Iron on clothing labels, woven with your logo
Custom iron on labels for clothing and apparel, from 5 pieces at $43
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Iron on clothing labels with your logo
An iron on clothing label is a woven fabric label with a heat-activated backing that bonds to a garment under an iron, with no stitching involved. Super Label Store weaves custom iron on labels from 5 pieces per design, in any size from 0.4 x 0.4 inch (10 x 10 mm) upward, with up to 8 thread colors, from $43 for a first run of five.
The label itself is identical to a sew-in one. The difference sits on the back: a thin adhesive film that melts under heat and grips the fibers of the fabric as it cools. Position the label, press for a few seconds, let it cool, and it is part of the garment. The bond forms while the label cools rather than while it is hot, which is the one thing most people get wrong on their first attempt.
That makes iron on labels for clothing the shortest route from a logo to a finished garment. A brand relabeling blanks can put its own neck label into a hundred shirts in an afternoon without a sewing machine. A maker finishing one piece at a time can label it in twenty seconds. A parent naming a school uniform, or a care home labeling a resident's wardrobe, needs an iron and a flat surface. Across all of them the tool list is the same, and so is the 5 piece minimum: five labels of one design is a complete order rather than a sample.
The words shift by who is asking. Iron on apparel labels and iron on garment labels are what brands call them, iron on fabric labels and iron-on labels are the general terms, and iron on clothing tags and iron on tags for clothes describe the same product from the tag side. Iron on name labels carry a person's name instead of a logo. All of them are this one item: a woven label with an adhesive back, made to your own design.
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How to iron on a clothing label
Five steps, about thirty seconds per label once you have the first one right.
- Heat the iron to its hottest setting and turn the steam off. Steam puts moisture between the backing and the fabric, and the bond needs a dry surface.
- Peel the backing foil off the label. The adhesive film underneath is what bonds to the garment, so it needs to meet the fabric directly.
- Press the spot first. Run the iron over the place the label will go for a few seconds. A flat, warm, dry surface takes the adhesive better than a cold one.
- Position the label and cover it. Lay it face up where you want it and put a square of baking parchment or a thin dry pressing cloth over the top. That keeps the thread away from the hot plate.
- Press firmly for 10 to 15 seconds. Press straight down without sliding the iron around. Pressure matters more than movement here.
- Let it cool to room temperature. The bond forms as the adhesive cools, not while it is hot. Leave the garment flat before you handle it, then run a fingernail around the edge to check the corners.
- If a corner lifts, press it again for another 10 to 15 seconds. A second pass costs nothing and settles it.
- Two things that make the difference. Put a hard, flat surface underneath rather than an ironing board with padding, because padding absorbs the pressure you are trying to apply. And test one label on a hidden part of the garment or on a scrap before you work through a batch, so you know how your iron and that particular fabric behave together.
Our guide to attaching labels and patches by fabric type goes through this in more detail, fabric by fabric.
Which fabrics iron on labels bond to
An iron-on bond needs three things from the fabric underneath: a flat surface, a closely woven structure for the adhesive to grip, and enough heat tolerance to reach the bonding temperature. Where all three are present, the bond holds for the life of the garment.
Cotton, denim, canvas, twill, linen and cotton blends tick all three and are the easiest surfaces to work on. Polyester and polyester blends work well at the lower end of the temperature range. Heavier knits and sweatshirt fleece take the label fine as long as you press from a flat surface and allow a full cooling period.
Open knits, loose crochet and stretch fabrics behave differently, because the adhesive has fewer closed fibers to grip and the fabric moves after the bond is set. For those, the combination backing is the better choice: it irons on to hold the label in place, and a few stitches around the edge make it permanent. The same applies to anything that will be washed at high temperature over many years, where stitching adds a second line of hold.
For garments that need to survive industrial laundry, such as care home and hospital clothing, most brands choose iron-on with stitching or sew-in from the start.
Iron on name labels for schools, care homes and uniforms
Iron on name labels answer one question on a garment: whose is this. Super Label Store weaves custom iron on name labels from 5 pieces, so a set for one child or one resident costs the same to start as a set for a whole class.
Three situations account for most of them. School uniforms, where a name label on every item is the difference between a jumper coming home and living in lost property for a term. Care homes and nursing homes, where clothing goes through a shared industrial laundry and a name is the only way a garment finds its owner again. And sports kit, camp gear and uniforms, where identical items belong to different people.
A woven name label holds up through the wash. The name is woven from thread rather than printed on the surface, so repeated hot washing leaves it exactly as it went in. Iron on name tags for clothing go in at the neck or the inside waistband, where they are easy to find and invisible when worn. Iron on laundry labels are the same item under a different name, used wherever garments go into a shared wash and need to come back to the right person.
For the full picture on sizing, placement and the care home context, see our page on custom name labels for clothing.
Iron on logo labels for brands
An iron on logo label puts your brand inside a garment without a sewing step in your production line. Super Label Store weaves custom iron on logos from 5 pieces, in up to 8 thread colors, with a minimum text width of 0.08 inch (2 mm).
The use that comes up most is relabeling blanks. A brand buys plain garments, removes the manufacturer's neck label and irons in its own. Personalized iron on logos make that a one-person job rather than a workshop one, which is why it suits a first run, a sample set or a pop-up collection.
Because the label is woven, the logo is built from colored thread during the weaving rather than printed on top. That is what separates it from an iron-on transfer: thread cannot crack, peel or fade the way a printed film does, and the edge stays sharp after a hundred washes. At 0.08 inch (2 mm) minimum text width, a brand name, a size and a country of origin all fit on a label an inch wide.
One thing worth knowing when you relabel: the manufacturer's label usually carries the fiber content, the country of origin and the care instructions, and those have to stay on the garment somewhere. Our guide to what has to go on a clothing label sets out which information is required and where it can sit.
Sizes, colors and what fits on the label
Custom iron on labels from Super Label Store are made to your measurements rather than to fixed formats. The range runs from 0.4 x 0.4 inch (10 x 10 mm) up to 11.8 x 11.8 inch (300 x 300 mm), and most clothing labels land between 1 x 0.4 inch and 2 x 0.6 inch.
The specifications, in short: up to 8 thread colors in one design, included in the price. Minimum text width 0.08 inch (2 mm), below which fine detail stops reading. OEKO-TEX certified polyester thread, in 50, 75 or 100 denier depending on how much detail the design carries. Hot cut edges that stop the label fraying. Straight cut, center fold, end fold and Manhattan fold are all available, and for an iron-on label a straight cut is the usual choice because the whole back needs to meet the fabric.
Order quantities run 5, 25, 50, 100 and upward with no ceiling, and the unit price falls at every step. A first run of 5 labels is $43.
Iron on clothing labels
Custom iron on labels for clothing and apparel
Iron-on, sew-on, or both
Every woven label from Super Label Store comes with a choice of backing, and the right one depends on the garment rather than on the label.
- Iron-on. A heat-activated backing that bonds without stitching. Fastest to apply, invisible from the outside, and the right choice for flat, closely woven fabrics and for anyone working without a sewing machine.
- Sew-on. A plain back, stitched in by hand or machine. The traditional choice, and the one that suits stretch fabrics, open knits and garments heading for industrial laundry.
- Combination. An iron-on backing that can also be stitched. You iron it to hold the label exactly where you want it, then stitch around the edge for a permanent hold. This is the one most brands choose when the garment will be worn hard and washed often.
The same backing choice runs across the range. Super Label Store supplies iron-on on woven labels, woven patches and embroidery patches, so a brand that irons in its labels can iron on its patches too, from the same artwork.
Iron on labels or iron on patches?
They go on opposite sides of the garment and they do different jobs.
An iron on label is thin, flat and woven, and it goes on the inside: the neck, the side seam, the waistband. It carries the brand name, the size, the care instructions or the owner's name, and nobody is meant to see it while the garment is worn.
An iron on patch is thick, embroidered and decorative, and it goes on the outside: the chest, the sleeve, the back of a jacket. It is part of the look rather than part of the labeling.
If the design is meant to be seen, see custom iron on patches. If it belongs inside the garment, you are in the right place. Plenty of brands order both, and the same logo file works for each.
Ordering custom iron on labels
Design the label in the browser on the custom woven labels page: upload your logo or type your text, pick the size, the thread colors and the iron-on backing, and the preview shows the label as you build it. You download a free digital proof at 1:1 scale, print it and hold it against the garment to check the size before you order.
Production takes 8 to 12 business days plus shipping, or 4 to 8 business days with rush production. Shipping is free on orders over $200. Super Label Store has made labels for more than 40,000 clothing brands and makers, and the same 5 piece minimum applies whether you order one design or ten.
If you are still deciding which kind of label your garments need, our custom clothing labels overview covers woven, printed and care labels side by side.
Frequently asked questions about iron on clothing labels
What is the minimum order for iron on clothing labels?
5 pieces per design at Super Label Store, from $43. The minimum applies per design rather than per order, so five labels of one artwork is a complete order and three different designs is three orders of five.
How much do custom iron on labels cost?
From $43 for 5 labels. The unit price falls as the quantity rises, through order steps of 5, 25, 50, 100 and upward with no ceiling. Size and quantity drive the price, up to 8 thread colors are included, and the iron-on backing adds a small surcharge that the designer shows before you order.
Do iron on labels stay on after washing?
Yes, when the label is applied to a flat, closely woven fabric and allowed to cool fully before the garment is handled. The adhesive bonds as it cools rather than while it is hot, so the cooling minute matters more than the pressing seconds. For garments heading into industrial laundry, the combination backing adds stitching for a second line of hold.
What temperature should the iron be?
The hottest setting your iron has, with the steam switched off, because the bond needs a dry surface. Cover the label with baking parchment or a thin dry cloth before you press, and work from a hard flat surface rather than a padded ironing board.
How long do you press an iron on label?
10 to 15 seconds, pressing firmly straight down without sliding the iron. Then let the garment and the label cool to room temperature before you move it. If a corner lifts afterwards, press it again for another 10 to 15 seconds.
Which fabrics can I iron labels onto?
Cotton, denim, canvas, twill, linen, cotton blends, polyester and polyester blends all take an iron on label well, as do heavier knits and sweatshirt fleece. For open knits, loose crochet and stretch fabrics, the combination backing irons on and then stitches for a permanent hold.
Can I iron a label onto a garment I bought?
Yes, and relabeling bought blanks is one of the most common uses. Remove the existing neck label with a seam ripper, press the spot flat, and iron your own label into place. Keep the fiber content, country of origin and care information on the garment somewhere, since that information is required to stay with it.
Are iron on labels woven or printed?
Woven. The design is built from colored thread during the weaving rather than printed on the surface, which is why the colors do not crack, peel or fade the way a printed transfer does. Super Label Store weaves iron on labels in up to 8 thread colors on OEKO-TEX certified polyester.
What size should an iron on clothing label be?
Most clothing labels land between 1 x 0.4 inch and 2 x 0.6 inch. The full range runs from 0.4 x 0.4 inch (10 x 10 mm) to 11.8 x 11.8 inch (300 x 300 mm), made to your measurements. Allow 0.08 inch (2 mm) of width per character of text so the lettering stays legible.
Can I get iron on name labels for school uniform?
Yes. Custom iron on name labels start at 5 pieces, so a set for one child costs the same to start as a set for a class. The name is woven rather than printed, so it survives the repeated hot washing that school uniform goes through.
How do I remove an iron on label?
Warm the label again with the iron to soften the adhesive, then lift a corner with tweezers while it is still hot and peel it back slowly. Any adhesive left behind comes off with a little heat and a cloth. Work on a small area at a time and keep the fabric flat.
How long does production take?
8 to 12 business days plus shipping, or 4 to 8 business days with rush production. You download and check a free digital proof at 1:1 scale yourself in the designer before you order, so the artwork is settled when production starts.
Can I order iron on and sew on labels in the same design?
Yes. The label is identical in all three backings and only the back differs, so the same artwork runs as iron-on, sew-on or combination. Each backing counts as its own design for the 5 piece minimum.
What is the difference between an iron on label and an iron on transfer?
An iron on label is a woven fabric label with an adhesive backing: the design is made of thread and the label sits on the fabric as a separate piece. An iron on transfer prints the design onto a film that fuses into the fabric surface. Thread holds its color and edge over years of washing, which is why brand and care labels are woven.
Can I put my logo on an iron on label?
Yes. Upload your logo in the designer and it is woven in up to 8 thread colors. Minimum text width is 0.08 inch (2 mm), and flat shapes with clear lettering reproduce best. There is no setup or digitizing fee.