I took interest in origami out of the desire to impress a lady friend. I struggled with the basics and soon found myself amongst piles of crumpled but very beautiful square paper and none of the origami flowers I was after. As my struggles turned into folded masterpieces (thanks YouTube!) I developed an appreciation for how meaningful a fold can be. While not nearly as complex as a fold in origami, specifying the type of fold for a woven label can help give information while adding some style. 
Straight cut labels are probably the most ordered of clothing labels. With no folds they can be sewn on the top, left and right sides or all four sides no matter the size of the label. Straight cut labels are like the paper you use for origami – simple and beautiful.
A Die Cut label can have any number of shapes as specified and like the straight cut, it has no folds. Die Cut labels give the designer some added flexibility in their branding as the shape of the label is infinite. Is your dachshund the logo of your brand? We can make a die cut label celebrating his exquisite physique.
Center Fold labels are folded in the middle and can be applied to a sleeve or hem. I believe this is known as a ‘mountain fold’ in the origami world.
Loop Fold labels are also very common. Like the center fold labels, loop fold labels essentially halve the label in the center and are usually sewn into a seam. Because Center and Loop fold labels are dual sided, you can get fancy placing a message on both the front and the back of the label. Some choose to have the clothing care guidelines on the back side with the company name and logo displayed on the front. Loop fold labels are the valley fold of origami folds.
End fold Labels are usually horizontal with folds to the right and the left of the label. The resulting ‘flaps’ left behind are used to sew the label to the garment. A woven label using an end fold is often softer as there is no edge left from sewing.
The ends of a Mitre fold label are folded under and up creating tabs to be sewn into the garment leaving a classy finish. Mitre folds are most like pleat folds in origami.
What is the best fold for your woven label? Give New York Custom Labels a call. We’ve produced millions of garment labels and have the knowledge to help you maximize the use and feel of your woven clothing label.
