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Regulations / Tolhas Etiket Knowledge Center
How should fiber-content labels be prepared for textile products in Türkiye?
A practical summary of fiber composition, legibility, attachment and Turkish-language requirements from official sources.
For textile products within the scope of Turkish rules, fiber composition must be shown by labeling or marking. The Ministry of Trade guidance points to the applicable textile fiber naming and composition-labeling regulation.
Labels or markings should be durable, easy to read, visible and accessible, and labels should be securely attached. Defined fiber names and composition information should be used, with Turkish also required where the regulation applies.
A compliant label is not only a design issue. Actual fiber content, correct percentages, readable typography and a clear separation from marketing information should be considered together, while product-specific exemptions should be checked in the latest official text.
Note: This content is for general information. Additional requirements may apply depending on the product, market and certification scope.
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Care Label / Tolhas Etiket Knowledge Center
What do care symbols mean? ISO 3758:2023
Understand the logic behind washing, bleaching, drying, ironing and professional-care symbols.
ISO 3758:2023 defines an international system of graphic symbols for textile care labeling. Its purpose is to communicate care processes that can be used without causing irreversible damage to the product.
The standard covers domestic washing, bleaching, drying and ironing as well as professional dry and wet cleaning. These symbols are technical care information rather than decorative icons.
Symbols should remain distinguishable at small sizes and survive the selected print or weaving method. The correct symbols must be validated against the real material and care requirements of the product.
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Export / Tolhas Etiket Knowledge Center
Core textile-label rules when selling in the European Union
Key requirements for fiber composition, language, visibility and label attachment in the EU.
In the European Union, textile fiber names and fiber-composition labeling are governed by Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011. Consumer textile products generally need clear fiber-composition information.
For products containing multiple fibers, fiber names and percentages by weight are normally shown in descending order. Composition information should be clearly separated from other branding or care information.
Do not assume one English label is sufficient for every EU market. Required languages can vary by destination, so the target market and current rules should be checked when planning multilingual label space.
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Barcode / Tolhas Etiket Knowledge Center
Barcode on a hang tag: where should readability fit into the design?
A GS1-based overview of size, contrast, human-readable data and placement decisions.
A barcode on a hang tag is not only a graphic element. Making it too small can reduce scanning reliability, so available space should not compromise function.
Contrast matters as well. Black bars on a white background are among the most reliable combinations; alternative colors should be tested under real scanning conditions.
Human-readable numbers can help when a symbol is damaged. Placement should also account for holes, strings, folds, cutting margins and the final position of the tag.
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QR / Digital / Tolhas Etiket Knowledge Center
Is adding a link all you need when placing a QR code on a label?
See how QR codes can connect product information and structured data through technologies such as GS1 Digital Link.
A QR code can connect a small physical label to a much larger digital experience such as product information, care guidance, verification or brand content.
GS1 Digital Link can connect product identifiers such as GTIN with online information and can support both consumer-facing and supply-chain use cases.
A QR code does not automatically replace a retail barcode. Define the purpose first, preserve adequate size and quiet zone, maintain contrast, and test the printed code at its actual size.
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Paper / Sourcing / Tolhas Etiket Knowledge Center
What does FSC-certified paper or cardboard labeling mean?
A simple explanation of what FSC certification seeks to verify for forest-based paper and packaging materials.
Sustainability claims for hang tags go beyond the word “recyclable.” The Forest Stewardship Council supports responsible sourcing for forest-based products such as paper and packaging through certification systems.
FSC certification can help businesses demonstrate links to responsible forest management and traceable supply chains. Using the FSC logo, however, is subject to certification and trademark rules.
Instead of unsupported environmental claims, confirm the material’s certification status and the correct form of labeling with the supplier.
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Textile Safety / Tolhas Etiket Knowledge Center
What does OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 show — and what does it not show?
Putting the relationship between STANDARD 100 and textiles tested for harmful substances in the right context.
OEKO-TEX describes STANDARD 100 as a certification label for textiles tested for harmful substances. Its scope can include components from yarn through finished products.
The label does not automatically mean “organic,” “recycled,” or “sustainably produced.” Different claims may belong to other standards and labels within the OEKO-TEX system.
For label production, certificate numbers and logo-use files supplied by the customer should be verified by the order owner as authorized and current.
Note: This content is for general information. Additional requirements may apply depending on the product, market and certification scope.
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Traceability / Tolhas Etiket Knowledge Center
OEKO-TEX MADE IN GREEN: how does QR-based traceability work?
See what product IDs and QR codes on MADE IN GREEN labels can reveal about a production chain.
OEKO-TEX MADE IN GREEN combines testing for harmful substances with requirements related to sustainable and socially responsible production conditions for textile and leather products.
A MADE IN GREEN label can include a unique product ID or QR code. Through OEKO-TEX Label Check, users can access traceability information about production facilities and countries.
It is a useful example of combining a physical label with digital verification, but the MADE IN GREEN logo and QR structure may only be used under the applicable certification rules.
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Label Selection / Tolhas Etiket Knowledge Center
Woven, printed, leather or cardboard: how do you choose the right label type?
There is no single “best label”; the right choice depends on use, information density, surface and brand perception.
Woven labels are strong for brand names and logos that should integrate with a textile surface, but extremely small text and fine graphics may be more limited than with print.
Leather or leather-look labels emphasize texture and can work well on denim, outerwear and bags. Hang tags offer more space for price, barcode, QR code, product information and brand storytelling.
Care labels and size labels are primarily functional. The most effective label system often combines a brand label, size label, care label and hang tag rather than relying on one type alone.
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