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Capabilities / Production
Custom Apparel Finishing.
The labels, tags and packaging details that turn production into a finished branded product.
RICE LABS / Custom apparel
FINISHING.
Decoration methods / Production guide
01 / The method
How it works.
Finishing covers the operations applied after primary garment production or decoration. These may include attaching labels, adding hangtags, folding, polybagging and preparing retail packaging. Each step needs placement, material and packing specifications; finishing is distinct from printing or embroidering the primary artwork.
How to get started
A garment's finishing requirements depend on its construction and the way the final units will be distributed.
Where it works best
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Label placement
Woven labels, neck tags, care labels and hem labels have different locations and attachment methods.
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Retail presentation
Hangtags, folding and packaging control how a product is identified and presented when unpacked.
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Packing accuracy
SKU labels, size markers and packaging requirements help keep variants organized for receiving and distribution.
Finishing reference
Types of finishing.
Browse common finishing components and attachment methods. Specific materials and applications depend on the garment and production requirements.
Brand and identity labels
- Woven labels
- Thread-woven branding and information labels, usually sewn into seams, necklines or hems.
- Printed neck tags
- Brand, size or care details printed directly inside the neckline; distinct from sewn-in neck labels.
- Hem tags
- Small folded or flat labels attached at the lower hem or side seam.
- Leather and faux-leather labels
- Debossed, embossed, printed or engraved patches attached by sewing, rivets or other approved means.
- Rubber, silicone and PVC labels
- Molded or flexible dimensional branding components, typically sewn or otherwise attached where compatible.
- Iron-on labels
- Labels with heat-activated adhesive backing. Adhesion, temperature and wash durability depend on the garment material.
Care, size and product information
- Care labels
- Sewn or printed labels listing fiber, washing and other relevant product information.
- Size tags and size labels
- Separate woven, printed or heat-applied identifiers for garment sizes, including neck and seam applications.
- Hangtags
- Removable paper or specialty-material tags attached with string, loop fasteners or tag pins.
- Barcode and SKU labels
- Product identifiers used on tags, bags or boxes to support inventory and fulfillment.
Patches and applied components
- Embroidered patches
- Separate stitched emblems applied to garments using sewing or suitable adhesive methods.
- Woven and chenille patches
- Textile patches made with different construction and surface textures for logos or decorative marks.
- Heat-transfer patches
- Pre-made patches bonded using heat and pressure; best treated as a patch attachment method, not a separate decoration method.
- Hook-and-loop patches
- Removable patch systems using matching hook-and-loop components when the garment construction supports them.
Packing and retail presentation
- Folding
- Folding to a defined size and orientation for retail presentation or packing.
- Polybagging
- Placing finished garments in individual protective bags, optionally with size markers or warning labels.
- Custom packaging
- Branded mailers, boxes, sleeves, belly bands, tissue and other product-presentation components.
- Packaging inserts
- Care cards, thank-you cards, instruction sheets or other inserts specified for a shipment.
- Hangtag and retail assembly
- Applying tags, stickers, seals or other approved finishing components to each finished unit.
02 / Production
How finishing works.
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Approve positions and samples
Confirm placement, attachment methods and finished examples on the selected garment.
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Apply and inspect
Attach components, fold or pack units as specified and verify contents and presentation.
03 / Artwork
What to send us.
You do not need production-ready files to request a quote. Send what you have and we'll review the details.
- 01Supply logo and care-label artwork plus label dimensions, if available.
- 02Identify desired attachment locations and any label-removal requirements.
- 03Provide size/SKU labels, packaging dielines or packing instructions where applicable.
04 / Questions
Good to know.
Are woven labels and printed neck tags the same?
No. Woven labels are separate textile components attached to garments, while neck prints apply information directly to the garment.
What is polybagging?
Polybagging places each finished garment in an individual protective bag, often after folding and size/SKU labeling.
When should finishing be planned?
Before production when possible, because label placement, removal and construction can affect sourcing and sewing steps.
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