or custom information on the label, such as customer name, invoice #, and details of the garment.
Colored Heat-Activated Barcode Labels
Generally, the barcode labels don't have any colors except the black and white color scheme, where the background is white while the text is black. But the heat-sealed labels can also contain different colors that help you sort your garments in a different way. They eliminate the need for tagging garments with messy paper labels.
All these labels are used in the garment and clothing industry, and we provide you with all of them. Whether you want synthetic paper barcode labels, BOPP labels, hang tab labels, or adhesive or non-adhesive barcode labels, we provide you with all.
Types Of Barcode Labels Based On Different Types Of Linear Barcodes
For better tracking, the barcodes in different formats are used. These barcodes uniquely identify the products in different disciplines. Some of the common 1D barcode labels are listed below with the industry in which they are used:
| Barcode Types Guide |
Barcode
Type |
Label
Material |
Characters
on Barcodes |
Industry /
Use |
| Code 39 |
PET, Polyimide, coated paper |
Upper case, alphanumeric, and special characters |
Government, healthcare, and electronics |
| UPC or the Universal Product Code |
Weatherproof PET, direct thermal paper, BOPP, coated matte paper |
Numeric (12 digits) |
U.S. retail products |
| EAN-13 |
Semi-gloss coated Paper, BOPP, PET, and Vinyl |
Numeric (13 digits) |
International brands (accepted globally) |
| Code 128 |
PET, BOPP, direct thermal transfer paper |
Uppercase and lowercase characters, alphanumeric, and special characters |
Shipping and packaging worldwide |
| ITF-14 (Code 2 of 5) |
Corrugated cardboard, BOPP, and matte paper labels |
Numeric |
Distribution, warehouse, and manufacturing |
The above given barcode types lie under the linear or 1D barcode types. In addition to 1D barcode labels, we have 2D barcode labels as well. They include QR Codes (Quick Response Codes), GS1 Digital Link (QR) as a replacement for UPC, and RFID tags. You can choose the correct barcode type according to your needs.
Different Types Of Garment Barcode Labels Based On Materials
Barcode labels are not made of one type of material only. They are categorized into different types based on the materials that are used for multiple purposes. Depending on the material type, we offer you the following types of labels:
Paper Labels
The paper labels are the common type of labels made from either coated or uncoated paper. These are the most inexpensive and easiest options for barcode labeling. Thermal transfer, direct thermal, and offset printing methods are used for printing these labels.
These labels are mostly used in hang tags, temporary tracking labels, and price tags that support types of barcodes: UPC, EAN, and Code 128.
Thermal Transfer Label
As the name suggests, these are the synthetic or paper labels printed with a thermal transfer printer. The best thing is that they are smudge-resistant and fade-resistant. They are mostly used for shipping, carton, and warehouse labels.
Direct Transfer Label
These are the heat-sensitive paper labels designed for short-term and temporary use. These labels are usually of good quality, but when exposed to heat or light, they start fading. No ribbons are involved, as a direct thermal printer is used. You can find these types of labels in logistics or packaging for distribution.
Cardboard Labels
Cardboard labels are a type of label with no adhesive that are attached to the clothing or apparel with the help of strings or guns. These labels are durable and highly customizable to improve the brand image and display information like barcodes and pricing. They are mostly found in the form of a hang tab.
Fabric (Woven or Satin) Label
These types of labels are made from different materials, including woven polyester, nylon, or satin fabric. These labels are printed with barcodes using the printing techniques of either thermal transfer or inkjet printing. These labels support Code 128, DataMatrix, and QR.
Tyvek Label
The Tyvek labels are similar to paper labels, but they are made from high-density polyethylene fibers. They are water-resistant and tear-resistant, as well as durable for scanning. These can be printed via digital and thermal transfer techniques. They are durable labels mostly used for washing and export.
Polyester (PET) Label
The polyester labels are synthetic labels that are moisture-resistant as well as abrasion-resistant. They are printed with either thermal transfer or laser printing. They ensure better barcode readability and support long-term tracking and industrial uniforms.
Satin Label
These are the shiny and smooth fabric labels that premium brands use for their clothing and apparel items. They are compatible with the printing techniques, foil stamping, and thermal transfer. You can find these labels as brand and care labels sewn inside the clothing.
Nylon Label
Nylon labels are sewn-in barcode labels that are printed via thermal transfer. They are flexible and smooth, which you will mostly find as brand care labels. They are made from synthetic thermoplastic polymers, which makes them tear-resistant and suitable for long-term use even in harsh conditions. These labels are used for clothing care tags, like in jeans and activewear, in addition to outdoor gear.
PVC/Vinyl Label
A weather-resistant adhesive garment label that can withstand harsh conditions, you can have the vinyl labels. These labels are made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film. The material offers excellent resistance to moisture and weather. For the garment industry, they are used in workwear, rainwear, and industrial garments as care tags, branding, identification, and care instructions. They can be printed with either digital or screen printing.
Heat Transfer Label
The name itself explains that these are the labels that don’t need any additional material for printing. The label design and the barcode are directly transferred to the fabric with the help of heat. For such kinds of labels, the barcodes must be printed in high contrast so that you can observe them in tagless garments, sportswear, and inner labels.
All these material-based labels are used for clothing and the garment industry. You can demand any type of labels from us that best suit you.
Standard Sizes and Dimensions Of Garment Barcode Labels
The sizes and dimensions of barcode labels depend on the length of the barcode. The length of the barcode means the number of characters in either one or two lines of text. Based on the length and the number of lines, the following are common standard sizes and dimensions of garment barcode labels:
| Label Size Dimensions Guide |
| Size |
Dimension |
Use |
| Small |
2-inch label with one line of text with 13-14 characters per line or two lines of text with 16-17 characters per line |
Retail barcoding, SKUs, inventory, and asset tracking, product branding and merchandising, textile permanent tracking |
| Medium |
3.25-inch labels with one line of text with 21-22 characters per line
3.25-inch labels with one line of text, with 7-28 characters per line and with 2 lines of text |
Regulated product labeling, product branding, inventory, asset tracking, logistics, and distribution |
| Large |
4" x 6" |
For e-commerce and shipping orders |
These are the common sizes used in the garment and clothing industry, but if you want custom sizes and dimensions, don’t look further. We also provide you with custom sizes and dimensions that meet your labeling requirements.
Applications Of Garment Barcode Labels
As the name suggests, the garment barcode labels are used in the apparel and clothing industry for different processes. It covers the entire supply chain, including raw material procurement, logistics, distribution, and final sales. These barcode labels serve the following applications:
Laundry and Rental Departments
These barcode labels are used in the laundry department to manage inventory efficiently. In the nursing home, a large number of patients with their belongings get treatment. The barcode labels reduce the chances of loss of the patient’s personal clothing by properly labeling it.
Correctional facilities, athletic equipment managers, dry cleaners, and uniform cleaners all use garment barcode labels. They help to uniquely identify the belongings of every individual.
Unique Product Identification
The barcodes help in easily identifying the items uniquely, even if they have the same SKU. This makes tracking of items easy and eliminates the chances of any theft. Moreover, managing returns becomes more convenient.
Inventory Management and Tracking In Retail Stores
Inventory management is a hectic and complex process, especially in the garments or apparel industry. And manually managing and tracking the inventory is nearly impossible and a time-consuming task, full of errors. The best alternative is the barcode labels that accurately and automatically record the data when scanned. This helps in the timely tracking of the inventory shortages and backlogs.
Sourcing Raw Material and Production Management
During the process of clothing production, the raw material, such as fabrics and other accessories, is assigned the barcode labels. These labels store the relevant information, such as source, batch, quantity, and other information related to raw materials. In short, these labels help in the accurate tracking and management of raw materials, which reduces waste and costs.
Logistics and Distribution
Barcode labels also have applications in logistics and distribution links of the clothing industry. The piece of clothing to be shipped is assigned the barcode labels that contain all the order details. The details include the order information, shipping address, and other similar information.
Sales and Store Management
For sales and store management in clothing stores, barcodes are used everywhere, including sales, returns, counter inventory, and other links. These barcodes are scanned so that relevant data, such as product information, inventory status, or price, can be quickly retrieved. This not only improves sales efficiency and customer satisfaction but also speeds up the automatic collection and real-time transmission of sales data.
In all these areas, garment barcode labels play a vital role. Without the help of barcode labels, efficient management in the high-volume clothing industry is just a concept. With the help of clothing barcode labels, the unique product identification, inventory management, and distribution become much easier.
Partner With MyBoxPrinting To Get Custom-Printed Garment Barcode Labels
MyBoxPrinting is the choice of 500+ businesses who rely on it for their custom packaging solutions that attract and sell. Besides packaging, we also provide you with printing products, including stickers or labels, banners, and other stuff for advertising purposes. We make sure our clients are 100% satisfied with perks like free design assistance, fast turnaround, and wholesale prices lower than the market. In addition to these, our clients enjoy:
No Fixed MOQ: Place an order for any number of custom-printed garment barcode labels, as there is no minimum limit.
Significant Discounts On Bulk Orders: On placing large and bulk orders, get significant discounts that make the pricing more affordable.
Customer Support: Our customer support team is always prepared to help you in any case of inconvenience. Feel free to contact them.
Material Options: We use high-quality material options for labels that resonate with the printing type and are durable.
Advanced Printing Techniques For high-quality results, we use advanced printing techniques, including flexography, digital, and offset printing.
Endless Customization Options: From custom shapes and sizes to custom materials and finishes, we offer you endless customization possibilities that spotlight you.
Fast Turnaround Time: Receive your orders in just 8 to 10 business days. In case of rush orders, you can also get your orders in 4 to 6 business days.
No Shipment Charges: For orders in the USA, free of cost doorstep delivery is provided.
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