A Guide to Labels & Tags for Garments & Apparels

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A)  WHAT IS LABEL?

Label is one of the accessories, which is used in the garments, shoes, bags, or in any other product to denote their company names, to declare sizes, to describe the fabric type etc. Or we can say “Labels are identifiers of products like garment items, Shoes, Bags, etc.

B)  HOW MANY CATEGORIES (BASED ON CONSTRUCTION) OF LABELS ARE THERE?

There are 3 (three) types of labels (based on construction) in the market. They are as below:

1)    Taffeta:

A quality of construction, which utilizes 144 ends of warp yarn per inch. This type of weave will alternately have one end up and one end down. With respect to texture and color, it has the same appearance on the face as on the back. It will have a thin, very fine, all-over look, but will have clearly observable yarns.

2)    Satin:

A quality of construction, which utilizes 288 ends of warp yarn per inch. This weave will usually have seven ends up and on end down and its face will be smooth and lustrous with no discernible pattern. If it is a color ground, there will be a vast color difference between the face and the back. There will be a definite and clearly visible direction of the warp on the face and filling on the back. Ground filling color will have little or no effect on the face color.

288 Reverse Satin: This is the exact reverse of satin.

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3)    144 Twill:

The quality of construction, which utilizes 144 ends of warp yarn per inch. This type of weave will have 2 ends up and 1 end down. It will have a preponderance of warp color on the face. There are clear distinguishable twill lines across the face.

144 Reverse Twill:

The quality of construction, which utilizes 144 ends of warp yarn per inch. This type of weave will have one end up and 2 ends down. It will have diagonal twill, line across the face of the label, and a preponderance of filling color on the face of the label.

C)  WHAT ARE WARP, WEFT AND WEAVES?

WARP:

The yarns those run lengthwise or parallel to the selvage in a woven label. An individual warp yarn is called an end. A beam of warp yarns is used in the loom. On the other hand, we can define it as: “Yarns that are wound onto the warp beam and which are aligned along the warp beam parallel to the fabric selvedges are called warp yarns.”

WEFT (FILLING) YARNS:

During the weaving operation, the yarns which are inserted along the width of the fabric, i.e., at right angles to the selvedge of the fabric, are called weft yarns.

WEAVES:

In order to form the woven fabrics, it is necessary that warp and weft yarns pass under and over each other and form connections according to a given order. This order which is shown on point paper is called “weave”. There are very many kinds of weaves that can be used in the weaving process. But the three basic weaves are the Plain (Taffeta) weave, the Twill weave and the Satin weave.

D)  WHAT IS SELVAGE?

As used in broadloom labels, it is a line effect woven at the edges of the label parallel to the warp. This is done:

a)    To provide a line to facilitate hot slitting.

b)    To provide a weave formation which will smoothly slit?

c)    To cover the edge (figure) binders.

d)    To simulate the woven selvage on a conventionally woven label.

E)  WHAT IS DAMASK OR STOP MOTION?

Damask or Stop Motion is one type of label-constructions in Satin, Taffeta or in Twill by which the lettering and graphics of labels might be well visible and smooth. For this, weaving label needs more yarn than normal one.

F)  HOW MANY TYPES OF LABELS ARE THERE IN THE MARKET?

There are many types of labels in the market, like as below:

01)    Main Label:

This is used normally in a garment in the collar seam, which holds the company name, company logo, etc.

02)    Care Label / Wash Care Label:

Care label (or Wash care label) is the label of instructions how to take care the garments or how to wash the garments with some symbols regarding these. These may contain size of the garments and care instructions in many languages like French, English, Spanish, etc.

Please see “Care Label Layout” and “Instructions set” or “Contents” as attached pages. Page numbers: 3.1C & 3.1CCC.

03)    Size Label:

Many garment items need separate “Size Label”. In general practice, we find the size label comes as integrated with Care Label, Content Label or even with Main Label also.

04)    Content Label:

This label describes the contents of the garments, i.e., the construction of fabrics of the garment whether it is made of cotton, polyester, nylon, etc.

05)    Integrated Label:

An integrated label is a label that can serve as Care Label along with as Size/Content Label. It may also be a Main Label, in which Size, Content and Care instructions may be included.

06)    Flag Label:

Flag Label contains the “Company name” and/or “Logo” of the company. This label might be fixed at a place with the garments that other people can observe it easily.

07)    Patch Label:

This label contains Company name, Logo, etc. Actually it depends on the buyer’s requirements. It is usually used on the outer surface of the garments or any other product. It may be constructed as woven patch label, leather patch label, or as plastic patch labels, etc.

** Printed Label:      This label is produced in the printed form on the tape or ribbon. All types of labels may be printed ones.

** Woven Label:      This label is produced in the label weaving machine. Taffeta, Satin, Twill – all are woven labels.

G)  HOW MANY KINDS OF MACHINES ARE THERE IN THE WOVEN LABEL PRODUCTION SECTOR?

There are three kinds of machines in the label weaving sector. They are as below:

1)    NARROW FABRIC JACQUARD SHUTTLE LOOMS:

Labels are woven in multiple ribbon form in standard widths ranging from 3/8” to 3” with a maximum of 4 different filling insertion, which normally means a maximum of 3 figure colors.

Because of the relatively low rate of production and need for small filling yarn packages, they are generally the most costly but are preferred for a soft woven edge.

2)    NARROW FABRIC JACQUARD NEEDLE LOOMS:

Capable of greater production rates than the Shuttle Loom, they offer a soft edge and up to 8 filling insertions in widths ranging from 3/8” to 3”.

The disadvantage lies in certain design limitations.

3)    SHUTTLE-LESS JACQUARD BROAD LOOMS:

Labels are woven in broad form in multiple repeats of approximately 3, 4, or 8 inches and then slit into individual fused-edge ribbons on the loom.

Capable of up to 8 filling insertions, their high rate of production makes them the most economical for large runs. In some cases there is an objection to the beaded edge versus the relatively softer woven edge of the Shuttle or Needle Loom Label.

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H)  WHAT IS STANDDARD WIDTH OF THE LABELS?

There are various types of Standard Widths in the label sector. It varies due to the types of machine in which labels are produced. We can categorize them as below:

a)   The Standard Widths in the industry for Shuttle Looms are:

In mm	In inches (Approx.)		In mm	In inches (Approx.)
10	3/8		28	1 1/8
13	½		35	1 3/8
16	5/8		38	1 ½
22	7/8		51	2
25	1		75	3

b)   The Standard Widths in the industry of Broad Looms are (the selected label width must be equally divisible into the repeat width for maximum utilization of the loom fabric width):

For Taffeta Count:                                     For Satin Count:

In mm	In inches (Approx.)		In mm	In inches (Approx.)
12	7/16		12	7/16
16	5/8		16	5/8
22	7/8		20	13/16
24	1 5/16		24	15/16
28	1 1/8		33	1 5/16
33	1 5/16		50	1 15/16
40	1 9/16		100	3 5/16
50	1 15/16
66	2 9/16
100	3 15/16
200	7 7/8

I)   HOW MANY COLORS HAVE IN A LABEL?

Labels are produced in many colors, but in practice, its warp yarn or beam color must be either WHITE or a BLACK one.

J)  DESCRIBE ABOUT STANDARD CUTS AND SHAPES OF THE LABELS.

There are 6 (six) types of Standard Cuts and Shapes in the label industries. They are as follows:

01)  Cut and End Fold (Patch Label):

This is used when attached to finished garments and usually where stitching will not appear on the outside of the garment. This is denoted by 10C in the Wal-Mart program.

02)  Fuzed Cut:

This is a label which has no turn-under. The ends are cut and fuzed with heat, thus eliminating the need for the turn-under.

03)  Center Fold:

A center fold label is usually sewn into a seam through the top two layers of the folded label. This leaves a soft folded edge at the bottom and provides extra room for additional text on the back.

04)  Bias Fold or Miter Fold:

Bias fold labels (sometimes it’s called as miter-fold) are labels designed to be sewn in the collar seam during the assembly of a garment (such as a blouse, a sweater, T-shirt, etc.). The edges of the label are stitched in as an integral part of the garment, hiding the cut ends and preventing raveling of the ends. This type label also serves a dual purpose as a hanger.

05)  Bias Cut:

A bias cut label is one designed for the use in the seams of the corner of a washcloth, or similar product. It is also sewn in during the assembly of the product.

06)  Die Cut:

Labels are also supplied in a variety of shapes specified by the customer, for use as decorative labels or as logos for fashion apparel. These woven die-cuts offer the advantages of being lower cost than embroidered logos and providing greater detail in the design than is possible with embroidery process.

Die cut labels can be automatically sewn with specially designed cams, or can be attached with heat-seal adhesives. Edges of the die-cut labels are fuzed when cut so raveling is prevented without the use of a merrowed edge.

K)   HOW COULD WE BE ABLE TO COSTING A LABEL?

We have to consider many things as below items for the costing of labels perfectly in this business. Firstly, we have to count or calculate the Across (Acc) and Total Picks or Total Count (TC) of the specific label. Then we have to consider the RPM (Repeat per Minute) of the woven machine in which labels are produced. We also have to know the “Daily Production Capacity” (average) in terms of US Dollar during 20 hours of a day (because it is a common practice that a woven machine averagely runs 20 hours per day). Besides that we must count the profit margin and commission (if any), etc. during costing of the labels to be sold. Another thing we have to mind, the “Width of label machine”. Normally the width of a label machine (beam width) is 42”, 56” or 64” and it is divided into sections. The sections are 7 to 8 and each section’s width is maximum 8”.

Now we can pay attention to the costing of labels. The formula for the calculation of the costing of the label is:

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X = 450/(TC*20*60*Acc)/12

[Here X = Output of a machine per day

450 = RPM

TC = Total Picks or Total Counts

20 = Hours

60 = Minutes

Acc = Across

12 = 1 Dozen]

Then,

Rate or Cost/Dozen = US $ (450 / X)

[Here 450 = Daily Production Capacity (average) in terms of US Dollar during 20 hours in a day]

Now we can explain all matters regarding costing of labels as below:

01)   Acc or Across:

‘Across’ means total number of labels produced at a time in a beam. We can formulize it as:

a)   ACC = (1152/Label width in inch * 144) * 8 ---- (For 144 Taffeta or Satin or Twill)

[Here, 1152 = Total yarns of Warp in a section;

144 = Threads (yarns) per inch;

8 = Total sections of the machine]

b) ACC = (1152/Label width in inch * 288) * 16            ---- (For 288 Satin or Twill)

[Here, 1152 = Total yarns of Warp in a section;

288 = Threads (yarns) per inch;

16 = Total Sections of a beam]

c)    If the width of the machine is 56”, then the formula will be to calculate the ACC as:

ACC = (8/Label Width) x 7  ---- [Because, it will be divided into 7 sections of 8” of each]

For example, if the label width is 1.57”, then the ACC will be = (8 /1.57) x 7 = 35

(Note: In this calculation, fraction part of the result must be ignored).

If the width of the machine is 56”, then there are some approximate ACC which are as follows: 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, 56, 63, 70, 84, 91.

There are some Standard examples for Across (ACC) as follows:

Label width ----->	0.50”	0.66”	0.80”	0.89”	1.00”	1.14”	1.33”	1.60”	2.00”	3.00”
ACC   ------>	128	96	80	72	64	56	48	40	32	21

02)      TC or Total Count or Total Picks:

To measure the TC, we have to measure “total length” of the Label, then we measure the lengths of all colors separately. After adding all the colors’ lengths, we multiply that result by 72. That is the formula for counting TC is as below:

TC = (Label length + Total of all colors’ lengths + Allowances) x 72

Here, Allowances will be as follows:

a) For Fuse-cut: 2 cm allowance will be added with the length.

b) For Normal-cut: 1 cm allowance will be added with the length.

c) For Die-cut: 2-10 cm allowance will be added with the length

03)  RPM:

RPM means ‘Repeat per Minute’, that is the “Shuttle moving” capacity in a minute of the label weaving machine. This is also the capacity of label weaving machine.

It varies from 450 to 800. To calculate the price of a label, we must mind its actual value.

04)  Code:

Code is the “Value” for costing of per dozen labels regarding machine used and other costs in US Dollar. To estimate this value, one has to mind it that the relevant machine works 20 hours daily. This is the daily production average in US $ per machine during the specified hours as above.

Actually the code varies from US$ 400.00 to US$ 1,200.00 and it depends on machine and labels quality.

05)  Profit margin:

It varies company to company. Actually it depends on the marketing policy and conditions of the relevant company. But in practice, companies can add extra amount of money as profit from 5% to 30% on the total cost.

06)  Commission (if any):

Many companies have to pay commission for their orders. Like, LFL pays 8% to 15% commission to RVL due to the nominated orders.

Another type of commission is be available in the local market, which is actually called “bribe’. Manufacturers, as well as suppliers, may also to be bound to pay bribes to the parties for receiving the work orders.

L)   PROCEDURE OF THE EXECUTION OF THE ORDER:

01)    Catching orders by price negotiation with the vendor.

02)    Issue PI to the Vendor

03)    Collection of Samples or Label Reference number and details from the Vendor.

04)    Place order to the manufacturer (issue work order).

05)    Collect production sample from the manufacturer to compare with the original sample.

06)    If everything is O.K., then issued final approval for bulk production to the Factory.

07)    Try to know the production and delivery status daily basis. Thus follow up the whole Process duly.

M)  WHAT ARE THE PRINTED TAGS?

The printed tags are hang tags (RVL Hong Kong Office called them as UPC Tags), Joker Tags, Stickers (Size, Price, etc.), Pocket Flashers, secondary hang tags, Hip Patches, Fit Tags, etc. It may describe many things including size, colors, price, bar codes, country of origin, etc.

N)   HOW MANY TYPES OF PRINTED TAGS ARE THERE?

There are many types of printed tags in the market regarding goods’ identifications. They are as follows and how Wal-Mart identifies them in their codes shown as below altogether.




               Denoted by (in code)

01)  Hang Tag                                                 20

02)  Plite Hang Tag                                         20P

03)  Secondary Hang Tag                                20S

04)  Pocket Flasher                                        30

05)  Joker Tag or Joker Ticket                          40

06)  Hip Patch                                                50

07)  Size Strip Sticker/Descriptive Sticker         60

08)  Hanger Sticker                                         65

09)  Fit Tag   80

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Wal-Mart denotes the Tags with Tags code. The identification codes of the items are as below:

1)   D24-20-112

2)   D26-20-318F

3)   D23-20S-144G

4)   D33-40-372FXP

5)   D23/29/33/34-40-157PSXG

Details for the above codes described as below:

1)    D24 is Department 24 (Boys’ Department), 20 means Hang Tag, 112 means Simply Basic of USA order. Here there is no letter with the last number (112). So we have to assume that this order must be of USA.

2)    D26 means Department 26 (Infants/New Born Baby Department), 20 means Hang Tag and 318F means “BUM Equipment” (318) of Canada (F = Canada) program.

3)    D23 means Department 23 (Men’s Department), 20S means Secondary Hang Tag and 144G means “Simply Basic” (144) of Germany (G = Germany) program.

4)    D33 means Department 33 (Girls’ Department), 40 means Joker Tag and 372FXP means “725 Originals” (372) of Canada (F = Canada), Mexico (X = Mexico) and Brazil (P = Brazil) programs at a time.

5)    D23/29/33/34 means this program is applicable for the Departments of 23 (Men’s Department), 29 (Intimate Apparels & Sleepwear Department), 33 (Girls Department) and 34 (Ladies/Missy Department) at a time. And 40 means Joker Tag and 157 means “No Boundaries” program of Brazil (P = Brazil), Argentina (S = Argentina), Mexico (X = Mexico) and Germany (G = Germany) at a time. It means this order is applicable for those countries altogether.

O)   WHAT IS THE FRONT SIDE GRAPHICS IN THE TAGS?

The “Front Side Graphics” is a graphics which denotes the ‘Brand name’ and ‘Logo’, pictures, text, etc. in Hang Tags, Joker Tags, Stickers, etc. During the printing of the approved items (HT, JT, etc.), it stays always as same up to the upgradation by the buyer.

Please see the samples as attached copies of the “Front side Graphics”.

(Page: 7.2J, 7.2K & 7.2L. Wal-Mart Guide Book, Part-II).

P)   WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE TERM OF “BACK SIDE INFORMATION”?

“Back side information” is the information which is printed on the back side (opposite side of the graphics design) of a printed tag. This information contains in the layout of the tags “Logo”, “Bar Code”, “UPC Code”, “Season Code”, “Price”, “Size of the products”, “Supplier Code”, “Track Number”, etc. Please see the attached “Hang Tag back side information Layout” for clear idea.

Please see the samples as attached copies of the “Back side information”.

(Page: 7.2, 7.2A & 7.2D. Wal-Mart Guide Book, Part-II).

Q)   WHAT ARE THE ‘BAR CODE’ & ‘UPC CODE’?

Bar code is a graphical image which contains the vendor’s ID, content of the product and price, from which we can find out those information by scanning that graphical image.

And UPC code is the numerical representation of the Bar Code, which is attached in the tag just below of that Bar Code image. (Page: 7.2, 7.2A & 7.2D. Wal-Mart Guide Book, Part-II).

R)   WHAT IS THE ‘TRACK NUMBER’?

Track Number belongs to a Hang Tag to denote the product. In a track number we found Department Number (First 2 digits of the Track Number), Sub-class Number (Second 2 digits) and React Number/Fine Line Number (Last rest digits of the Track Number).

Please see the attached Hang Tag Layout to find the Track Number and its components clearly. (Page: 7.2, 7.2A & 7.2D. Wal-Mart Guide Book, Part-II).

S)   WHAT IS SEASON CODE?

Season code is also a component of a ‘Hang Tag Back Side Information’. There are total four digits in the season code along with a dash (-) mark after first 2 (two) digit. It is always printed on the back side of the hang tag. (Page: 7.2, 7.2A & 7.2D. Wal-Mart Guide Book, Part-II).

T)   HOW MANY TYPES OF ACCESSORIES IN THE GARMENTS ARE THERE?

There are many types of accessories to be used in the garments sector. Here is some examples:

1)   Threads

2)   Buttons

3)   Labels (Main Labels, Care Labels, Content Labels, Flag Labels, Hip Patch, etc.)

4)   Tags (Hang Tag, Joker Tag, Pocket Flasher, Stickers, etc.)

5)   Hangers

6)   Poly Bags

7)   Gum Tapes

8)   Cartons

9)   Al-pins, etc.

U)   WHAT IS THE LABEL CODE? HOW CAN WE RECOGNIZE THE LABELS?

In Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Lin-Mark, Zellers, etc. programs, labels and tags are denoted by a code number. These codes are alpha-numeric ones like as below:

01)  D23-10L-112

02)  D24-10E-318F

03)  D33-10C-157FXS

04)  D29-10M-6814G

Details for the above codes are described as below:

1)    D23 is Department 23 (Men’s Department), 10L means Main (Loop) Label (L = Loop Label), 112 means “Simply Basic” of USA program. It is assumed that if there is no alphabet with the last number of the code, it must be of USA program.

2)    D24 is Department 24 (Boys’ Department), 10E means Main (End Fold) Label   (E = End Fold Label), 318F means “BUM Equipment” of Canada program (F = Canada).

3)    D33 is Department 33 (Girls’ Department), 10C means Main (Center Fold or Patch) Label   (C = Center Fold or Patch Label), 157FXS means “No Boundaries” of Canada, Mexico and Argentina program. That is this items is applicable for all those mentioned countries. Here is F = Canada, X = Mexico and S = Argentina.

4)    D29 is Department 29 (Intimate Apparels and Sleepwear Department), 10M means Main (Miter Fold or Bias Fold) Label (M = Miter or Bias Fold), 6814G means “Faded Glory” of German program (G = Germany).

That is 10 means “Main Label” in those codes of the above. One should assume this matter perfectly to find out the difference between labels and tags.

Note that there is no “Care Label” code separately. It is attached with the respective main label of that specified Department.

V)   WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT IN THIS SECTOR REGARDING WAL-MART ORDERS?

Department is the category name of the products, that is, by which Wal-Mart classify the whole products in separate sectors to recognize them easily. So, in the label and tags sector, we are bound to follow those department-wise classifications in the respective orders of Wal-Mart.

W)  HOW MANY DEPARTMENTS ARE THERE IN WAL-MART ORDERS?

There are ten (10) Departments in Wal-Mart orders which can be described as below:

1)   D23    -   Men’s Department

2)   D24    -   Boys’ Department

3)   D25    -   Shoe Department

4)   D26    -   Infant/New Born Department (0-3 Months -4T)

5)   D29    -   Intimate Apparel & Sleepwear Department

6)   D31    -   Accessories Department

7)   D33    -   Girls Department

8)   D34    -   Ladies/Missy Department

9)   D35    -   Women/Maternity (formally called Plus Size) Department.

10) D36    -   Seasonal/Outwear/Swimwear Department

X)   WHAT ARE THE CARE INSTRUCTIONS AND THEIR SYMBOLS?

The care instructions are the contents of the “Care Labels”, by which the user of the garments or any consumer items can handle them properly. That is, a consumer can be able to know how to wash a shirt, how to iron a sweater, etc. These instructions may vary according to the buyers’ requirements. Usually they have been written in different languages at a time in the same label.

There are many symbols used in the Care Labels. They can be used as alternatives of the care instructions. These symbols are called as “Care Symbols”. These symbols may vary for the buyers’ requirements.

Y)   HOW MANY SYMBOLS ARE THERE IN THE LABELS & TAGS CODES TO DENOTE THE COUNTRY (OF DESTINATION)?

There are 5 (five) alphabets (symbols) for denoting different five countries. But if there is no alphabet (symbol) with the last number of the label or tag codes, we must assume that it would be of USA program. They are as follows:

*           F          =          Canada

*           G          =          Germany

*           P          =          Brazil

*           S          =          Argentina

*           X          =          Mexico

*     (Blank)               =   USA

Z.   HOW CAN WE RECOGNIZE THE PROGRAM NAME FROM THE CODES OF WAL-MART PROGRAM?

There are some easy ways to identify the “Program-names” of Wal-Mart from the Labels and Hang Tags codes, which have been given as below:

1.    If we found the reference-numbers in between 6000 and 6900 in the ‘Label’ and ‘Hang Tag’ codes of Wal-Mart programs, it must be assumed that those items must be of the “Faded Glory” program.

a) For example, Code D26-10L-6814 means this item is a main label (Loop label), which is denoted as for 10L and this label belongs to “Faded Glory” item of Wal-Mart programs.

b) Another example, Code D23-20-6216 means this item is a Hang Tag (which is denoted by 20 in the code), and also be a member of “Faded Glory” item of Wal-Mart programs.

2.    Thus, there are some similarities in the other codes of different items. We can mention them as below:

Sl#	ITEM DESCRIPTIONS	CODE	REMARKS
1	Bum Equipment	318	For Label and H/T
2	Athletic Works	106
3	No Boundaries	157 & 196
4	Puritan	125
5	Ash Creek Trading	314
6	Premier Collection	342 &338
7	Catalina	7100 & 7100 UP
8	Laguna	175
9	Out Brook	190
10	Sportrax	5800 & 5800 UP
11	725 Originals	725 & 372
12	White Stag Women	850
13	Ozark	130
14	Sem Label	100
15	George	104 & 105
16	Outbrook	190
17	Bobbie Brooks	252  & 220

AA)     HOW CAN WE RECOGNIZE THE LABEL TYPES FROM THE LABEL CODE?

We can easily recognize the label types from the Wal-Mart label codes. For example, from the code:  D23-10L-112F, we can easily say that it is a “Main Label” of “Simply Basic” program of Wal-Mart and at a time it is loop label also. Here “10L” means “Main Label” (10 is for ‘Main label’) and “Loop” label (L stands for ‘Loop’ label). These ‘Symbols’ or ‘Characters’ are used in the codes of ‘Main Labels’ of Wal-Mart programs only.

Here are the meanings of the ‘Symbols or Characters’ of labels as below:

1)      L    =    Loop

2)      E   =    End Fold

3)      C   =    Cut and End Fold (or Center Fold or Patch Label)

4)      M   =    Miter Fold or Bias Fold

AB)     WHAT IS ‘HANG TAG’?

A Wal-Mart private label or licensed program which incorporates specific product information, i.e. price point, UPC, color, size, etc. The use of this type of Hang Tag negates the need of a price ticket. Which in turn provides a cost savings and a cleaner presentation to Wal-Mart customers. (See example as attached page. Page no. 7.2, Wal-Mart Guide Book).

AB)     WHAT IS ‘JOKER TAG’?

Joker Tag is another type of printed tags which also describes the name of the Company with its ‘Logo’, UPC, Fabric Content, size, waist, length, country of origin, price, etc. In the Joker Tag, there is a perforation part, this portion tears off for re-pricing/mark-downs.

(Page no. 7.3, Wal-Mart Guide Book).

AC)     DETAILS ABOUT THE CARE LABELS:

Care label (or Wash care label) is the label of instructions how to take care the garments or how to wash the garments with some symbols regarding these. These may contain size of the garments and care instructions in many languages like French, English, Spanish, etc. (See the attached page with this. Page No. 3.1C, Wal-Mart Guide).

It may be of woven or printed one. Printed Care/Content labels are printed on the woven tapes.

In this label, there are many things might be included. They are as follows:

1)    Care instructions:

For Wal-Mart programs, care instructions must be written in dual languages. They are as follows:

i)    For USA & Mexico order : English & Spanish

ii)   For Canada order           :  English & French

iii)   For Brazil order              :  English & Portuguese

iv)  For Germany order         :  English & German

2)    Country of Origin             :  (For example) Made in Bangladesh

3)    Size                                  :  (For example) L/40

4)    Fabric content                 :  (For example) 100% Cotton

5)    UPC Codes                    :  (For example) 0 7 2 7 0 8 7 0 4 3 3

6)    RN #                                :  (For example) 5 2 4 6 9

7)    RFC#                              :  (For example) 9 1 0 9 1 1-9 L 0

8)    CA#                                :  (For example) 2 8 8 8 5

9)    Care Symbols               :  Minimum 4 symbols are used in the C/L, they are as

                                                follows:  Washing, Bleaching, Drying & Ironing.

10) Ground Color:

* Normally    :  White

* Exceptions: Some programs should be woven (not printed) on grounds that match the main label:

* Kathie Lee, Puritan –   Navy Ground & White.

* No Boundaries        –   Black Ground & White letters.

* White Stag             -   Khaki Ground & Navy letters          

* Catalina                 -   Navy Ground & White letters

* Faded Glory

AD)     Guide to Apparel Care Symbols: (From Wal-Mart Guide Book: Page 3.2-B and Zellers Program Symbols).

AE)     APPENDIXES:

a)    COLOR SIZE CHARTS:

1)   Department 23 Mens                 -   Page: 2.1, Wal-Mart Guide Book.

2)   Department 24 Boys                  -   Page: 2.2, Wal-Mart Guide Book.

3)   Department 26 Infants               -   Page: 2.3, Wal-Mart Guide Book.

4)   Department 29/30/33 Intimates -   Page: 2.4, Wal-Mart Guide Book.

5)   School Uniform Size Chart        -   Page: 2.4A, Wal-Mart Guide Book.

6)   Department 33 Girls                  -   Page: 2.5, Wal-Mart Guide Book.

7)   Department 33 Girls                  -   Page: 2.5, Wal-Mart Guide Book.

      (Slim and Plus)

8)   Department 35 Womens           -   Page: 2.7, Wal-Mart Guide Book.

9)   Department 35 Maternity           -   Page: 2.7A, Wal-Mart Guide Book.

10) Department 36 Seasonal           -   Page: 2.8, Wal-Mart Guide Book

      (Swimwear/Outerwear)

11) Department 36 Seasonal           -   Page: 2.8A, Wal-Mart Guide Book.

      (Swimwear 2002)