All of the information needed by the rule to appear on a label must be displayed in a clear and noticeable manner, with a type and font of equal size.
- Names of the generic fibers used and their percentages by weight (excluding embellishments) in the finished textile product. The list of disclosed fibers should be presented in the order of their preponderance by weight, with "other fibers" listed last if it constitutes more than ten percent of the total.
- Company names of producers, importers, and retailers. Indicated on the label could be any of the following:
- Name of foreign manufacturer
- Name of the importer
- Name of the wholesaler
- Name of the ultimate retailer if the retailer has agreed
- Place of fabrication or processing where textiles were made.
- Precautions to Take
Indications for labeling and attachment of the label
No particular label clothing UK format is required under the rules. The label's font size should be adequate so that all the necessary information relevant to the product can be clearly shown.
Every textile item, along with its packaging or container (where applicable), must have a label securely adhered to it. The label must be easily visible and strong enough to stay attached through distribution, sale, and resale as well as the final sale and delivery to the consumer.
The three disclaimers that must be made;
- Origin of clothing
- Fiber content
- An ID for the Manufacturer
These may share a label with another product or be packaged separately. The origin label should be sewn into the garment, inside the neckline, midway between the shoulder seams for tops and bottoms, and at the waistband for bottoms.
The label's front should always prominently display the product's country of origin. The label must be affixed to all other textile products before they are offered for sale and displayed to the customer. If the information is clear, noticeable, and easily available to the consumer, the fiber content and manufacturer identity may appear elsewhere on the garment. Labels should never be sewn on top of one other.
Separate labels should be affixed to each unit of a textile fiber product that consists of two or more units with different fiber content or origin, such as a women's blouse and skirt that can be purchased together or individually. When items are marketed as a set, such as a women's suit, the label need only provide information on the jacket and the skirt's fiber content and country of origin.
What is a registered identification number (RN number)?
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) may assign a unique number to a company or individual that can be used in place of the company's name or ID on any mandatory labeling.
This number may be used in place of the requisite name for identifying purposes but is not required in order to conduct business under the Textile Act. The RN number serves to identify the producer on the label with minimal label space. If the ABC company has an RN number for the XYZ client, it can include that on the packaging.
A corporation must be based in XYZ to qualify for an RN number. The XYZ is required for any ABC business; a P.O. Box will not do.
An alternative to using the firm name on labels is to use the Trade name or Trademark that has been registered with the XYZ Patent Office, so long as a copy of the registration has been sent to the Federal Trade Commission. A patent can be sought by ABC businesses.
For example; the required name or RN number can be on a separate label as long as it is clearly displayed near the label with the other required information (the amount of fiber and the country of origin), or it can be on the same label as the amount of fiber and the country of origin.
Arrangement of information regarding the garment on label
Care instructions may be printed on the back of a permanent label if only one end is stitched into the custom-made jeans UK but both sides may be easily read. If the information can't be seen through the package, it must be on the outside packaging or on a hang tag. The RN number or required name can also be written on the back, as long as it is clear and easy to read.
The relevant fiber content information may show on the reverse side of the permanent label if only one end of the label is sewn into the garment but both sides of the label are readily available. Since March 16, 1998, the words "Fiber content on the back" do not have to be on the front of the label. If the label is easy to get to, the care instructions may also be on the back. If not, the information needs to be on the outside of the box.
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