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Graphic Services – Vectorized Label Template – Print Layout

What to Keep in Mind When Creating a Vector Graphic for Textile Labels?

Please note that the vectorized graphic file must be set up exactly how the textile label, woven label, patch, adhesive label, or cardboard tag will ultimately be produced. The total dimensions in the print layout must include the sewing margin (seam allowance). As a standard, we recommend including approximately 5–7 mm per side for the sewing margin. However, you are welcome to determine the dimensions of the sewing margin yourself!

Since vector graphics are composed of anchor points (path points) and lines (path lines) or curves, these graphics can be scaled without any loss of quality. This differs from pixel-based graphics like JPG, PNG, or GIF, which are based on a pixel grid.

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We've got you covered! From minor details in an existing graphic to a completely "NEW Design" for flyers, business cards, and textile labels – we are happy to assist you with the design of your products.

Creating a Custom Label Template / Print Layout

We can design a custom template for your labels; simply let us know your required format. We will provide expert consultation and give you helpful tips regarding the labels. Once the template is created and approved by you, it will be sent along with your order straight to production planning for manufacturing.

Minimum Font Height and Line Thickness

For Woven Labels / Woven Textile Labels

  • Minimum Font Height: The minimum height for small lowercase letters should be 2 mm for woven labels.

  • Font Choice: Please note that not every font translates equally well into weaving.

  • Weave Density: Depending on the weave density of the label, text may not be easily legible even with a high weft density.

Tip: It is highly recommended to request a physical sample or a photo sample as part of your price quotation request.

For Printed Textile Labels / Printed Labels

  • Minimum Font Height: For printed labels, a minimum height of 6 pt is still legible. However, the material to be printed on must be taken into account, as not all materials allow for the same level of detail (e.g., grosgrain cotton tape or cotton twill tape).

  • Minimum Line Thickness: A minimum line thickness of 0.25 pt must be maintained for all labels.

Recommendation for Negative Print Designs (Inverted Printing)

With negative printing and small fonts, visual quality losses can occur.

  • Our Recommendation: Maintain a line thickness of 0.70 pt or 1.0 pt.

Information Required for a Non-Binding Quotation

(For textile labels with graphic processing or vector graphic creation)

Important Information for an Offer

If you choose to submit your inquiry via email instead of using our online request form, we will need the following information to provide you with a quote:

  • A graphic: A hand-drawn sketch or a pixel file preview of how the labels should look.

  • Quantity: Please feel free to specify tiered quantities (graduated volumes).

  • Label dimensions: Specified in mm, including the sewing margin (e.g., 3 mm, 5 mm, 7 mm, or 10 mm).

  • Color specifications: 1-color, 2-color, 3-color, or multi-colored. Alternatively, you can use the link to view our standard color chart for small quantities of printed textile labels.

  • Finishing / Folding: Cut, loop fold (manual fold), on roll, center fold, or end fold. For additional folding options, please see under Service: >> Types of Finishing for Textile Labels.

  • Graphic services: Please state whether graphic creation or graphic processing is required.

Why a Vector Graphic is Required

For the creation of your labels, we almost always (75% of the time) require a vector graphic—whether for woven, embroidered, or printed ribbons, labels, or patches.

Exceptions

Exceptions apply to transfer printing or paper printing. However, even in these cases, pixel graphics, photos, or painted images/graphics must have a high resolution of at least 300 dpi to ensure the desired quality. For photo-weaving (photorealistic woven labels), we usually work with pixel graphics, which must also feature a high resolution.

Our Graphic Service for Tooling Creation via Vector Graphics:

In addition to ensuring high-quality resolution, vector graphics are also required for manufacturing production tools, such as molds for silicone/rubber labels, or die-cutting molds for adhesive labels and cardboard tags.

  • For Printing Plates (Clichés / Dies): Your design is produced on a magnesium plate so that it can be mounted onto a fixture and manufactured in the machine using hot foil stamping on the respective material.