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By: Fashion Incubator » How to order labels pt.1

Fashion Incubator » How to order labels pt.1 — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:52:00 +0000

[...] If you’re new to these parts and you’re not sure you know what I’m talking about, The legalities of labeling will explain everything. The direct link to apply for an RN is here and also in the left side [...]

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:34:32 +0000

Not too long ago I had to edit this post with a new link to the FTC site and the pdf link was fine then -but I couldn’t get it to load this afternoon. So, I’ve updated it. Hopefully it’ll be a few more years before they change it again (this is the third or fourth time!).

By: Alison Cummins

Alison Cummins — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:39:22 +0000

Trish, I tried using IE 6.0 and Firefox 3.6.8 and I can access the link and download the pdf in both. I can try later on my mac at home, but it doesn’t seem to be a problem with the link.

By: Trish

Trish — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:05:00 +0000

As always, a fabulous post, thanks.

For me the pdf version of Threading Your Way Through the Labeling Requirements Under the Textile and Wool Acts would not come up. Will you see if it works for you and if not, repost it?

By: ConnieD

ConnieD — Thu, 06 May 2010 13:09:53 +0000

I am purchasing wholesale tshirts made in Vietnam and screen printing on them. I am removing the manufacturer tags and replacing with my brand name, RN number and all content information that were on the labels I removed.
Do I need my RN# and the country of origin to appear on the front of the label, or can they be on the back (it is a folded label) with the additional info?
I couldn’t find the answer to this on the FTC website, hope you can help.
Thanks

By: vee

vee — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 07:19:14 +0000

I applied for my RN number and recieved it today. I read and understand that everything I sell does not have to have an RN number. This will help my business tremendously.

By: David

David — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:47:51 +0000

Hey there… just wanted to say great work for this very interesting series regarding the legal issues related to the fashion industry. I think this type of information and help is really valuable to fashion entrepreneurs and students… thumbs up

By: vee

vee — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 07:29:32 +0000

I own an apparel business and was curious about the labels. My suits that I purchase from New York are already labeled but now I am understanding the hats and scarfs I make must have a label with my company name, designers name which is me, origin, care and content along with RN. After I register for an RN number, I must then order labels that include all of this information. I retired and started my business this year and I believe I finally understand having labels in my hats and on my scarves.

By: Label lessons to learn

Label lessons to learn — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:56:45 +0000

[...] should appear on a clothing label. All tags require care, content, and country of origin. The dress should have listed an RN number along with the care and content on the label. With the RN, or [...]

By: Johnny

Johnny — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 02:17:55 +0000

I am designing a T-shirt line and I was wondering how creative one can get with the labeling requirements. I read “Threading Your Way Through the Labeling Requirements Under the Textile and Wool Acts,” but hopefully someone can provide a bit more clarification.

On p.28 it says “In a garment with a neck, a label disclosing the country of origin must be attached to the inside center of the neck.” I just came back from Bloomingdale’s and I noticed that some of the T-shirt brands only have their company name inside the center of the neck. Or some will only have their company name and size, but not the country of origin as stated in the rules above. I noticed that they put the country of origin on the front of the care label tag sewn inside the body. Am I misinterpreting the rules? How do they get away with this?

From what I have read, the main things to include are the fiber content, country of origin, and business name. I have seen a few brands get somewhat creative with their label, and I was wondering if it matters what order you put the above requirements in?

The document also states “Other non-required info can be included with required info as long as it is not deceptive.” I would like to write something like the following, in this exact order for my label:
*My company name
*100% Cotton
*Something interesting about each screen-print.
*Made in El. Salvador by my Uncle. Or, Made by my Uncle in El.Salvador

Does the above label look legal? Thanks for all the help and hopefully someone knows if one can arrange the label essentials in any order and how creative one can get.

Thanks,
Johnny