Thank you for posting on this confusing topic. Could you elaborate on getting an RN number?
Outside of chemo patients, my biggest markets are actually moms, teachers, teens and college kids, however, my ear hat designs (or any of them for that matter) *could* be worn by a child younger than 12. And I donate hat for children going through chemo too, so I have to label those for sure. Considering my daughter is 12 and as tall as I and by age 8-10 a child's head is about the size of an adult. (sigh) I'd like to streamline whatever I am doing as professionally as possible asap. Unfortunately I can't use iron on labels for the types of yarn I generally specialize in.
Thanks for any elaboration on the RN and for the help you've already provided to our community.
PixieWorx says: Could you elaborate on getting an RN number?
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The RN (Registered Identification Number) is a number issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to U.S. businesses that manufacture, import, distribute, or sell products covered by the Textile, Wool, and Fur Acts. Businesses can use this number on product labels in lieu of the company name.
If you choose not to apply online, the application can be mailed or faxed to them. The form can be downloaded from the website. The mailing address is:
Division of Enforcement FTC 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC 20580
ohbaby....Darling sweater! You're label is very cute, but it doesn't have all the needed information on it, does it? It seems too small for all that is going to be needed.
I see company name, but do you have city, state and USA? and date of manufacture? And fabric content and fabric/yarn origin and washing instructions?
I do all my own pinup artwork since that means I alone own the copyrights, I strive to learn more everyday about the arts and history of the vintage fashion worlds.., The life of an art student is tedious
Turan Loch designed my avatar and banner from my very own precious artwork, She does excellent work and is very details oriented and quick. I like to place my labels on the suit cases and garment covers of my more expensive vintage and theater costumes so I had my labels made the size that are for luggage tags. There are many clip art books that you can get just to start formulating the ideas for Your own labels in your mind. Old fashion magazines or books may be obtained from libraries if they sell them, Half Price books has some nice books, I purchased an Art Noveau borders design book that had a cd with the art clips on it, around 9 dollars.
Not sure if I can name the shop, but convo me and I'll let you know.
I wanted to keep mine simple, the hardest part was choosing a font. Found one at Dafont. Keep in mind that you might need to pay for the commercial version of the font if you want to make labels, usually around $10 just to keep it legal.
Okay, many of you have perfectly lovely labels, and they work wonderfully for you. Great job!
BUT, we are concerned about labelling for the Consumer Product Safety Information Act, labels regarding Children's products, also known as the CPSIA. If affects product for children 12 and under. There are specific regs for us. This is what people are asking about!! ONLY!
I second that FayeMaloneDesigns. Does anyone have something to show us what might meet for CPSIA standards? Etsians are very creative, so I know there are those who have come up with some clever ideas for tags for their items. Or are we all just waiting for Aug 14 to stop creating? I really do need to see some ideas of what would be acceptable to comply with CPSIA. There are only 4 days left!
Mine got rolled over earlier but the lady who does my tags made these for several of her costumers and is for new CPSIA laws. Here is my tag and here is her store. She did a lot of research before making these
I have been following this thread for a bit and remember that BarkingDogDesigns you made some great tags if I remember correctly! How are they holding up?
