Custom Woven Fold-Over Labels for Clothing Hems, Sleeves and Accessories
A fold-over label turns a garment edge into a small, visible branding space. LOVECOLOUR produces custom woven fold-over labels for apparel brands, garment manufacturers and accessory buyers who need a logo tag for a hem, sleeve, cuff or fabric edge. We review the artwork, visible dimensions, front and back layout, and sewing position before quoting, so the finished label can be made for the way it will actually be attached.
What Is a Woven Fold-Over Label?
A woven fold-over label is designed to bend around an edge or fold into a two-sided tag. The logo is formed with woven threads, while the fold determines which parts of the design remain visible after sewing. Common uses include T-shirt hems, sweatshirt cuffs, beanie edges and the edges of sewn fabric accessories.
Buyer note: “Fold-over” can describe more than one sewing arrangement. Some buyers mean a label wrapped over an exposed garment edge; others mean a center-fold label sewn into a seam. Send a photo or sketch of your intended placement when requesting a quote. That one image often answers more questions than a long email about fold terminology.
Custom Woven Fold-Over Label Specifications
| Product | Custom woven fold-over brand label |
|---|---|
| Logo method | Brand name, lettering or artwork formed with woven threads |
| Label size | Custom; specify the visible size after folding and the required sewing area |
| Artwork layout | Front and back panels reviewed separately for logo direction, fold position and stitching clearance |
| Color | Selected against approved artwork or supplied color references; actual thread appearance should be checked by sample when critical |
| Placement | Garment hem, sleeve, cuff, beanie edge, side seam or suitable sewn accessory edge |
| MOQ and lead time | Confirmed after reviewing the artwork, construction, number of designs and order quantity |
| Packing | Confirmed according to order quantity and any design or SKU separation requirements |
Design Both Visible Sides Before Approving the Artwork
For an edge-mounted label, the front and back may both be visible when someone picks up the garment. You can place the logo on both sides, use a logo on one side and short text on the other, or keep the reverse simpler. What matters is checking the design in its folded position, not only as a flat artwork file.
Our artwork review focuses on three practical questions:
- Which way should the logo face? A logo that reads correctly on the flat proof may appear upside down after the label wraps around an edge.
- Where will the fold and stitch sit? Keep essential lettering away from the fold and planned sewing line.
- How much of each side remains visible? Confirm the finished appearance on the actual garment edge before setting the production dimensions.
If your brand uses the same artwork on other trims, explore our woven label range. For details on preparing a workable logo file, see our artwork review process.
Fold-Over Edge Label or Center-Fold Seam Label?
| Construction | How it is usually attached | Key detail to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Folded over an exposed edge | Wrapped around a hem, cuff or other fabric edge and stitched in position | Front and back appearance, edge thickness and stitch placement |
| Center fold inserted into a seam | Open ends are caught inside a side seam or another garment seam | Seam allowance, logo direction and how far the folded tag extends |
| Flat sewn-on woven label | Attached to the surface of the garment rather than folded around an edge | Cut or folded ends and the visible stitching position |
These labels can look similar in a product photo but need different unfolded dimensions. If you already have a garment sample, mark the intended label position on a photo and send it with your logo. Our woven production process provides additional background on woven branding.
Small Logos, Fine Text and Color Choices
A fold-over label offers limited visible space. Short brand names and simple symbols are often easier to read than a logo surrounded by tiny slogans or fine outlines. Before sampling, we assess the artwork at the actual finished size and may suggest enlarging the label or simplifying secondary details.
You may provide Pantone references, but a woven thread color should not be assumed to look identical to ink on paper or a color displayed on a screen. For an important brand color or a small, detailed logo, a physical sample gives the purchasing and design teams a better approval reference. If your label needs several lines of compact care information or a graphic effect that cannot be woven clearly, compare it with a printed label.
What Affects the Price of Fold-Over Labels?
Price depends on the unfolded label size, artwork detail, color requirements, finishing, quantity and the number of separate designs. A collection with four colorways or multiple logo versions should be quoted with a quantity for each version, rather than one combined total.
The garment factory’s attachment method matters too. A change to the fold position or sewing allowance may change the label dimensions and require another artwork approval. Confirm these details before placing the bulk order, especially if the labels will be delivered directly to a separate sewing factory.
Sampling, Bulk Production and Quality Checks
We begin with the final logo file, placement reference and requested quantities. After reviewing the woven detail and folded layout, we prepare production artwork for approval. A physical sample is particularly useful for a new fold construction, small text, important colors or a larger bulk order. Sample arrangements, costs and timing are confirmed for the individual project.
For this product, important checks include the woven logo’s legibility, thread-color appearance, label dimensions, fold alignment, front and back orientation, cut edges and quantities by design. Approved production artwork and, when applicable, an approved physical sample provide the reference for bulk production. Learn more about sample approval and quality control.
Where Do Brands Use Fold-Over Labels?
- Streetwear brands place a small two-sided logo tab on a T-shirt or sweatshirt hem.
- Beanie and knitwear brands use an edge label where the branding can be seen from both sides.
- Uniform suppliers add a discreet brand marker to a sleeve or suitable garment edge.
- Accessory brands use folded woven tags on sewn fabric products after checking that the edge and stitching method suit the label.
For accessory projects that also need branded webbing, see LOVECOLOUR’s related custom woven straps and lanyards. A sewn-on woven label can be considered for selected strap constructions after the attachment method is reviewed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a fold-over label and a regular woven label?
“Woven” describes how the logo is made. “Fold-over” describes how the label is finished or attached. A fold-over design needs artwork and dimensions checked in its final folded position.
Can the logo appear on both sides?
Yes, a two-sided layout can be reviewed. Send the desired artwork for each visible side and indicate which side faces the front of the garment.
What size should I request?
Start with the visible size you want on the finished garment. Also send the garment-edge photo and sewing method so the unfolded label dimensions can be checked.
Can I use a fold-over label on a beanie?
It may be suitable for a beanie edge. Confirm the thickness of the knitted edge, the position of the stitching and how both sides should look when the beanie is worn.
Can very small text be woven?
It depends on the finished size and artwork. We review small text at actual scale and may recommend a larger label, simpler wording or a printed alternative.
Can I match a Pantone color?
Provide the Pantone reference for thread-color review. If a close brand match is essential, approve a physical sample before bulk production.
What are the MOQ and production time?
The MOQ and production time for this specific construction are confirmed after we review the design, quantity, finishing and sample requirements.
What should I send for a quote?
Send your logo file, a photo of the garment edge, desired visible size, front and back layout, quantity per design, color references, packing needs and required delivery date.
Request a Quote for Custom Woven Fold-Over Labels
Show us where the label needs to sit on the garment. With your logo, placement photo and quantity by design, our Guangzhou team can assess the fold construction and prepare a quote based on a producible specification.
Start your label project or email your requirements to info@lovecolour.com.cn.
