Custom Neck Labels for Clothing — Woven & Printed

At Indigo Clothing, we offer a fast and efficient re-labelling service that transforms off-the-shelf garments into fully branded products. The manufacturer’s label is removed and replaced with your own personalised neck label, creating clothing that looks and feels completely bespoke. We maintain the highest standards throughout, so the integrity of your brand is in safe hands.

This service pairs perfectly with our custom printed t-shirts, embroidered workwear and bespoke clothing — giving your products a truly premium, own-brand feel.

Why Custom Neck Labels?

• Brand identity — your logo on every garment reinforces brand recognition
• Professional appearance — gives off-the-shelf clothing a premium, own-brand look
• Retail ready — essential for influencer merch lines and online stores
• Customer trust — branded labels signal quality and attention to detail
• Stock management — we can hold your labels in stock for future orders

Types of Neck Labels

There are four main types of neck label used in clothing, each with different production methods, finishes, and applications.

Woven Labels

Woven labels are produced on a loom using coloured threads, producing a premium finish with fine detail. This is the type of label found in high-street branded clothing and designer garments. They are durable, wash-resistant, and give a polished, professional look. Woven labels are the most popular choice for brands that want to create a premium own-label product.

Printed Labels

Printed labels are a more cost-effective option, produced by printing directly onto a label substrate (typically satin or taffeta). They work well for simpler branding designs, care instructions, and size information. Printed labels offer more flexibility in colour rendering — gradients and photographic artwork are possible where woven labels are limited to flat colours.

Heat-Press Transfer Labels

Heat-press transfer labels (also called heat transfer labels or tag-free labels) are applied directly to the inside of the garment using heat and pressure — no stitching required. They create an invisible, tagless finish with no scratching or irritation against the skin. Popular for activewear, base layers, and children’s clothing where comfort is a priority.

Tear-Away Labels

Tear-away labels are designed to be cleanly removed by the end customer, typically used when a brand wants to ship garments with their own branding but give the recipient a tag-free experience. They’re often used in combination with heat-press transfer labels — the tear-away carries the branding, while a permanent heat-transfer label inside carries care and size information.

Neck Label Sizes and Specifications

Labels can be manufactured in any size, but the most common dimensions for folded woven and printed neck labels are:

• Width: 42–46mm (finished width after folding)
• Height (visible): approximately 20–25mm for a loop fold label
• Overall length (unfolded): 50mm

For heat-press transfer labels, standard sizes are typically 40–60mm wide × 20–30mm tall, though custom sizes are available.

File Format Requirements

For the best results, supply artwork in a vector format:

• Preferred: AI (Adobe Illustrator), EPS, or PDF with embedded fonts
• Acceptable: High-resolution PNG or TIFF at 300dpi or above at print size
• Minimum text size: 6pt for printed labels; 4pt for woven (thread limits detail at smaller sizes)
• Colours: Please specify Pantone references if exact colour matching is required

Label Manufacturing

Indigo Clothing manufactures neck labels to your exact specifications. Our minimum production run is 1,000 labels.

Label Formats

There are three main construction formats to choose from:

• Cut Single — a flat label with cut edges, stitched across the top
• Loop Fold — folded in half with both ends stitched into the seam
• Each End Fold — both ends folded under for a neat, clean edge

Pricing Guide

Pricing varies depending on the label type, colours and format. Here are some example costs to give you an idea:

Re-labelling Service

Label Manufacturing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum order for custom labels?

The minimum production run for label manufacturing is 1,000 labels. For re-labelling services (applying your labels to garments), there is no strict minimum — we can discuss your requirements.

What size are standard neck labels?

The most common size for woven and printed neck labels is 42–46mm wide × 50mm long (unfolded). When folded into a loop fold, the visible height is approximately 20–25mm. Heat-press transfer labels typically measure 40–60mm wide × 20–30mm tall. Custom sizes are available — contact us with your requirements.

Can I have my logo printed on a neck label?

Yes — both woven and printed neck labels can incorporate your logo. Woven labels reproduce flat colours and simple logos with a premium textured finish. Printed labels can handle more complex artwork, gradients, and finer detail. For best results, supply your logo as a vector file (AI, EPS, or PDF). If you only have a raster file, we can advise on minimum resolution requirements.

Can you hold my labels in stock?

Yes — we are happy to keep your labels in stock for use with future orders. This saves you reordering labels each time and speeds up turnaround on repeat orders.

What information should be on a neck label?

Most brands include their logo, brand name and website URL. You may also want to include size information and care instructions, though these are often added as separate labels.

Should I choose woven or printed labels?

Woven labels produce a premium finish and are the standard for branded clothing. Printed labels are more cost-effective and work well for simpler designs or when care/size information is the primary content.

Can I combine re-labelling with other services?

Absolutely. Many clients combine re-labelling with screen printing, embroidery or transfer printing to create fully branded, own-label garments from blank stock.