Soy-based Ink
Soy-based inks produce brighter, more vibrant colors using less ink than petroleum-based inks, making them a more cost-effective ink solution. Soy inks can also be removed more easily for recycling. Not applicable to all products.
Care Labels
Our high-quality care labels provide consumers with important apparel composition and care instructions to extend product life and drive satisfaction.
Overview of Care Labels
Apparel composition and care is an area of growing importance for consumers globally, especially for those who want to extend the life of their purchases and reduce their environmental impact. Effectively communicate information about product composition, use, and care instructions with our high-quality care labels.
Our care labels can be customized to any brand’s specifications or requirements, and can be optimized pre-press. Labels are intricately woven or printed using a variety of durable materials and sustainable products. Translation services are offered in a variety of languages, ensuring that labels are easily understood wherever the products are sold. Finally, for brands embracing the latest in retail technology, RFID can be applied to care labels to further strengthen returns tracking and brand authentication efforts. Care labels can also go digital via QR code technology, unlocking even greater knowledge about item recycle and reuse guidance.
Key Features of Care Labels:
- Can contain variable data
- Comply with local legal requirements
- Highly durable, abrasion-resistant, soft to the touch, and washable
- Supported in a variety of sustainable materials
- RFID and QR code technology enabled
Brand Identification Solutions
Our brand identification solutions include everything your brand needs to ensure global consistency in design, color, material usage, and data carriage.
Comprehensive Offerings
Our Inspire™ and EcoInspire™ product portfolios provide a full range of business solutions that address your brand’s unique functional, aesthetic, identity, sustainability, and security needs.
End-to-End Services
From design and printing to tagging and shipping, we manage the entire label manufacturing process to ensure the highest product quality.
Global Production
Our global in-house production capabilities and localized services allow us to deliver consistent, high-quality labels and accessories within short lead times.
Creative Services
Our in-house creative design experts work as an extension of your team to design packaging products that distinguish your brand.
Sustainable Materials
We continue to develop new types of sustainable packaging that meet both the aesthetic needs of your brand and your waste reduction and recycling objectives.
Water-based Ink
Water-based inks do not contain PVC or phthalates and do not require solvents for cleaning equipment. They contain fewer oil-based chemicals and are less harmful, making them safe for use with underwear, swimwear, and baby clothes. Not applicable to all products.
Bamboo
Bamboo is hypoallergenic, absorbent, fast-drying, and naturally anti-bacterial. It is extremely durable and soft as silk, and it grows quickly — producing 10 times the yield of cotton with less use of water, pesticides, and fertilizers. Not applicable to all products.
Organic Cotton
Organic cotton is softer, more breathable, and higher quality than non-organic cotton. It is grown free of genetically modified organisms (GMO) and without the use of chlorine bleach, synthetic dyes, or any synthetic agricultural chemicals. Not applicable to all products.
Recycled Polyester
Recycled polyester offers excellent quality for less energy than virgin polyester. The recycled material preserves the virgin oil needed to manufacture new fibers, and the applications are unlimited. Not applicable to all products.
E-Platform Data Management System
Manage and streamline the complete ordering fulfillment process between brands and manufacturers, while obtaining a single source of truth for data integrity and orders visibility.
- Seamlessly manage label orders
- Reliable data management
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a care label?
A care label or tag is attached to the product and provides consumers with important information about product composition, use, and care instructions.
What do you put on a care label?
Care labels consist of product/fiber composition information, care instructions including washing and ironing temperature, bleaching, drying and dry cleaning options, manufacturer identity, and country of origin.
What is the importance of care labels?
Care labels give consumers important information about the product to help them decide if they want to purchase the item. Care labels also show customers the best cleaning procedures for product longevity.
What materials are care labels made from?
Care labels, which provide essential information about the proper care and maintenance of a garment or textile item, are typically made from polyester, nylon, or a blend of these materials. These materials are durable and can withstand the washing and drying process, ensuring that the care instructions remain legible and intact over time. In some cases, care labels may also be made from cotton, satin, or other fabrics. However, the specific material used for a care label may vary depending on the manufacturer and the garment or textile item type. Talk to our care label experts today to find out what type of care label is suitable for your business.
How do I create a care label?
Creating care labels with a leading care label supplier like SML is an easy and seamless process. From design to material selection to production and delivery, our team of care label experts will guide you to ensure global consistency in design, color, and material usage. Consider our in-house creative design experts as an extension of your team. Start by setting up a consultation session with our care label experts today.
