How to Create Professional Clothing Labels on a Budget

The labels that you use for your clothing line play a big role in setting the tone for how your customers perceive quality from first glance.If your label quality is poor, you’re not going to give the right impression of your product. 

But what if your budget is tight and you can’t afford to spend a fortune on the highest-quality labels? The good news is that you don’t have to. Just make some smart choices about design, materials, artwork, and how many labels you order.

Keep it Nice and Simple with Your Design

First, try and keep your label design easy to read. Ignore the temptation to keep adding elements! If it’s cluttered with too many details or colors, not only will it look amateurish, but it’ll also cost more to print. 

It’s smart to stick with just your logo and brand name, with a maximum of two to three colors in your color scheme. When your labels are laid out cleanly, they’ll print out better, and your customers will still be able to read the details even when they’re printed on to small labels.

Choose Your Label Type Wisely

Another easy way to save money on your label order is to select the right labels for your products. You might love the look of woven labels, but there’s no avoiding the fact that they tend to cost more to produce than printed labels. Printed satin or cotton labels tend to be best for smaller budgets, as they look professional but are a lot cheaper.

Just make sure that whatever label type you choose matches to the fabric you’re using, so it feels nice and is durable.

Get the Order Quantity Right

Try not to order tiny quantities of labels (aside from when you’re making sample orders, of course!). Most label printing companies will reduce their unit cost when you order a bit more. So, if you can, plan ahead for future collections to save you money in the long run.

Choose a custom label company you can trust, like Labeloom, and don’t go overboard too soon. It’s best to start with a generic label that doesn’t have dates or collection names, giving you the flexibility to use with your entire product range without having to mix and match.

Prep Your Artwork Properly

Finally, it’s always a good idea to get your artwork print-ready to avoid any extra fees for revisions. Just make sure you submit high-resolution files in clear vector formats, so your design will still look great when it gets printed onto the label.

One last tip to end this article: double-check that your text size is still readable even when it’s been printed out at the actual label size. Your design might look fine on the screen, but it can become a jumbled mess when it’s printed. Make sure to request a digital proof and go over the spacing and alignment before you give the final go-ahead.