Label is defined as:

Mark, sign, or tag placed on an object or merchandise for its identification, valuation, classification, etc.; that is, any wording, image, or other descriptive or graphic element or sign, written, printed, stamped, marked, engraved, attached, or affixed to the packaging or directly onto the product itself.

Labeling is defined by:

All information, written, printed, or graphic, related to a product, which must obligatorily accompany it when it is presented for sale to the consumer.

One of the most important functions of labeling is to identify the party responsible for the product, which can be the manufacturer, distributor, seller, importer, or even the brand owner.

The labeling of a product is its business card and also its quality guarantee.

In general, textile products, to be placed on the market, must be duly labeled. All indications included in the labeling must appear in characters clearly visible and easily legible by the consumer, and it is mandatory that they appear at least in the official language of the country of origin.

1. COMPOSITION LABELING:

It should be taken into account that textile products will only be marketed if they are labeled or marked, or accompanied by commercial documents in accordance with EU Regulation 1007/2011.

The most common compositions are:

2. LABELING INFORMATION:

The information that must be present on labels, according to current regulations, is as follows:

1. Identification of the manufacturer, trader, distributor, or importer.
2. Composition of the article.

Voluntarily:

1. Care instructions for the article.
2. Information regarding parameters important for use and maintenance.
3. Eco-labels, such as the Oeko-Tex label and Made in Green, among others.

1. GENERAL LABELING REGULATIONS:

Regulation No. 1007/2011 of the European Parliament and Council of September 27, 2011. This Regulation is binding in all its elements and directly applicable in each Member State as of May 8, 2012.

• General specifications:

Voluntary indications or information, such as resistance to pilling, flame retardant, waterproof, shrink-resistant, care symbols, etc., must appear clearly differentiated.

All mandatory indications must appear in characters clearly visible and easily legible to the consumer.

All indications must be included on the label in the official language of the State.

• Placement of labeling:

The label may be made of any resistant material; labeling and marking of textile products must be durable.

It must be legible, visible, and easily accessible.

• Mandatory information:

Identification of the responsible party for the garment or textile product: name or corporate name or designation of the manufacturer, trader, or importer and their address.

The composition of the article: the % of the fibers that make up the article.

1. CARE

Care labeling is not mandatory, although it is an increasingly common practice. For this reason, depending on the country, the symbols vary.

The ones we are most accustomed to seeing are:

5. ECO-LABELING

Eco-labeling is a mark intended to identify companies, products, or services that meet certain “environmental friendliness” criteria.

We can find:

OEKO-TEX 100 is a globally standardized testing and certification system for raw, intermediate, and finished textile products at all stages of processing. It is based on the analysis of the presence and levels of various substances harmful to health.

Currently, there are 15 member institutes. In Spain, AITEX is the authorized laboratory for granting the OEKO-TEX label.