Custom woven labels work best when a brand treats them as a production specification, not just a logo application. Before ordering, define the label’s finished size, material, colours, fold, application method, artwork version and quantity. A physical sample should then be approved before bulk production.
For apparel, bags and footwear brands, that process helps prevent the common failures that are difficult to fix after production: an incorrect fold, unreadable small text, a material that does not suit the product, or artwork that differs from the version the brand approved.
Planning your order? Explore custom woven labels for apparel, bags and footwear, or request a woven label quote. Include the logo artwork revision, flat and visible dimensions, fold, sewing position and quantity per version. Mark undecided specifications so the team can review suitable options.
What are custom woven labels used for?
Custom woven labels are brand-identification labels made to a product-specific specification. Apparel brands may use them as main brand labels, size labels or side labels. Bags, footwear and accessories can use woven labels where a durable, compact brand detail is needed.
A woven label is only one part of a label programme. Many brands also need printed labels, care and wash labels, or hang tags. Planning these items together helps a brand keep artwork, colour references, materials and packaging requirements aligned.
CanKun produces custom woven labels, printed labels, care and wash labels, and hang tags for apparel, accessories, bags and footwear. The company describes its workflow as specification review, physical sampling and bulk-production coordination within one factory team.
What should you specify before ordering woven labels?
A clear specification gives a manufacturer enough information to quote accurately and prepare a useful sample. At minimum, include the following details.
| Specification item | What to confirm | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Label purpose | Main label, size label, side label or other application | The use affects size, fold and material choices. |
| Finished size | Width and height after folding | A flat artwork size is not always the finished size. |
| Material and weave | The material or handle required for the product | Material affects appearance, texture and suitability. |
| Colours and artwork | Final artwork file and colour instructions | One controlled version reduces approval mistakes. |
| Fold and application | End fold, centre fold, loop fold or another approved method | The fold affects how the label is attached and how it reads in use. |
| Quantity | Quantity for each label type | MOQ and production planning should be checked per specification. |
| Product use | Apparel, accessories, bags or footwear | The manufacturer can assess the application requirement. |
| Packaging requirements | Bundling, labelling or packing instructions | Packing details should be confirmed before production. |
If the order also includes a care label or hang tag, send those specifications in the same project brief. This makes it easier to review the full branding set before sampling starts.
How does physical sample approval reduce production errors?
A physical sample is the practical control point between artwork approval and bulk production. It lets the brand inspect the actual size, weave or print, colour appearance, fold, legibility and application before a larger order is made.
The most important question is not only whether a supplier offers sampling. Ask whether the approved physical sample becomes the reference for bulk production and final inspection. That connection creates a written and physical baseline for the order.
CanKun’s published process states that it reviews the specification and artwork before sampling, produces a physical sample for approval, and uses the approved sample as the reference for bulk production. Its published planning information states that sampling normally takes around 3 days after artwork and specification review. Final timing should always be confirmed against the approved specification and order quantity.
How should a brand prepare artwork for woven labels?
Use one final artwork version and label it clearly. Keep the approval record with the project specification so that the manufacturer, buyer and internal product team work from the same reference.
Before sending artwork, check the following:
- Confirm the brand name, logo and any small text exactly as it should appear.
- Identify the intended finished size and fold before assuming the artwork will fit.
- State the colours and any priority details that must remain clear at the requested size.
- Explain where the label will be attached and what product it will be used on.
- Include any companion items, such as care labels or hang tags, in the same brief.
- Keep the approved artwork and sample record together for repeat orders.
A manufacturer can advise on production feasibility, but a brand should make the final commercial and design approvals in writing.
What should a buyer check before approving a sample?
Use the sample review to check the product rather than relying only on a digital image. A buyer checklist can include:
- Does the finished size match the approved specification?
- Is the selected material appropriate for the intended apparel, bag, footwear or accessory application?
- Are the logo, text and colour details readable at the finished size?
- Does the fold match the attachment method?
- Is the sample associated with the correct artwork version?
- Are related care labels and hang tags consistent with the same brand presentation?
- Are packaging and quantity requirements recorded for the bulk order?
For a care label, also review the final care content, language version and legibility before approving production. See CanKun’s custom clothing labels FAQ for its published MOQ, sampling and production-planning information.
How do MOQ and lead time affect a first order?
A first order should be planned around the actual label specification rather than a generic minimum. CanKun publishes a minimum order quantity of 100 pieces, with the final MOQ confirmed against the approved specification and order quantity.
Its published planning information states that sampling normally takes around 3 days after artwork and specification review, and bulk production usually takes 7 to 15 days after the physical sample and specification are approved. Those are planning figures, not fixed delivery promises. A brand should confirm the final schedule, packaging requirements and any shipping arrangements in writing for its own order.
A buyer comparing manufacturers should ask for MOQ by label type. A woven label, printed label, care label and hang tag may not all have the same material, process or quantity requirement.
How can a brand order woven labels with care labels and hang tags?
Start with one specification package rather than separate informal requests. The package should identify every component, its artwork, dimensions, materials, quantity and application. Then separate the project into clear milestones:
- Submit the complete specification and artwork.
- Review production questions before sampling.
- Approve a physical sample and record any revisions.
- Confirm the approved sample as the bulk-production reference.
- Confirm production, inspection and packing requirements.
This approach is especially useful for brands that need woven labels, care labels and hang tags to arrive as a coordinated set. For a broader supplier-selection framework, read How to Choose a Custom Clothing Label Manufacturer for US Brands.
Frequently asked questions
What types of products can use custom woven labels?
Woven labels can be specified for apparel, accessories, bags and footwear. The finished size, fold, material and attachment method should be confirmed for the specific product.
What is CanKun’s minimum order quantity?
CanKun publishes a minimum order quantity of 100 pieces. The final MOQ is confirmed against the approved specification and order quantity.
How long does sampling take?
CanKun states that sampling normally takes around 3 days after the specification and artwork have been reviewed. Final timing should be confirmed for the individual project.
How long does bulk production take?
After the physical sample and specification are approved, CanKun states that bulk production usually takes 7 to 15 days, depending on the specification and order quantity.
Can a brand order care labels and hang tags with woven labels?
Yes. CanKun states that it produces woven labels, printed labels, care and wash labels, and hang tags. Providing all specifications in one brief helps align the full set.
Is CanKun a factory or a trading company?
CanKun Packaging manufactures custom labels and hang tags. Its published workflow covers specification review, physical sample approval and bulk-production coordination. Review the brand and company information on the About page and confirm production requirements for your project.
Woven label sizes and fold approval for clothing brands
When comparing custom woven labels for clothing, agree which dimensions describe the flat piece and which describe the visible face after attachment. A “width × height” instruction can mean different things to the designer, label manufacturer and sewing team. Put the flat dimensions, visible dimensions, fold lines and stitching zones on one controlled drawing.
| Proposed construction | Show on the drawing | Approve on the sample |
|---|---|---|
| Flat label | Overall width and height; each edge used for stitching | The logo remains visible inside the agreed sewing area |
| End-fold label | Flat dimensions, both fold lines and visible centre panel | Folded ends and sewing position leave the approved lettering exposed |
| Centre-fold or loop request | Flat dimensions, fold position, intended faces and seam insertion | Reading direction and exposed text after the proposed attachment |
| Other construction | A marked sketch and application photograph for the sewing team | The actual agreed construction on a placement sample |
Fold names are a starting point, not a substitute for a drawing. Do not calculate one universal seam allowance from a website photograph. Ask the sewing team to confirm the allowance and any dimensional tolerance needed for the actual product.
Check the logo and the smallest text separately
For custom woven labels with logo artwork, mark the details that must remain readable. Review the main word, fine lettering, motif and colour boundaries at the proposed finished size. If a detail cannot be reproduced as intended, record the proposed artwork or size change and obtain design approval before releasing a new reference. An enlarged woven label mockup is useful for placement, but the physical sample remains the reference for appearance.
Copy this size and fold approval record
Label ID and application: [style / neck, seam, bag or other] Artwork: [filename / revision / critical small details] Flat dimensions: [width × height in mm] Visible dimensions after attachment: [width × height in mm] Fold and sewing drawing: [revision / faces / stitching zones] Agreed dimensional tolerances: [confirmation required] Physical placement sample: [reference / reviewer / date] Approval status: [approved / changes required / pending] Quantity and packing: [each version / separation instructions]
Compare the two photographed logo layouts and their review decisions, complete the woven-label specification worksheet, and include the drawing when requesting a quote. If an approved dimension or fold changes on a repeat order, use the change review matrix.
About the author
CanKun Packaging Team shares practical guidance based on its custom apparel-label and hang-tag manufacturing workflow, including specification review, physical sampling and bulk-production coordination.