Buyer guide
Woven Label Fold Guide
End, center, miter and loop folds — with sewing implications.
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Customization
Every Option You Can Specify, in One Place
Weaves, folds, borders, backings, hardware and materials for custom labels, patches and keychains — each option below is produced in-house at SAIM Label. Pick what you know, send artwork for the rest; the quote comes back with construction suggestions and tiered pricing.
Weaves & materials
Start with the fabric itself
Damask for detail, satin for touch, taffeta for budget, cotton and recycled yarn for material stories.
Damask weaveFine yarn detail for brand names, small letters and premium garment labels.
Satin labelSmooth shiny surface for lingerie, scarves, premium neck labels and soft-touch branding.
Taffeta labelEconomical woven option for bulk size labels, care-size combinations and simple brand trims.
Cotton / recycled yarnBetter fit for natural, sustainable or vintage-style apparel brands when material story matters.
Folds & finishing
How labels fold, cut and sew
Center foldLoop-style label for side seams, hems and small brand tabs.
End foldClean folded side edges for neck labels that must be sewn on both ends.
Miter foldAngled folded ends for woven labels used on sleeves, hems or outer branding.
Straight cutFlat cut labels for packaging, outerwear and applications where edges are fully sewn down.
Patch construction
Borders, backings and edges for patches
Merrow borderClassic raised edge for round, rectangle, oval and shield patches.
Laser cut edgeClean custom shapes for modern labels, badges and detailed silhouettes.
Heat cut edgeEconomical flat edge for bulk woven patches and simple forms.
Satin stitch borderA tidy stitched outline when the design needs a controlled edge.
Sew-on backingMost secure route for garments, hats, bags and long-term use.
Iron-on backingHeat seal backing for heat press application after buyer fabric testing.
Hook-and-loopRemovable backing for uniforms, outdoor gear and club patches.
Adhesive backingShort-term placement or packaging use; not a replacement for sewing on garments.
Keychains & care labels
Hardware, bodies and compliant materials
Double-sided wovenUse the front for logo and the back for slogan, event name, club name or warning text.
Jet tag formatLong fabric tag inspired by aviation and motorsport merchandise.
Short key tagCompact tag for retail merchandise, gift sets and brand add-ons.
Merrow edgeRaised edge for a classic fabric keychain look.
Heat-cut edgeCleaner flat edge for modern graphic layouts.
Metal eyeletReinforces the ring connection and improves durability.
Split ringStandard keyring hardware for bulk promotional use.
Clasp / carabinerOptional hardware for bags, lanyards or event products.
Printed satinSoft hand feel for apparel wash labels and composition labels.
Nylon taffetaEconomical label for bulk garments and practical care information.
Cotton tapeNatural look for vintage, baby, home textile and lifestyle products.
Heat transferTagless route for selected garments where sewn labels are not preferred.
QR codeLinks to product information, traceability, care pages or brand content.
Barcode / batch codeUseful for PO tracking, factory batch control and retail workflows.
Multi-language layoutCare and composition text for export markets and multinational collections.
Multi-panel labelMore space for long content without oversized visible labels.
Proofing
Nothing runs without your approval
Between artwork and bulk production sit a quote, a digital proof and a pre-production sample. You sign off each gate.
Get a quote
We reply with material and construction suggestions, unit price by quantity tier, and sampling arrangement.
Approve the digital proof
A production proof confirms size, colors, fold or border, backing and layout before anything is made.
Pre-production sample
A physical sample for approval; repeats of the same design skip ahead and run faster.
Go deeper
Guides for the details that matter
Buyer guide
Patch Backing & Border Guide
Iron-on, velcro, merrow and laser edges compared.
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Not sure which construction fits?
Send artwork and where it will be used — we suggest weave, fold, backing and hardware with honest trade-offs.