Buyer resource
Apparel Label Data Checklist
Build a label approval record that separates verified product data, destination wording, artwork and attachment details.
01
Start with the actual product and destination
Create one label record for each style and relevant market version. List the country of sale, item type, fiber-data source and proposed production origin. Keep brand wording separate from factual declarations. A reference garment can show layout, but its composition, origin and care instructions do not establish the information for a new order.
02
Separate US and EU review questions
FTC guidance identifies fiber content, origin and responsible-business identity as key US textile-label topics. Its Care Labeling Rule also addresses care instructions and their basis. EU guidance addresses fiber composition and destination languages. These are different checks: approving an English artwork file does not establish suitability for every European destination.
- Ask the buyer or importer to identify the market-specific requirements and responsible reviewer.
- Keep confirmed material data and the basis for care wording with the artwork record.
03
Use a label master instead of scattered emails
Record the exact text, language version, label type, dimensions, position, attachment method and revision. Link size-label wording to the approved size chart. If the material composition changes during development, reopen the relevant label decision. An artwork approval should identify the file and revision accepted, so the same reference guides labels and production.
04
Check a physical label and retail pack
Print or produce a review sample at the proposed dimensions. Check readability, orientation, position and whether folding or packaging hides required information. The US care rule addresses visibility when products are packaged; verify the arrangement with the responsible reviewer. Record discrepancies as corrections, then keep the approved physical reference and file together. This worksheet organizes the review but does not certify compliance.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Copying origin or composition from a competitor label.
- Translating branding but leaving factual label fields unchecked.
- Keeping an approval after the underlying material has changed.
Technical and regulatory references
Check the scope for your product and destination. These references do not establish certification, approval or test results for a DALI product or factory.
- FTC textile and wool labeling guidance
United States textile-label information; confirm the applicable product and exceptions.
- FTC Care Labeling Rule
United States care-label requirements and the basis for care instructions.
- Your Europe textile-label guidance
European Union fiber composition and label-language guidance, not a complete product-safety checklist.
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Working example
Label data and approval worksheet
| Field | Illustrative entry | Evidence / action |
|---|---|---|
| Style / market | UW01 / United States | Separate EU artwork version |
| Fiber wording | Pending material confirmation | Verified composition record |
| Origin wording | Pending production route | Importer review |
| Responsible company / legal identity | Buyer to confirm | Correct legal identity |
| Care instructions | Proposed wash wording | Supporting evidence review |
| Size system | M / buyer chart R02 | Match garment and pack |
| Language / artwork | EN / LABEL_R03 | Destination review |
| Position / dimensions | Side seam / buyer drawing | Check physical sample |
| Approval | Pending | Version, reviewer and date |
Project worksheet
Start with the Project brief, then complete the relevant product details. Email the workbook and available references to [email protected]. You can leave undecided items blank.
Confirm applicable requirements, test methods and acceptance criteria for the actual product and destination.
Useful information
Your working checklist
- 01Label types
- 02Approved wording and languages
- 03Dimensions and placement
- 04Artwork version
- 05Approval contact
Frequently asked
Buyer questions
01Can DALI use my existing approved label artwork?
Share it with the product and destination details. Confirm that the factual content still matches this order, then check positioning and attachment on the sample.
02Is buyer approval alone proof of legal compliance?
No. An approval is a workflow record. Applicable requirements, factual accuracy and supporting evidence still need review by the responsible businesses and specialists.
From preparation to development
Discuss the questions that remain open.
Use the guide to organize the information you have, then discuss your product and estimated bulk requirement with DALI. A complete worksheet or technical pack is not required for the first conversation.