Please share your tags!?

[ImagineNationShop]

Hey Folks...

I'd be interested to see, sort of a cross section of what labeling tags say. If it's not too much to ask, would you mind posting what it is you have printed on your tags?

Thanks! :o)

[monkeyandfriends]

Here's my tag, I have it formatted as a label on Microsoft Word.

Handmade in the U.S.A.
100% Cotton
Origin China
Machine Wash Cold
Tumble Dry Low
Iron if Needed


Monkey&Friends
http://www.etsy.com/shop/monkeyandfriends
Orange County, CA

2011/2012 - I stitch through the year made. (use contrasting thread)

JFMAMJJASOND - this is for the month made. I stitch through the appropriate letter,

[Former_Member]

This is on mine. I also have separate tags if the product isn't made with cotton. All others will have a tag with more complete information.

100% cotton
Made in the USA
machine wash/dry low heat
My website address

[ImagineNationShop]

Thanks so much! I have some ideas now.

Monkey, are you required to include the month created, or is that something you just like to do?

[FayeMaloneDesigns]

The actual dating system you use , is up to you. You just need to be able to identify, and pull all information about the item if you need to. The dating should assist you in cross referencing to your records, records that you must keep, that list all supplies, manufacturers of those supplies, and testing information, and any other vital information.


Nanagcreations, you don't have enough information on your label to qualify for either a CPSIA label, or an FTC label.

[Former_Member]

Mine says:

GARDENBIRDIE.ETSY.COM
JOLIET, IL USA
O10/11

100% WOOL COVERING,
FILLING & ACCENTS

HANDMADE IN THE USA
OF IMPORTED FABRIC

HAND WASH WITH CARE

My code is O for owl (H for horse, C for chickens, etc.), then the month/year it was created.

[Former_Member]

do any of you guys know if since I'm from Canada I should have those tags also ?

and can I have a hand tag for a crochet baby hat?

could it say

my website
where it is made
the date
origin of the yarn
type of yarn
how to care for the hat
am I missing anything else,

thanks

[Former_Member]

I am so new to all of this. I am in the process of opening my own boutique. When you say "labeling tags" are these the tags sewn on the inside of the children's clothing items or the hang tags?

Also, I have tried making tags at home (with printable fabric) but they turn out awful. Do y'all mind sharing where you order your tags?

[SunnyCatDesigns]

I believe it is sewn in, I got my tags made by Pryia Creations here on Etsy, but last I checked she was only doing reorders, not new ones.

But on pinterest there is this pin floating around..
http://tutorialadventures.blogspot.com/2011/09/tutorial-how-to-make-your-own-labels.html

[Former_Member]

Awesome tutorial, thanks for sharing Kimberly.

[Former_Member]

What do you put on hairbows?

[FayeMaloneDesigns]

Misty, on hairbows you put all the same information that you would put on a sew in tag, But you can put it on a bow card.

Also, in glancing over your store; You have a lounge set listed for 6 months to 2 years. Lounge sets fall under the sleepwear flammability laws. there are specific requirements for sleepwear, and now including loungewear. The PDF is 4+ pages of 3 column type. Go to the CPSC.gov website. On the left hand side column is the link to the CPSIA. When you get there, do a search for children's sleepwear. Should take you to further links. Flannel is not allowed to be sold for sleepwear. There are also specific sizing/pattern requirements.

[Former_Member]

I've thought about making my own but fray check can't be used. So I don't understand how people are making printed labels and not woven.

Has anyone ordered from Miss Label here on Etsy? I asked her what type of printer she used and all she said was her tags are compliant. I guess maybe I should ask her if she has certificates.

[FayeMaloneDesigns]

Knits, I use woven ribbon labels for my size, FTC care and origin labels. For my CPSIA I use woven self printed fabric, and cut them out with pinking shears. Then machine stitch them into the back waistband, or back facing. I tuck the top edges of the size and FTC labels under the bottom edge of the CSPIA label as I sew all around the edges of the CPSIA label.

[FayeMaloneDesigns]

You should ask for certificates for the printing ink. That's why I buy woven except for the ones I print using CMYK ink on my inkjet printer.

[Former_Member]

Thanks for the heads up I forgot about that!!

[Former_Member]

Hi
I registered today at the website. I'm wondering if my sewn in tag is acceptable. Can you let me know? I essentially make dresses using an American apparel t-shirt as the foundation. I use vintage hankies and tea towels as the skirt. I sew my tag on top of the aa tag, which i leave in tact. My tag reads like this:
Logo
Www.hankiebabies.com
100% vintage and reclaimed fabrics.
Regular cycle machine wash and dry.
Warm iron.
Not intended as sleepwear.

[Former_Member]

My tag is woven btw. Just wondering if I need to amend it.

[Former_Member]

dariawoolard
I don't think American Apparel's blank's tags are re-usable by an embellisher when they are adding that much additional material. The care and content label must be cohesive to the whole design excluding trim. You may need to weigh out all the different fiber components and list by percentages the fiber content know to you from the new AA blanks vs the additional amount of vintage/recycled fabric added. Additionally you need to have the CPSIA tracking information. Both tags need to be easily found and readable, some crafters have opted for a the 2 seperate tag method while others the 2-side printed single tag. In fact the FTC tags have a minimum font size based on the overall size of the tag, plus require that 70% of the available print space on 1 side of a tag needs to be use to present their information. The CPSIA has no specific font requirements just that the info is readable.


The FTC care and content label needs at the very least:
- Your company, shop name, or RN#
- Fiber content by %
- Fiber country of origin
- Washing and care instructions
Other info may be required depending on the exact fabrics use like registered trademark info for fabrics that are followed by a ® or the international symbols for care instructions.
Interpeted from www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/business/textile/bus21.shtm#covered www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/business/textile/bus50.shtm#Complying

The CPSIA tracking label from a crafter needs at minimum:
* The manufactuer company's, artisan's shop name, or searchable RN# (not required to repeat if able to find it elsewhere permanantly on the product like on a FTC care and content label).
* The city, state/territory, & country where the item was completed.
(* Contact information- website, or registered business street address. - If different from where made address or unsearchable by the city & state info so a consumer can contact the manufacturer / designer if ther is a problem.)
* At least the season with year of manufacture or date of completion of the product, but the governmnet would prefer you to be more specific.
If designer make repeats of the designs then they may also need a batch number, but only if the pieces are mostly identical looking and made of the same looking raw materials as each other.
www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/sect103policy.pdf

[Former_Member]

Got it thanks. Adding an additional tag...

[Former_Member]

anyone have an idea how to make your own tags? Or do you have a good place to order them?

[FayeMaloneDesigns]

You can get your FTC tags and size tags made from soft woven ribbon, at NWtags.com. I use June Taylor sew in washable ink jet printer fabric available at Joann's and online. I print mine on my computer, and follow the directions for curing. Cut them out with pinking shears and sew them on.

[Former_Member]

Thanks!!!

[Former_Member]

"In fact the FTC tags have a minimum font size based on the overall size of the tag, plus require that 70% of the available print space on 1 side of a tag needs to be use to present their information."

Mary, thaks for pointing at the overal size of tags and font. I found this: •Size. Labels must be a minimum of 13/4 by 23/4 inches (4.5 x 7 cm)." I hope it applies to fur itmes?
It would be a bit of overkill for baby's diapers I am selling: who would want to wear a flag? :)
I also remember reading that country of origin should be on the label side that faces out (for foldover labels) but I can't find that quote. Please correct me if I am wrong.

[Former_Member]

Found it. It's under labeling mechanics:
"•The country of origin must always be on the front side of the label. Fiber content and the identity of the manufacturer or dealer may appear on the back of a label. In that case, the label must be attached to the product only at one end so that the reverse side is accessible to the consumer."