yuwmic

I want to leave the wash/care label on, take out the 'american apparel' label, and put in my own label.

Will this be standard relabel? I looked at the label and sewing on the neckline, seems like it may be a lot of work to cut it open, resew, etc. Is American apparel relabeling any different than other brands?

 

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yuwmic

I just realized you can't keep the wash/care instructions for american apparel(unless you just cut off 'american apparel' label.

It looks like 2 labels, but when taken out, it's one long label folded in half.

What's best way to relabel American Apparel? Get 2 labels? (company label + wash/care/size label)

or

cut the label that says 'american apparel' and just add my company label?

 

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deuce

To me it seems to be more cost effective if you want your own relabeling to just print the wash care instructions in the same long tag format as you are replacing.

There are other posts on here that go into "cut and Sewing" and there are relabing companies that just sew the tags in.. You may want to hit them up and see what they would charge.. find out what it takes to take the other tag out and if you have time.. just do that on your end and send the shirts in for relabeling..

just a few ways you could attack it. ...

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Comin'OutSwingin

We use printed tags that are printed on both sides. We also use AA, and but those from TSC Apparel.

They relabel them for well under 30 cents per label, with no minimums.

I can try to take a pic, if you like.

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yuwmic

cominoutswingin,
when tsc relabels american apparel, do they:
1) cut off the stock tag
2) remove the stock tag from under the neckline completely
3) or do they get it from american apparel already unlabeled? this would be best

 

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mardiv

oh, I would love to see how yours turn out! Thanks!!

 

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Comin'OutSwingin

Quote: Originally Posted by yuwmic cominoutswingin, when tsc relabels american apparel, do they: 1) cut off the stock tag 2) remove the stock tag from under the neckline completely 3) or do they get it from american apparel already unlabeled? this would be best

They completely remove the stitching where the AA tag is, replace it with my tag, then re-sew the thread.

TSC does such a great job, that you would never know that my label wasn't placed there when the shirt was made.

Here are a few pics of the AA printed label, and my printed label (the black label) relabeled into an AA shirt by TSC Apparel:

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mardiv

Quote: Originally Posted by Comin'OutSwingin They completely remove the stitching where the AA tag is, replace it with my tag, then re-sew the thread. TSC does such a great job, that you would never know that my label wasn't placed there when the shirt was made. Here are a few pics of the AA printed label, and my printed label (the black label) relabeled into an AA shirt by TSC Apparel:

oh, those look fantastic. Thank you SOOO much for taking the time to post them. I really appreciate it. I am new to all of this.

I feel dumb asking but how do you get the RN number?

Thanks again... SOOO much for taking the photos to show newbies like myself!!
~naomi

 

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Comin'OutSwingin

No problem.

You get the RN# from the FTC.

Everything you need to know about RN#'s can be found on the FTC's website:

Registered Identification Number Database

There are also some good posts about it on the forums:

rn number related topics at T-Shirt Forums

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RadiantStatic

Are there any tag services that print on the AA style tags: long thin, printed rather stitched?

 

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Comin'OutSwingin

Most printed label providers can print just about any size you want, including the long skinny kind that AA uses.

You just need to tell them your requirements.

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RadiantStatic

Thanks for the info!

 

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StatusTees

Can someone share with me the company that does this thats mentioned here?

Also if you decide to relabel your t-shirts, I thought since you are using another company's t-shirt, you can use the same RN #?

By the way, when I decide to use my own label (clothing line name) do I have to register that name some where?

Thanks for any help!

 

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Comin'OutSwingin

I buy my AA shirts from TSC Apparel, and they also do the relabeling.

TSC Apparel

Yes, you can use the same RN#, but we use different brands of shirts for different things. So, it's easier for us to have our own RN#.

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INKSCREENS

Quote: Originally Posted by yuwmic I just realized you can't keep the wash/care instructions for american apparel(unless you just cut off 'american apparel' label. It looks like 2 labels, but when taken out, it's one long label folded in half. What's best way to relabel American Apparel? Get 2 labels? (company label + wash/care/size label) or cut the label that says 'american apparel' and just add my company label?

The best way is to have the same type of label made. Ask your label manufacturer for a similar folded neck label style as the original AA label.

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