Why Are Clothing Labels Attached To Clothes?

If you’re the kind of person who cuts the tags off their clothes, you might be wondering why they’re even used in the first place. Don’t other people find them scratchy and annoying? Although a large number of people do end up cutting clothing labels off, there are actually a number of reasons why they’re an important inclusion for any piece of apparel.

Some of the more important reasons have been outlined below:

Branding
One of the more obvious functions of personalised labels is to let you know what brand the item is. This can be particularly useful when shopping in a store that sells clothing from multiple brands, as it could play in a role in your purchasing decisions. Once you get the item home, it will help you to remember where you originally bought it.

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Size
One of the most important pieces of information that labels share, however, is the size. No one wants to purchase clothing that is too small or too big, so knowing what the size is before you hand over your hard earned cash is important. Sizes can be portrayed numerically (ie 8, 10, 12, 14 and so on) or it can be portrayed as small, medium, large, etc.

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Washing Instructions
Another important piece of information that clothing labels share is washing information. Some fabrics should only be hand washed, for example, whereas others should not be dry cleaned – by checking the tag on the inside of the garment, you will be able to ensure that you care for it appropriately and keep it in tiptop condition.

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Materials
These days, many labels will also tell you what sorts of materials have been used in the manufacture of the item. This is useful if you’re allergic to certain fibres, as it can let you know which garments to avoid. It can also be useful if you’re looking for certain fabrics, such as those that are breathable or suitable for wear when playing sport.

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Price
Finally, removable labels are often used to tell us how much a particular item costs. It’s all good and well to include this information on the rack, but what happens if the clothing is moved somewhere else or you’ve forgotten as you wander around the store? Knowing how much an item will set you back is imperative for purchasing decisions.

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We hope that the information provided here has given you a better idea of why clothing labels are used and why this is important. Whilst there is nothing wrong with cutting the tags off once you get the item home and are ready to wear it, we hope that you’ll now think twice when it comes to complaining about them. The details they provide are actually very useful.

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