The basic layout
Placement by label type
| Label | Where it goes | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brand / neck label | Inside centre back neck | Centre fold or end fold; tagless print for activewear |
| Size label | Next to or just below the neck label | Often combined with the neck label |
| Care & content label | Left side seam, inside, a little above the hem | Must be permanent; can be a book fold for many languages |
| Country of origin (US) | Inside centre of the neck | On the neck label or right next to it |
| Hem tag | Outside, bottom hem side seam | Loop fold; a visible brand detail |
| Sleeve tab | Outside, sleeve cuff or seam | Common on hoodies and jackets |
| Patch | Jeans back waistband, cap front, bag panel | Sewn around the edge or riveted |
| Hang tag | Attached through the neck label, a button hole or a seam | String, safety pin or plastic fastener |
Placement by garment
| Garment | Brand label | Care label |
|---|---|---|
| T-shirts and sweatshirts | Back neck | Left side seam |
| Hoodies | Back neck, under the hood seam | Left side seam |
| Jeans and trousers | Inside back waistband, plus a back patch | Inside waistband or left side seam |
| Dresses and skirts | Back neck or inside back waistband | Left side seam |
| Beanies | Outside cuff (fold-over label) | Inside back seam |
| Swimwear and lingerie | Small printed or tagless at the back | Side seam, very soft material |
| Socks | Header card or wrap instead of a sewn label | Printed on the packaging |
More detail for specific products: hats and beanies, socks, swimwear and lingerie.
Comfort tips
- Keep neck labels small and soft; move long text to the side seam.
- Choose folded labels so cut edges do not touch the skin, or ask for soft heat-cut edges.
- For activewear and babywear, print the neck label directly on the fabric as a tagless transfer.
- Sew side-seam labels into the seam itself, not across it, so they lie flat.